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Forum: RC Jets
05-27-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

On the retract front the digitechs need a mod to the wings as the wells on the mk2 are shorter than the mk1 plus you would need to widen them for the oleos. The nose well will also need modding as it...
Forum: RC Jets
05-27-2010, 07:41 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Alasdair this is what i have done so far, slight ammendment to the above ive changed the turbine mount. In the end ive fabricated a mount out of square tube ally with 10mm posts. Will post some...
Forum: RC Jets
05-23-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Anyone know where i can get a set of engine mounts made up in the uk?

I had a look at using the originals with the 6mm spacer the height is perfect, however the thermocouple on the engine means...
Forum: RC Jets
05-17-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Just wondered what this is in relation to the original mounts. My judgement by eye aint the best, would rather be more accurate if poss.
Forum: RC Jets
05-17-2010, 04:02 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

How about the height with this engine should the original mounts do it or do they need to be raised? I think the PST is simular in size to the MW54's.
Forum: RC Jets
05-17-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Got mine from colchester a1 but it was about a year ago (yep i am a slow builder )
Forum: RC Jets
05-17-2010, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Im running RA250's air up and down, figured id separate the tanks for max pressure for the retracts and have reserve for the brakes. Ive never used duals before so wasn't sure which was best option....
Forum: RC Jets
05-17-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Hey All,

Ive finally managed to clear the decks a bit so that i can progress with the Falcon build. I have a question around the turbine mount. Looking at the original it was suggested to raise...
Forum: RC Jets
03-15-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Hey Chaps,

Anyone else using the digitech ready built u/c set. I was wondering if you had to modify the mains bay to accomodate as mine seem to be short. Is this the norm or have i got the wrong...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2010, 12:53 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Hey Joe,

I had made a note of your method when i was scanning this thread. Whats the base made out of? What glue did you use to attach to the base?

Hey Fireblade,

Have you got any...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2010, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Im stuck on the canopy, ive cut it out but cant decide how to make it quick release. Was thinking of making a 2mm ply base then putting strip around it so there is a good area to adhere to the canopy...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2010, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Hey Mike,

Just had a look, 700g each thats servos, retracts and controls installed but no struts or spar and i have yet to plumb the retracts but i guess thats only going to be a few grams...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2010, 06:59 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Zedjet are quite reasonable for the UAT's think mine was about £20. Just need to flog my spring airs now so that i can get the digitech set ;-) summers on its way .......................
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2010, 05:51 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

RCPI,

Heres what i have done so far, im not saying this is the defacto standard but ive been through this forum more times than i can count and this is what ive done so far :-

Fuselage
...
Forum: RC Jets
01-29-2010, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Still PST, they have recently moved to a new facility. They have a support forum on RCU in the turbine clinic or their homepage is here http://www.pstjets.com/, not sure who their rep is in the UK,...
Forum: RC Jets
01-29-2010, 06:58 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Hey JB

Ive got a PST600r, only done about an hour from new, hopefully will be just the job. They are supposed to pump out around 14 1/2 lbs, Got the xicoy full autostart as well to make life...
Forum: RC Jets
01-29-2010, 04:58 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Hey T, too late for me, most of its done. Had an email of Digitech yesterday so just need to order my trailing links and im nearly there. Not sure if i can post the manual as i guess copyright is...
Forum: RC Jets
01-29-2010, 04:06 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Thanks guys, didnt mean anything by it, just meant that there are a fair few mods if you read through all these pages, maybe it came across the wrong way. I guess im the only person in the world that...
Forum: RC Jets
01-28-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Someone ought to do a video of the mods required for turbine, that would have been like gold at the start of my build................ save a lot of head scratching anyhow now im nearly bald ;)
Forum: RC Jets
01-22-2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Anyone know if digitech are still going in the netherlands, im trying to order the trailing links but having difficulty getting hold of them. Anyone got any suggestions on an alternative.

...
Forum: RC Jets
01-15-2010, 04:43 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Thanks for the replies chaps, think ill do some head scratching and routing over the weekend.

Hey 777 Did you urgade your tubes? Have you got a source in the uk?
Forum: RC Jets
01-14-2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Awesome job new, guess i dont need the foremost retainer then looking at your setup. On mine theres a captive nut just forward of where your wires come out of the fuse.

Are you using the std...
Forum: RC Jets
01-14-2010, 02:38 PM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Hey All,

Ive just started putting the radio / services tray together but if i put the UAT in front of the main tank it is difficult to access the front wing retainer bolts with the tray in...
Forum: RC Jets
12-30-2009, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Whats the best way to remove the formers without damaging the glass. The ones in the tank area on my kit do seem to have a lot of glue around them. I want to remove them so that i can make custome...
Forum: RC Jets
11-07-2009, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5,088
Views: 1,236,976
Posted By madfreestyler

RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet

Has anyone got any pics of where they beefed up the uc mounts?

Ive just cut the film on mine and have noticed how dry the formers are. Was tempted to run PVA along the seems that are accessable...
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