Seagull Gee Bee Z
03-25-2013, 10:07 AM
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Your right Stephano, I do just barely see them now. It was hard for me to spot them against the grass background viewing on my IPhone. I still wonder what gas engine he is using? Flies the plane well, but a bit noisy for our field, since we have guys with decibel meters monitoring us at times hehe. It might even be a 40 to 50cc by the sound of it. My saito 1.80 sounds lower pitched and softer volume for sure, even with a slimline Pitts style muffler on it.
03-25-2013, 10:19 AM
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I would stick to the asp 1.80 since the gee bee has a lot if drag due to those large wheel pants, and huge cowel. This plane seems to slow down quickly when you cut the power, and I have seen video of them flying with the 1.80, and I would not to lower the power anymore or it will fly around at piper cub speed, not a racer! Not sure what prop was on the one in the video with 1.80 though. I plan to try an 18x6 falcon carbon fiber or a xoar 18x8 carbon fiber, which place them at the high end of the power curve for this engine.
03-26-2013, 08:49 AM
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Well I decided to run the flying wires to the wheel spats. I fiberglassed some carbon fiber rods about three inches long on the inside of the spats where the wires go. I also added a small piece of fuel tubing to the center of the carbon rod before I glued it in. I am hoping this will take up some of the vibration to the spats. My gear seem to be pretty stout now that I have put them back together. Has anyone had any issues with the axles and wheel collars (spacers)? Mine just dont seem to add up right. I don't have enough room outside the fork to add the last wheel collar. I am thinking about making a new axle out of music wire so I can put a collar on both sides of the fork.
03-26-2013, 09:15 AM
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Well I decided to run the flying wires to the wheel spats. I fiberglassed some carbon fiber rods about three inches long on the inside of the spats where the wires go. I also added a small piece of fuel tubing to the center of the carbon rod before I glued it in. I am hoping this will take up some of the vibration to the spats. My gear seem to be pretty stout now that I have put them back together. Has anyone had any issues with the axles and wheel collars (spacers)? Mine just dont seem to add up right. I don't have enough room outside the fork to add the last wheel collar. I am thinking about making a new axle out of music wire so I can put a collar on both sides of the fork.
Well I decided to run the flying wires to the wheel spats. I fiberglassed some carbon fiber rods about three inches long on the inside of the spats where the wires go. I also added a small piece of fuel tubing to the center of the carbon rod before I glued it in. I am hoping this will take up some of the vibration to the spats. My gear seem to be pretty stout now that I have put them back together. Has anyone had any issues with the axles and wheel collars (spacers)? Mine just dont seem to add up right. I don't have enough room outside the fork to add the last wheel collar. I am thinking about making a new axle out of music wire so I can put a collar on both sides of the fork.
03-26-2013, 09:52 AM
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Well got my wing built, upgraded to stronger aileron pushrods with ball links since my push rods were missing from the supplied hardware package. Used hitec Hs-6635HB servos. Tail assemblies hinged too, used Dubro large pinned hinges on all control surfaces as well.
03-26-2013, 01:55 PM
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We must build with lots of optimism!!! Hehehehe. Thanks for the nice compliment and shared enthusiasm ! Pete
We must build with lots of optimism!!! Hehehehe. Thanks for the nice compliment and shared enthusiasm ! Pete
You guys are funny
You will be pleasantly supprised at how easy this plane is to fly...it floats around real nice and lands slow and easy...I know a few guys said it was tough to land but it's not if you know how to land taildraggers
03-26-2013, 04:33 PM
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Thanks Bob! Now I am working on modifying the fuse interior for both fuel tanks. Enlarged the opening to fit the 24oz main tank with space for some foam around it. Cut an additional hole to route the smoke oil tank lines to the engine. Will also have to add a little foam around it, and figure out how to secure it above the servo tray, since there is not enough room below or beside the main tank, and I want to keep it near the CG and centered. Once that is engineered, I am going to fuel proof the entire interior as far as I can reach I just as a precaution should a connection in all that plumbing develope a leak! I used a right angle attachment for the dremel to cut hole for smoke tank lines, worked well;-)
03-27-2013, 07:24 AM
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Little by little, step by step, soon there will be a whole bunch of new GEE BEE Z's buzzing around the sky! We should all get together and have a GeeBee funfly weekend! LOL
03-27-2013, 07:30 AM
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Little by little, step by step, soon there will be a whole bunch of new GEE BEE Z's buzzing around the sky! We should all get together and have a GeeBee funfly weekend! LOL
Little by little, step by step, soon there will be a whole bunch of new GEE BEE Z's buzzing around the sky! We should all get together and have a GeeBee funfly weekend! LOL
Oh no!....which plane is mine?
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03-27-2013, 08:22 AM
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I'm quite sure mine will be in the air sometime in April. I will have to take a break from the build the first week end in April, as I plan to go to Toledo Ohio for the annual RC convention held 04-06 thru 04-08! My first time attending this, should be fun.
