Duane-RCU

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I've had these tucked away for a while, anyone ever build one? Looking for motivation to start them. We may have another round of snow here, so I may be inside tomorrow.

combatpigg

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That's a sharp looking plane!

Motivation? Just let it be a quiet resolve to enjoy the hobby of building high performance models.

vertical grimmace

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I love my Killer Vee!. I have had several engines on it and it has developed quite a history! It started with a .15 fp, then I think a Magnum .15, then a CVA .15 and then a .25 fp.. Well, the .25 was installed so it could be a way back up plane for an Open B combat meet. It just so happens that I had to fly it and it got 2 cuts in the final heat to take me to victory!
I love that plane. Make templates and save the plans. Build it and fly the heck out of it. Wonderful design.

MJD

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My flying buddy built the Cobra Z, gave me the plans. Has has a weeny lekkie motor in it and needs work. I think the aircraft itself is sound. First thing I would do is narrow the fuselage down somewhat - it appears to be designed around old chunky radio gear and could afford to go on a slimming program. Any 1/2A would haul it around with authority. Of course, if you wanted to unload it then I wouldn't have to scratch build one.

Drop a hot 1/2A or 1cc on the Cobra and you'd have a little terror I think!

DeviousDave

I always like the Killer Vee but never had the chance to see a kit in person until this weekend when I saw a fairly rough example. He wanted $60 for it which was too rich for my blood, but someday I'll have one.

ZAGNUT

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i built a killer vee over 20 years ago. started out with an OS .10 FSR and ended up with a piped K&B .21 that had previously powered a sarpolus hammer 20. very fun plane but if over powering it you should think about beefing up the wing. at the time i had lots of experience with over powering the hots design so i automatically beefed it up.

Duane-RCU

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I noticed I already had a plane half started (or finished!) So I finished it. These will have to wait. Completed my Fun Thing, by Future Flight (1994?) Might do the Cobra later, not sure about the Vee yet.
I guess I could listen to some bids on the other kits...

skaliwag

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I know I have a Killer Vee under the big bench but do I hear bells for a Bumble Vee?

iflyg450

I don't think you should build them! Instead I will be more than hyappy to take them off your hands.

skaliwag

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I knew I had a Bumble Vee. I't a Killer Vee on steroids for a 20 size.

vertical grimmace

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I thought the Bumble Vee was a high winged version?

Yep, here it is. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attac...mentid=1720576

Duane-RCU

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I contacted a lazer cutter today and I'm thinking about having them copy the Killer Vee kit. Anyone intersted? I think all that is supplied is the curved stuff, no straight or spar type wood. I don't know much about this, so I'm not sure of all how much, he thinks around $35.00? But no plans.

vertical grimmace

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Oh....the plans are the kicker! I just so happen to still have mine. If you have the plans, cutting this one is very easy without farming that out. Very few ribs and the wing is constant chord.

DeviousDave

The problem is: What if you don't have plans....?

vertical grimmace

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Exactly. If you are really nice, I may be able to be cohersed into a copy!

Duane-RCU

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I've got the plans, this is a perfect kit, nothing opened in it. I'm not sure what to do with it yet. If it's that simple to copy, I may not mess with having it done. Looks like fuse sides, ribs, ect...

DeviousDave

Oh really.... Where/when does the feet kissing start?

DeviousDave

RCM Plans has the 1/2A version, looks nice... affordable too.