Originally Posted by flying skunks

Beautiful mold work Bob ..this plane is going to make a lot of people re-think Light Planes .....

55% Laser...Hmmmm

Originally Posted by MikeC3D

55% Laser...Hmmmm

Thats what I am talking about .....................38 pounder .........................


we have a New Plane getting ready ....

I second the 150-170 size Laser.

DONNIE!!!!!!! You're stealing our thunder!! LOL

Matt

Originally Posted by TX Newbee

Hey Bob,
I scanned through the thread but missed what you plan for Servos for this baby. I want to get my shopping list in order so I can get a jump on this thing.
I was thinking

• 3) 8711's / 7950's per wing panel
• 2) 8711's / 7950's per elevator half
• 1) PS-050 Seiko for rudder

Have you given any thought to the Durant Direct Drive Install? I've done a few of them and they work great clean and saves weight. I know that Rick Byrd, Dean and other Top IMAC Freestyle guys only use that system.

I am planning on using all all 8711s on my 55, I have enough Seiko's to outfit this entire airplane, but I thought that most folks would want to see the outcome with the normal type servo installation.

I think the Durant Direct Drive is a very good way to go for sure. I just have not ever done that before and need to take the time to build something with that setup.

Bob

Again guys, thank you for the kind words and support throughout this build.

Bob

Bob, watching this thread DAILY!!!! The amount of progress you make each day continues to IMPRESS me to the MAX!!!!

I read that you are predicting in the upper 40's for weight??? WOW!!!!!! That is again flat INCREDIBLE!!!!

Continue the GREAT JOB!!!!

I'm still in AWE!!!!

Originally Posted by sensei

I am planning on using all all 8711s on my 55, I have enough Seiko's to outfit this entire airplane, but I thought that most folks would want to see the outcome with the normal type servo installation.

Bob

Bob,
You are amazing! I can't believe the incredible work and how willing you are to share all your information and knowledge. If I haven't said it lately THANK YOU!

You do realize what you doing will change the hobby forever!

Thanks for the response on the servos. On your 55% if you did use Seiko's would you do one in each elevator (or still the 2 8711's) half and 2 in each wing panel?

If I were to use all seiko's on the 55, I would only use 1 per aileron, 1 for both elevators, and 1 on the rudder. I would also run a 12 volt system, I would shell all the servo cases and install all NACA ducts on the upstream side with flow through ventilation on the downstream side for cooling. The elevators would be locked together on a sliding key arrangement so the stabs could be removed.

In my mind, sharing information is the right thing to do, we already share a common interest, so why not help each other all we can...

Bob

Originally Posted by sensei

In my mind, sharing information is the right thing to do, we already share a common interest, so why not help each other all we can...

Bob

Well put Bob, you da man......

Originally Posted by Bunky F. Knuckle

Bob, watching this thread DAILY!!!! The amount of progress you make each day continues to IMPRESS me to the MAX!!!!

I read that you are predicting in the upper 40's for weight??? WOW!!!!!! That is again flat INCREDIBLE!!!!

Continue the GREAT JOB!!!!

I'm still in AWE!!!!

FYI Bob...Bunky failed the "gay" test.

Originally Posted by Craven

FYI Bob...Bunky failed the "gay" test.

You speak such truth there, Pea-Nus!!!!!

In my mind, sharing information is the right thing to do, we already share a common interest, so why not help each other all we can...

Bob[/quote]



I only say, many tanks...

Last night I filled my trenches, and cowl ring areas, and tonight I came along ways on the finish work. Tomorrow night I will finish the touch up work and if all goes well, I will be able to high build prime fill on Thursday evening and start spline sanding this thing.

Bob

Originally Posted by Sérgio Dias

In my mind, sharing information is the right thing to do, we already share a common interest, so why not help each other all we can...

Bob

I only say, many tanks...[/quote]

You are most welcome Sergio.

Bob