Thanks MinnFlyer, I will enjoy for sure.

Pkevinb, I am using the smoke system that MinnFlyer stated in the "Got Smoke" form he wrote and using the windshield washer pump from JC. It looks to be simple after you read it and then once you have everything it starts to make alot more since, but I am sure I will have to ask a thing or two more about it when I get to it. That is what is so great about this site, ask and you will receive.

Also my question was answered once the plane arrived about what servo to use. Right on the box they state to use the futaba 9001 or the 3004, they say both will work fine.

I will let you guys know how it goes.

Be very careful when it comes to the checkerboard covering. It's truly horrid stuff. The coloring and the plastic will separate if you put much force into taking off the bits of masking tape. It also shrinks at a much lower temp than the Monokote. It's my only real dislike with the ARF so far, and it'll make me much less willing to buy GP ARFs in the future.

Thanks' MikeL, I will keep an eye on that since so far all I have done was take everything out and look at it. Maybe I will get started on it this Sunday afternoon.

Got started on my Skybolt on Sunday and it is coming along nicely. Got both wings together, tail feathers glued on, and landing gear components put together. Put the center strut mount on as well.

MikeL was right about the checkerboard covering. When I separated the ailerons from the wing the strips of tape holding them pulled the clear part of the covering away from the colored part.

So far everything has been easy to do.

Pkevinb,
Way to go! The GP Bolt ARF is beautiful. WAAAAAAAAAAy much bette than I could ever cover. And the reports are ++++

have fun
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Well I got started on mine Sunday as well. I took it real easy on the checkerboard covering, but it does seem to want to come off pertty easy. I'm sure I would have made it alot worse if I was not told about it first. Thanks MikeL.

Mine has come along very well and real easy so far. All I need to do now is cut my pilot down to fit, install the servos - waiting on them to get here by mail-, and install the motor. I have not got the motor yet.

If this plane flys half as well as it goes together I don't think anyone will have to work the controls on the radio. I will give this ARF a A+++++++++++ on how well get goes together.

Oh yea, I still need to do the smoke system.

Well, like I said in the review, The kit was one of my all-time favorite airplanes, and while they cut a few corners on the ARF, they DID make it about a pound lighter.

And it flies just as good as the original!!!

You'll LOVE it!

MinnFlyer, thanks for the heads up on removing that piece from the tail to fit the vert. stab in. The plane sure does go together well. Was it supposed to come with a throttle pushrod tube? There isn't one with mine, no big deal as I have one handy.

The recommended control throws sure are big.

Mine did not come with the throttle pushrod tube either. I didn't think about it to much since I also had one laying around.

Well, I have my skybolt all done minus the engine. I am still putting in a O.S.91, but that will have to wait another week I guess before I get it. Everything went to gether great from start to finish with no problems or hang ups.

Since this is my first smoke system I have ever done, or I should trying to do, I would like any input about a few questions. I will try my best to explain how I am planning on doing it and see if this sounds like it will work or if I should change something.

I put the stock fuel tank in the spot the plans called for and I put the smoke pump right below the fuel tank on the floor of the plane. The tank and smoke pump do not touch here. Then the plans call for you to glue a piece of stock wood in, just in front of the servo tray, and use this to strap your Rx and Rx battery to. Well I just screwd the stock wood in and put the Rx and Rx Battery in that place, but I put them on the other side so they are against the top of the fuse and below the stock piece after I screw that piece on. I do have foam all the way around the battery and Rx to protect them as well.

Now I still have the empty spot where the Rx and Rx battery were to go and instead I am putting a 10oz. tank their for my smoke tank. I strapped the tank, more or less, just like the plans call for you to do with the Rx and Rx battery. I also strapped my smoke pump battery to the bottom of the smoke tank. Everthing seems to fit real nice this way, but now to my questions.

