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Forum: Kit Building
12-12-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

I scanned the logos during my build, so you can...

I scanned the logos during my build, so you can download them from my site:

https://crossley-nilsen.com/download/bluehawk.zip
https://crossley-nilsen.com/download/Ultimate-Bluehawk_Logos.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
12-07-2022, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

I believe you have a modified ARF. The kit came...

I believe you have a modified ARF. The kit came with a two piece ABS plastic cowling where the front is separated from the rest and is glued together during the build. Yours does not appear to have...
Forum: Kit Building
11-10-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

Have you checked the CG on it yet? Mine is nose...

Have you checked the CG on it yet? Mine is nose heavy (kit built) when using a Saito 125 fitted with a slimline pitts style muffler with a weight very similar to the OS FS90ii. The saito is 618g on...
Forum: Kit Building
07-09-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

Precision Cut Kits sells plans for a 77" Pro-Line...

Precision Cut Kits sells plans for a 77" Pro-Line aerobatic plane that supposedly takes a 4.2 til 6.4 size engine which I believe will fit a 100CC? ...
Forum: Kit Building
11-06-2020, 06:28 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

rutanman The stock wire LG has the dimensions of:...

rutanman The stock wire LG has the dimensions of:

Base: 150mm
Total height: 115mm
Total spread: 400mm

I replaced mine with a Graphtech #114 (for AeroWorks 25% Edge 540) composite landing...
Forum: Kit Building
10-09-2020, 02:42 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

1 bolt front and back should be enough, I'm using...

1 bolt front and back should be enough, I'm using 6mm nylon bolts on mine (not ARF) and it has been uneventful since its first flight over 10 years ago. Never had to replace the bolts.

- Thomas
Forum: Kit Building
08-29-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

I'm still flying mine - 11 or so years on. Going...

I'm still flying mine - 11 or so years on. Going to the last scale comp of the year in two weeks... Hope to retire it by next year as I've got a larger 1.85m EMHW Ultimate on the way...
Forum: Kit Building
07-08-2015, 01:53 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

3-Views

This is probably a long shot but I'll try anyway. I use my CG Ultimate for F4H scale competitions but always loose a lot of points on the static score partyl due to the 3-views. The 3-views I've...
Forum: Kit Building
02-15-2015, 03:37 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

It's to prevent fuel from returning out the vent...

It's to prevent fuel from returning out the vent line when you turn your model upside down.

A better picture - again from a thread on RCG...
Forum: Kit Building
02-15-2015, 12:27 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

It's the vent line you want to "loop" over the...

It's the vent line you want to "loop" over the top of the tank. Look at this picture to get an idea of how its' done
...
Forum: Kit Building
01-29-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

Jeff, keep in mind that the CG recommendation...

Jeff, keep in mind that the CG recommendation from Goldberg is a very conservative one. I fly mine with the CG around 12 cm behind the LE of the top wing. Where does your currently balance out?

-...
Forum: Kit Building
04-08-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

TrevorCH. Could you post a picture or two on how...

TrevorCH. Could you post a picture or two on how you did your top wing mounting? Makes it so much easier to get to grips with it than imagining bits an pieces here and there ;)

Thomas
Forum: Kit Building
04-08-2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

Mike, I've had your strut mounting in mind since...

Mike, I've had your strut mounting in mind since I first saw it two years ago. I don't have access to a lathe myself so I can't fabricate the knurled nuts like you did, and would have to rely on...
Forum: Kit Building
03-30-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

One trick to make the wire mounting easier is to...

One trick to make the wire mounting easier is to align the top mounting bracket using the struts. This is done by first fitting the top mounting brackets to the wing using the wire before you bolt...
Forum: Kit Building
09-12-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

I'm using a servo on each elevator half and have...

I'm using a servo on each elevator half and have tried to my best capability to make sure the geometry and travel is the same on both. I will check them again to make sure.

I did measure the 2%...
Forum: Kit Building
09-12-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

ABBOTT915: Could you send me a copy of the...

ABBOTT915: Could you send me a copy of the templates you have - email to thomas . nilsen @ doc-s. co. uk (remove all the spaces :-) )

If anyone wants a copy of the BLUEHAWK text decals as vector...
Forum: Kit Building
04-13-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

Had my first outing of the year with the Ultimate today. Last time the model saw the sky was in September last year. during our national championship. Contemplating on whether I should sign up for a...
Forum: Kit Building
02-02-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

I traced the Bluehawk text logo myself and had it reprinted by Callie Graphics. Did both the side lettering and the top wing lettering. Istill have the SVGvector file if you want a copy. Excellent...
Forum: Kit Building
07-31-2012, 12:43 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

That is such a sweet way of attaching the struts. If I ever rebuild my wings I will definitively do it your way.

With the original 4 screws per side I just tend to leave the struts attached on...
Forum: Kit Building
07-26-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

Ihave mounted both of my smoke and fuel tank around CGnext to each other. I'm using Dubro 12 oz tanks. It's a bit fiddly but works well and I have plenty of room in the "original"tank area to mount...
Forum: Kit Building
07-25-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

Keep at it Mike! Your Ultimate is looking better and better by the day.

I had a re-maiden of mine today - at least maiden with the cowling and Pitts muffler. Did plan on doing the re-maiden...
Forum: Kit Building
07-02-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

Arthur: I've put the files online at the links listed below. The only difference between the two JPGfiles are the size/resolution. The ZIPfile contains the BLUEHAWKtext in SVGand EPSformat as well as...
Forum: Kit Building
07-02-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

The landing gear was bought from Graphtech. - http://www.graphtechrcshop.com/product.sc?productId=8&categoryId=4. I replaced mine after the original wire gear just about made its way into the lower...
Forum: Kit Building
07-02-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

Bill: Mine came out at 4270 gram / 9.41lb / 151oz excluding the smoke pump (adds another 100-150 gram). If I would change anything it would have to be the wings. They feel very heavy for rib built...
Forum: Kit Building
07-02-2012, 04:07 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 543,422
Posted By thnilsen

RE: Carl Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 Brotherhood.

I've been a fan of the Bluehawk since I started flying RC models about 28 years ago. Its still the best looking bipe available today, and the bluehawk scheme just tops it off. As our club was...
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