mogman

Does anyone have any leads on where to obtain a Hostetler 40% Gee Bee Z canopy. G&L Hobbies no longer supply it.

Cheers, Dave.

inroad

HI Dave

Just go ahead and steal a canopy off an RV-6
should work

Cheers
Gregg

Potawatomi13

Have you tried Fiberglass Specialties? That's where I got mine for quarter scale along with the cowling and wheel pants. [&:]

mogman

Yes, I tried him, he has nothing for the 40%.....not enough demand I suspect.

Cheers, Dave.

Hinckley Bill

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Hey Dave,

Wondered if you ever found a source for the canopy for the 40% Gee Bee Z?

I got the kit, the landing gear, fiberglass parts on the way from G&L, and decals from Cajun RC but am running headlong into a brick wall on a supplier for the canopy.

Talked to Hostetler too and he has no source at this point in time.

Man what a drag,

Bill

mogman

I haven't found a source. The canopy is mostly flat panels except for the top front portion. Shouldn't be too hard to make.
I am planning a trip to the Seattle Museum of flight where the Gee Bee Z replica is on display. I hope to take a lot of photos of the "Z"

Cheers,
Dave.

Hinckley Bill

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I sure would appreciate any pics and measurements you might wish to share ;-)

mogman

I'll see what I can do, Bill.

Dave.

Avaiojet

Great model and kudos on building that size!

I haven't looked at photos of real Z's in quite a while. I believe the canopy I have for the 33% Z I framed in the early 90's has a curved front. However, this may or may not be correct.

Flat stock can be used and put in place with a frame. The real airplane did have a canopy frame. If the front piece is curved, it can be easily made by "draping" stock over a mold and apply heat. Gravity will do the rest. Vac-forming isn't always necessary.

BTW. I provide graphicxs for the Z in all scales.

www.cfcgraphics.com

Let us know how you made out with that issue?

Good luck,

Charles

boothg-3

i,m trying to decide between the 33% and 40% , how much did the gear and fiberglass run you

Hinckley Bill

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Sorry didn't realize that there were posts added on.....not getting notified[&o]

Gear normally runs $400 from Sierra Precision....here's their link:

http://www.sierragiant.com/prod24.html

Fiberglass parts ran me ~$200 plus shipping from G&L Hobbies

Haven't had any time to work out canopy issue............other planes currently higher on the "to-do" list.

Appreciate the heads up on the graphics............already have mine.

boothg-3

thanks for the info , i,m not receiving email notifications either

boothg-3

well i have decided to build the 40% Z , have the glass coming from G&L Hobbies

boothg-3

spoke with gregg at g&l hobbies about the canopy since there is not one available once i have the fuse built i plan to carve a mold for the canopy and send it too him so he can make them , i,ll update as i get there

Avaiojet

You can own my 33% Gee Bee Z, already framed, partically covered, gear, scale wheels, glass parts, canopy plus extras, complete for only 775.00.

A steal when you add up what you're spending on parts before other building expences. I offer Gee Bee Z graphics also.

I'd Post photos, but I believe RCU is having difficulties there at the moment.

Just send me an email, I'll send you photos.