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| Tweet Topic Started: Wednesday Sep 15 2010, 11:33 AM (2,201 Views) | |
| Garf | Wednesday Sep 15 2010, 11:33 AM Post #1 |
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After destroying everything but the wing of my Galaxy, I have rebuilt it and stretched the fuselage. I just finished it tonight so I don't have completed pictures. Below is a pic of the nearly completed model.
Edited by Garf, Thursday Sep 16 2010, 09:53 AM.
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| Garf | Wednesday Sep 15 2010, 11:36 AM Post #2 |
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Looks like my attempt at posting a pic inline didn't work. How does this forum work anyway? |
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| Joyce Wong | Wednesday Sep 15 2010, 11:44 AM Post #3 |
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Hi Garf, pardon this forum, it is a little troublesome but you are almost there already. Just go to your post, click edit post, Then you will see [url]......[/url] Just change it to [img=200,200].....[/img] |
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| Garf | Thursday Sep 16 2010, 09:54 AM Post #4 |
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I think that got it. Thanks. |
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| Joyce Wong | Friday Sep 17 2010, 08:53 AM Post #5 |
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Congrats Garf, that means more photos for our viewing pleasure! Wooh! Wow what a successful revamp, and what engine is going onto this plane? |
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| Garf | Saturday Sep 18 2010, 12:16 PM Post #6 |
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It now has Super Tigre G21 40. The engine has new bearings and a new Frank Bowman ring. Real stong. This plane turned out light. |
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| Garf | Monday Sep 20 2010, 09:34 AM Post #7 |
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Test flew the Galaxy today. Too much power, too nose heavy. I swapped the G21 40 for a Super Tigre 35S. 1oz lighter, less power. I also need a longer landing gear or a larger wheel. I have a 1/4 scale J3 wheel here somewhere. UPDATE: Ran the ST35S today. Ran good after changing the plug and prop. Used a MA 10-5 3 blade prop. Ground clearance is good enough with it. Edited by Garf, Thursday Sep 23 2010, 11:08 AM.
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| Garf | Friday Oct 8 2010, 10:31 AM Post #8 |
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ST 35 didn't work out. Latest engine is a Johnson Stunt Supreme. My last surviving large shaft Johnson. I also have a larger tank and a longer landing gear installed. Sooner or later something has to work. |
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| Garf | Monday Oct 11 2010, 06:10 AM Post #9 |
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The Johnson SS is a good match for the Galaxy. I only need to bring the CG back a little. |
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| Garf | Monday Oct 25 2010, 08:47 AM Post #10 |
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Tried it again with a little tail weight. No real improvement, just slightly less stable. Engine won't run a steady 4 cycle. Might need more time since being chromed. |
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| Garf | Wednesday Nov 17 2010, 01:03 PM Post #11 |
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I tried a strange engine on this thing just because I wanted to fly it. McCoy 29 Sportsman.
Edited by Garf, Wednesday Nov 17 2010, 01:05 PM.
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| Garf | Sunday Dec 5 2010, 06:04 AM Post #12 |
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The McCoy had enough power, but wouldn't hold a setting well enough, so I took the McCoy off and installed a Johnson Combat Special. Next, I need to install a 2 wheel gear similar to the PT-19, except cleaner. This is going to take some thought. |
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| reeve | Monday Feb 28 2011, 09:20 AM Post #13 |
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Garf, how did the thought go? did u manage to get the wheels done? Reeve |
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| Garf | Monday Mar 7 2011, 11:23 AM Post #14 |
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Haven't done the wheels yet. I have the method worked out and the wide clips made. |
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| reeve | Tuesday Mar 8 2011, 10:49 AM Post #15 |
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alright, please do show us some photos when u are done! |
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