Laser / Turbo prop build

[forgues research]

	Quote: Originally Posted by MadDuc
	What a great build, and what a great build thread! Congrats, nice looking plane, looking forward to see some flying video!! Can't believe I have missed this thread until today. I have bought an old 33% Lanier Laser 200 a couple of months ago as my first big scale plane. I have been reading a lot of threads about the Laser to get ideas for rebuilding/repairing and adjusting my own Laser. I was very pleased to see all those close-up shots and clear explanation of how the boost tabs work. Guess I will need those too Great job, please keep posting pics and hopefully you can show us a flight video as well.

Thank you very much for the kind words,, it has been a fun project to say the least.

I am planning to have a video of the engine run hopefully by next week but will have to wait until spring for actual flights. Too much snow here and cold

Roger

[McFueler]

	Quote: Originally Posted by forgues research
	Should I ???? Seriously, I don't like reinventing the wheel but when I can't find I develop... Roger

When you need something that is not easy to find a lot of the time it is better to custom built just what you need and want ! At least if I design it myself and built it myself I know what I have ! If you know what I mean.

[forgues research]

Well my friends, the building of the Laser is basically finished,

I would like to acknoledge those that were instrumental

Jack Strickland for the plans of the Laser. everyone that contributed in a small or big way, it is well appreciated.

I would like to offer also, if anyone would like pictures that I might have not posted or taken for you, let me know and I will do my best to accomodate.

I will also post some pictures with the airplane completely assemble outside of the shop but will wait a bit for the temperature to rise.

Is there another project in the works??? Stay tuned , I might
But be sure it will be another plans built and this time I think I will have to draw my plans since I haven't found any plans I can use but that's another story....

Roger

[3DHobbyShop]

Impressive project, great thread. Thanks for doing it!

[jack strickland]

	Quote: Originally Posted by forgues research
	Well my friends, the building of the Laser is basically finished, I would like to acknoledge those that were instrumental First, Hayes Hutchins for the Wren Turbo pop engine Second , Jack Strickland for the plans of the Laser. Third , everyone that contributed in a small or big way, it is well appreciated. I would like to offer also, if anyone would like pictures that I might have not posted or taken for you, let me know and I will do my best to accomodate. I will also post some pictures with the airplane completely assemble outside of the shop but will wait a bit for the temperature to rise. Is there another project in the works??? Stay tuned , I might But be sure it will be another plans built and this time I think I will have to draw my plans since I haven't found any plans I can use but that's another story.... Roger

Hi Roger, Very impressive work, will be awating the video, Please stay in touch.
Jack

[forgues research]

	Quote: Originally Posted by 3DHobbyShop
	Impressive project, great thread. Thanks for doing it!

Thank you , I appreciate it.

Roger

[forgues research]

	Quote: Originally Posted by jack strickland
	Hi Roger, Very impressive work, will be awating the video, Please stay in touch. Jack

Thanks Jack,
I hope to get an engine run video soon but the flight video will have to wait for warmer weather

Roger

[jaguar bone]

Great job on the build and thread Roger.
Looking forward to you future projects and the successful maiden flight!

[flyin4fun]

Hi Roger,
I thought you were moving to warmer weather???
Anyway, thanks for this great build thread.
I was hooked from post #1
Keep us posted on the runup, and maiden.
Thanks again
Doug

[forgues research]

	Quote: Originally Posted by flyin4fun
	Hi Roger, I thought you were moving to warmer weather??? Anyway, thanks for this great build thread. I was hooked from post #1 Keep us posted on the runup, and maiden. Thanks again Doug

That is still the plan, but have to sell my house first,

Roger

[forgues research]

	Quote: Originally Posted by jaguar bone
	Great job on the build and thread Roger. Looking forward to you future projects and the successful maiden flight!

Thanks Mark, by the way , did you get your fuellers yet.

Roger

[jaguar bone]

	Quote: Originally Posted by forgues research
	Thanks Mark, by the way , did you get your fuellers yet. Roger

YES! Sorry you did not get my e mail conformation. The holidays were a shipping bear on many fronts!

Roger, Wait till you see what Red Aero RC has done additional to them.
They really look knock out super! I believe you'll be proud.
I have claimed these jewels as our PREMIER FUELER offering. We'll carry a std o.d. (McFueler's) and a large tubing fueler- RARC's!!
I'll post a pic this weekend - or keep a watch on our website!

[McFueler]

Rodger good luck selling your house !!!! Mark looks like you are going to have all the good stuff for sell in one spot !

[forgues research]

Today I assembled the laser in the shop, no main wheels , with fuel tank about half full which is about 30 ounces of fuel on board.

The weight I got was 19.3 lbs. less the fuel I get about 17.5 lbs.

Roger

[forgues research]

Just to let everyone know, my next project for the Turbo prop is the T 34c Mentor.

I am going to draw up my own plans , a first for me

The size I am shooting for is 100" wingspan and it will be designed purpose built for the Wren Turbo prop engine for either the 54 or the 44. and not the other way around for a piston engine.

Please let me know if there is any interest out there for me to a build thread on this also.

Roger