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forgues research · 07-04-2008, 08:45 AM

Now that I have my Wren 44 Turbo prop in front of me, then I can tell you , I will be building from plans (from Jack Strickland) a Laser 200 34% scale and powering it with the Wren 44 Turbo prop.

I will try and post pictures as much as I can and hopefully the build thread will not take too long to do.

I will accept any and all constructive criticism, but please I ask, if its negative, don't bother, there is enough of that here.

This is plans built with the jig built wings also. And we have a lot of Laser enthusiast out there.

when I get the plans, this week most likely, I will set up the jig with pictures and start.

Stay tuned.

Roger

sjmorgan · 07-04-2008, 01:17 PM

Geesh!!!! cant wait to see this. Thanks alot Roger. Now I have to go out and buy a turbo prop. I hate people that push the envelope. Just kidding. I'll help anyway I can. Just call or write.

Scott

forgues research · 07-04-2008, 01:25 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by sjmorgan
	Geesh!!!! cant wait to see this. Thanks alot Roger. Now I have to go out and buy a turbo prop. I hate people that push the envelope. Just kidding. I'll help anyway I can. Just call or write. Scott

Thanks Scott,
I will be calling on you and Jack for the Laser and Hayes is pretty much the expert when it comes to turbines and turbo props, and he is helping a lot

Roger

KEITH RUSH · 07-04-2008, 04:37 PM

Can't wait to see this one. The Laser is my favorite of all time. I hope it makes a huge come back!!! I'm subscribed!

Keith

tonyc9075 · 07-07-2008, 01:14 PM

I'm subscribed!
Roger, I am in the covering stage on my 40% Laser. The build is quick, the covering - not so quick.

Tony

forgues research · 07-07-2008, 02:14 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by tonyc9075
	I'm subscribed! Roger, I am in the covering stage on my 40% Laser. The build is quick, the covering - not so quick. Tony

Tony,
What type of covering are you doing? plastic film or fabric as Scott did.??

Roger

tonyc9075 · 07-07-2008, 03:55 PM

Monokote mostly with some Ultrakote mixed in to match cowl color. I am using a pre-painted cowl from Hanger 9. Its the Cap 232 cowl.

forgues research · 07-07-2008, 04:08 PM

Lets see some pictures....

Here I am attaching a pic of the Turbo Prop engine by Wren

Roger

Rookey · 07-07-2008, 04:20 PM

Roger - Thanks for sharing your interesting Laser project with us. Good Luck with it - glad you have chosen a Laser.

forgues research · 07-07-2008, 05:38 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by ThunderDownUnder
	Roger - Thanks for sharing your interesting Laser project with us. Good Luck with it - glad you have chosen a Laser.

You're very welcome, I am still waiting for the plans to arrive, sometimes our postal system seems like the old Pony Express

Roger

Zee · 07-07-2008, 07:57 PM

I think if I would build turboprop I would go with Raven, and have scale airplane too.
Zee

forgues research · 07-07-2008, 08:03 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Zee
	I think if I would build turboprop I would go with Raven, and have scale airplane too. Zee

Yes I know and you are right, but I want to kill two birds with one stone, and not going for scale. I will be using this combo for a learning process on operating the Turbo Prop...

Roger

3DHobbyShop · 07-07-2008, 09:52 PM

This could easily be my favorite build thread of all time. Favorite plane + interesting setup. Looking forward to it!

jbdesigns · 07-07-2008, 09:52 PM

Roger,
love the HP calculator in your photo. best calc in the world!!!!

so, is this turbine smaller than the ones used to power 35% planes like QQ's and Brian H's?

good luck with the new toy.

