Jim LeRoy Bulldog II Photos!

[Kiwi]

Kevin,

That thing looks way too nice mate and I'm with Elie on this one. I need to get me a kit cut.

Out of plain curiosity what was the reasoning behind the design mods. I mean it looks like a tumbler if I ever saw one. It looks very short and with those monster elevators on that thing will we see some full scale water falls and stuff in the near future.

What sort of power to weight have you ended up with.

I just drool over that scheme mate. Thats is UBER COOL.

Congratulations once again and hope you make it to the NAll again this year.

Kiwi

[rcflyguy]

awsome Bulldog II

Can't wait for this also!!! www.pittsviper.com

[teryn]

thanks...he is the Man

[Oh Yeah!!]

	Quote: Originally Posted by teryn
	thanks...he is the Man

Yeah he is.......got to see him last year at our local air show with his Bulldog I. This guy can FLY!!!! Can't wait to see what he does with the Bulldog II!!
Even got to talk to him and his wife!! Good people!! Also got a Autograph!!

[kjkimball]

Jack,

It is covered with Polyfiber which is the new name for Stits since Ray Stits sold the company 10 or so years ago. We use polyfiber on all the airplanes we build here. The color paint is not polyfiber. We used PPG on this one to get the colors and effects we wanted.

Kiwi,

All the changes were for two reasons. Stronger and more maneuverable. The choice of materials in the wings, cowling, etc, was to save weight which helps in both the desired points above. The airplane is the same length and span as bulldog I which is the same as a stock S2S. The rudder is balanced to lighten the pedal forces. Same for ailerons and elevators all of which are WAY oversize from bulldog I. the engine is 405hp on the dyno. So, that works out to be under 4 pounds per hp at airshow weight. We have not run a thrust test yet but will do this after a few more hours are on the engine. It should be in the 1275lb range for thrust.

The scheme, as I posted earlier, is the work of Mirco Pecorari in Italy. Next year, you will see 4 or 5 airplanes on the airshow circuit with schemes by Mirco.

RCflyguy, yes, the viper is coming along well. I am shooting the clear coat on the top wing today, Sunday, and will cover the fuselage this week. We hope to have it at Sun N Fun. It is a very custom S2S as well that is internally the same as BDII but has a completely unique style outside to go with the snake paint scheme.

I am planning on going to the Nall again this year. A lot of work to do between then and now but I think we will find time to shoot up there.

Kevin

[sloanfs]

I think I'm the first to copy it.

[gjmjoe017]

Here are some pics of my Bulldog II.Jim gave me a lot of help and never got to show the plane to him.It's a modified GP Pitts.Power DA 50.The Pilot bust is made from a photo Jim sent us with his helment on.Virtual Cockpit is from actual photos of Bulldog II cockpit.Will add flying wires this winter.Supercoverite fabirc and Krylon paint.

[JeeUm]

That is gorgeous, I'm sure he would have loved it.

[gjmjoe017]

Thanks!Here are a couple more shots.

[JackL]

That is a wonderful job, Jim would be proud! I have a GP Pitts that needs to be re-covered, and I am thinking about doing the Bulldog II scheme as well.

[SleepyC]

That is insane.
I can't believe a GP Pitts could ever look like that.
You did an amazing job.
Very nice.

[erjpilot]

gjmjoe017,

Did you custom make the pilot figure or did you start off with a commercially available pilot figure and modify it? Your's is the first pilot figure that I have seen that actually looks like a real aerobatic pilot w/helmet and visor instead of a race car driver.

Travis