Grumman F9F Panther
08-24-2005, 10:25 PM
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i also wanted to show some interior shots of the rigging. there is plenty of room for a neat and clean install. the wing servos and linkages are completely hidden, and when the flap is in the down position the servo arm points straight at the flap taking the load of the servo itself. doc stated the tank to be at 100 oz however, it appears to calculate out at around 140 oz. i will need to fill it and drain it to be certain. barry
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08-26-2005, 08:23 PM
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RE: Grumman F9F Panther
Some new pic
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[link=http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=8/23720151774.jpg&s=x2]pic1[/link]
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08-27-2005, 08:18 AM
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Here are some pics of the sliding canopy assembly. The piston is not inplace yet, but you can see the similarity to the real airplane in these pieces. The actual slider mechanism is a set of rollers which run along the rails on the side.
08-27-2005, 08:21 AM
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The parts are cast from polyurethane and are very light and strong. Most of the small scale parts are cast from this material is my understanding....
IN the second photo you can see where the rear canopy frame hides these scale mechanisms until the canopy is opened, exposing the rails and cylinder.
IN the second photo you can see where the rear canopy frame hides these scale mechanisms until the canopy is opened, exposing the rails and cylinder.
09-01-2005, 11:04 AM
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Here is a picture of my Ziroli Panther which was previously a ducted fan model. I retrofitted a PST 600R turbine and test flew this airplane a few weeks ago. It was awesome. Flew like a trainer, but needs to be a little more nose heavy than indicated on the plans. I moved a battery around and will try it again soon.
After flight pics....
After flight pics....
09-05-2005, 07:19 AM
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Greg,
I think Barry has addressed some of those questions earlier in the thread, but the estimated RTF weight is around 32-34 pounds according to how much scale detail is added. Yes, all the doors with liners are here, and all the panel lines are in place. Will post some pics soon of the radio and air access panels and the blow in doors which I have completed.
Tommy
I think Barry has addressed some of those questions earlier in the thread, but the estimated RTF weight is around 32-34 pounds according to how much scale detail is added. Yes, all the doors with liners are here, and all the panel lines are in place. Will post some pics soon of the radio and air access panels and the blow in doors which I have completed.
Tommy
09-05-2005, 12:14 PM
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RE: Grumman F9F Panther
Thanks for the reply,
I'll look forward to the pictures. Any detail shots would be great. A very nice looking Panther and it is one of my favorite planes. There is a nice full scale one at Chino.
BRG
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I'll look forward to the pictures. Any detail shots would be great. A very nice looking Panther and it is one of my favorite planes. There is a nice full scale one at Chino.
BRG
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09-12-2005, 09:07 PM
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I am starting with some of the smaller items first, working my way around the wait for the retracts...Robart doesn't get in a hurry....[:@]
One prominent detail on the Panther and Cougar alike are the air brakes on the bottom of the fuse right behind the front gear. there are 88 holes in there that have to be cleaned out. Dan provides the a kit for making this functional, I am opting not to makle functional brakes, but will have them look as authentic as possible. Using a 3/8 inch Forstner bit and a dremel conical grinding head, it still took a while to cut through all that carbon fiber, but will look really good when this thing is finished...
One prominent detail on the Panther and Cougar alike are the air brakes on the bottom of the fuse right behind the front gear. there are 88 holes in there that have to be cleaned out. Dan provides the a kit for making this functional, I am opting not to makle functional brakes, but will have them look as authentic as possible. Using a 3/8 inch Forstner bit and a dremel conical grinding head, it still took a while to cut through all that carbon fiber, but will look really good when this thing is finished...
09-12-2005, 09:12 PM
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Another must on the Panther are the blow in doors located on the back (dorsal) region of the plane...two sets. Dan provides a set of carbon fiber doors, which you cut out to shape. I hinged mine with small Dubro pin hinges and using a small servo and some trial and error made them work, They are really for looks, since the engine is in bypass, but may help to cool the interior....Mine are made to be open when the engine is running...
