Gee bee model z

Asaxykindofguy · Jul 8, 2020

Started a build a week ago. Coming along. I’m usually a balsa builder but wanted to see how this Gee bee model Z would pan out with a foam board build. Have most of the wings done and started on the fuselage. Wings are a 72” span.

Asaxykindofguy · Jul 9, 2020

Stringers on the fuselage taking shape.

danskis · Jul 9, 2020

Fantastic - I've been thinking of using bbq skewers for stringers so I'll be curious to see how this turns out.

Asaxykindofguy · Jul 11, 2020

Stringers complete!

leaded50 · Jul 11, 2020

with the use of bbq stringers, you can go down on thickness of foamboard, that will stiffen the build anyway.

bracesport · Jul 12, 2020

a nice hybrid approach with the FB and skewers - your wing has got me thinking about another project I have on the back burner.

Asaxykindofguy · Jul 12, 2020

leaded50 said:
with the use of bbq stringers, you can go down on thickness of foamboard, that will stiffen the build anyway.

I took all of that in to consideration when changing the design. I have also run a few balsa pieces through the fuselage box because I am making this a 30cc has powered plane. I want it to scream down the runway like the original air racer.

Asaxykindofguy · Jul 12, 2020

bracesport said:
a nice hybrid approach with the FB and skewers - your wing has got me thinking about another project I have on the back burner.

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Sure that would totally work with the mother that I used for stiffness in the wing. If you want any further explanation on what I did let me know and I’d be happy to lend som insight. Is that supposed to be a high speed glider, or are you making it a powered model?

Asaxykindofguy · Jul 12, 2020

Wing halves joined and access hatch for top roughly created. Now to start fiberglassing.

bracesport · Jul 12, 2020

@Asaxykindofguy - love to know more about your wing structure - my wing will be a sloper and possibly in FB could be a light wing option!

FYI - I have a Super GeeBee in my Simulator and it is a little rocket!

Asaxykindofguy · Jul 12, 2020

bracesport said:
@Asaxykindofguy - love to know more about your wing structure - my wing will be a sloper and possibly in FB could be a light wing option!

FYI - I have a Super GeeBee in my Simulator and it is a little rocket!

Which simulator do you use? Are you a real flight guy or do you use something else? I have had real flight since it’s first release and was thinking about giving ClearView a try.