Looking at a Kobra
#26
I just remembered! House of Balsa used to kit a Spacewalker for a .15. I wonder if they still do. It's a great little flyer and cute as can be.
You might want to check it out. She does some of the prettiest snap rolls I've ever seen! Fun to build, too.
You might want to check it out. She does some of the prettiest snap rolls I've ever seen! Fun to build, too.
#28
The Spacewalker used a Supertigre X15 that I still own.Too much fun! Such a pity about Supertigre. They are some of my favorite engines. I have several tucked away. Well, more sanding! See ya, Mark.
#29
Hey, Stickslammer! I just thought of another one...the Sig Doubler II. Designed for a .15, It's inspired by the Goodyear racers from back in the day.
Warning! This plane uses what looks like a 7% or 8% airfoil. So, it's gonna be fast! Finding one could be tough, but it may be worth it.
Warning! This plane uses what looks like a 7% or 8% airfoil. So, it's gonna be fast! Finding one could be tough, but it may be worth it.
#31
Then, about two years ago, I tried to order a G-90 from Tower on line but they were out of stock. After several months with still no luck, I called Tower to find out what was going on. It seems Supertigre was looking for a new factory, apparently without success.
I just checked again. The only brand of glow engines Tower now sells is O.S. Such a pity.
#33
Lucky you. I never re-create the box art, though. We already know what that looks like, right? When I get mine, I was thinking how cool the Kobra would look in Blue Angels colors, if I could find the markings for it. What are you going to power yours with?
#35
Thread Starter
Born2build, I have a Thundertiger 36 left over from a coroplast experiment I got on consignment at the LHS. It looks like it barely got used. There`s a picture of it on page 1
Mrotar, I hadn`t thought of it, but that sounds like a good idea.
Mrotar, I hadn`t thought of it, but that sounds like a good idea.
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#36
A Kobra build thread sounds like fun. Unfortunately for me, I'll have to wait until after the holidays to get my Kobra.
Something to look forward to...
That Thundertiger 36 will be more than enough power, of course. You may have to under prop it just to slow it down enough for landings.
Something to look forward to...
That Thundertiger 36 will be more than enough power, of course. You may have to under prop it just to slow it down enough for landings.
#39
Thread Starter
Carving the leading edge contour. No instant gratification here. My hope is that there`s enough new blood getting into building that enjoy the gluing, carving and sanding to keep the kit manufactures in business.
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#40
I used two aileron servos in my Great Planes T-Craft. But I planned for it before construction began. The servos are mounted to hatches in the wing so the only things showing are the output arms and the pushrods to the control horns. Very tidy. I don't like the servos on the outside of the airplane.
#42
#45
Paper tube extending thru holes in the ribs will help to run servo wires to center of wing. Roll strip of paper into narrow tube, snake thru holes cut in ribs, let tube expand open to the diameter of rib-holes.
#46
Thread Starter
Thanks for the tip, but I already drilled holes which aren't lined up. I was planning on going to the hobby shop to get bulk servo wire, terminals, etc. and just thread the wires through. Of course I should call first to see if they still have it, as it`s an hour drive. Sadly, it doesn`t appear as though inventory is getting replaced. I guess most of us builders are having to get everything on- line.
#48
Thread Starter
Thanks Mrotar,
I haven't done much lately, because my shop is down in the basement and it`s been a little too cold. Warmed up nice this weekend and I was itching to get back to it, but wifey had other plans. I`m gonna try to get back to it this week and post more pics.
I haven't done much lately, because my shop is down in the basement and it`s been a little too cold. Warmed up nice this weekend and I was itching to get back to it, but wifey had other plans. I`m gonna try to get back to it this week and post more pics.
#49
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Looking good. the wing is different that the Kougar that I built several years ago, which had a foam wing that needed to be sheeted. Lots of carving and sanding for the leading edge and wing tips......did it all in the back yard....what a mess!LOL.
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