09-12-2005, 09:17 PM
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The rear ones are smaller, and I think I did a btter job with them. I was happy and it was not too complicated and in the hands of real modeler this kit will make a real work of art. I am doing my best not to butcher it....
09-12-2005, 09:26 PM
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Next I tackled the front gear doors. Now a real jet has to have operating gear doors and not just some flimsy piece of fiberglass hanging off of there. It took me a while to do these becasue I was never happy with my cuts and hinging, but finally got the geometry right and using two small 1 inch throw cylinders and some composite offset hinges which Dan provides at his web site I did it. I wanted to make these removeable for service and work if later on I needed to get in there. The hinges are hinged using a piece of music wire which is removeable and allows me to add or take away small washers to get the placement just right. The gear door liners are added before you cut out the doors, so the curvature is maintained and the doors are nice and sturdy when it comes time to hinge them. I still have some more sanding to do on them and cleaning up the cuts, and you can see the putty which I used to cover up scratches I put in them which using my gorilla hands. Again, this is not difficult work, just requires patience and trial/error....
09-12-2005, 09:36 PM
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Nothing is worse than a scale model with switches sticking out the side. I also did not fathom having all my controls (especially engine shut off) inside the fuse. Dan offers a set of hidden compartments which you cut out and install in the fuse. The left side, shown here will house my air cylinder gauges, filler valves, and fuel shut off. It is held closed with a small rare earth magnet attached to CF door. Also you will need to feather the eadge of the compartment with the fuse. Still needs to be done in the picture, but I sprayed with primer to see where I needed to fill.
Also here is a picture of horizontal stab with the 8411 tucked in nice and tight. Gotta get a longer arm though....
Also here is a picture of horizontal stab with the 8411 tucked in nice and tight. Gotta get a longer arm though....
09-13-2005, 01:38 AM
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heres a pic of my Panther i flew at the Jet world Masters
You are going to enjoy that panther, i love mine!
Photos by John Christiansen
You are going to enjoy that panther, i love mine!
Photos by John Christiansen
09-13-2005, 07:18 AM
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Hey Barry, I heard about that...Congrats. BTW guys in the pics of the switch access panel you will see a screw-up. The bay was intended to be glued in from the inside, so there should be no need for feathering it in. What a dumb***....
It will be OK though, learn from my mistakes.
That was one sweet looking Panther at WJM, I salivated over it all week...and you just kept polishing it and flying it...It looked great in the air and you did a beautiful job flying it.
MOre screw ups to come...stay tuned.....
Tommy
It will be OK though, learn from my mistakes.That was one sweet looking Panther at WJM, I salivated over it all week...and you just kept polishing it and flying it...It looked great in the air and you did a beautiful job flying it.
MOre screw ups to come...stay tuned.....
Tommy
09-13-2005, 10:01 AM
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Kirk,
It really is a beautiful kit and will make a great airplane, as can be seen by the prototype which Barry is flying. I am making mistakes, but I am doing so without the instruction book which Dan is putting together. My mistakes are for others to learn from. Good luck, DAn is working hard from what I hear and should be putting these kits out like clockwork before long.
Tommy
It really is a beautiful kit and will make a great airplane, as can be seen by the prototype which Barry is flying. I am making mistakes, but I am doing so without the instruction book which Dan is putting together. My mistakes are for others to learn from. Good luck, DAn is working hard from what I hear and should be putting these kits out like clockwork before long.
Tommy
09-13-2005, 12:03 PM
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The Panther has always been on of my favorite jets. I have a 60 inch glass and foam DF kit that I was thinking about converting to turbine but I would rather sell it and get one of these.
Last year I built and detailed a 42 inch EDF Panther. [link=http://www.rcgroups.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17870&sort=1&cat=500&page=1]Here's a link to video of it flying[/link].
Kirk
Last year I built and detailed a 42 inch EDF Panther. [link=http://www.rcgroups.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17870&sort=1&cat=500&page=1]Here's a link to video of it flying[/link].
Kirk