Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
10-21-2009, 04:44 PM
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
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Heres my highly modified Falcon 120se.
I have 5 flights with a P-120.
125oz total fuel with wing tanks.
Heres my highly modified Falcon 120se.
I have 5 flights with a P-120.
125oz total fuel with wing tanks.
Looks like a nice neat build with the carbon and all.
Mine has a Rabbit on it and is highly modified like yours. Problem is like others have noticed the Falcon will only go so fast due to the fat wing section and airframe drag. If I had a P120 SE sitting around it would be put in a Bandit/Flash or similar.
Its cool to have heaps of power anyway for short take of and tracker verticals!
Happy flying!
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10-22-2009, 03:45 AM
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Hi Derrek, really nice job, great install inside as well. Your engine looks like it has more down thrust than mine, prob due to your power on tap. What weight did your beast come out at.
Do you have any video? The new project sounds interesting, will it be another Falcon?
cheers Tim
Do you have any video? The new project sounds interesting, will it be another Falcon?
cheers Tim
10-22-2009, 04:52 AM
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Ya its a cool airplane.......I know its probably not the fastest...but my next project will eat anything out there !!! Period !!
Ya its a cool airplane.......I know its probably not the fastest...but my next project will eat anything out there !!! Period !!
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10-22-2009, 05:30 AM
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Ya its a cool airplane.......I know its probably not the fastest...but my next project will eat anything out there !!! Period !!
Ya its a cool airplane.......I know its probably not the fastest...but my next project will eat anything out there !!! Period !!
Mav
10-22-2009, 06:07 AM
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Different sides of the pond unfortunatly, but I have my verified data available if someone would like to be a moderator on this I can send the data to them.
Mike
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10-25-2009, 04:55 PM
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Hey everyone,
Been painting the Falcoln 120 today, the original color scheme of black and orange wasn't to my liking so I put a similar
color scheme on it to reflect a Thunderbird. Here are some photo's.
Been painting the Falcoln 120 today, the original color scheme of black and orange wasn't to my liking so I put a similar
color scheme on it to reflect a Thunderbird. Here are some photo's.
10-25-2009, 05:08 PM
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
ORIGINAL: derrickxp8103
Ya its a cool airplane.......I know its probably not the fastest...but my next project will eat anything out there !!! Period !!
Ya its a cool airplane.......I know its probably not the fastest...but my next project will eat anything out there !!! Period !!
Mike
10-25-2009, 05:32 PM
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Derrick, that falcon looks unreal! I had another fly of mine of grass yesterday and finally wrecked my homemade oleo set. I bit the bullet today,and ordered a set from Dreamworx in Florida, so I hope they arrive soon as we have another jet meet here in 3 weeks. This thread seems to have a life of it's own and still remains of great interest to me.
10-25-2009, 06:04 PM
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Hey everyone,
Been painting the Falcoln 120 today, the original color scheme of black and orange wasn't to my liking so I put a similar
color scheme on it to reflect a Thunderbird. Here are some photo's.
Hey everyone,
Been painting the Falcoln 120 today, the original color scheme of black and orange wasn't to my liking so I put a similar
color scheme on it to reflect a Thunderbird. Here are some photo's.
You got pics of the canopy and bottom? I'm not looking to copy it, just want to see the entire thing as it looks great. Are the wings covered or fiberglassed?
I need to start deciding on my military scheme I guess.
10-25-2009, 06:29 PM
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
Yes..the whole thing is glass and carbon......Canopy frame is carbon also. I molded it from the fuse....pretty easy to do.
I will post some pics.
Its pretty fast with the P-120. faster than my euro with a Titan SE.
The flaps deploy at 85 degrees.
Not sure about the wieght....but I did add a few pounds with all the mods I did. Whatever the wieght is it still flys good...I got it slow and no bad tendancies so far.
Derrick
I will post some pics.
Its pretty fast with the P-120. faster than my euro with a Titan SE.
The flaps deploy at 85 degrees.
Not sure about the wieght....but I did add a few pounds with all the mods I did. Whatever the wieght is it still flys good...I got it slow and no bad tendancies so far.
Derrick
10-27-2009, 03:04 PM
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The wing's are covered. I will post some pic of bottom soon, been working on a hydraulic retract system for the falcon using a fuel pump as a hydraulic pump here is a link to the video i have been experimenting with http://www.rcuvideos.com/video/hydraulic-landing-gear
10-27-2009, 04:09 PM
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The wing's are covered. I will post some pic of bottom soon, been working on a hydraulic retract system for the falcon using a fuel pump as a hydraulic pump here is a link to the video i have been experimenting with http://www.rcuvideos.com/video/hydraulic-landing-gear
The wing's are covered. I will post some pic of bottom soon, been working on a hydraulic retract system for the falcon using a fuel pump as a hydraulic pump here is a link to the video i have been experimenting with http://www.rcuvideos.com/video/hydraulic-landing-gear
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10-27-2009, 06:42 PM
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Very nice, you will need a pressure switch, one method would be to use another retract cylinder and when the pressure builds up it will push out the piston rod and knock off a micro switch
11-01-2009, 02:47 PM
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Anyone know where i can get a set of trailing link oleos to suit a 9.5mm trunion?
