GrayUK

Gents.

I have just finished and test flown my Grumania Eurofighter.

Have to say it flys really really well.

It is fitted with Wren54 MK3 I use onboard manual start.

I am very impressed with grass field operation and slow landing speed.

The plane has not been weighed but i can takeoff,level at about 5ft for 1 -2 seconds and then pull a 500 ft loop

Sits well in the air, it is not wishy washy like other Euro's i have seen.


I have only had 3 flight with her but i am looking forward to the next.

All in all a nice model to fly.

Sorry about the guy holding the model

nmacwarbirds

Dear Paul
The Eurofighter looks great.
Hopefully we will see it at Colt on monday.
The weather looks good for sunday and monday in this area.

Regards Phil Goff.

gregmax

GrayUK, glad to see that it flies well. There were a few threads recently with questions about the Grumania Eurofighter

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_28...tm.htm#2892551

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_26...tm.htm#2656495

Have you got any photo's of the build, any comments on the quality of the kit and how it was to build etc?

I am sure there are a few people reading RCU that would like to know a bit more about this kit as I for one am very interested?

Thanks

Greg

john agnew

Paul

I second all that greg says!

john

GrayUK

Greg

Did not take photo's of the build[]

Will get some more detailed pics to show instalation etc.

Paul

Bob_B

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Where can this model be purchased by us Colonists?
Thanks, Bob

john agnew

www.grumania.de is their website. You will have to order it direct from the German manufacturer I think.

John

GrayUK

John

Not sure about 75 pages...but who knows?

GrayUK

Flew another 4 flights today, slowly getting it how i like it.

I can tell you know, with a Wren54 MK3 this plane is balistic, almost endless vertical performance.

Did some spin tests today, you have to force it in, but spins well with crisp recovery.

A very nice plane/engine combination.

swissflyer

Just one question, how much is he "scale"??

it seems to me that the proportion, in some way, are not like the real one..

GrayUK

Yes i agree, this is not absolute scale, it looks good though

swissflyer

i have one big rule: does he fly good?? yes?? how cares if he is good looking!!!

btw, thanks..

Strykaas

Grumania simply decided to fine tune the original design to improve overall performance. So, indeed, slight proportion differences might be real. You may soon see mods on the real one, even perhaps a II version of the eurofighter.[sm=bananahead.gif]

Stig Andersen

Paul, are you trying to sell Wren 54 MK3 engines? Or are you trying to sell the plane?

Sorry, couldn't help wondering

Stig Andersen

Oh, by the way. Nice aircraft. I'm sure it flies great on any 16-18 lbs engine[8D]

Good luck with it.

john agnew

Paul

You don't seem to have a top hatch. How do you start your manual start Wren?

John

GrayUK

No, i am not trying to sell either of then, just stating facts

The hatch is on the bottom of the fus.

This is a manual start but with on board electric starter.

Flew the T**s off it again this weekend, it is a real pleasure to fly.

May have a video coming as well

Strykaas

We're all waiting [sm=cool.gif]

gregmax

Paul,

Cant wait to see the Video. Have you got the detailed pictures showing installation etc?

Any more comments on the quality of the kit, what is the fuse moulding like, are the formers an accurate fit, does the kit include all the mounting hardware for the wings, are canard mountings/bearings included, what retracts did you use, are the instructions good?

Sorry for all the questions but I am very interested in the kit and want to get as much info as I can

Are you using the canards on your Eurofighter?

Thanks

Greg

GrayUK

Gents

The video is out of my hands.
I have to wait untill the guy who took it sends me a copy.

With regards to the kit.

General quality is good, not to the standard of a Savex (this is not ARTF), but certainly very acceptable.

Formers fit well.

Elevons are pre hinged.

Instructions are more than adequate.

CG position is actually moulded into the fus moulding

Retracts i used are the ones supplied by grumania, they are ecellent quality, very sturdy. The legs are alos from the same company.
The legs are very nice with trailing link nose wheel.

Kit comes with all neccesary wing fixing ie. wing spar!
All other fittings, for controls etc. you supply.

Canard has neccesary control linkages.

I will try to get some photo's together.

Paul

gregmax

Paul,

Any updates on the Eurofighter?
Video, installation pictures etc ?

Cheers.

Greg

GrayUK

Sorry guys, the chap who videoed it has just e mailed me for my address to send it to me. When it arives i will ask for someone to host it for me.

Flew the hell out of it again yesterday, any defects in scale is made up for by flying, itsw great.

siclick33

Any news on the video yet, Paul?

jeff sewell

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Hi Paul,
And I thought you was dead. It's so nice to see your as active as ever in jet modelling complete with that voluptuous figure of yours - always a looker!! I've missed doing the jet events especially Pampa; we always had a really good time when the forces of the North and South joined up to party - and my God do you know how to party!!! Very nice looking jet you've got there - keep in touch.

Jeff Sewell

GrayUK

Hello Jeff
Fancy meeting you here[:-]

Yes i remember those days, all a bit older now, much quieter without you though


Eurofighter bit me today!

I had it at very high Alpha, stationary in all axis.

I was cross wind at about 50 ft, the wind actually blew it over, as it went it flicked over and was suddenly nose down with power on[X(]

I was unable to clear the ground but managed to get it level and cut engine before it pancaked onto the grass.
It was damaged but basically in one piece
I am afraid it will need some servicing before it flys again.

This is one hell of a strong model!