Fire in the sky
11-25-2009 | 07:55 PM
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Fire in the sky
In my ongoing quest for the Ultimate speed machine, I have finally achieved euphoria....
After years of dreaming, staring, wishing, hoping etc, my own personal holy grail of model jet aircraft is coming to light.
My Super Bandit has found a new home, she will be cared for and loved by another jet addict who appreciates finely tuned machines.
As such.....
Enter....
The Firebird
After years of dreaming, staring, wishing, hoping etc, my own personal holy grail of model jet aircraft is coming to light.
My Super Bandit has found a new home, she will be cared for and loved by another jet addict who appreciates finely tuned machines.
As such.....
Enter....
The Firebird
11-25-2009 | 11:02 PM
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RE: Fire in the sky
Nice choise...or...the best choise. Congratulations!
I'm finishing my own FB theese days, installing lights, P200(nam-nam
) and rest of the gear. It's not that hurry because the winter is around the corner [:'(]
My friend build one last winter and if you want some pics; check this link to our Norwegian forum (Jets of Norway); [link=http://jetsofnorway.no/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=70&sid=d4f62021f21dcf04757f891 44c740bfb]jetsofnorway.no[/link]
You probably already know; but it's the best kit EVER - Tom has done a great job with this mean machine!
Good luck with the project
I'm finishing my own FB theese days, installing lights, P200(nam-nam
) and rest of the gear. It's not that hurry because the winter is around the corner [:'(]My friend build one last winter and if you want some pics; check this link to our Norwegian forum (Jets of Norway); [link=http://jetsofnorway.no/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=70&sid=d4f62021f21dcf04757f891 44c740bfb]jetsofnorway.no[/link]
You probably already know; but it's the best kit EVER - Tom has done a great job with this mean machine!
Good luck with the project
11-25-2009 | 11:03 PM
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RE: Fire in the sky
I'm just trying to figger out how Jer's gonna justify having a Firebird and a Liberty. Wouldn't it be funny if in the end he liked the Liberty better. (Oh I can stir it can't I.[&:])
Looking forward to seeing one of these "in the flesh"
PaulD
(Oh I can stir it can't I.[&:])Looking forward to seeing one of these "in the flesh"
PaulD
11-25-2009 | 11:32 PM
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RE: Fire in the sky
ORIGINAL: LGM Graphix
The above picture is Billy Edwards Firebird, sold to Ron Long I believe, just love the picture!!!
The above picture is Billy Edwards Firebird, sold to Ron Long I believe, just love the picture!!!
Can't wait to see your paint job on it.
Dan
11-26-2009 | 12:23 AM
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RE: Fire in the sky
ORIGINAL: invertmast
Ohhh hellll...... your doing a build thread right ?
Ohhh hellll...... your doing a build thread right ?
11-26-2009 | 12:59 AM
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RE: Fire in the sky
This must be the nicest looking jet ever. I have never seen one but it seems everyone loves it. How is the flying aspect though? Does it have good low speed/landing characteristics?
Andre
Andre
11-26-2009 | 02:50 AM
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RE: Fire in the sky
ORIGINAL: PaulD
I'm just trying to figger out how Jer's gonna justify having a Firebird and a Liberty. Wouldn't it be funny if in the end he liked the Liberty better.(Oh I can stir it can't I.[&:])
Looking forward to seeing one of these ''in the flesh''
PaulD
I'm just trying to figger out how Jer's gonna justify having a Firebird and a Liberty. Wouldn't it be funny if in the end he liked the Liberty better.
(Oh I can stir it can't I.[&:])Looking forward to seeing one of these ''in the flesh''
PaulD
Is it really that hard to justify multiple jets Paul, come on
LOL
11-26-2009 | 06:16 AM
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RE: Fire in the sky
ORIGINAL: Turbotronic
This must be the nicest looking jet ever. I have never seen one but it seems everyone loves it. How is the flying aspect though? Does it have good low speed/landing characteristics?
Andre
This must be the nicest looking jet ever. I have never seen one but it seems everyone loves it. How is the flying aspect though? Does it have good low speed/landing characteristics?
Andre
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11-26-2009 | 11:13 AM
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RE: Fire in the sky
ORIGINAL: LGM Graphix
In my ongoing quest for the Ultimate speed machine, I have finally achieved euphoria....
After years of dreaming, staring, wishing, hoping etc, my own personal holy grail of model jet aircraft is coming to light.
My Super Bandit has found a new home, she will be cared for and loved by another jet addict who appreciates finely tuned machines.
As such.....
Enter....
[font=''Verdana'']The Firebird[/font]
In my ongoing quest for the Ultimate speed machine, I have finally achieved euphoria....
After years of dreaming, staring, wishing, hoping etc, my own personal holy grail of model jet aircraft is coming to light.
My Super Bandit has found a new home, she will be cared for and loved by another jet addict who appreciates finely tuned machines.
As such.....
Enter....
[font=''Verdana'']The Firebird[/font]
Ronald R Long
11-26-2009 | 11:47 AM
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RE: Fire in the sky
You are going to love it Jeremy.....I am just starting to stuff mine.....it was built by Kirk Jensen.......
No doubt, it is built for speed.......it will have a P-180 for blow......
No doubt, it is built for speed.......it will have a P-180 for blow......
11-26-2009 | 01:51 PM
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RE: Fire in the sky
My JMP Hustler goes 252mph in level flight with only 38 Lbs of thrust. I think the best choice of turbines for the Firebird is the AMT/NL Olympus HP. True 52 lbs thrust. The FireBird was made for speed, it requires a very skilled pilot to get the best out of the aircraft. Dee
11-26-2009 | 02:18 PM
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RE: Fire in the sky
If you want to go for TOP SPEED, you should really put a Behotec 300 in it. Same size as the P-200, but with 60lbs thrust!!! I saw the turbine at Jetpower 2009, but i dont know when they will release it.
11-27-2009 | 12:15 AM
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ORIGINAL: yeahbaby
too bad you sold your olympus to Dave. although that is exactly what his F8 needs for power! it would make your Firebird a rocket ship
too bad you sold your olympus to Dave. although that is exactly what his F8 needs for power! it would make your Firebird a rocket ship
Haha, yeah, I know!!! That's ok, the engine I have that I can put in there now is 44lbs thrust, but I might have a good line on a 50lber, we'll see what happens!
Has Dave run the Oly and flown the F8 yet?
