C-17A 'Globemaster III' . . . .BGC !!!
09-11-2003, 02:23 PM
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C-17A 'Globemaster III' . . . .BGC !!!
Well, here goes !!!!!!!!
Check out my web site on http://homepage.eircom.net/~skycam/
And for more detials on the C-17, take a look at http://homepage.eircom.net/~skycam/c17110-1.htm
Check out my web site on http://homepage.eircom.net/~skycam/
And for more detials on the C-17, take a look at http://homepage.eircom.net/~skycam/c17110-1.htm
09-13-2003, 03:15 PM
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Cool, is this theone I have heard about that is being built for a TV show? Its so cool! Will it be a RCM&E free plan? LOL 
That so cool!
Good luck,
Alan
That so cool!
Good luck,
Alan
09-22-2003, 07:11 AM
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Wouahhaouh ! That's a lot of money in the air !
Do you have any idea of the speed this 'thing' is liable to reach ? This may be scary with such power !!!
Do you have any idea of the speed this 'thing' is liable to reach ? This may be scary with such power !!!
11-09-2003, 06:37 AM
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Davie-RCU, I've been eagerly waiting for any updates on this build. How's it going? Do you have any more pics that I could drool over?
11-09-2003, 01:10 PM
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Looking real good Davie. I'm continually gobsmacked by the whole project and will probably need defrib when I see it fly.
Are you going for the fully scale flaps? It'd be an awesome sight on finals with all the 'laundry' hanging out.
Tony (In admiration of the size of the BGC and your 'nads)
Are you going for the fully scale flaps? It'd be an awesome sight on finals with all the 'laundry' hanging out.
Tony (In admiration of the size of the BGC and your 'nads)
11-09-2003, 01:47 PM
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Hi Tony,
Full flaps and spoilers as per full size. 40.5 degrees of flap on landing. Will post pics of them later this evening once I get to size down the pics to fit here on RCU.
Full flaps and spoilers as per full size. 40.5 degrees of flap on landing. Will post pics of them later this evening once I get to size down the pics to fit here on RCU.
11-09-2003, 01:58 PM
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*In Homer voice* "Mmmmm, full flaps and spoilers..."
Now tell me you ain't tempted to put a joystick above the cockpit and climb on?
Now tell me you ain't tempted to put a joystick above the cockpit and climb on?
11-09-2003, 05:07 PM
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Now tell me you ain't tempted to put a joystick above the cockpit and climb on?
Thats my son, Paul's job . . . .
of course the Steve Holland is optional !!!!!!!!!
11-09-2003, 05:37 PM
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Thanks Davie. Absolutely awesome.
I've always dreamed of doing a filthy wing; meaning functioning slats, flaps and spoilers. The closest I've got is spoilers with mixed ailerons and camber changing flaps on some of my gliders. After this big glider (5.2m span) and a couple of scale Spits, I think it is about time I got it done. When I worked at the airport, I managed to get a few engineers to cyclt the slat and flap systems on A320s, A300s, 757s and 747s that I worked with so that I could figure out how the big boys did it. I can't wait to put a few ideas into practice.
Your projects as well as many others, have inspired me to go for it. Thanks again and very well done.
Tony
I've always dreamed of doing a filthy wing; meaning functioning slats, flaps and spoilers. The closest I've got is spoilers with mixed ailerons and camber changing flaps on some of my gliders. After this big glider (5.2m span) and a couple of scale Spits, I think it is about time I got it done. When I worked at the airport, I managed to get a few engineers to cyclt the slat and flap systems on A320s, A300s, 757s and 747s that I worked with so that I could figure out how the big boys did it. I can't wait to put a few ideas into practice.
Your projects as well as many others, have inspired me to go for it. Thanks again and very well done.
Tony
11-12-2003, 08:17 AM
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Strykaas,
Once it is done and the final LMA / CAA inspections have been done I will let you all know here and on my web site. Mind you I have to get out more and play with some planes now the weather is getting cooler . . . . . .
My Site: http://homepage.eircom.net/~skycam/
C-17 link: http://homepage.eircom.net/~skycam/c17110-1.htm
Once it is done and the final LMA / CAA inspections have been done I will let you all know here and on my web site. Mind you I have to get out more and play with some planes now the weather is getting cooler . . . . . .
My Site: http://homepage.eircom.net/~skycam/
C-17 link: http://homepage.eircom.net/~skycam/c17110-1.htm
11-12-2003, 11:46 AM
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I've got to know, what on earth do you do for a living to be able to afford to build that sucker? I can barely afford to look at the website covering it's construction.
11-12-2003, 01:53 PM
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Draughtsman for electronics company. Avaerage CAD wage . . . . . . I built it because I am a sad person who has no vices . . .except model, being the BIG one. Married for 3 years and one son aged 1 1/2 . . . . . .Takes a bit of time to get it together but will hopefully be worth it in the end. Oh yes !!!!! one big credit card bill too !!!!?!!?!?!!??!?!?!?!?!
11-12-2003, 03:05 PM
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D*mn dude, I'm a project manager for an architecture firm in Dallas, married with no kids and I don't have the funds for that. You must be a lot better at saving than me. I knew I should move to the UK to work in Architecture.