I went for spring air 100 series in the end for my falcon they drop straight into the existing mounts. Just need to start all the mods now so i can get this ship in the air..............
I went for spring air 100 series in the end for my falcon they drop straight into the existing mounts. Just need to start all the mods now so i can get this ship in the air..............
11-02-2009, 11:32 AM
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
ORIGINAL: resjets
Hey everyone,
Been painting the Falcoln 120 today, the original color scheme of black and orange wasn't to my liking so I put a similar
color scheme on it to reflect a Thunderbird. Here are some photo's.
Hey everyone,
Been painting the Falcoln 120 today, the original color scheme of black and orange wasn't to my liking so I put a similar
color scheme on it to reflect a Thunderbird. Here are some photo's.
Many thanks
Mart
11-07-2009, 05:17 AM
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Anyone know where i can get a set of trailing link oleos to suit a 9.5mm trunion?
I went for spring air 100 series in the end for my falcon they drop straight into the existing mounts. Just need to start all the mods now so i can get this ship in the air..............
Anyone know where i can get a set of trailing link oleos to suit a 9.5mm trunion?
I went for spring air 100 series in the end for my falcon they drop straight into the existing mounts. Just need to start all the mods now so i can get this ship in the air..............
I had a pair of retracts that dropped straight in, trouble was they dropped rights out again with the bearers still attached,
lots of work needed to beef up that area on my wings.Mike
11-07-2009, 05:26 AM
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ORIGINAL: BaldEagel
Get in touch with Sandor Kruise at Digitech Turbines I am sure he would be able to sort something out for you re the Oleo's.
I had a pair of retracts that dropped straight in, trouble was they dropped rights out again with the bearers still attached, lots of work needed to beef up that area on my wings.
Mike
ORIGINAL: madfreestyler
Anyone know where i can get a set of trailing link oleos to suit a 9.5mm trunion?
I went for spring air 100 series in the end for my falcon they drop straight into the existing mounts. Just need to start all the mods now so i can get this ship in the air..............
Anyone know where i can get a set of trailing link oleos to suit a 9.5mm trunion?
I went for spring air 100 series in the end for my falcon they drop straight into the existing mounts. Just need to start all the mods now so i can get this ship in the air..............
I had a pair of retracts that dropped straight in, trouble was they dropped rights out again with the bearers still attached,
lots of work needed to beef up that area on my wings.Mike
we can make you any Oleosize
however 9.5mm ?? never heard of that size.
but its possible
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11-07-2009, 07:18 AM
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Has anyone got any pics of where they beefed up the uc mounts?
Ive just cut the film on mine and have noticed how dry the formers are. Was tempted to run PVA along the seems that are accessable but not sure if this is sufficient. Was also going to put some carbon tow around the uc mounts and onto the formers to spread the load............
Whats the deal with the wing tube, mine is short as are many, is this ok or are people replacing them? Anyone got a source in the UK where i can get one? Im guessing mine is about 1" short.
Ive just cut the film on mine and have noticed how dry the formers are. Was tempted to run PVA along the seems that are accessable but not sure if this is sufficient. Was also going to put some carbon tow around the uc mounts and onto the formers to spread the load............
Whats the deal with the wing tube, mine is short as are many, is this ok or are people replacing them? Anyone got a source in the UK where i can get one? Im guessing mine is about 1" short.
11-07-2009, 01:17 PM
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
ORIGINAL: digitech
we can make you any Oleosize
however 9.5mm ?? never heard of that size.
but its possible.
ORIGINAL: BaldEagel
Get in touch with Sandor Kruise at Digitech Turbines I am sure he would be able to sort something out for you re the Oleo's.
I had a pair of retracts that dropped straight in, trouble was they dropped rights out again with the bearers still attached, lots of work needed to beef up that area on my wings.
Mike
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Anyone know where i can get a set of trailing link oleos to suit a 9.5mm trunion?
I went for spring air 100 series in the end for my falcon they drop straight into the existing mounts. Just need to start all the mods now so i can get this ship in the air..............
Anyone know where i can get a set of trailing link oleos to suit a 9.5mm trunion?
I went for spring air 100 series in the end for my falcon they drop straight into the existing mounts. Just need to start all the mods now so i can get this ship in the air..............
I had a pair of retracts that dropped straight in, trouble was they dropped rights out again with the bearers still attached,
lots of work needed to beef up that area on my wings.Mike
we can make you any Oleosize
however 9.5mm ?? never heard of that size.
but its possible
.
9.5m/m is .375" 3/8 of an inch in good old english term`s