Shiny F82

Just some pics of finished job ready for maiden.

No markings yet 'cos I will prob re cover in Korean colours if flys OK!!

Fantastic Dave! Nicely done. Good to see that the model I bought 11 years ago from GM Models will finally fly! Look forward to seeing it (and hearing it with two 4 bangers up front!). When's the maiden?

Worzey wrote:

Fantastic Dave! Nicely done. Good to see that the model I bought 11 years ago from GM Models will finally fly! Look forward to seeing it (and hearing it with two 4 bangers up front!). When's the maiden?

Ermmmmm....welllll......actually, when you and me are both at the patch at the same time, mate, pal, buddy twin ace

I was gonna ask but you beat me to it!!

grounded wrote:

Worzey wrote:

Fantastic Dave! Nicely done. Good to see that the model I bought 11 years ago from GM Models will finally fly! Look forward to seeing it (and hearing it with two 4 bangers up front!). When's the maiden?

Ermmmmm....welllll......actually, when you and me are both at the patch at the same time, mate, pal, buddy twin ace

I was gonna ask but you beat me to it!!

Just had a play with the engines..When they are both at the same revs it sounds great Gotta alter the tickover now tho 'cos not slow enough. I'd better do that at the patch or my neighbours might get upset. The way it pulled I might have overdone the power with the 52s

Dave...that is well smart mate and you have done a superb job and cant wait to hear and see her fly

Hey, dave, you can maiden that beast the same time I maiden my P-38!!

The Major

Dave

There are 3 things to aim for when flying a twin......Reliable engines, reliable engines and reliable engines!

Initially, run up each engine individually as you would on a single engine powered plane, and obtain max rpm for each engine. Then, restart the slower engine, put the nose up, set max rpm then richen by 1/8 turn. Then, start the other engine and match it's rpm to the slower engine by running it rich. Do not attempt to lean the slower engine to match the faster one. Once you've set max rpm, set up the low and mid rpm by adjusting the linkages. Ideally +/-500rpm between them thoughout the entire rpm range.

Use a good plug (OS "F" in my opinion) and a minimum of 10% nitro as this helps throttle response.

I know it all sounds a little OTT, but a little extra time spent setting the engines up initially will save a few tears at the field.

All the best

Worzey

That's top advice, hope she flys well for you,,,

Yep Ian gives good advice as always and good luck with the maiden Dave, a lovely looking twin mate

Thanks for the advice Worzey When I ran em last time there was a slower one and a faster one..I'll set them up exacterly as you said and go for it

Does it matter whether bike clips are shiny metal or those painted ones???

Have a good holiday

I find that the clips are best painted Matt "kakky" brown, just means any leakage is not so obvious!

Maybe I'll just leave it on the flightline and look at it A lot less traumatic!!

Oh dear, not exactly "Battle of Britain" attitude!!

I reckon she'll fly really well, and those engines will sound great in the air too !

You will be fine dave, says me who always gets someone else to maiden my planes


Gbee shut up you plonker....Oh okay

Gary...I'm concerned On more than one thread, you appear to be talking to yourself

Dave...you have to on this forum as nobody else will speak to you

GBEE wrote:

Dave...you have to on this forum as nobody else will speak to you

You do know no one likes don't you Gary??

I have known that since i joined Ray but you cant please all members as you know mate