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Forum: RC Jets
08-18-2019, 04:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

My son and I have our Turbine waivers and are...

My son and I have our Turbine waivers and are having a great time flying this jet. 13 flights and we are close to
having it dialed in. Playing with flap settings for take off and landing. Last...
Forum: RC Jets
06-12-2019, 03:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

Thank you, will do

Thank you, will do
Forum: RC Jets
06-11-2019, 06:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

I have a rookie question to turbine mounting. I...

I have a rookie question to turbine mounting. I hope to get first flight in this weekend. Preflighting and noticed
i mounted engine Inverted? Does this matter with turbine?
Forum: RC Jets
01-06-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1124/turbinator_taxi_test_36002328a76cb07c03055f2c6f746a1f7b60d41a.jpg

Finished bird less graphics.
Forum: RC Jets
01-06-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

Thanks for the compliment. I ran out of time last...

Thanks for the compliment. I ran out of time last summer for the maiden, Work got in the way of play time.! We need to do through preflight and c/g check and it's ready for the maiden,
Hopefully The...
Forum: RC Jets
06-23-2018, 06:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/trubinator_5ab7698f2183f8d23e9f7ad412086bd5949881e0.jpg

First coat of color put on today, Hopefull clear coated by Monday.
Forum: RC Jets
06-21-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1744x1296/35932332_1824902607548454_1819041223927660544_o_1__702f4bc10d97c024a44f7f0c5d5ab0076401585a.jpg

Wings are covered and ready for...
Forum: RC Jets
06-12-2018, 06:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/turbinator_wings_103c3f0c4cc60734fc03f81b073a8ec9fdfb0ee9.jpg

My Son is covering the wings, Yellow on top , White on bottom.
Forum: RC Jets
06-12-2018, 06:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/turbinator_primer_1a9b4dfd64ce3a0c411976a90704494adc1cb410.jpg

Fuse is finally in primer! Weight is 11 lbs with 1 and 1/2 pounds...
Forum: RC Jets
04-28-2018, 07:08 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1493/dscn2630_c30c6c590617de477abd9d44447fa5b0ea7ecd76.jpg

First time installed a turbine. Is this correct where I have it?
Forum: RC Jets
04-25-2018, 03:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1493/turbine_2_9d96d9b6ebc09f1b7053250511603b1af99a4f1f.jpg

today my Turbine was delivered. Went with Jets Munt 80 purchased at...
Forum: RC Jets
03-12-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

Found some free time to get back in the shop....

Found some free time to get back in the shop. Installed the nose block and sanded out. Started carving the foam block for
plug for fiberglass canopy. Height wise Canopy is to tall. After layup the...
Forum: RC Jets
02-11-2018, 02:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

Thanks for the information! Three more months...

Thanks for the information! Three more months and we should be ready for maiden flight.
Forum: RC Jets
02-02-2018, 01:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

Thank you for the compliments. Today the robart...

Thank you for the compliments. Today the robart struts were delivered, look good! Few more pictures to share
with you. I built the stab off the plans, with no instructions and after the fact found...
Forum: RC Jets
01-22-2018, 06:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

Ready to order struts, wheels and electric...

Ready to order struts, wheels and electric brakes. Not sure what to order for struts and will be the 1st time using electric brakes.
Looking for recommendations ?

Thanks

Dennis
Forum: RC Jets
01-14-2018, 05:56 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

Canopy was delivered yesterday.. Plan on building...

Canopy was delivered yesterday.. Plan on building a turtle deck behind the canopy and blend it with vertical stab.
Feels great to work with balsa again! Time to decide what I what to build next !
Forum: RC Jets
01-06-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

The intakes are done! Top of intakes have pink...

The intakes are done! Top of intakes have pink foam glued on. Sanded them to shape and applied 2 layers of 6oz glass cloth
with West System epoxy. All the control services have 1/64 ply glued on...
Forum: RC Jets
01-01-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

Thanks for the compliment., My Son and was over...

Thanks for the compliment., My Son and was over today looking over the build. We both agreed the
intake ducts need some more work, They do not flow with rest of model. More mods in the work!

.
Forum: RC Jets
12-30-2017, 05:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

The intakes I made didn't look right so in the...

The intakes I made didn't look right so in the garbage they went. The intake liners are 3/16 soft balsa with 1/64 ply glue on for strength.
Side of intakes are 1/8 lite ply. Tomorrow work on right...
Forum: RC Jets
12-25-2017, 05:51 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

Carved out the new intakes today. They are 1 inch...

Carved out the new intakes today. They are 1 inch over size in the front and 1/2 at end. Will glass one intake and lay up one intake and see how it looks temporary installed. A-4 type duct, there...
Forum: RC Jets
12-23-2017, 03:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

The fuse we didn't care for the top deck, We...

The fuse we didn't care for the top deck, We wanted a sport jet look. I made new formers and sheeted with 1/4 x 3/16 strips. I had to bevel each strip to allow for a good glue joint. Aprx 10 hours of...
Forum: RC Jets
12-23-2017, 03:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

Nice looking build! If I run into problems I...

Nice looking build! If I run into problems I will definitely ask if I run into problem,
Forum: RC Jets
12-22-2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

Made some progress on the wings today. We hope to...

Made some progress on the wings today. We hope to have wings ready for bagging by end of month. Bird is 70 inch version.
We purchased full kit from National Balsa. Laser cutting was good. If anyone...
Forum: RC Jets
12-22-2017, 04:35 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,405
Posted By dwhorn

Father Son Turbinator build

First posting on this site for a build log My son and I are building a Turbinator. He cut foam cores and we are going with a 3 piece wing and
Wing tips will plug in. I am building fuse and tail...
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