Discussion Build Thread: Composite QQ-Yak 54, 2.6m

[Reza]

Hello FG Huckers,

I hope everyone is doing well. I am gearing up towards the Composite QQ-Yak 54 Build Thread. Needless to say I am jazzed!

This website has grown to over 50 thousand member so many of you probably don’t know me and the history I have had working with Quique’s Aircraft Company (QQAC). I have always been a fan of QQ Yak-54 design and this new release from Horizon Hobby and Hangar 9 has me really excited. In fact to tell you the truth, I have not been excited about model planes in quite some time. Some of you probably can tell that from my youtube channel

I plan to do a thorough build/assembly thread and answer everyone’s questions as we go along to the best of my ability. Those of you familiar with me know that when I commit, I go all the way, at least I hope that’s the case :)

Today’s planes (ARF), the level of their completion and above all manuals that we get from HH/H9 really don’t leave anything ambiguous and everyone can do this on their own but these build threads bring us modelers together to exchange ideas, bond a stronger friendship, get to know new people and share our thoughts about everything and how to improve any issues we may have with a product. Essentially this becomes a group project and we enjoy it a lot more doing so than doing it in our little man cave alone (I enjoy that too but this a lot more). This also helps modelers to see the plane and decide whether it suits them. There’s nothing like making an informed decision in our little hobby.

I look forward to this thread and participation of as many interested modelers as possible. Let’s make another awesome thread just like what many of you did for the Beast.

I am going to put the parts that I want to use together and waiting anxiously for this plane to become available.


Your friend,
Reza

[kim3D]

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[Carruthers43]

Reza did you work with and know Wayne as well???

[Reza]

Thank you Kim!

Carrruthers43:

Of course! Wayne is the Gentleman of all Gentlemen in my book! I have enormous respect and love for Wayne Ulery! I wish more people knew about the things he has done in this hobby! You can't find a more selfless person!

[husker]

Been waiting for this one...Thanks Reza!

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[Reza]

Here's what I have in mind for this plane. I will use the following:

DA-120 and DA Stock Mufflers, Mejzlik 27x12TH 2B
JR 8911HV for all surfaces and 8917HV for throttle
PowerBox Cockpit SRS, this is a composite plane so I feel better using Power Box
PowerBox Smoke Pump: I want this to be a removable setup, I had a setup like that on my QQAC QQ-102 and loved it. How can you have a composite plane with no smoke system
Batteries: Most likely Duralite Li-Ion or A123...Need to see how my CG works out...

Once they post the manual, I will have a better idea on certain things but so far that's what I have in mind.

[Carruthers43]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Reza
	Thank you Kim! Carrruthers43: Of course! Wayne is the Gentleman of all Gentlemen in my book! I have enormous respect and love for Wayne Ulery! I wish more people knew about the things he has done in this hobby! You can't find a more selfless person!

That is awesome I personally know Wayne... One heck of a man... My father and him always built Dean's TOC and pattern planes. Wayne actually gave me my first airplane, a plane he had intended to learn how to fly with but as you know he never learned how to fly he just LOVES building and designing! Ill post a pic of us with Wayne and the 54% G-202 that Wayne designed and funded... It was a 54% that weighted 22lbs!!

[reyn3545]

Anxiously awaiting your shipment!

[k.foster]

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[DadsToysBG]

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[SleepyC]

There is one very bad thing about a Reza build thread... when you watch him build his, it makes you step up your game when you build yours. Reza is very meticulous and does a very nice job.

Looking forward to the build Reza!

But here is a challenge for you...

One part of this plane needs to be built/assembled at SEA on your water motorbike thingie.

[Reza]

Sleepy, Buddy, I am spending tomorrow on my water scooter...This weekend is my BD and I can't think of a better place other than 40 miles offshore with no sight of land...Just water making you feel small...It's a very humbling experience.

I do have a water project in mind, but not this plane

BTW, I really am no fine builder but I do give attention to the important stuff. However my organization skills are 0 due to lack of patience so things, especially wiring won't look like fine builders I want to FLY although I enjoy the build too

[mbacosa]

Reza,
I am looking forward to watching your thread. Thanks in advance!