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Forum: Kit Building
06-08-2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

Nice modern covering scheme and modern powerplant...

Nice modern covering scheme and modern powerplant on a timeless classic!!!

What motor esc prop battey combo ard you flying?
More power than a 120 4 stroke???
Forum: Kit Building
05-26-2019, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

The Vanessa rig looks very interesting. I will...

The Vanessa rig looks very interesting.
I will try it with my next plane!
Forum: Kit Building
05-26-2019, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

I use the simple CG machine from Greatplanes... ...

I use the simple CG machine from Greatplanes...
https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?I=LXK259

Before the first flight (years ago) I measured CG WITH the top wing.
Much later, when...
Forum: Kit Building
05-25-2019, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

Hi there! I just re-maidened my Ultimate today....

Hi there!
I just re-maidened my Ultimate today. I changed elevator servos (S9001) to the tail and removed the heavy pushrods. I also went with the "hot dog" throws from the manual, WOW.
I kept the...
Forum: Kit Building
03-10-2019, 04:12 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

You can tell that was some really old school...

You can tell that was some really old school monokote, it didn't go away without a fight!!!!

The current stuff sticks only with a blowtorch...
...but it peels off just by looking at it!
Forum: Kit Building
03-04-2019, 05:26 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

Be ware with the heat, it could distort the...

Be ware with the heat, it could distort the canopy badly!!!
I would try with a sharp blade and patience.
Forum: Kit Building
01-27-2019, 05:21 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

I have old school Futaba coreless analog servos...

I have old school Futaba coreless analog servos on mine.
2x S9001 ailerons
2x S9001 elevators
S9202 rudder

Don't go with one aileron and one elevator... ...you'll get extra precision and...
Forum: Kit Building
01-13-2019, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

Late kits were laser cut... I will check the FB...

Late kits were laser cut...
I will check the FB page, interesting name!!!
Forum: Kit Building
01-12-2019, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

Pittscrazy… ...sorry for your loss! But now you...

Pittscrazy… ...sorry for your loss!
But now you have a nice new box of pieces to build again an original classic of the 90's.
Who knows how many are still left still unbuilt over the world… ...I...
Forum: Kit Building
01-06-2019, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

New year, new gear. First 2019 flight with the...

New year, new gear.
First 2019 flight with the first test of my new radio...
...bye bye Futaba it were some nice 24 years.

...
Forum: Kit Building
07-30-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

I have a Saito 125 on mine, hard mounted of...

I have a Saito 125 on mine, hard mounted of course...
No problems after 100+ flights.
You'll add a lot of weight... ...and you'll have to put more weight in the tail.

Saludos,
Jean Paul
Forum: Kit Building
05-12-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

The YS120 should rocket-proppel it. But a...

The YS120 should rocket-proppel it.
But a little on the heavy side.

I suppose the YS110 would be very close in performance to the Saito125. Low weight and plenty of power... ...I reccomend...
Forum: Kit Building
05-12-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

I think a Saito .91 would be on the "mellow" side...

I think a Saito .91 would be on the "mellow" side of performance, a little lighter airframe with no lead in the tail.
But I doubt that you will get good vertical performance.

The Saito 125 I have...
Forum: Kit Building
04-25-2016, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

I got the fiberglass cowl and pants from them: ...

I got the fiberglass cowl and pants from them:
http://www.fiberglassspecialtiesinc.com/

They also list a clear canopy...
Good luck!!!
Forum: Kit Building
04-05-2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

Hi there! With some 22 hours of use, and...

Hi there!

With some 22 hours of use, and after winning IMAC Basic 2015, the Ultimate just started the 2016 IMAC Sportsman season last weekend.

Placed close 2nd in competition with some 100cc...
Forum: Kit Building
01-14-2016, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

Maybe heavier wood or heavy building??? I used...

Maybe heavier wood or heavy building???
I used a very light Saito 125:
At first I put both elevator servos in the tail, but ended tail heavy.
I changed the servos to the center with pushrods and...
Forum: Kit Building
12-30-2015, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

With the YS120 you'll need the servos in the...

With the YS120 you'll need the servos in the tail. Double pull pull is lighter, but you'll end up with lead in the tail.

I went with 2.75° right on the Saito 125. Spot-on.
The YS120 should be a...
Forum: Kit Building
12-29-2015, 04:17 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

Hi Srecker Very nice gift!!!! I flew my...

Hi Srecker
Very nice gift!!!!

I flew my Ultimate in IMAC Basic this year, and I will fly Sportsman 2016 with it.
Build it light and straight. With the 120 you'll have to get light.

Advice:...
Forum: Kit Building
12-08-2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

Hi there! This year I tried my hand with the...

Hi there!

This year I tried my hand with the Ultimate at IMAC Basic...
...1° place overall, and flew against 50-80cc monoplanes!!!
Only biplane at the field, only glow engine, only "not ARF"...
Forum: Kit Building
05-19-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

I do... ...but I'm a little away from you!!!

I do...
...but I'm a little away from you!!!
Forum: Kit Building
03-17-2015, 06:24 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

Good eye. It's a Saito125 with APC 16x6. Very...

Good eye. It's a Saito125 with APC 16x6. Very light and powerfull combo. It does give "unlimited" vertical, but not "ballistical" :p.
Mounted at 45° down, the lines of the cowl are much nicer than a...
Forum: Kit Building
03-16-2015, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

Thumbs up It finally flew!!! Maidened on saturday and...

It finally flew!!!

Maidened on saturday and I went to first IMAC round on sunday 600km from home!

Flew a little nose heavy, I moved the battery and RX to the back of the bay, but it's still a...
Forum: Kit Building
06-09-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

Hi!! I'm doing the final touches on my...

Hi!!
I'm doing the final touches on my Ultimate.
Monokote is ready, servos, rx, linkage ready.
I want to apply a sticker like the GreatPlanes "Ultimate!" lettering.
I have a few pictures from...
Forum: Kit Building
04-14-2014, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

The ones I'm using are from Fiberglass...

The ones I'm using are from Fiberglass Specialties.
very good quality, light. The wheelpants need some work on the seams.
i bought the "normal" cowl, it has the traditional shape...
Forum: Kit Building
04-13-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,429
Posted By J.Paul Saure

OK, more progress!!! Wheelpants...

OK, more progress!!!

Wheelpants reinforcement and anti-rotation bolt:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1986757...
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