Ron Gray Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, Michael Kulagin said: Ron, I plan on doing an IC version. Got some Saito 82's going spare or may contact Jon for two Lasers. Yet to decide. Those maybe a bit in the large side for this model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 BJU-88A1 bomber version for me please Richard - this one would be nice. 9K+HL wk nr 7036 - with the retracts, decals and other accessories - just let me know the total cost and I'll arrange payment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glynn Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 That's fine leccy, if Richard has despatched the Kit before I have done the Decals I will post them on to you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Thanks Glynn ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Some interesting schemes there! Looking forward to the rest of this thread.... GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hilton Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Glynn Im going to do the bomber version I haven’t any particular set of markings in mind so please could you do a set Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Any suggestions for inspiration please on colour schemes for a NF with antlers? preferably without the gondola. I do like the leopard type pattern although the camouflage does work exceeding well. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glynn Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Will do Alan, if Richard has despatched the Kit before I have done the Decals I will post them on to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Robson Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 13 hours ago, Ron Gray said: Those maybe a bit in the large side for this model? Hi Ron, the JU88 cowls are 116mm diam. the smallest Laser available is 98 mm from centre to top so that is 40 mm sticking out, no cooling problems there but vastly overpowered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Chaps , the new forum system has deleted most of my PMs . Although I know who you are , can the following send me a Pm with an email address please . Murat , Keiran , Maurice , Chris and Stephen . I probably have got some of you details from previous kits , but I dont want to go trawling through the records as it may lead to a mistake . Richard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Eric Robson said: Hi Ron, the JU88 cowls are 116mm diam. the smallest Laser available is 98 mm from centre to top so that is 40 mm sticking out, no cooling problems there but vastly overpowered. A pair of 52s is what I’m fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 So what is the split ratio beteween electric and i.c? Mine will be electric............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Hayward Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 Hi Folks. Just chipping in. I found mine to be the sweetest twin I've ever flown and on the electric motors recommended has no shortage of power and flies well on one engine as I found out and the rudder is amply powerful to hold things straight. A video was posted of it in flight which you may have seen before: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Thanks Ady. I love that landing halfway through . Fritz and Herman put her down like a feather .Plus the stills at the end are stunning . 8LB flying weight !! Very impressive . This time we shall see some Bomber Versions too . I didnt intend that when I designed the kit , but now they have forced me to make the canopy and nose glazing , I am looking forward to some "Schnell Bombers" ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 After a bit of hunting around the web I have selected my colour scheme and fits in with antlers and fighter criteria. For those that are thinking IC I have thought about this option and when considering its AUW on electric its going to come out with a acceptable wing loading (yes cold digress into cubic wing loading debate if needed) which is a tried and tested performance including flight duration. Don't get me wrong I an all up IC warbirds, but I am not sure this will end up quite as expected compared with the electric version. Having build the Ta 154 as IC there may well be some considerations and challenges that are not apparent at the start of your project that come around to bite you later The nacelles look quite long which is ok for the light electric motors but might give you a forward C of G like my Ta 154 The Ta 154 has a short wing to tail distance and this compounds the forward C of G issue, not sur about the JU88 Increased AUW will load the airframe and UC with additional stress that could be avoided with electric Now you could just make the tail heavy, but this is going to just add to the AUW. There is a solution and that is to add a sound system which is available if you want noise with the bird. Good luck with whatever you choose and all the best with the build. PM's sent to Glynn and Richard as requested with details. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 I have sent out three so far but , will hold the others pending decals . They will go out monday/tuesday . For the Bomber boys , it is worth noting that the kit is fundamentally the Night Fighter Variant , but on this run , I have made up some Roy Scott (he did a bomber plan man year ago ) Canopies and Nose blisters . That should convert the Ju88 G6 to A4 Bomber . I have also included the Roy Scott fin drawings so that you can modify the fin to the more rounded shape . The early night fighters also had the round fin . 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I am probably going to say this a few times to remind people . The new heavy duty retracts travel through 100 degrees . You can choose where to employ your extra 10 degrees of travel by bending the wire coil spring a small amount . DO NOT do this in the unit . Remove the leg by taking out the shortest pivot screw ( which also retains the leg ) and put the top end in a vice, then give it a gentle shove . The units will absorb a large amount of abuse in the down position but if you bend the leg while retracted , it is likely that you will "Un - adjust " the hockey stick driver and then you will have to set up the whole unit again . The units need to shoved up high in the nacelle , which will need the bottom wing skin nibbled away at the front and where the wheel retracts . I would aim for 5 degrees forward rake . All this will become obvious once the build leaders get to that point . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 All excited again. I’m guessing that the extra 10 degrees of travel is a result of us coming out of lockdown? Your instructions about leg adjustments remind me of my uncle Ted, we used to have do something similar to his artificial leg otherwise he would walk round in circles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 My Auntie Eileen was the same... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) Guess what arrived today ? Der Bomber ist gerlandet Here is what you get (or didn`t if you were too slow and missed out) a large well packed box full of modelling goodness. Not unpacked it all yet but first impressions are WOW, many, many thanks to Richard for getting these done and to Glynn for the bespoke decal set, i am very, very impressed with what i have seen so far. Mine will not be started till the autumn due to a car restoration project but i am already looking forward to putting this together over the winter months and will be following others builds who will probably be in the air before i commit aliphatic to wood. Come on guys, i know several of you have yours, any balsa bashing going on yet? Edited April 14, 2021 by martin collins 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Cor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murat Kece 1 Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) JU88 landed at the door.. ? Edited April 14, 2021 by Murat Kece 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Looking really nice, I am sure the others will not be far behind in the post and well worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin collins 1 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 What electric motors are recommended for the JU88, gonna order up the motors/props and spinners to suit so i have all the stuff here............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARD WILLS Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Dynam FW190 spinners plus Dynam 13 x7 three blade props . All very cheap . Any 540 -650Kv motors of about 4250 size . The can size within reason is not really significant . More for ballast . I never fly mine at full throttle with its 540 Kv motors . Scale speed is just above half . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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