Bill Ludwig
Veteran
Location: Tucson, AZ
| Hi Rich,
While you're grabbing your checkbook don't forget to order a paint job for that canopy!! Geee, I wonder who could do that for you?? If nothing else, make sure you fiberglass the bottom rear edge of the canopy to prevent (or reduce) cracking. It WILL crack otherwise.
Also, I just ordered a Jersey fueling container - it's $219, but is probably well worth it. It comes with a reversing pump, battery and funnel. See it here: http://www.jerseymodeler.com. Kind of a luxury, but will make messing with kerosene a bit easier.
www.oil-store.com is a good source for the oil - about $175/24 qts. delivered to your door.
Don't forget the Powermax fuel. Four large cans will last you a long time.
Get a dozen 3mm x 6mm o-rings for the starter - you're gonna need 'em.
Plumb the tanks in series for complete usage of available fuel and easier fueling.
Don't expect it to hover rock solid - it won't, even when you put the head shims in. Forward flight is a thing of beauty though!
Yes, get Rick's exhaust system! Tell Josef to keep the tin can.
Get the 3300 mah NiMh battery for the ECU. The 1800 mah NiCd is fine for the receiver/servos.
Start trying to find some McCoy #9 glow plugs.
Get a Supernova charger if you don't already have one. Maybe even a Radio Shack 10 amp battery eliminator ($70).
I know it's a lot of $$, but you'll probably end up getting all this stuff later anyway. You might as well start enjoying it all right now.
Call me with questions at 520-883-6729, or e-mail me at bill@arizonaheli.com.
Enjoy it!!
- Bill |
