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Old 12-06-2005, 02:52 AM
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elevator control horn and servo mounting hardware ... nicest and most solid movement free servo mounting system I have seen to date …
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Old 12-06-2005, 02:53 AM
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Old 12-06-2005, 02:55 AM
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Aileron servo mounting hardware and surface sealing strips ( carbon)
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Old 12-06-2005, 02:56 AM
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Now this is a radio tray !!! the center tank ( hopper ) goes through the big cut out in the tray., The smaller tray holds the elevator servo and the batteries ( if that’s where the CG permits )
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Old 12-06-2005, 02:58 AM
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Here are some more gear door hinging parts .. the aluminum bracket is the air fill valve mount … separate fills are provided for gear, doors and brakes.
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Old 12-06-2005, 02:59 AM
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JMP gear door sequencer …
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Old 12-06-2005, 03:01 AM
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here is the elevator control mechanism .. these pieces are solid !! there is no way I can ever see the elevator as failing of even wearing out using this system. Superior engineering and quality are really apparent in this area !!
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Old 12-06-2005, 03:03 AM
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Flap and hatch mounting hardware and accessories. ( man, I love those servo mounts !! I think I will start using these on other jets too .. 100% ridged servo mounting !! )
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Old 12-06-2005, 03:05 AM
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Rudder mounting accessories and hinge gap strips. Also, notice the little carbon laminated blocks, these are for tail pope spacing / retention …..
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Old 12-06-2005, 03:07 AM
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And lastly, here is the pilot bust and dashboard that comes with the cockpit kit .. nice detail here too !!
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Old 12-06-2005, 03:11 AM
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Its late and I’m off to bed for tonight … I plan on starting on this kit some time early in January. It looks to be a fast enjoyable build. I will start a build thread when the assembly commences … I think its about time Tom Cook starts getting some recognition for the quality he delivers . Tom ! YOU ARE THE MAN !!

If anyone wants any more info or details on the kit, I will be more than happy to take more pictures, and post more info … AS for tonight, I will likely not be able to fall asleep thinking up of paint scheme ideas for Chip ( http://www.uflyhobbies.com/custbuild.htm )


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Old 12-06-2005, 08:15 AM
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Looks awesome Wojtek!! I have heard from several sources that JMP quality is about the best there ever has been! and you gotcha there one ballsitic ***** jet!

Look forward to the build thread,what are you planning to put in her for power?


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knowing wojtek he will try and put a GE 90 in it
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Hey wojtek after seeing the flames on your new bobcat and given the name firebird i think there should be some sort of fire and bird in the scheme.
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Old 12-06-2005, 10:12 AM
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Told you so.... Now you know why I liked Tom Cooks T 33 kit...... everythings in the Box, Wait untill you fly the Firebird.......
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Old 12-06-2005, 10:17 AM
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Great thread...keep the pics coming and please don´t apply the urban camo scheme in this one!

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Old 12-06-2005, 10:42 AM
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knowing wojtek he will try and put a GE 90 in it

well, not exaxtly, but will come as darn close as i can to the power output of one
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Old 12-06-2005, 10:48 AM
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Excellent Woj! Just the thread I have been waiting to see done. No question, JMP Kits are the best available! Looking forward to your through build review. Planning to build a Firebird myself next season.
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Old 12-06-2005, 12:36 PM
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Sent you a PM, Woj.....great thread......!!

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Old 12-06-2005, 12:46 PM
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cool .. got it .. replying now [8D]
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Wojtek,

Where are the rest of the pics of the bobcat????? I'm dying to see the whole thing!

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Old 12-06-2005, 08:14 PM
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Told ya, nothing better, this jet is the cream of the crop dude. I'm envious!!!!!!!!!!! Raptor's AND a firebird!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 12-07-2005, 12:25 AM
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I saw a Firebird fly at Buttonwillow......it's the Shaft of model airplanes.

It's one bad mutha-shut yo mouth!
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Hey, what's up Jeremy !! ... hey, if you like I can give you a really good deal on a RTF Raptor kit .... mine just needs servos dropped in and gear plumbed, plus engine install .... i do have to get moving on that project as well ...

Yea, you were absolutely right about teh JMP stuff, its the best ...


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