John Battershell

forgues research · 07-07-2008, 10:11 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by jbdesigns
	Roger, love the HP calculator in your photo. best calc in the world!!!! so, is this turbine smaller than the ones used to power 35% planes like QQ's and Brian H's? good luck with the new toy. John Battershell

I'm not sure on the one QQ uses, but this one is the Wren 44

Roger

07-04-2008, 08:45 AM	#1
forgues research Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 3,189	Laser / Turbo prop build Now that I have my Wren 44 Turbo prop in front of me, then I can tell you , I will be building from plans (from Jack Strickland) a Laser 200 34% scale and powering it with the Wren 44 Turbo prop. I will try and post pictures as much as I can and hopefully the build thread will not take too long to do. I will accept any and all constructive criticism, but please I ask, if its negative, don't bother, there is enough of that here. This is plans built with the jig built wings also. And we have a lot of Laser enthusiast out there. when I get the plans, this week most likely, I will set up the jig with pictures and start. Stay tuned. Roger __________________ Sbach 342 http://www.rcxmachines-na.com Turbine spark ignitions Fiber Optic servo extensions Engines Standoffs Last edited by forgues research; 04-27-2011 at 11:05 PM.

07-04-2008, 01:17 PM	#2
sjmorgan papermaker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: McGehee Arkansas Age: 49 Posts: 216 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Laser / Turbo prop build Geesh!!!! cant wait to see this. Thanks alot Roger. Now I have to go out and buy a turbo prop. I hate people that push the envelope. Just kidding. I'll help anyway I can. Just call or write. Scott __________________ Laser 230 3w Airtronics

07-04-2008, 04:37 PM	#4
KEITH RUSH KEITH RUSH Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hemet, CA Age: 38 Posts: 196	Re: Laser / Turbo prop build Can't wait to see this one. The Laser is my favorite of all time. I hope it makes a huge come back!!! I'm subscribed! Keith

07-07-2008, 01:14 PM	#5
tonyc9075 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 355	Re: Laser / Turbo prop build I'm subscribed! Roger, I am in the covering stage on my 40% Laser. The build is quick, the covering - not so quick. Tony

07-07-2008, 03:55 PM	#7
tonyc9075 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 355	Re: Laser / Turbo prop build Monokote mostly with some Ultrakote mixed in to match cowl color. I am using a pre-painted cowl from Hanger 9. Its the Cap 232 cowl.

07-07-2008, 04:08 PM	#8
forgues research Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 3,189	Re: Laser / Turbo prop build Lets see some pictures.... Here I am attaching a pic of the Turbo Prop engine by Wren Roger Attached Thumbnails 26.6 KB · Views: 353 __________________ Sbach 342 http://www.rcxmachines-na.com Turbine spark ignitions Fiber Optic servo extensions Engines Standoffs

07-07-2008, 04:20 PM	#9
Rookey Another Unknown Known !! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Australia Age: 62 Posts: 340	Re: Laser / Turbo prop build Roger - Thanks for sharing your interesting Laser project with us. Good Luck with it - glad you have chosen a Laser.

07-07-2008, 07:57 PM	#11
Zee Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Age: 66 Posts: 440	Re: Laser / Turbo prop build I think if I would build turboprop I would go with Raven, and have scale airplane too. Zee

07-07-2008, 09:52 PM	#13
3DHobbyShop ARF Biotch Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TEXAS Age: 41 Posts: 1,031 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Laser / Turbo prop build This could easily be my favorite build thread of all time. Favorite plane + interesting setup. Looking forward to it! __________________ "Skill is, first of all, an attitude of the mind that you can do it." - Roger Schroeder whiskey, tango, foxtrot, oscar

07-07-2008, 09:52 PM	#14
jbdesigns Iatola of radio controlla Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hamburg Ny, suburb of Buffalo Age: 46 Posts: 178	Re: Laser / Turbo prop build Roger, love the HP calculator in your photo. best calc in the world!!!! so, is this turbine smaller than the ones used to power 35% planes like QQ's and Brian H's? good luck with the new toy. John Battershell __________________ John Battershell rotating turbomachinery expert still like to build with wood

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