Hello from Sweden

Retired Fighter P · 04-08-2007, 03:59 PM

Hello. Just surfed in and registered.

I'm BJ and I'm 59 years old and have flown model airplanes since I was a kid.
Started with control line and a 3,5 Webra diesel, it didn’t take long before I built more airplanes.

Mostly I have built models in the 40 and 60 Size. My first chopper was a Heli Baby without collective pitch it was powered by an OS 40 (and had no gyro 1973) a challenge.
Later I have had two helicopters one 60 size Hirobo Eagle 1998, and one 40 size Hirobo Shuttle.

Today the helicopters are sold and only fixed wing projects are in my hang out.

I have just started on a Zlin 50 L. The wingspan is 214 cm (82,x inch) It's an Air World kit.
A Saito 300 T will power it, and the weight is estimated to 11Kg (24,5 lb) or less.
Now the elevator is divided in two parts and I just wonder how strong servos I really need here. Would two (one for each side) Futaba S 9001 Torque: 54 oz-in @ 4.8V - 72 oz-in @ 6V (3.9 kg-cm @ 4.8V - 5.2 kg-cm @ 6V) do the job if I supply them with 6v continuous?
Or do I need bigger and stronger metal gear ball bearing servos for this model.

I'm also operating a real experimental model. A homebuilt twin engine (super ugly) 210 cm wing span (82 inch) powered by two OS 46 FX. It has a towing device and is able to tow a banner or towing up soaring airplane. I can fly it on one engine (no one-engines take off yet!!)
Have A Great Day

BJ

HjorturG · 04-08-2007, 04:47 PM

Hi BJ and welcome to the Giants! You will love this place! Oh, and it would be cool if you could get some pics of the homebuilt, i'd love to see it

Retired Fighter P · 04-08-2007, 05:06 PM

Hello Hjortur have a look at my site.
http://www.hobbyrummet.se click English in the menu.
Yea I was on a fly in last summer and the the local newspaper wanted to take picture of my twin. I told them it was to uggly to go into the paper and they answered Ohhh! Nooo! It's too uggly to get out!

HjorturG · 04-08-2007, 06:10 PM

Lol, i dont need the english version, i was born in Helsingborg and lived there until i was 10, then i moved to iceland

Kanske vi kan prata lite svenska ibland :P

3ddd · 04-08-2007, 09:22 PM

welcome home bj you will learn to love this place

flyingklown · 04-08-2007, 09:29 PM

Hey Welcome. Can I come live with you? HA! Just kidding....I hear it is beautiful! I cannot wait till I am able to make a trip there and Germany, France, Etc!

**Boulder** · 04-09-2007, 03:35 PM

Hey BJ,

Great to have you join the site!!

It sounds like you have some sweet projects going, I'll have a look at them in a minute. We have the best members here on the FG, glad to call you one of them!!

Welcome to the Giants!!!

Retired Fighter P · 04-12-2007, 02:26 PM

Thanks guys. I feel warm and welcome.
Those bad boys who take the dare to visit me are welcome, we sure can arrange some fun to do.
Don't even think of going to sweden during the winter !!

BJ

04-08-2007, 03:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Retired Fighter P Retired Fighter Pilot Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Age: 60 Posts: 5	Hello from Sweden Hello. Just surfed in and registered. I'm BJ and I'm 59 years old and have flown model airplanes since I was a kid. Started with control line and a 3,5 Webra diesel, it didn’t take long before I built more airplanes. Mostly I have built models in the 40 and 60 Size. My first chopper was a Heli Baby without collective pitch it was powered by an OS 40 (and had no gyro 1973) a challenge. Later I have had two helicopters one 60 size Hirobo Eagle 1998, and one 40 size Hirobo Shuttle. Today the helicopters are sold and only fixed wing projects are in my hang out. I have just started on a Zlin 50 L. The wingspan is 214 cm (82,x inch) It's an Air World kit. A Saito 300 T will power it, and the weight is estimated to 11Kg (24,5 lb) or less. Now the elevator is divided in two parts and I just wonder how strong servos I really need here. Would two (one for each side) Futaba S 9001 Torque: 54 oz-in @ 4.8V - 72 oz-in @ 6V (3.9 kg-cm @ 4.8V - 5.2 kg-cm @ 6V) do the job if I supply them with 6v continuous? Or do I need bigger and stronger metal gear ball bearing servos for this model. I'm also operating a real experimental model. A homebuilt twin engine (super ugly) 210 cm wing span (82 inch) powered by two OS 46 FX. It has a towing device and is able to tow a banner or towing up soaring airplane. I can fly it on one engine (no one-engines take off yet!!) Have A Great Day BJ __________________ How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are BJ http://www.hobbyrummet.se For English version click English in the menu frame.

04-08-2007, 04:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
HjorturG Icehucker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reykjavik, Iceland Age: 19 Posts: 292	Re: Hello from Sweden Hi BJ and welcome to the Giants! You will love this place! Oh, and it would be cool if you could get some pics of the homebuilt, i'd love to see it

04-08-2007, 05:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Retired Fighter P Retired Fighter Pilot Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Age: 60 Posts: 5	Re: Hello from Sweden Hello Hjortur have a look at my site. http://www.hobbyrummet.se click English in the menu. Yea I was on a fly in last summer and the the local newspaper wanted to take picture of my twin. I told them it was to uggly to go into the paper and they answered Ohhh! Nooo! It's too uggly to get out! __________________ How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are BJ http://www.hobbyrummet.se For English version click English in the menu frame.

04-08-2007, 06:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
HjorturG Icehucker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reykjavik, Iceland Age: 19 Posts: 292	Re: Hello from Sweden Lol, i dont need the english version, i was born in Helsingborg and lived there until i was 10, then i moved to iceland Kanske vi kan prata lite svenska ibland :P

04-08-2007, 09:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
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04-08-2007, 09:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
flyingklown memberthe house of Lords Iwish Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 852	Re: Hello from Sweden Hey Welcome. Can I come live with you? HA! Just kidding....I hear it is beautiful! I cannot wait till I am able to make a trip there and Germany, France, Etc! __________________ Klown during hobbytime,Asclépios at work! You may as well face it... Your addicted! www.wbrcflyingclub.org www.rcarmour.com RC Armour Wingbags

04-09-2007, 03:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Boulder It's official, thanks Verne... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Universal City, TX Age: 49 Posts: 10,205 Blog Entries: 3 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Hello from Sweden Hey BJ, Great to have you join the site!! It sounds like you have some sweet projects going, I'll have a look at them in a minute. We have the best members here on the FG, glad to call you one of them!! Welcome to the Giants!!! __________________ Ken Thompson Fellowship of Christian Modelers http://www.fcmodelers.com *Team Black Magic* http://www.customairframes.com *Team DragonFire* http://www.dragonfirecustoms.com

04-12-2007, 02:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Retired Fighter P Retired Fighter Pilot Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Age: 60 Posts: 5	Re: Hello from Sweden Thanks guys. I feel warm and welcome. Those bad boys who take the dare to visit me are welcome, we sure can arrange some fun to do. Don't even think of going to sweden during the winter !! BJ __________________ How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are BJ http://www.hobbyrummet.se For English version click English in the menu frame.

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