Zero
03-13-2008 | 01:40 PM
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From: Borrby, SWEDEN
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I just finished my CMP Zero 120 that my wife gave me for christmas. I have powered it with a Laser 150 four stroke and fitted spring air retracts. All markings are painted and the weathering is all airbrush.
The air reservoir is located in the drop tank together with the fill valve to save space in the fuselage (not really necessary).
The span is 182 cm (6´) and it weighs in at 5,8 Kg fuelled.
I am just waiting for some decent weather so I can try it out, and give those sorry Mustangs some whopping
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The air reservoir is located in the drop tank together with the fill valve to save space in the fuselage (not really necessary).
The span is 182 cm (6´) and it weighs in at 5,8 Kg fuelled.
I am just waiting for some decent weather so I can try it out, and give those sorry Mustangs some whopping
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03-13-2008 | 01:57 PM
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RE: Zero
Graffen, very nice job on the weathering, and the use of the drop tank for air.
I've found another use for them also. I fly electric and looks like they would be a great place to hide the packs.
Anyhow, "Pappy" want's to know if you can come out and play?
I've found another use for them also. I fly electric and looks like they would be a great place to hide the packs.
Anyhow, "Pappy" want's to know if you can come out and play?
03-13-2008 | 11:22 PM
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RE: Zero
This plane has a higher stall speed than say the World Models GS Zero. Keep the speed up on landing. Long struts also means they will snap easily so be careful. I installed flaps on the bird and found it easier to handle on landings. Keep your prop at 8 pitch to allow more control of speed for landing.
03-14-2008 | 07:28 AM
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Graf:
Looks good brother!
I am just a few steps behind you. I installed a Brilelli 26cc Gas in mine. Robart retracts with struts. I re-engineered the LG mounts to be stronger and moved the angle forward on the struts a couple of degrees to help prevent nose-overs. I am in the process of balancing and looks like it is gonna have to have a little ballast in the nose. I hate doing it but just don't have any other choice. I did all the panel lines on the wing using a three-view drawing and a fine pen. All of my paint chipping was from Testors aluminum acrylic paint. Last, I used charcoal pencil to add in the weathering, gun blast residue, smoke and general wartime dirtiness. I dont have a shot of the belly, but it looks even better. I made my tank removable, but like your functional idea of use for it. How did you get anything in there and closed back up again?
I hear very mixed things about landings, needs flaps, doesn't need flaps, etc. Most say it does just fine WITHOUT them.
Let us know how it goes!
Here are a few pictures of mine.
Bryan
Looks good brother!
I am just a few steps behind you. I installed a Brilelli 26cc Gas in mine. Robart retracts with struts. I re-engineered the LG mounts to be stronger and moved the angle forward on the struts a couple of degrees to help prevent nose-overs. I am in the process of balancing and looks like it is gonna have to have a little ballast in the nose. I hate doing it but just don't have any other choice. I did all the panel lines on the wing using a three-view drawing and a fine pen. All of my paint chipping was from Testors aluminum acrylic paint. Last, I used charcoal pencil to add in the weathering, gun blast residue, smoke and general wartime dirtiness. I dont have a shot of the belly, but it looks even better. I made my tank removable, but like your functional idea of use for it. How did you get anything in there and closed back up again?
I hear very mixed things about landings, needs flaps, doesn't need flaps, etc. Most say it does just fine WITHOUT them.
Let us know how it goes!
Here are a few pictures of mine.
Bryan
