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Old 01-20-2018, 01:12 PM
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Looking really good, i need to get building mine!
Old 01-20-2018, 07:45 PM
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Both wings bagged and sanded out. Two tubes and two anti rotation pins keep the outboard and inboard panels from twisting.
Sorry guys I don't know why the pics upload upside down.
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Old 01-20-2018, 07:53 PM
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Looking good!
Old 01-21-2018, 02:50 PM
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Pics of it all together.
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Old 01-22-2018, 06:10 PM
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Ready to order struts, wheels and electric brakes. Not sure what to order for struts and will be the 1st time using electric brakes.
Looking for recommendations ?

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Old 01-22-2018, 06:57 PM
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Looking good! Plan is to just use 1/2" robostruts on mine.

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Old 01-22-2018, 09:04 PM
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Yep! The 1/2 Robart strut should fit and look fine.

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Old 01-26-2018, 09:38 PM
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I got the trailing edge on and sanded, mounted the outer panels to the inner panels. One tip I found helpful when sanding out a trailing edge is to put tape on the end of your sanding bar. It will keep the end of your sanding bar from tearing up your sheeting or sanding a low spot. When I sanded out the dowels I put tape on both ends of my sanding bar. When I was as close, I took off the tape and just had to lightly finish it off.
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Old 02-02-2018, 12:12 PM
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Pretty cool re-design there! I like it! I'm almost ready to start covering mine , going with monokote.
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Thank you for the compliments. Today the robart struts were delivered, look good! Few more pictures to share
with you. I built the stab off the plans, with no instructions and after the fact found out there was suppose to
be shear webs in the stab, They are not shown on the plans. We decided to glue on carbon fiber to the top of skins.and vacuum bagged them

Wing halves are joined together and looks good! He installed wing on fuse and everything lined up. Only small amount of sanding on one wing
saddle to get it lined up with vertical fin and wing incidence was perfect.. Horizontal stab was 1/16 low on one side, easy fix! We use laser
to align everything up..

I can finish up the fuse now the wings are mounted. For the turtle deck for canopy we plan on cutting a foam deck.
Plan is to have ready for primer by end of March.
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Old 02-05-2018, 06:07 PM
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Since Nick introduced the plane I have built two std size and two enlarged 125% ones. All but one were covered in monocote to save weight. You will like how the plane flies no matter what size one you build. Be aware though that all four of mine have taken condierable nose weight to balance them for flight.
Old 02-11-2018, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Ron Stahl
Since Nick introduced the plane I have built two std size and two enlarged 125% ones. All but one were covered in monocote to save weight. You will like how the plane flies no matter what size one you build. Be aware though that all four of mine have taken condierable nose weight to balance them for flight.
Thanks for the information! Three more months and we should be ready for maiden flight.
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Wing is mounted and squared up to fuse. The intakes are also fitted to the wing.
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Really like your idea of using a Laser level for lining everything up! Nice Intakes!
Old 02-24-2018, 11:47 AM
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Horizontal stab is mounted using the same technique as the wings and vertical. The stab is set with positive .75 incidence.
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Old 03-12-2018, 05:24 PM
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Found some free time to get back in the shop. Installed the nose block and sanded out. Started carving the foam block for
plug for fiberglass canopy. Height wise Canopy is to tall. After layup the Canopy can be cut down to desired height.
Feels great to be back in shop!
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Old 04-15-2018, 12:29 PM
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Flaps and ailerons are cut and hinged, control horns are on also, servos are in.



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New canopy has been made and glued on and this bird is ready for final sand and fiberglassing.
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Wheel wells were marked with a compass and cut out with a dremel tool working from the center out. I cut the outside circle perimeter with my exacto knife just enough to cut the balsa. It left a much nicer cut than what i could do with the roto zip bit. When i got close to the end I popped the balsa loose from the foam and used the Dremel to clean out the remaining foam. It worked out really well.


Wheels wells are cut out. Ill start lining them out. I think I'll glass the wheel wells so they can be painted. Otherwise these wings are almost ready for some Monokote, it wont be long. Call me wierd but I love the smell of a fresh roll of Monkote being opened up. 😁
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For those following this thread, note that full kits of Nick Ziroli's TURBINATOR are available from National Balsa in Ware, MA, contact: National Balsa Wood Co- Balsa wood, Basswood, Mahogany, Architectural Models, Model RC Aircraft, Savox Servos., phone 413-277-9500, fax 413-277-9502.. The price for a full kit is $ 345 USD plus shipping. Note that they had full kits available at the Toledo Show for sale, less shipping. Full kits include all wood pieces (laser cut) to build the Turbinator, accessories, etc. available from Ziroli's website.
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today my Turbine was delivered. Went with Jets Munt 80 purchased at Dreamworks rc. MY first turbine purchase and my knees are shaking already! lol
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First time installed a turbine. Is this correct where I have it?
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Fuse is finally in primer! Weight is 11 lbs with 1 and 1/2 pounds of lead in nose.
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My Son is covering the wings, Yellow on top , White on bottom.

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