03-27-2013, 09:03 AM
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I am planning to have mine in the air sometime in April. I am waiting on my engine to show. I don't know if you guys have any experience with Mintor gas motors, but you should check them out! Not trying to knock a DLE engine, but these Mintors are way better quality and have more power for the size than any I have tried. I have to admit that I have never been much of a DLE fan after going through the DL's then DLA's now the DLE. I know lots of people have had good luck with them lately and they have improved by leaps and bounds, but in my opinion they aren't the quality of the Mintor. I am already running two of them on other planes and they are flawless. I have a 22cc and a 33cc, and I am planning to put another 22cc on my Gee Bee. Just saying check them out if you haven't already.
03-27-2013, 09:13 AM
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I'm finishing the wing. I'm planning to reinforce the fuse where it meets the firewall with fiberglass and epoxy. I'll post photos as soon as i can. The boot vibrations is another thing that i forgot to think about. Maybe is better to wire the boots. mumble mumble. I think to finish the assembly in one week.
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03-27-2013, 09:46 AM
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I ended up brushing all the wood in the front of the fuse with finishing epoxy resin to strengthen all glue joints and fuel proof at the same time. The rest of the interior of the fuse where I could reach is brushed with balsarite to fuel proof. I also added steel nuts under the plastic wing mounting blind nuts, since I have seen the plastic strip out over time. I will use steel 1/4 x20 bolts to hold my wing securely.
03-27-2013, 10:02 AM
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I am planning to have mine in the air sometime in April. I am waiting on my engine to show. I don't know if you guys have any experience with Mintor gas motors, but you should check them out! Not trying to knock a DLE engine, but these Mintors are way better quality and have more power for the size than any I have tried. I have to admit that I have never been much of a DLE fan after going through the DL's then DLA's now the DLE. I know lots of people have had good luck with them lately and they have improved by leaps and bounds, but in my opinion they aren't the quality of the Mintor. I am already running two of them on other planes and they are flawless. I have a 22cc and a 33cc, and I am planning to put another 22cc on my Gee Bee. Just saying check them out if you haven't already.
I am planning to have mine in the air sometime in April. I am waiting on my engine to show. I don't know if you guys have any experience with Mintor gas motors, but you should check them out! Not trying to knock a DLE engine, but these Mintors are way better quality and have more power for the size than any I have tried. I have to admit that I have never been much of a DLE fan after going through the DL's then DLA's now the DLE. I know lots of people have had good luck with them lately and they have improved by leaps and bounds, but in my opinion they aren't the quality of the Mintor. I am already running two of them on other planes and they are flawless. I have a 22cc and a 33cc, and I am planning to put another 22cc on my Gee Bee. Just saying check them out if you haven't already.
03-27-2013, 10:19 AM
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. I'm using an SPE 26cc, what type of cutoff switch are you planning on using, if one?
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I am planning to have mine in the air sometime in April. I am waiting on my engine to show. I don't know if you guys have any experience with Mintor gas motors, but you should check them out! Not trying to knock a DLE engine, but these Mintors are way better quality and have more power for the size than any I have tried. I have to admit that I have never been much of a DLE fan after going through the DL's then DLA's now the DLE. I know lots of people have had good luck with them lately and they have improved by leaps and bounds, but in my opinion they aren't the quality of the Mintor. I am already running two of them on other planes and they are flawless. I have a 22cc and a 33cc, and I am planning to put another 22cc on my Gee Bee. Just saying check them out if you haven't already.
I am planning to have mine in the air sometime in April. I am waiting on my engine to show. I don't know if you guys have any experience with Mintor gas motors, but you should check them out! Not trying to knock a DLE engine, but these Mintors are way better quality and have more power for the size than any I have tried. I have to admit that I have never been much of a DLE fan after going through the DL's then DLA's now the DLE. I know lots of people have had good luck with them lately and they have improved by leaps and bounds, but in my opinion they aren't the quality of the Mintor. I am already running two of them on other planes and they are flawless. I have a 22cc and a 33cc, and I am planning to put another 22cc on my Gee Bee. Just saying check them out if you haven't already.
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03-27-2013, 10:35 AM
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In my gas engines i usually use Powerbox SparkSwitch. N°1.
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This is my solution for ailerons.
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This is my solution for ailerons.
03-27-2013, 12:35 PM
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Looks solid Stephano, definitely going to get full throw on your aileron! I don't recognize the hardware through your aileron, you used some other bolt (control horn) than supplied with Arf?
03-28-2013, 12:10 AM
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Looks solid Stephano, definitely going to get full throw on your aileron! I don't recognize the hardware through your aileron, you used some other bolt (control horn) than supplied with Arf?
Looks solid Stephano, definitely going to get full throw on your aileron! I don't recognize the hardware through your aileron, you used some other bolt (control horn) than supplied with Arf?
