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02-15-2003, 08:23 PM
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Here are the first few pics of my progress on my first ever SPAD...
I typically fly gas models, and since I have a 30cc homelite collecting dust, I decided to give SPADs a try. I downloaded the plans from spad.org, and have upsized them to accommodate my engine.
I figure it'll have a 100" wing, and with a 30cc motor, I think it'll fly very trainer-like. Since I'm an instructor for our club, maybe I'll train some others to fly giant-scale when I'm through...
Let me know what you think....
I typically fly gas models, and since I have a 30cc homelite collecting dust, I decided to give SPADs a try. I downloaded the plans from spad.org, and have upsized them to accommodate my engine.
I figure it'll have a 100" wing, and with a 30cc motor, I think it'll fly very trainer-like. Since I'm an instructor for our club, maybe I'll train some others to fly giant-scale when I'm through...
Let me know what you think....
02-15-2003, 08:33 PM
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looks great so far. What kind of 30cc are you planning on using? Have you got an all up weight yet?
I've built a few of the gasser spads, and, just from what little experience i've had, i'll say with a 30cc engine, its gonna be very trainerly. Maybe too trainerly, but, i could be wrong.
I've built a few of the gasser spads, and, just from what little experience i've had, i'll say with a 30cc engine, its gonna be very trainerly. Maybe too trainerly, but, i could be wrong.
02-16-2003, 04:23 AM
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Thanks, guys for the encouragement.
Chris, the 30cc is a Homelite, but it's a strong one. After reading your post, I think I may cut the wing back to about 84-90 inches. I don't want a pig in the sky... All up weight should be in the 14-18 lb range, or at least that's my first guess. I could be wrong, but I'll keep you all posted.
Bambam, I too like the stickers on the back of my truck. I got them from Aerografix (he's a user here on RCU) and only about $10 shipped. I have gotten more compliments on them at the local flying field than you could imagine. I oughtta buy a couple dozen of them and sell 'em to members. Wonder if he'd give me a bulk rate....
As I progress on my Giant Spadet I'll post pics... Just got a new Digital Camera for my birthday last wednesday, and since I'm broke after that purchase, I have to build planes from cheap (this was free) materials. A customer of mine was going to throw all his coro out with the trash....BLASPHEMY!
The horde, all free:
4'x6'sheets....18 pcs
2'x3' sheets....38 pcs
All is white one side, graphics on the other. Big score on my part, if I do say so myself....
Chris, the 30cc is a Homelite, but it's a strong one. After reading your post, I think I may cut the wing back to about 84-90 inches. I don't want a pig in the sky... All up weight should be in the 14-18 lb range, or at least that's my first guess. I could be wrong, but I'll keep you all posted.
Bambam, I too like the stickers on the back of my truck. I got them from Aerografix (he's a user here on RCU) and only about $10 shipped. I have gotten more compliments on them at the local flying field than you could imagine. I oughtta buy a couple dozen of them and sell 'em to members. Wonder if he'd give me a bulk rate....
As I progress on my Giant Spadet I'll post pics... Just got a new Digital Camera for my birthday last wednesday, and since I'm broke after that purchase, I have to build planes from cheap (this was free) materials. A customer of mine was going to throw all his coro out with the trash....BLASPHEMY!
The horde, all free:
4'x6'sheets....18 pcs
2'x3' sheets....38 pcs
All is white one side, graphics on the other. Big score on my part, if I do say so myself....
02-16-2003, 05:04 AM
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14-18 lbs would sound about right. The clt i built weighs 15 1/2 lbs, its a 16x96" wing, and a very similar fuse. The engine is a 45cc homey i converted. Its got lots of power.
I also built a bipe, and used a ryobi 31cc. It weighs 12 1/2 lbs. It swings a mas 18x6 at about 7800 rpm (yes, its been modified a bit), and it doesn't quite have unlimited vertical, but it will climb out at about 70 or 75 degrees no problem.
14 lbs would be a good weight, i'd think, depending on how much power you really want to have.
Incidentally, i use 2 mil for all my wings, the bipe has 2 14x48" wings. They are both alot of fun to fly, almost as fun as my funfly's.
I also built a bipe, and used a ryobi 31cc. It weighs 12 1/2 lbs. It swings a mas 18x6 at about 7800 rpm (yes, its been modified a bit), and it doesn't quite have unlimited vertical, but it will climb out at about 70 or 75 degrees no problem.
14 lbs would be a good weight, i'd think, depending on how much power you really want to have.
Incidentally, i use 2 mil for all my wings, the bipe has 2 14x48" wings. They are both alot of fun to fly, almost as fun as my funfly's.
