darod07

This is going to be new pilot for my Zero.
A friend of mine is making figures and I asked for Japanese one.
He can make more. If anybody is interested send me PM.

Didier

Absolutely the most beautiful TopRC Zero there is!!!

darod07

Thanks Didier!
Pictures are taken by people specialized in aviation photography. I must say these are best pictures of my model I got in my album.

Razmo

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Hi Guys,

Would anyone know whether this kit differs from the TBM 93" Zero? Believe it or not, I own the TBM kit I purchased 13 years ago, still new in the box excluding a manual for some reason. I likely removed it and set it aside somewhere? Curious whether the manual for this kit differs?

Thanks,
Raz

fw190

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Awesome pics Darod!

I have over 100 flights on mine now, the first 10 flights was more like trying to keep it alive as it wanted to fall apart in the air, the wings almost completely folded in flight, the canopy cover ejected in flight. The gear mounts are strong but everywhere around it is like eggshell. Wings repaired several times and the fiberglass reinforcement inside the wing during the repair really helped made it stronger. Replacing the wood support for the wing plug was necessary. Replace the rear tube spar with a carbon rod as the stock one is very weak. Mine looks like it was through hell and back, but still flies great! I have a GT80 in mine with Sierra gears and a Robart tail retract.

fw190

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I think the TBM has a built up wing, the TopRC is all composite.

darod07

Good to hear you Zero is still in the business after such number of issues with integrity.
Looks you model was manufactured during sunday night shift...
I replaced all tube spars with carbon fibre. Significant weight reduction as all are behind CG so I was able to remove some lead from the cowling.
I stop counting how many flights I made but sure more then 150. So far no issues bu I always fly scale like, max speed about 150 km/h during fast passes.
Now it's winter so Zero is resting on the shelf waiting for next season...
On the picture my 2 best flyers, small one is foamy FMS 1400mm which I also converted into the Rufe version.



I wish all Zero owners happy flying and succesful landings!

Hot Rod Todd

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From what I've seen of both the TBM is a totally different plane. Nothing from the TopRC manual would apply. You can download a TopRC manual and look, but I don't think you'll gain much from the effort. Manual is available on Gator-RC.com

blackbox747

Hi everyone,

as my Zero is now almost ready to go, I wonder, if the control throws as in the manual are correct?!
Did you adjust anything?
Are 40mm for full landing flaps enough, or do you use more?
How is your CG?

Thank you,
Best regards,
Juergen

blackbox747

P.S. My adjustable cowl flaps

Hot Rod Todd

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Blackbox, The recommended CG is 145mm. I like mine at around 155mm back. I do have a large fuel tank, and usually land with fuel on board. I'd say 150mm would be a good point to start at.
I have my flaps set to more than 40mm. I can't say I use full flaps that much. I just like having the option. I also have a bit of down elevator mixed with the flaps. it helps to make the plane settle on landing, not loft so much.
Control throws aren't a bad starting point. You can adjust for personal taste.
I just finished my third Zero (built one for a friend).

blackbox747

Hi Todd,

thanks for your reply.
So everything as expected.
Hope to get it ready this summer.

Regards,
Juergen

Craig B.

Hi Juergen,

I like how you’ve done your cowl flaps. What are the fittings that you have glued to each cowl flap?

blackbox747

Hi Craig,

the hinges are Kavan flat hinges, all other parts self made on my milling machine.

Juergen

hinge

Craig B.

Great info and technique Juergen! Where did you get the ball link fittings from?

blackbox747

Craig, the ball links are from MPJet, a Czech company.

https://mpjet.com/shop/gb/682-ball-links

I don‘t know where to get those or similar parts in the US.

At first, I only cut the openings for the hinges and glued them in. Thereafter, I installed all parts of the linkage. Then I cut free the flaps and installed the rest…

Hope it works fine in flight.

Craig B.

thanks for the info. I’m sure they will work brilliantly!

darod07

I got new figurine for my Zero. It's slightly overscaled but looks quite realistic, isn't it? 😜

mackone

Absolutely Awesome Darod !!

10/10