By doing it the way I stated above does anyone forsee any problems this way. Also since I do not have the engine in yet I can not check the balance. So I am also woundering if anyone knows if this setup will or may cause a big balancing problem. I know the balancing question will be answered once I install the engine and check it myself, but I was just woundering if anyone mite have a good idea.

Hey Brooke, just finished mine today. That plane went together easier than any plane I have put together before. I decided to forego the smoke system for now. I just need to put a longer servo arm on the servo for the rudder, doesn't have enough travel. I still need to check the balance as well, but I think it is going to be very close to being right on.

Have you ever run a three line fuel system? This is my first and I was just wondering if there is any special way to fuel the tank. I can't take the line off of the muffler or carb and was wondering how to tell when the tank is full? I dont want to flood out the engine filling the tank to far.

Thats a good question, I do run the three line system on most all my planes, but I am able to remove the muffler line. I have not thought of it yet since I do not have my engine in. I did have a tiger moth and I just cut the cowl just big enough so I was able to reach the muffler line and remove it.

Hopefully someone else will have a better idea of just cutting a bigger opening.

Easy. Take the plug out of the third line. Fill the tank through that line and when you see fuel coming out of the muffler, the tank is full. Then just put the plug back in that line. The Hangar 9 fuel dot is very simple and works great.

Skorman, I have been told that if you leave the muffler line on and let the fuel run out of muffler that would also flood the engine. That being the reason I always remove the muffler line from the muffler and then when the fuel runs out of the line the tank is full.

I am not saying you are wrong, but just double checking. Since your way would make it alot easier on some planes.

For an upright motor mounting, that might be true. But with the SS, your engine is rotated 90 degrees and your muffler is on the bottom side. The muffler line is well below the exhaust port, so provided that the model is on its wheels you'll not have a possibility of flooding.

Hey guys, I just ordered mine. It's currently on the brown race truck headed here. My plans are to install a Magnum .91RFS and swinging an APC 14x6 prop. Also ordered some Hitec HS-475HB to service the ailerons, will use HS-425BB every where else. Anything else I should know before I get started with the build? I'm really looking forward to this one. Been wanting a bipe for a while now.

thanks,,,

O.K. thanks MIkeL. That does make since when I think about.

Thanks for the replies to the fueling question everyone.

cruzomatic, this plane went together so easy for me I couldn't believe it. And setting up the control linkages was very easy as well.

Does anyone know if the 3" maximum rudder throw is correct. Thats what I have it set for but it sure seems like a lot to me.

All I need to do is a just a little weight to the nose now.

Cruzomatic, your going to love putting this thing together. Mine went great as well with no problems and was real fun putting together. Let us know how she goes for you as well. I hope the brown race truck is faster than the #44 driver .

Pkevinb, I am still fine tuning the smoke system and I think I have it just right now. I am also going to go ahead and get the engine the first of next week. Let us know how your fligth goes. Can't wait to hear about it.

Hey thanks, it arrived today actually. I opened up the box and was impressed. The covering looked perfect and wrinkle free. I need to stop by the LHS and pick up some CA so I can get started. Looking forward to this plane. I'll keep you all posted.

Cruzomatic, look back at post #27 from MikeL. The checkered board covering. You will want to pay special atention to that when working with it or around it, but other than that it should go great.

Will do, thanks. What about the stock fuel tank? Does that need to be replaced? I usually run dubros. Humm, lets see, how's the tail wheel assembly holding up? Sullivan maybe??

thanks for the heads up on the checkered board covering,,,

The stock tank is great. Fits perfectly and is a good size (14 ounce). I fly for 15 minutes with an OS 91 Surpass II without fear of running out of fuel.

I really like this plane and I was wondering can it become a second plane after someone has mastered the trainer?

I don't know about a second plane. It will be my third/fourth. I started on a high wing flat bottom trainer, then a high wing trainer with a semi-symetrical wing, and now a low wing plane. I have my Skybolt all ready to go except for breaking in the engine. I plan to get a lot more experience on the low wing plane first and then get someone experienced with flying a bipe to help me for the first few flights.