Laser / Turbo prop build

[forgues research]

I have made a hopper tank out of aluminum, not sure yet if I will use it but here it is.

Also I received the canopy and started to install it along with the pilot, not quite finished yet .

Roger

[forgues research]

	Quote: Originally Posted by zoomer260
	Wow !! New record for multiple posts!! Very interesting build Roger. Wish it could've been this seasons maiden though.

Thank you, I wish I could have also but there is a lot of attention to detail at this stage and as you well know this is not a kit and I am making a lot of changes for the Wren engine. Such as the cowling, I am just now designing it specifically for the turbo prop engine. I just hope I can make a nice cowling to justify such a nice airplane and engine combo...

Roger

[zoomer260]

I'm sure you can come up with exactly what it needs.

[forgues research]

I started on the cowling, not much yet but assembled some foam glued together, I will start carving once the glue is dry, at least this way its not expensive if I am not pleased. Once carved to my likings, I will simply glass it on top of the foam , once pleased with the results, I will remove the foam by yanking it out and final removal with gasoline..

Also in the pictures , you might have notice the start of another foam piece which is the fuel tank.

I need more fuel then normal with the turbine and have calculated for 60 ounces, and the fuse interior is not that large .

Also while making the fuel tank I made a small aluminum piece that will be installed with the fiberglass on the foam. This is for the normal fuel cover that you also see in the picture.

Roger

[forgues research]

Here is the cad design of the fuel tank to be able to fit inside the Laser Fuselage and the heavy fuel load spread at near the CG..

Roger

[forgues research]

	Quote: Originally Posted by zoomer260
	I'm sure you can come up with exactly what it needs.

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Now I really have to succeed

Roger

[3Dguy]

	Quote: Originally Posted by forgues research
	Here is the cad design of the fuel tank to be able to fit inside the Laser Fuselage and the heavy fuel load spread at near the CG.. Roger

What's the capacity of the tank?

[forgues research]

	Quote: Originally Posted by 3Dguy
	What's the capacity of the tank?

I have designed it to be just a bit less then 60 canadian ounces which is more then the american system

Roger

[forgues research]

I am documenting how I am making the cowling but not sure on the success , so if its crap, well I will have tried...

Here is the initial carving, long ways to go....

Roger

[jaguar bone]

	Quote: Originally Posted by forgues research
	I am documenting how I am making the cowling but not sure on the success , so if its crap, well I will have tried... Here is the initial carving, long ways to go.... Roger

Roger, you have a true modeler's heart.
One would benefit greatly just by being your neighbor I'm certain!
Gotta love the landing gear hot wire harp!

No doubt I'm really stoked to see a RARC Helmet head in your cockpit too.

[forgues research]

	Quote: Originally Posted by jaguar bone
	Roger, you have a true modeler's heart. One would benefit greatly just by being your neighbor I'm certain! Gotta love the landing gear hot wire harp! No doubt I'm really stoked to see a RARC Helmet head in your cockpit too.

Thanks for the kind words, and yes it is one of your RARC Helmet head, I love it.

I will have to get your regular head soon.....

Roger

[zoomer260]

	Quote: Originally Posted by forgues research
	Thanks for the kind words, and yes it is one of your RARC Helmet head, I love it. I will have to get your regular head soon..... Roger

I could use regular head myself. But aside from that Roger you will have NO cowl cheeks on the cowl ?