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Going for the ARF huh!

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Maybe lol

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:D You know you are flying fast and low when the destroyer calls you and tells you that you are leaving a rooster tail behind you. :D Jim

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That is a true fact
fossil

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Reworking the Nacelle. still a work in progress, But finally started.

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Speaking of nacells,.. what engines are you guys using in the C-130s, and is anyone think of or trying to figure out how to put turboprops in there?

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I will be using the RCV90 in the nacelle for the Palmer 132" Herc. Fits like a dream. Only the carb sticks out a bit.

Grinder.

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I may have missed something but I don't think they make a production Turboprop this small.

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GSSMITH,

I believe you are correct, I haven't been able to get a good idea on the HTS system for JETCAT's heli's. I think it would be the closest fit if there is one. The vertical shaft must be removed and the power takeoff on the front shaft must be redirected inline with the engine. I know the current jetcat turboprop is like 15 inches long and it's a reverse intake system which routing the exhaust gases would be enough trouble all in itself. Palmer's plans call for MVVS .49s but I'm scared of the enginge out senerio. Anyway, no hardware bought yet, still amazed at the timber pile!!

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I'm going with either RCV .60, MVVS .60 with rear exhaust, or electric if I can morgage the house and sell one of the grandkids.

I just don't think the .49's will be nearly enough power. An engine out with the bigger engines will be scary but you may be able to get it back to the runway. I plan to use Bill Wike's TwinSync for 4 engines (QuadSync?). This will help mitigate some engine out risk and provides a very good onboard glow driver.

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You got that right. Here is a pic of Palmer's 132" Herc before i had to relocate to a new basement workshop which set my build schedule way back.

Grinder.

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drdoom,

WHat size C-130 do you plan to use those nacelles on 87" or 132"? Those are looking very good.

Mike

RE: C-130 updates
 

hey guys what do you think about the transall c160?.........................i just orderd one and am wondering your opinouns?:D:D

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hey guys what do you think about the transall c160?...................
======Best flying twin I ever flew. Piece of cake.
Randy

RE: C-130 updates
 

this my baby , bulid 8 year go and 144 in wingspan 100 lon

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Randy
Now that is a c-160 it is huge what have you got for engines, it is the most beautiful airplane it really is so nice and you can tell that you put so much work into it, you sure done a great job randy

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Gsmith.
I know a guy that flew his 144" C-130 with 4 old OS 40 and it was pretty fast. It took most of the runway to take off and land but I don't think he was using flaps. Im sure that will have slow it down and may need it more power.

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This one should fly soon.

Plans from Skip Mast

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I have the Skip Mast plans. Did you cut the foam as the plans show? What are you using for power?

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Hello,

it was half built when a friend gave it to me to finish it.

the parts are all cut out of foam as the plans show, the retracts are also made from the plans.

it's powered with 4 OS 46 fx's, so it should be enough.

Weight is dry 12 kilograms


greets,

jean-Luc

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Great engines, great choice, they should do a wonderful job with power to spare, i have the c-160 with two OS-32SX and they do a wonderful job, off the runway in no time and landings are great and come in much slower then most think that it can, a wonderful plane but yours well that is another subject and i think that you will be very happy with your choice of engines. Good luck, Rollie

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I spent the better part of a week working on a set of Main retracts for the Quality Fiberglass Kit.
I am Not completely finished with them, But this is what I have come up with. These were taken with my Cell Phone Camera. so they are not very good.
The wire that extends out will be bent down and have 5/32 axel's installed. cylinders push the arms past center to lock. Ill post better pix when installed.'

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Dr. Doom... can we get the plans for those?????? Man that is Awesome!!!
Bill R
N5VEI

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What is neet is I have less than $60.00 in the hole thing. the Cylinders were Most of it.
and they are VERY solid already. I am not finished with the Bracing.
these pix show the up and down action on the arm.
It will work well.
I will also have an arm coming from this that works the Gear Door!!!!
One good thing about the Hercy Bird, Is their is a lot of room inside and Will carry anything you can make for a Landing gear.
Ust these demintions at your own risk , I know that it is a good start point.

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Sorry I just noticed this, It is the 102 inch...