Byron F20 Turbine conversion
02-12-2014, 04:59 PM
#27
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Tony what a sweet project! I swear you have the same airplane list as I. Lance did one also, crashed first flight, he had a huge turbine 29 or 34 lbs flew out of sight I guess. It was pretty close to stock. I know the stock wings like to pop of even on D/F models. I love theF-20!!!
02-12-2014, 11:17 PM
#28
Hey Man , hows it going? I love the old byrom kits. They are pretty much unique, original and quite inexpensive. Heck if Lance had a 30+ lb turbine on there I am sure he pulled the wings off of it. Mine will have a lil ol 18 lber on it. considering it flew on 13 lb thrust D/F, it should be more than fine. I am not expecting anything more than 20lbs weight. The wings will be sheeted and glassed but still removeable. It will have brakes and flaps. will probably mount the turbine in the tail. So what all is on your list?
02-13-2014, 06:38 AM
#29
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I just love the size of Byrons F-20 18# light turbine is perfect, I think the wing would be better with some carbon spar of some kind, sheet the wings ?I've seen people ditch the elevator yoke that setup it really weak. Get rid of the cheater hole. Red and white?
02-13-2014, 04:54 PM
#30
No cheater hole, dedicated elevator servoes....no yoke. You gotta sheet the wings to get that nice finish. No red and white. It will be a variation of teh Aggressor squadrons and marine paint scheme....its in my head right now. Hopefully I will get her ready before the summer hits
02-13-2014, 07:42 PM
#31
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Sweet I love the Aggressor colors I've been wanting to do something to honor our veterans was thinking a plane for each branch, but not necessarly scale. Also been thinking of trying latex paint what paint do you use? I'm going to paint my starfire soon been thinking about it. Also want to do somevWWII stuff any advice?
02-13-2014, 07:51 PM
#32
Believe it or not I use Model masters paint for my warbirds with Lustre coat clear /flat to fuel proof it. I have also used Rustoleum and I have done Latex. Military clors ....you cant go wrong. Heck if you need a warbird, come by sometime I could sell you one.
