I am doing a couple of models using cowls and canopies for this discontinued kit.
If anyone has first hand knowledge of the actual wing area and typical weights of the kits as originally done - please drop me a line
I don't need any other kit recommendations
thanks .

Here ya go....
Ohio 32% Ultimate
Wingspan: 75”
Length: 81”
Wing Area: 1800 sq. in
Recommended Engines: 4.2-5.8
Weight: 20-25lbs

How many cowls and canopies do you have? I may be interested in buying one from you if you care to sell. Hope this helps....Happy Landings

Thank you - The cowls and canopies are from Stan's Fibertech -so it all depends on how the model pans out -
It is almost exactly same size as my Bucker Jungmann--which with a 4,8 single weighs 18 lbs - that is goal weight for this size Ultimate .

It is all to easy to make bipes way too heavy -and this just kills em for unlimite type performance.
By the way -
The new BIG arf's can afford to be as heavy as they are -just because the size will carry more weight-- but anybody who really wants one of them to fly right- better look seriously at the new 200-210 size engines -

Your welcome Dick......glad to help you. You have helped me several times in the past with some of my questions.......thank you!

Hello, if there are any extra cowls or canopys I'\d be interesed in buying a set. Thanks, Jordan

Stan's Fiber tech will have them available in about 8 weeks. Stan bought the molds and plugs for them and is going to have them for sale.

http://www.stansfibertech.com/

Dick
I have a 1997 version of the 75" Ultimate. I bought it in 1998 and have not done anything with it as it is sooo heavy. Bout broke my truss picking up the fuse. I just put it on the rework bench this evening. It seems I have lost the plans and instructions. I would like to purchase a set from you if you have them available.
I was looking at the hanger 9 and got re-excited about the big Ultimate. This one is straight and strong! It is just ugly right now.
The colors were Red white and blue in a semi Pitts sunburst design and clear (now yellow) coated. It has a Q-75XL on the nose, so it should be ok. Let me know if you need any information about my plane and hopefully I can buy a set of plans and instruction book from you. I may need a new canopy and I have the Stans fiberglass cowl in a box.

I got the plans -from Stans- also canopy and cowl-- problem is - it was designed(?) for a ST3000.
talk about a stone-
anyway- I am simply going to stretch it a bit -using none of the plans info - and do it for a 50/60- gas engine .
in order to perfom -it needs to be in the 15 lb range - 17 absolute tops -
this is entirely doable but not as originally done .
So - I guess the larger one -cowl and canopy would be fine for a 100- -I better contact Stan - or whomever has a cowl--and canopy.

Hmm.. 100cc Ultimate.. Should be very popular I'd think.

Doug

Here's a picture of mine. 24lbs with a BME102 and smoke, with some lightening mods done along the way. I have a "review" for anyone interested.

Mark

mpoole, that is a very handsome airplane. I may have to copy your scheme some day.

Dick;

Will you have pictures on your web sight? I would like to see this one in the bones as well as finished.

I am doing the same thing with the 62 inch Ultimate. Used the Ohio Ultimate cowl.
I scaled up the CG Ultimate to be 62 inches. I hope to come in at 12 to 13 lbs.

tonyc

Mark's review can be seen at the following link.
http://www.frederickmodelaircraftclu...te_biplane.htm

Thanks for sharing,
EXCAP232

Dick H how is it coming along?

slowly - too many business interruptions