balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
10-16-2003, 06:04 PM
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balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
some time ago model airplane news or rc magazine ran a "how to" article on adding a balsa cowl for a 4*60 or a carl goldberg tiger.
does anyone remember the article?
i've got the issue somewhere in my collection but i can't find it.
help!
does anyone remember the article?
i've got the issue somewhere in my collection but i can't find it.
help!
10-16-2003, 11:09 PM
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RE: balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
I build cowls using 1/2" sheet for the outsides.. sand to shape, a layer of glass cloth, cut to fit the motor.. not a difficult process.
I don't like the bolt-upright kit installations so I lay the motors on their side. Looks much better in the air..
Here's my Tiger 60 done that way....
And a Somethin' Extra
I don't like the bolt-upright kit installations so I lay the motors on their side. Looks much better in the air..
Here's my Tiger 60 done that way....
And a Somethin' Extra
10-16-2003, 11:54 PM
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RE: balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
hi tall paul;
the planes look great!
i like the color combinations.
dswaddling:
i emailed you
thank you both for responding
the planes look great!
i like the color combinations.
dswaddling:
i emailed you
thank you both for responding
08-06-2005, 09:41 PM
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RE: balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
Please email me a copy of the article in the September 2000 RCM on how to build a balsa cowl for the Tiger 2, as I am building one and would like to know how they did this mod.
Adam,
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Adam,
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08-20-2005, 05:21 PM
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RE: balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
I just purchased a Tiger 60 for my first kit and the cowl modification would be nice to have.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
08-23-2005, 09:04 AM
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RE: balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
Rite the balsa nose looks real good . Please note that the ring behind the spinner Has to be made so
u can remove it to get the engine out/off. you may also start looking for a long skinny allen wrench
to fit the bolts holding the Dave Brown engine mt to the firewall--the whole thing must come out to be worked on.
Still looks darned good on my 4* 40 I like it.
u can remove it to get the engine out/off. you may also start looking for a long skinny allen wrench
to fit the bolts holding the Dave Brown engine mt to the firewall--the whole thing must come out to be worked on.
Still looks darned good on my 4* 40 I like it.
08-30-2005, 12:39 PM
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RE: balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
I just bought a tiger 60 myelf. This looks like a good mod. Can you send me the link as well?
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09-04-2005, 10:57 AM
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RE: balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
Does anyone still have the article about building a cowl? If you do, could you please send it to [email protected] ? Also, if anyone else built cowls based on the article (or other guides) please show us your pics...Thanks!
09-05-2005, 12:15 PM
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RE: balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
I am also interested in this article since i plan to start my 4*60 this winter. Thks
My mail is "[email protected]"
Pierre.
My mail is "[email protected]"
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09-10-2005, 09:47 PM
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RE: balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
I built 4*60 with a cowl and sheeted turtle deck. Both are big hits at the local field. The cowl is 1/2" balsa CA'd to each other and trimmed to fit. Be certain to leave space or an opening for all adjustments. Spend the time and follow the article and you will a GREAT looking plane.
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09-11-2005, 08:25 AM
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RE: balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
I built a balsa cowl for my four star more or less following that article. I made the bottom of it removeable with a piece of thin plywood attached with screws. The engine is mounted horizontally and I also made a section of teh cowl behind the engine removeable. It attaches to the bottom with screws and to the top with sliding pins made from piano wire. I have actually made two of these, the first was painted with Lustercote but I wasn't happy with the finish. I broke that one in half in a mishap so I made a new one and covered it with monocote.
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RE: balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
All,
I went ahead and ordered the article straight for RCM. My cowl is looking awesome! I even added an air scoop inlet. Pics will be posted upon completion. I am also willing to scan it into pdf format and email it to anyone that still wants it. Email me if you need it.
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I went ahead and ordered the article straight for RCM. My cowl is looking awesome! I even added an air scoop inlet. Pics will be posted upon completion. I am also willing to scan it into pdf format and email it to anyone that still wants it. Email me if you need it.
[email protected]
09-24-2005, 05:44 PM
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RE: balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
I'm done with rough work for the cowl. It didn't turn out as "great" as I expected. It might be passable when I monokote it.
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RE: balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
I didn't think it was that bad for my second attempt at kit building, but thanks for the honest reply. Perhaps you could give me some pointers on how to do it correctly? Pictures if possible. Thx
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RE: balsa cowl for a 4*60 and godberg tiger
ORIGINAL: alw041
If anyone has a copy of this article still can you send me one?
[email protected]
Thanks!
If anyone has a copy of this article still can you send me one?
[email protected]
Thanks!
I´m new to this forum. i am in the middel of building a 4*40 and i would also like it if anyone can send me the article on building a balsa cowl to
my email is [email protected]
Thanks
07-04-2008, 11:50 AM
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Since so many are asking for it, I'd like a copy also. [email protected]
10-29-2008, 11:57 AM
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