Buzzard Bombshell 70%

GuyOReilly · July 06, 2020, 11:13:48 AM

This will be an interesting build.
Should start when a suitable workspace can be secured...
Too many projects on the go at once...

GuyOReilly · July 11, 2020, 12:29:40 PM

First step completed.
A bit more sanding and carving on the bottom when the stab will be completed for appropriate contour.

GuyOReilly · July 11, 2020, 03:38:49 PM

Stab almost done, more sanding and filling required.

Frank v B · July 11, 2020, 07:43:46 PM

Guy,

just a minute. How did this project go from:

"Should start when a suitable workspace can be secured...
Too many projects on the go at once...

To: "Stab almost done, more sanding and filling required."

... in 5 days?

Keep going. We don't have to make sense in this hobby.

Frank

GuyOReilly · July 11, 2020, 09:23:17 PM

@Frank v B , seems that I have a short memory...

I "forgot" that I have "a few" things on the go.

Mean people would blame it on age, I blame it on enjoying gluing pieces of balsa together.
The Minimoa is taking backseat for now as I ran into a hurdle and i need to figure out how to construct some stuff.
So thinking about another project clears the mind. Well, that is my story and I am sticking to it!!

Frank v B · July 11, 2020, 10:33:22 PM

Guy,

I fully understand and appreciate the mental gymnastics. Every model collection is one airplane short of perfect.

Keep going. There is a finish line.

Frank

GuyOReilly · July 12, 2020, 11:01:15 PM

My excuse is that it rained...
Great progress on the Buzzard Bombshell.

GuyOReilly · July 13, 2020, 10:24:07 AM

CG Calculator.
https://rcplanes.online/cg_calc.htm

GuyOReilly · July 13, 2020, 09:39:02 PM

Great progress on the Bombshell.

bweaver · July 15, 2020, 09:49:56 AM

Great build.

You are becoming as industrious as Michael and Frank vb.

GuyOReilly · July 19, 2020, 07:18:44 PM

Planning the motor and battery installation.
Need to reinforce the former #2 with 1/16 plywood and add triangular stock.
This should work...

GuyOReilly · July 20, 2020, 01:26:55 PM

This is the motor that will be used in the Bombshell.
Should be adequate power.

GuyOReilly · July 22, 2020, 07:33:30 AM

Landing Gear soldered, I am happy with the results.

Firewall and L/G blocks epoxied in place. Not too much of a banana.

GuyOReilly · July 22, 2020, 06:14:13 PM

First time with wheels.
Fuselage weighs in at 4.2 oz.

The wheel 5.5 oz. total.

I do not think I will use these wheels unless VERY tail heavy!

Michael · July 22, 2020, 08:56:51 PM

It looks great!