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Forum: RC Jets
12-22-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

Hi Gary, I have built three Reactions. The...

Hi Gary,
I have built three Reactions. The first two were covered in monocote and weighed about 18 pounds. The last one was glassed and painted. Epoxy primer, then clear over acrylic. It weighed...
Forum: RC Jets
12-20-2014, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

I have built three reactions two were built as...

I have built three reactions two were built as the plan, the third was glassed all over and painted. It had an 18 pound Wren supersport. The monocote covered reactions flew the best. As Dean said it...
Forum: RC Jets
11-30-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

I flew both my reactions for years with the...

I flew both my reactions for years with the standard wire legs on grass, never had any trouble. Look at bruce's site and see the video under Watson.
Forum: RC Jets
07-09-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

gyros

I am thinking about it seriously for my new reaction. I use the eagle tree 3 axis gyro on some of myt smaller electric models.

Of topic a bit but I am putting together a PST reaction for a friend...
Forum: RC Jets
03-03-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

When I flew my first Reaction that was the...

When I flew my first Reaction that was the comment from one of my Clubmates. When he saw how well it flew he built one. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"

regards
Forum: RC Jets
03-03-2014, 12:35 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

Put me on the list Bruce. I don't want to miss...

Put me on the list Bruce. I don't want to miss out.

Thanks


Tom Watson
Forum: RC Jets
03-02-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

Hi Maxvert, I emailed Bruce and he assures me...

Hi Maxvert,
I emailed Bruce and he assures me that a run of R54's is next on his to do list. I have a good friend who has a lot of turbines and he is lending me a Wren 80 Jubilee kero start. I can't...
Forum: RC Jets
03-02-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

Thanks Bob, I had not thought about removing...

Thanks Bob,
I had not thought about removing wrinkles and bubbles under the paint. I think I will stick to two colours of monocote on the wings and tail and paint the glassed fuse.
Regards
Forum: RC Jets
03-02-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

Hi Daniel, My friend Noel has a PST ARF...

Hi Daniel,
My friend Noel has a PST ARF Reaction and he offered it to me to build but I am sure the ARF will always be heavier and would not fly as well as the Balsa/Ply Reaction. My first one (the...
Forum: RC Jets
03-02-2014, 01:45 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

I have been out of jets for a few years now, but...

I have been out of jets for a few years now, but I am going to build another Reaction 54. This will be my third. I got the bug again after watching the videos on Bruce's web site. The kit is out of...
Forum: RC Jets
04-24-2012, 12:45 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

I have had lots of success with the EFlite electric gear. While I did not use them in my reactions (they were not available then), I am sure the 60-120 size would be perfect for the Reaction. They...
Forum: RC Jets
06-11-2011, 05:20 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Hi Dave,
The Reaction 44 finaly flew. I sold it unfinished to my friend in Western Australia. He did a great job of covering and installing the gear. He flies it all the time and says it flies very...
Forum: RC Jets
12-01-2010, 12:10 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

I used two pieces, put on the glass cloth, Drill the holes for the wing dowels then install the dowels. I used Zpoxy.

Regards
Forum: RC Jets
10-20-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Just follow Bruce's instructions to the letter.

Regards
Forum: RC Jets
08-30-2010, 01:06 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Well I would like the look of them as well , But I have gone for the simplest and most reliable gear. Mine have never given me any trouble over about 4 years. I have had some very ordinary landings...
Forum: RC Jets
08-30-2010, 12:48 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Bruce Tharp (BTE Models) can supply the kit Gear. It is Robart Retracts and wire struts. If you have a hard landing you can straighten the wire easilly.

Regards
Forum: RC Jets
08-30-2010, 12:08 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

I have flown mine for years with the gear that comes with the kit. always off grass, No problems

Regards
Forum: RC Jets
07-10-2010, 11:26 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Good to hear you have now joined the Reaction club. I have just added up aileron with the flaps, I hope that will help with the floating. I have about 10mm up aileron with full flap.
I will let you...
Forum: RC Jets
07-02-2010, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Hi steve,

I work on Ericsson Mobile networks. I commision the radio base stations. I helped built the Telstra NextG network. I retired in Feb this year but I got a call from my old boss and he...
Forum: RC Jets
07-02-2010, 05:23 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Glad to see Garry me up with you. He is a good friend of mine. I went to his place when I was in perth for the Red Bull Air race.

Have a good time and have that first jet flight. You will soon...
Forum: RC Jets
07-01-2010, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Hi steve,

Great maiden flight. Wait until you get hold of the sticks. I would have struggled to fly in those conditions. Looking straight into the sun. Wow. I am sure you will have a great time...
Forum: RC Jets
06-28-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Should we call it the Phoenix? You have done a great job on the restoration. I wish I could have got to Maryborough next wekend. let us all know how it goes up there.

Regards
Forum: RC Jets
05-09-2010, 04:15 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Hi Steve, it looks a lot better than when I had it. You have the first Reaction to be flown in Australia, Look after it!!.

Regards
Forum: RC Jets
01-24-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Hi Dave,
A friend of mine has a Delta Vortex. He let me fly it a few months ago. Great Airplane. But not as good looking as a Reaction.
Regards
Forum: RC Jets
01-23-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,198
Posted By TommyWatson

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Hi Keith,

I have the struts have not installed them yet. I got a new set of retracts so I could go back to the original wire legs if necessary. I had locked the wire legs in place with grub...
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