Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!!
01-14-2013, 08:32 AM
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!!
Istarted to add some bling
the stars are from KIRBYGRAPHICS..
this IS a Russian plane so it will get a Russian treatment
the stars are from KIRBYGRAPHICS..
this IS a Russian plane so it will get a Russian treatment
01-14-2013, 09:27 AM
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I have been following along & like your scale scheme. I did mine also off a full scale bird also. Havent run across another one yet...Gene
01-14-2013, 10:13 AM
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!!
the ailerons have a "live" hinge typical of most of their planes
the rudder and elevators have a 4mm alu rod supported by sturdy
phenolic posts... all of this is done at the factory..quite nice
the rudder and elevators have a 4mm alu rod supported by sturdy
phenolic posts... all of this is done at the factory..quite nice
01-14-2013, 10:14 AM
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!!
Thanks, mine will resemble that pictured earlier in this post
the real one of these is a very good plane!!!
the real one of these is a very good plane!!!
01-19-2013, 04:58 AM
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!!
Primer goes on...
then wet sand..then color
lots of work but the final result is worth it...
This plane will be decorated with a combination of paint+Vinyl graphics
then wet sand..then color
lots of work but the final result is worth it...
This plane will be decorated with a combination of paint+Vinyl graphics
01-19-2013, 02:27 PM
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!!
Yes thanks but the turbine install was not that difficult
re-engineering the LGmounts was a little tricky but Ilove to build!
esp in the winter..
Painting now...
re-engineering the LGmounts was a little tricky but Ilove to build!
esp in the winter..
Painting now...
01-19-2013, 04:30 PM
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Hey, i hear ya about building in the winter. I'm a transplant from Pa & used to do all my building in between shoveling snow from snow storms! Down here we get snow overnite & by lunchtime its in the 50s! I still try & get at least one build in over the winter months though.
....Gene
....Gene
01-19-2013, 08:21 PM
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I'm curious why you are bothering with primer? I have painted directly on the Comp ARF white finish after a light scuff with great results. I can see using primer to fill the seams but not on a molded white surface.
01-20-2013, 04:44 AM
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!!
Yes Icould probably do that but Ilike following directions and the paint i'm using
suggests primer so Igive it some light coats and then wet sand..you can't go wrong following the directions!!!
THANKS BUT Iwill keep that in mind for the next time...
suggests primer so Igive it some light coats and then wet sand..you can't go wrong following the directions!!!
THANKS BUT Iwill keep that in mind for the next time...
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!!
Thanks, the final result should be highly visible in the air..
that's what Ilike and it is an attempt to be scale...
that's what Ilike and it is an attempt to be scale...
01-23-2013, 07:41 AM
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!!
In oder to make the 54TP function properly, Ihave decided to change the exhausts as shown.
This is a straight shot out of the TP so it shouldn't affect performance and it will be easy to install..
intereasting hobby this is !!!
This is a straight shot out of the TP so it shouldn't affect performance and it will be easy to install..
intereasting hobby this is !!!
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!!
Icalled upon my favorite surgeon Dr.DREMEL
and we consulted and then operated, preliminary installation here
I think it will be UNIQUE to say the least. Dr. Dremel says the patient will
live to fly soon (comon spring)
and we consulted and then operated, preliminary installation here
I think it will be UNIQUE to say the least. Dr. Dremel says the patient will
live to fly soon (comon spring)
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!!
Thanks, I installed it by placing magnets all around outside and inside and then used
foam safe CA all around. Whan that cured, I put a bead of Areopoxy on the inside.. it is nice and tight to the frame!
The tint is TAMIYA # PS-31 "smoke" and boy it gives off a lot of fumes when applying... I had to evac
my worksop for a few hours... HAH
foam safe CA all around. Whan that cured, I put a bead of Areopoxy on the inside.. it is nice and tight to the frame!
The tint is TAMIYA # PS-31 "smoke" and boy it gives off a lot of fumes when applying... I had to evac
my worksop for a few hours... HAH
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!!
More bling added..all Vinyl...
this approximates what the full sized one has as far as I coudl tell from the
AIRLINERS.NET photos...
more to come..white stripes on the bottom..
hey it WILL be very VISIBLE!!!!!
this approximates what the full sized one has as far as I coudl tell from the
AIRLINERS.NET photos...
more to come..white stripes on the bottom..
hey it WILL be very VISIBLE!!!!!
01-31-2013, 03:00 AM
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When i was researching photo information for my SP-55m, i contacted the photographer that took the photos on airliners.net & told him what i was doing. He responded by sending me a 360 degree walk around set of photos & only asked that i send him pics of my finished model. Something to consider on future projects.......Gene
01-31-2013, 05:40 AM
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!!
NICE, thanks
for this particular plane Iwasn't so much interested in 100% scale fidelity
as I was in high visibility in most cloud conditions.. I'm not entering it in any scale events
but Ijust want to wring it out and have fun...SOI made it as "Russian" themed as possible
with the correct stars, YAk logos, russian text etc.... fun stuff...
for this particular plane Iwasn't so much interested in 100% scale fidelity
as I was in high visibility in most cloud conditions.. I'm not entering it in any scale events
but Ijust want to wring it out and have fun...SOI made it as "Russian" themed as possible
with the correct stars, YAk logos, russian text etc.... fun stuff...
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!!
Ok onto final assy and CG determination, in the meantime I put it together
to get some Pics!WOW it WILL be highly visible and is does look Russian like... HAH
to get some Pics!WOW it WILL be highly visible and is does look Russian like... HAH
