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Ali 05-24-2010 07:42 AM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
It's been a long time in the making ( We had a big issue with the clear coat used so the model had to be stripped and re glossed ) But the PC21 finally took to the skies yesterday.
Wow! What a machine.. Its a allot bigger than I remember it, as well as allot more detailed and impressive in the flesh. Marc has done his usual impeccable job on the build with all systems working perfectly pre flight. An issue with the Easy air set up caused some dram on landing, but nothing other than a broken prop ( Which needed to be replaced as it was under pitched).
Some photos.
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/a...y/IMG_3733.jpg

schroedm 05-24-2010 07:49 AM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
Looks great mate. Got enough grunt for you? ;)

Ali 05-24-2010 08:02 AM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
Not on that prop ( Too little pitch) But 14" props on order so hopefully that will do the trick. ( Although it did sound superb on this prop.. supersonic even on a up line)

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/a...y/IMG_3713.jpg

Ali 05-24-2010 08:27 AM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
Cleaning up just after lift off.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/a...y/IMG_3901.jpg

Ali 05-24-2010 08:40 AM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
Cleaned up and coming for a fly-by. I need a sound attachment to really bring this photo to life.
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/a...y/IMG_3908.jpg

marc s 05-24-2010 02:32 PM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
Looks fantastic, and I bet the sound is awesome.
Out of the various kits I have made in the last few years this one is really out there, the whole thing is very satisfying to build, yes there were a few mods to get closer to scale, the landing gear being the main one, but I think this is now offered in the standard kit so one less job to do now.
Hope to see this fly in the flesh soon, maybe even at Jetpower ;)

marcs

docgboy 11-24-2010 12:32 PM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
Hi Marc and ali Doing a Comp-arf Tucano and was wondering were you got your pilots from. They look great and would work great for me in the tucano. Great looking bird and is there any video of it flying

Scott

marc s 11-24-2010 02:36 PM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
Scott,

I have not been sent any so not sure on the vid front.
Pilots are Maffs, here is a recent thread on the items with a possible bulk order for US customers.....

marcs

[link]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10151650/tm.htm[/link]

peterockenden 09-15-2011 12:47 AM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
Hi Martin,
Liked your PC-21. I am currently building a "scale" pc-21 from HT-modelbau also. I wanted to ask you ,.are your formation strip lights actual "lights" or stick on reflectors?? If not do you know if they exist yet for rc? Waiting for your reply.
Thanks
Peter

fred cesquim 11-09-2011 04:03 PM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
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hi All
i am just starting to add engine and servos to my finished Pilatus, really a HUGE plane!
follows the first pictures
still have to build the cockpit....lotsa work still

bruno borges 02-05-2012 06:16 AM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
Fred,

O pilatus, ja voou?

fred cesquim 02-15-2012 01:37 PM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
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Finally finished, just waiting for the light system to be ready for flight! and no, it´s not my garage!

F86_SABRE 02-15-2012 01:51 PM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
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Wonderful plane! Congrats! Been toying with the idea of doing one but I do not know if they are still available as a kit. If not I may go my go my own way :(

Wonderful!

Reuben

Ali 02-15-2012 02:13 PM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
Lovely garage, but the wrong car to have with such a low and well decorated celling :eek:[:@] Oh.. and the model is rather nice as well. This is one of those that I would like to re visit one day but do it simple and lighter the next time.
Regards Al

ICEM@N 05-16-2012 05:12 PM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
Ali , beutifull plane , awsome !!

Can you post a video to us ?

Im starting a ESM Pilatus PC-21 ( Here in Brazil , to buy a big bird like yours is really impossible , federal taxes will double the original price ) and I am following this posts to do this , obviosly saving the proportions .

Thanks

Ricardo

bruno borges 05-17-2012 03:20 PM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
Ricardo,

Onde vc comprou esse kit do pilatus?

bruno

ICEM@N 09-23-2012 04:20 AM

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 
Comprei na HobbyDelivery ...

larshkj 10-27-2013 03:08 AM

Anybody knows if HT Modellbau is still in business?
Sent them a couple of e-mails a week ago, but no answer...

Ali 10-27-2013 04:13 AM

no, they are long gone. The good news is that we might see a new PC-21 coming from a new supplier sometime in 2014. Which is great as this is a model that I would really like to do again.
Regards Al

bevar 10-27-2013 05:10 AM

Skymaster here we come...and with Kingtech getting into the Turbo Prop biz it will be interesting.

Beave

larshkj 10-27-2013 12:48 PM


Originally Posted by Ali (Post 11647790)
no, they are long gone. The good news is that we might see a new PC-21 coming from a new supplier sometime in 2014. Which is great as this is a model that I would really like to do again.
Regards Al

Yes, the PC-21! After Axalp, I really would like to have that model with a turboprop up front. Such a beautiful plane! And the pilot who flew it knew his stuff :)
My other choice is a CARF Tucano, but it can't beat the looks of the PC-21, IMO.

Lars

larshkj 10-27-2013 12:49 PM


Originally Posted by bevar (Post 11647811)
Skymaster here we come...and with Kingtech getting into the Turbo Prop biz it will be interesting.

Beave

So Skymaster have bought the plugs? Is this confirmed?

PaulD 10-27-2013 01:37 PM


Originally Posted by bevar (Post 11647811)
Skymaster here we come...and with Kingtech getting into the Turbo Prop biz it will be interesting.

Beave

I also heard a certain German turbine mfr is currently testing a 200n (turbine size) turboprop unit. Not sure what airframe it's targeted at but it's good to see the Turboprop market growing. :D

PaulD

ICEM@N 10-27-2013 02:04 PM

good to hear this !!!

patrnflyr 10-27-2013 02:41 PM

Skymaster, can you please post some updates? Last one I saw was on the Marchetti thread, I think.


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