Zagi to BVM Bobcat Modification
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Zagi to BVM Bobcat Modification
I made some modifications to a second-hand Zagi, here are the specs.
Wingspan:48"
Length:42.5"
Weight:2.4Lb.(rtf)
2 JR nes 241's for the Ailerons
1 JR 3421 Digital Mini for the Elevator
JR 610M Reciever
The motor is a (12 year old) Race Prep Modified 14Turn
8x4 carbon fiber prop
E-flight 16 amp Speed Control
Electro Dynamics KR-1400AE 9.6v NiCd
35-40mph level in level flight
3-4min. flights (depending on amount of wind)
Rodney Evans-Parkersburg,WV
Wingspan:48"
Length:42.5"
Weight:2.4Lb.(rtf)
2 JR nes 241's for the Ailerons
1 JR 3421 Digital Mini for the Elevator
JR 610M Reciever
The motor is a (12 year old) Race Prep Modified 14Turn
8x4 carbon fiber prop
E-flight 16 amp Speed Control
Electro Dynamics KR-1400AE 9.6v NiCd
35-40mph level in level flight
3-4min. flights (depending on amount of wind)
Rodney Evans-Parkersburg,WV
07-16-2003, 10:07 PM
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looks cool man! Just get a ducted fan unit for 35 bucks and it will be all out like a Bvm bobcat! Let me know i might wanna do the same for my Viper Twin! GOOD luck with flight performance!
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I assume with that setup you eliminate the elevon setup?
Looks dam sharp and with a turbine would probably be smoking fast!
Good job!
Looks dam sharp and with a turbine would probably be smoking fast!
Good job!
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I did that with a wally wing I had. I called it the Jester. Flew great until I landed stupid and broke the balsa boom I made.
I didn't make the boom extend solidly on the wing, just glued it on about an inch. Next one will be like yours. Nice job!
Dave...
I didn't make the boom extend solidly on the wing, just glued it on about an inch. Next one will be like yours. Nice job!
Dave...
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Thank You,
Currently i am covering the plane with woven carbon fiber and will be installing an old, but reliable .40 that i had on my 1st trainer plane. I didnt want to sink a bunch of money in electrics to get it going like i belive it can do. But i did run into a great deal on some carbon fiber.
The plane flew so perfect i cannot let it sit idle and, yes, i did eliminate the elevon setup and went with a traditional Elevator and Aileron setup.(no rudder) Hopefully i can have it done for the Superman Jet Rally early Oct. I KNOW IT ISNT REALLY A JET but they have open flying after 6pm. 
The plane was balanced as the original Zagi instructions said to. It slowed down perfectly and settled in so well i about peeed my pants! Good Luck with yours.
Rodney Evans
AMT-USA Factory Tech.
Parkersburg, WV
Currently i am covering the plane with woven carbon fiber and will be installing an old, but reliable .40 that i had on my 1st trainer plane. I didnt want to sink a bunch of money in electrics to get it going like i belive it can do. But i did run into a great deal on some carbon fiber.
The plane flew so perfect i cannot let it sit idle and, yes, i did eliminate the elevon setup and went with a traditional Elevator and Aileron setup.(no rudder) Hopefully i can have it done for the Superman Jet Rally early Oct. I KNOW IT ISNT REALLY A JET but they have open flying after 6pm. The plane was balanced as the original Zagi instructions said to. It slowed down perfectly and settled in so well i about peeed my pants! Good Luck with yours.Rodney Evans
AMT-USA Factory Tech.
Parkersburg, WV
09-08-2003, 12:41 PM
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RE: Zagi to BVM Bobcat Modification
Would a 380 motor, provide enough for flight, if I made one of these from scratch out of foam?
Also to run on 1, 7cell 8.4V 600mah pack?
Dave
Also to run on 1, 7cell 8.4V 600mah pack?
Dave
