RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Very much, very much impresses!;)

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Whilst I remember big thanks to a bunch of guys who have helped out along the way, Sandor for modifications to the landing gear, Rich Chant for his numerous lathe, milling and electrical jobs and Danny Wenham for help on machining - cheers guys [sm=thumbup.gif]

marcs

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Al, swing by my mine on the way and we'll take this and go collect it :D :D :D

http://www.northerntool.com/images/p.../144847_lg.jpg

Just joshing Mr S - you know that! Looks great. What's next - TomaHawk or Skygate Hawk?

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Mark.:D
Thanks for your offer, but I think you might be needing that for the Euro! Next up is a Skygate then onto the tomahawks.

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Touche Mr M, touche :D

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Mark, handy tools these......

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Spectacular Build! You are a true professional. It looks fantastic. Good Luck on the maiden.

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Looking seriously good! [8D]

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Marc, wonderful job! Thanks for sharing parts of the assembly with us. Your plumbing discipline is certainly something that caught my eye. Also, thanks for the lead on the lights....it took some time as communication was slow but I got my lights ordered this week.

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Who wants to see a nice artistic night time shot with all those lights and MFD's a working?? Come on Mr S. You owe it to your loyal fan base :D Hell, I think this beauty even deserves a short walk round video all together. I have a feeling its going to look the nuts all switched on and lighting up your driveway!
Regards Al

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

I'll try to shoot some pictures tonight, you bring the video camera on friday and do the walk around ;)

marcs.

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Managed to get a quick shot of the PC21 with all its lights on last night..........

http://greenerpastures.responsiblepe...m_1000x513.jpg


Not often you need a lipo for the lighting system 4 times the size of your RX packs :D :D [8D]

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Looks nice your house - what style you have ;)

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Lights then....

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schrodes.. That does look not too dis-similar to your house :D

Looks superb Marc thanks. How about those MFD's ? :eek:

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

The MFD's are on some video which will try to load tomorrow.

marcs

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Bad ***** !!!!!!!!

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Video then......
[link]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCsPkRC_MpM[/link]

marcs

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Very nice Marc. Congrats! Have you ran the lights in the daylight yet? How effective are they?

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Sean - the lights are good in the daytime, bright sun would be tough to combat, but in general conditions all is good. The MFD's are not as bright as I would like them, the viewing angle is great for the pilot though! maybe experiments with OLED's would bring on a better result, nevertheless they are more a static display so do achieve some conviction in the current format. Maybe next time I'll explore the screen options and build a board to drive them.

marcs

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Hi,

My next project is the entry level version of the PC21 you have built. Must say an absolutely awesome job you have done with this one. Anyway just wondering if it has been maiden and if there is a video?

Thanks

Johan

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Marc, excellent work of art. Especially those MDF's.
I just love it.

Thanks for sharing.


ENT

RE: 1:3.7 Pilatus PC21 turboprop build
 

Not flown yet, there was an issue with the clear coat not adhering to the base colour so its been back to the paintshop for remedial work, and I understand also the SPT5 has gone back to Jetcat for an upgrade to the gearbox. Ali will be able to give a better update in terms of when its due to maiden.

marcs

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marc s:

What kind of upgrade they are doing in the gearbox ? It will be interesting to see what differences there are with the previous model.