Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
05-15-2007, 04:49 PM
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
I am using 81 MG servos 1 on each rudder and two on the elevator on the Bobcat on a 6V system...more than enough power.
05-15-2007, 06:08 PM
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
Quote 'm thinking of installing the ELE servo on the EVE STUBZ ,
i'm looking for an installation tips and built pictures (?)
Hi Guys re the setup, Mine Is the same as the plans suggest , stock set up works well .I did split the elevators though as there was no way I would be able to get both servos working together without them binding In some way . works fine for me .
Servos I am using are BMS-380MAX, metal gears 57oz torque which Is heaps for such a small elevator
With the number of flights that I have had and that is a lot ,there is no signs of any wear and tear, so metal gears would be fine If you want to use them,
Cheers G
05-15-2007, 09:24 PM
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
I picked up the Bobcat a while back and I am now getting around to putting it together. I have a question regarding the thrust angle. This is my first pusher. When facing the front of the engine from behind the plane what direction should the engine point to (left/right)? Since you have to mount the engine blocks the mount doesn't really force you to install it in a particular orientation. It looks like it's supposed to point to the right. Is that correct?
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
ORIGINAL: u77171
I picked up the Bobcat a while back and I am now getting around to putting it together. I have a question regarding the thrust angle. This is my first pusher. When facing the front of the engine from behind the plane what direction should the engine point to (left/right)? Since you have to mount the engine blocks the mount doesn't really force you to install it in a particular orientation. It looks like it's supposed to point to the right. Is that correct?
I picked up the Bobcat a while back and I am now getting around to putting it together. I have a question regarding the thrust angle. This is my first pusher. When facing the front of the engine from behind the plane what direction should the engine point to (left/right)? Since you have to mount the engine blocks the mount doesn't really force you to install it in a particular orientation. It looks like it's supposed to point to the right. Is that correct?
It does not seem to have any bad effects If It does that. I would not worry about It too much . One thing though make sure that it is balanced laterally as mine had one wing a bit heavier than the other .
05-15-2007, 10:02 PM
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
I just got my retract ready version today, and it appears different from the pics I have seen here. I look truly retract ready. Bolt on, plumb and go.
05-15-2007, 10:59 PM
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I just got my retract ready version today, and it appears different from the pics I have seen here. I look truly retract ready. Bolt on, plumb and go.
Can you post pictures of the wheel wells..?
05-16-2007, 07:04 PM
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
look on Nitro models website for pics..
For turbine conversion, go here, and look about 2/3 of the way down the page for "Bobcat 50 conversion"
http://www.southfloridajettogether.com/
For turbine conversion, go here, and look about 2/3 of the way down the page for "Bobcat 50 conversion"
http://www.southfloridajettogether.com/
05-16-2007, 08:09 PM
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
One thing though make sure that it is balanced laterally as mine had one wing a bit heavier than the other .
05-17-2007, 05:26 AM
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Same here, about an ounce to the right wing tip. Although I think it is mostly due to the muffler. I drilled a 5/16" hole with a piece of sharpened brass tube in the solid part of the wing tip, rolled up a square of sheet lead and glued it in the hole. Cut the very tip off the plug that came out of the brass and glued that back over the hole, you can barely notice it was ever drilled out. I laterally balance all of my planes, maybe overkill but I think it's worth the time.
One thing though make sure that it is balanced laterally as mine had one wing a bit heavier than the other .
My model needed balance as well, like all my models recieve.Laterall balancing is not an overkill, it is TRUE perfection.
05-17-2007, 07:07 PM
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
If you mean me,........... that is not my bobcat. One of the other posters here documented everything and was kind enough to share his experiences with everyone.. I just bookmarked it....
05-18-2007, 03:50 AM
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
Hi i3dm
My bobcat is stock as a rock...the only mods I did was to cut in retracts...Springair 301 firewall mount and JR DS361
digital servos throughout I also made a custom aluminium engine mount. This particular engine produces 3.9kg of thrust so it pushes 3.6kg of aeroplane around with sparkling performance. It is great fun to fly...goes where I point it and gets there real quick.
Hope this helps.
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Craig Dyer
My bobcat is stock as a rock...the only mods I did was to cut in retracts...Springair 301 firewall mount and JR DS361
digital servos throughout I also made a custom aluminium engine mount. This particular engine produces 3.9kg of thrust so it pushes 3.6kg of aeroplane around with sparkling performance. It is great fun to fly...goes where I point it and gets there real quick.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards
Craig Dyer
05-18-2007, 09:49 AM
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
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Hi i3dm
My bobcat is stock as a rock...the only mods I did was to cut in retracts...Springair 301 firewall mount and JR DS361
digital servos throughout I also made a custom aluminium engine mount. This particular engine produces 3.9kg of thrust so it pushes 3.6kg of aeroplane around with sparkling performance. It is great fun to fly...goes where I point it and gets there real quick.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards
Craig Dyer
Hi i3dm
My bobcat is stock as a rock...the only mods I did was to cut in retracts...Springair 301 firewall mount and JR DS361
digital servos throughout I also made a custom aluminium engine mount. This particular engine produces 3.9kg of thrust so it pushes 3.6kg of aeroplane around with sparkling performance. It is great fun to fly...goes where I point it and gets there real quick.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards
Craig Dyer
If you don't mind me asking, what was your total cost for that plane RTF...not including the raio??
05-18-2007, 05:42 PM
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
Hi to all!!
What do you think about to use this model with a JetJoe JJ1400 without modifications in the wings?
Do you thinks that it will resist?
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What do you think about to use this model with a JetJoe JJ1400 without modifications in the wings?
Do you thinks that it will resist?
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05-18-2007, 07:32 PM
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
With the inconsistent building quality we have all noticed, I would not put a turbine on it without opening it up and checking the workmanship and glue joints and reinforcing where required.... Colchester models in England have a turbine ready version, though.........
also a 1400 is way too much engine..an mw-44 would be better suited ...
also a 1400 is way too much engine..an mw-44 would be better suited ...
05-18-2007, 09:05 PM
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RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?
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With the inconsistent building quality we have all noticed, I would not put a turbine on it without opening it up and checking the workmanship and glue joints and reinforcing where required....
With the inconsistent building quality we have all noticed, I would not put a turbine on it without opening it up and checking the workmanship and glue joints and reinforcing where required....
Amen to that!!!!!