1/3rd Scale Scratch Built Ultimate
09-07-2006, 02:44 AM
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1/3rd Scale Scratch Built Ultimate
I just I thought would post a few photos and details of my new Ultimate Bipe. I started flying this plane last December and I have to say it is my favourite powered model! She flies absolutely true inverted or upright and has endless power. She weights 24 pounds all up.
She is 74 inches and is powered by a ZDZ 80. This is my first experience with a gas engine and I have to say I am delighted with the easy starting, power and complete reliability this engine has so far demonstrated. It has about 35 flights on her and she is getting better by the flight.
It is my own design and is fairly traditional. No kevlar or carbon fibre (apart from the pushrod stiffeners) but pretty much everything else you can think of is in her! Covered in tissue and painted with automotive lacquers. This was my first time spraying lacquer but am happy with the result. Next time will be better I am sure!
Thanks for looking!
Graeme
WMAC
New Zealand
She is 74 inches and is powered by a ZDZ 80. This is my first experience with a gas engine and I have to say I am delighted with the easy starting, power and complete reliability this engine has so far demonstrated. It has about 35 flights on her and she is getting better by the flight.
It is my own design and is fairly traditional. No kevlar or carbon fibre (apart from the pushrod stiffeners) but pretty much everything else you can think of is in her! Covered in tissue and painted with automotive lacquers. This was my first time spraying lacquer but am happy with the result. Next time will be better I am sure!
Thanks for looking!
Graeme
WMAC
New Zealand
