Tench745
Master member
Ghost line is INCREDIBLY heavy. As bad as or worse than Elmers. It's easily twice the weight of the Redi-board, so you'll probably need significant nose weight to counteract all the tail weight that equates to.
Foam Board Master Series PT-17 Stearman- FREE PLANS!
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Ghost line is INCREDIBLY heavy. As bad as or worse than Elmers. It's easily twice the weight of the Redi-board, so you'll probably need significant nose weight to counteract all the tail weight that equates to.
Well aware! There’s absolutely nothing else available now. Will buy a case from FliteTest as soon as it’s back in stock. When you gotta build, you gotta build!
cyclone3350
Master member
Wow. what a great job U did there. I have this Sterling large scale kit I've been putting off forever. Seeing how classic the Stearman looks, U got me wanting to take it of storage.
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VERY nice job Brian! Looks like a pro kit. Nice paint and cockpit!
Matthewdupreez
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Could you do me a favour,and test a 0945 and a 0960 prop on it an let me know how it goes.
It’ll be similar power, slightly different but most likely the difference between your motor and the FT C pack will be greater. The 9x6 will be slightly faster but have less overall power. The 9.45 will be similar in speed to the 10x4.5 just slightly less thrust.
Matthewdupreez
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I've got a 2217 1250kv which is almost identical to the PPC
Matthewdupreez
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Thanks👍👍👍
The radial C pack puts out more power than an average motor that size. I’ve had similar motors but the Radial C pack just has quite a bit more punch.
No problem, I find the 9x6 and the 10x5 to be my go-to for the most part.
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
So it's inline with like a 2628???
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
I'm hoping my motor can spin a 1060 MAS... As I got one with a whole bunch of wooden props... That'll work on my timber..
Jonny Gum
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Jonny Gum
Elite member
Thank you! I'm "working" on an Ultimate Biplane, but I haven't messed around with RC stuff in months. I finally have a lot of free time, so when I'm not flying for real, I'll be bringing out some new planes!
Hello Jonny Gum ,
Absolutely enjoyed your build and video of the iconic PT-17 Steadman so congratulations on that . I have to say I am very surprised FT have not jumped on this particular model as a fast build kit !! as it is such a popular plane to make .
One question I would like to ask regarding the landing gear where it slots in between the two foam formers . As in many such models landing gear can very easily be damaged or ripped off on a bad landing and I was thinking if those two formers could be replaced with 2mm plywood or even faced with 1mm ply to help strengthen the backwards / forwards movement on a bad landing , same with the tail wheel , or would this make things too heavy or change the C of G ?......just curious ?
Thanks
M
Absolutely enjoyed your build and video of the iconic PT-17 Steadman so congratulations on that . I have to say I am very surprised FT have not jumped on this particular model as a fast build kit !! as it is such a popular plane to make .
One question I would like to ask regarding the landing gear where it slots in between the two foam formers . As in many such models landing gear can very easily be damaged or ripped off on a bad landing and I was thinking if those two formers could be replaced with 2mm plywood or even faced with 1mm ply to help strengthen the backwards / forwards movement on a bad landing , same with the tail wheel , or would this make things too heavy or change the C of G ?......just curious ?
Thanks
M
Jonny Gum
Elite member
If anything, it would be beneficial to weight and balance since the plane typically runs tail heavy. Let us know how it works out if you try it!
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
@Jonny Gum for these plans I see there are only 3 of the 4 wings.
Am I meant to duplicate the one? Or what?
Am I meant to duplicate the one? Or what?
Matthewdupreez
Legendary member
@Jonny Gum
Lol... Sorry I see my question wasn't quite clear.
On the plans there are 3 wing templates.
I imagine there should be 4.
Am I meant to mirror the one?
Or is there one wing half actually missing from the plans.
Thanks Matthew.
Lol... Sorry I see my question wasn't quite clear.
On the plans there are 3 wing templates.
I imagine there should be 4.
Am I meant to mirror the one?
Or is there one wing half actually missing from the plans.
Thanks Matthew.
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