RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

I just started the wing servo mounts tonite. They are about 85% complete. I'll post photos as soon as they are finished!

:)

Have a Happy Thankgiving!!

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

I think I hold the record for the slowest build of a Venture 60. I started approximately one year ago this very week! I hate to admit it but I'm still not done. I have done a few mods along the way that I have allowed to slow me down. I have limited time to work on it and since starting I have built a couple ARFs and am currently building a workshop to do all my building in. I have promised myself that I won't start another plane until my Venture is done!

Mods:
Dual aileron servos
Clipped wing one bay
Added one inch to rudder
Creating a cowl for the nose (this has slowed me down more than anything else - I can't make up my mind what way I want to do it)
Sullivan tail wheel
Sheeted the turtle deck
Lengthened the turtle deck slightly to move the canopy forward and shorten the nose a bit

For anyone reading this don't think this plane takes a long time to build. My wing framed up in only a couple of nights work. Fuse went together pretty quick as well. Going slow doesn't bother me too much since I know it will be a sweet plane when it is finally done.

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

The wing servos are in!

Working on the Fuel Tank hatch. I had one done, but did not like it. Didn't seem sturdy enough. If anyone has suggestions on the construction of one, I'd appriciate it.

Going to do some more sanding tonite.

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Well i finished the aft end of the fuselage and the fuel Tank Hatch. It turned out alright. Made the horn hole in the rudder and elevatora nd aligned then. Next is to fine sand and slot the control surfaces. Then..........

Cover!!!

Oh Boy!!

The servo platform in the fuselage only needs one placement for a servo due to I am mounting the rudder and elevator servos aft. The receiver and battery will be secured to this "platform" I wont permentantly secure it until I do a CG test..

Can you tell from the photos which colors I am going with? Also going to add some white!

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Swager:
Your plane V60 looks so great!
May I have all the pieces of your used plan, I mean could you sell them to me? I want to enlarge it to 120 size to fit my Ryobi 31cc ENG. and please tell me the dihedral of the wing.

[email protected]

Thanks!!!

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Hi Great plane,I like the idea of servos in the rear for rudder and elv.What about the plane being tail heavy now?Have you had a problem with that ?I am getting ready to start a Venture and like your ideasI am putting a list of ideas I want to work into mine before I start,but we all know the best ones come when we are half way thru the build. ctdave

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

I really wont know any problems with it being tail heavy until I am close to finish. I got the idea off of another Venture 60 builder and he reports no CG problems. I am placing a Super Tigre 61 ABC in it, so the extra weight in the tail can help.

I am in the process of hinging the control surfaces now. Soon the covering will start. I am modifying the airelons now due to I removed a bay from each wing.

I have made a "floating" deck which supports my throttle servo, receiver, and battery. This can be shifted up to 4 inches to help in weight distribution.

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Well, I got it all together with no skin. Covering is next. I have to do allitle bit more sanding and then I can cover it.

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Maybe I missed it in the build,are you guys using real hinges or the ca ones that came with the kit?I am intrested in a tank hatch had one on my 4*60 but didn't like it to much any ideas here would help.Keeping it pretty much stock and putting a Satio 91 GK on it.Maybe the next one I will mod out. ctdave

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

I use CA hinges. They are simple and work well for these types of planes. I used 4 pieces of 1/2" square balsa to "frame" the fuel tank hatch, then put in a piece of curved 3/16" balsa sheeting to top it. Sanded to fit.

I think I have some photos. Look at post #29 3rd photo.

The photo is of the tank frame. I intially carved it to close fit, then sanded it down.

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Drop Bruce an email, he is currently running a set of kits again this month; I've got myself on the list...

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

ok you've had a week any new pics?? lol just was wondering how the build was going..

Mr70ss

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Not much. I am going to do alittle sanding before I covered. My main thing is to come up with a nice color scheme. My colors are Sapphire Blue and Cub Yellow, just dont know how I am going to do it. Until I come up with a color pattern, the progress is going to be slow! :)

I am also changing the control rods in my 4 Star 40 to metal ones.

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

I received an email from Bruce Tharpe telling me that he is going int limited production on the Venture 60 andd would let me know as to the availability.

Tom J.

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Bruce does still make the kits, but has been on put on the back burner due to production of the Reaction 54 and Super Flying King. Last I heard is that he is now starting another run of the kits.

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Airplane is looking good Swager. Nice job!!!

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Well, I got my color scheme together and started covering the tail section. Cross your fingers!!

:)

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

cool post some pics when you get a chance...

Mr70ss

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

You're going to like this plane! I built mine a couple of years ago. Stuck the servos in the rear and a Saito .91 up front and had no balance problems. I also placed the aileron servos in the wings. Here's a pic of it.

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Yea Dave!

I seen your plane on that Venture 60 website. Wonderful job!!

I covered most of my tail and am sanding to get ready for the wing cover.

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Well I finally got to some covering. It took awhile for me to come up with a scheme. I figured it would be a nice scheme but I am part way done with it and I really dont like it. I guess I'll have to wait until it is totally finished. I just wish I was more artistic! ;)

I have some insigna blue to put on the wings, but I haven't decided on a pattern yet. Someting close to the pattern on the tail.

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Looking good, it's getting closer to the air everyday... What type of covering did you use?

Mr70ss

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Im using Monokote. I am actually getting better at the covering stuff. I just did an airelon the insignia blue color. Then I have to make a pattern scheme for the wing and the bottom. I still have to paint the engine compartment. ITs moving along.

:)

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Well I covered up the fuselage and attached the aerilons. I forgot to put in my ON/OFF switch! Whoooops!!

I put in the fuselase servo hatches after these pictures were taken. It is turning out OK, but a couple mistakes on the covering.

RE: BTE Venture 60 build has Commenced!
 

Lookin' good, how does the wife feel about the venture takeing her place on the bed? lol j/k. i like the scheme you went with on the tail.. don't think i've ever seen it done..

Dwaine