Rhino Powered Shock Jet "Really"
07-31-2009, 10:34 AM
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Rhino Powered Shock Jet "Really"
Now before you guys think I am crazy Please look at the photos below. I am not talking about he regular Shock Jet. I have the first proto-type of the ULTRA SHOCK.
This thing is huge. The wing span is 10 feet. The fuse length is 9' 10 inches. I am going to do a build thread on here. I don't know if this plane will ever be built but if there is enough interest I think TBM will release it. In talking to Gene at TBM he told me the cost would be in the 800 dollar range. Not bad for a bird if this size. So far the only thing I am concerened about is transportation. I don't think I can get it in my car. The fuse won't be a problem because the tail will come off with 4 bolts. Its the wing that will be a problem.
The photos below show the standard Shock and the Ultra Shock side by side so you can see the diffrence. Let me what you think.
This thing is huge. The wing span is 10 feet. The fuse length is 9' 10 inches. I am going to do a build thread on here. I don't know if this plane will ever be built but if there is enough interest I think TBM will release it. In talking to Gene at TBM he told me the cost would be in the 800 dollar range. Not bad for a bird if this size. So far the only thing I am concerened about is transportation. I don't think I can get it in my car. The fuse won't be a problem because the tail will come off with 4 bolts. Its the wing that will be a problem.
The photos below show the standard Shock and the Ultra Shock side by side so you can see the diffrence. Let me what you think.
07-31-2009, 12:12 PM
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RE: Rhino Powered Shock Jet
One if the changes I will recommend is a 2 piece wing or even a 3 piece wing.
Here are a couple of photos of the tail section. The stab and rudder are airfoil shaped unlike the small one.
More to come soon.
Here are a couple of photos of the tail section. The stab and rudder are airfoil shaped unlike the small one.
More to come soon.
07-31-2009, 01:04 PM
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RE: Rhino Powered Shock Jet
Anthony, You lucky devil you. Not only can you refer to it as ULTRA Ugly. But I will madien it at your field so you can enjoy its uglyness.
07-31-2009, 08:23 PM
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RE: Rhino Powered Shock Jet
I spent most of the afternoon trying to un-ugly this plane. I think I helped a little. Last night I glued the nose section on to the fuse. No problem here just some clamps to keep everything in line while the glue dried. I have had a field day with the cockpit and canopy. The canopy is not as clear as the production models will be but it is the proto-type and the factory has no way of knowing if they will ever pull any more of them so I understand why it's not perfect. Its not too bad.
I glued the stab and rudder on last night also.
More to come soon.
I glued the stab and rudder on last night also.
More to come soon.
08-01-2009, 05:58 AM
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RE: Rhino Powered Shock Jet
Yikes... I LOVE it! I have a JetCat Titan looking (Or waiting) for a home that would just LOVE this!
I have a 6x12 trailer for my planes and I think this would almost be to much for that with a one piece wing!
I have a 6x12 trailer for my planes and I think this would almost be to much for that with a one piece wing!
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RE: Rhino Powered Shock Jet
Been working on the Ultra Shock. Got the wing glued together and all servos mounted in it. Can't find a place to store it can't lean it up aginst the wall its too big. I think I need a bigger house. Started doing the layout for all the turbine and radio. I think I will be able to fit it all. I did have to lower the sterring servo in the nose so the nose gear was long enough. Should have it flying this coming weekend.