Official Black Horse 2350mm Gilmore Red Lion

[Twowingtj]

Vintage Racer Nice pair of Ryan's there.

I did think about flying wires for about 10 minutes. Decided to keep it clean and simple. It's already got a little drag to the airframe. Adding more probably wouldn't help it fly better.

[Vintage Racer]

Good to see you here. We chatted a bit on YouTube yesterday about my flight video. My build and tips are much of the early part of this thread. Touch base if you've got any questions.

Likewise, I don't even have shipment details yet, so it will be some time before I start the project. I will defiantly reference your work if needed. Looks like a relatively simple airframe. Here is my Black Horse Ryan, next to my 55" Ryan. Kinda funny.

I am glad to have the Lion, I have been waiting for it to come back, wasn't too long.

Did you consider adding flight wires?

VR

[Twowingtj]

Thanks Twowingtj.
could you specify the hole? Where in the aft fuselage? (It's a long fuselage...)

I just double checked the plane. Turns out I did not add any air exit holes to the plane. The motor and ESC are both in the cowl, so plenty of air flow. The batteries are not getting stressed at all, so they are not getting warm. If they were getting warm, I'd open some holes.

[Twowingtj]

Well, I pulled the trigger...they seem to be going at an alarming rate for the price...didn't realize it had no flaps.

VR

Good to see you here. We chatted a bit on YouTube yesterday about my flight video. My build and tips are much of the early part of this thread. Touch base if you've got any questions.

[Helron]

My build isn't going the way I wanted. Lots of busy other things in live to do!

Anyway I want to share my weight (of the plane) here and maybe expect some comments on that.

The fuselage (ready to flight): 6900 gr. (Dualsky GA6000-9 / HW. Flyfun 160A / RASA 24x12)
Right wing: 929 gr.
Left wing: 931 gr.
Lipo's 2x6S (Zippy 6200mAh) 1800 gr
TOTAL: 10560 gr.

No big problems during the build, also because of the many instructive vids here on the site!
I ordered/ used the "Callie Graphics". Man what a quality difference with the stock graphics! Not only in looks, also in applying it!
For instance the stock graphics on the wheelpants I didn't dare to apply it as whole, but cutted it in the different parts (3x) and than apply it.

Maiden is still ahead, but the weather is getting worse here in The Netherlands, so maybe it will be next year...

[Helron]

Well, I pulled the trigger...they seem to be going at an alarming rate for the price...didn't realize it had no flaps.

VR

And, did you bought one?

My "2cents" opinion:

About the price: If you want one and can afford it... don't wait, cause the prices are only going up!!!

About the flaps: Looking at some Gilmore vids and seeing the "speed" of landings, it doesn't need flaps i.m.o.!

HR

[Vintage Racer]

Well, I pulled the trigger...they seem to be going at an alarming rate for the price...didn't realize it had no flaps.

VR

[Helron]

I did remove some of the covering on the underside aft fuselage, between the stringers. It seems to be enough as everything is cool after flights.

Thanks Twowingtj.
could you specify the hole? Where in the aft fuselage? (It's a long fuselage...)

[Twowingtj]

Hello, I am wondering if anyone of the "electric" Gilmore flyers are using a gap/hole under the fuselage for the outflow of the airstream!
Maybe it's not needed?

Thx in advance.
Ron.

I did remove some of the covering on the underside aft fuselage, between the stringers. It seems to be enough as everything is cool after flights.

[Helron]

Hello, I am wondering if anyone of the "electric" Gilmore flyers are using a gap/hole under the fuselage for the outflow of the airstream!
Maybe it's not needed?

Thx in advance.
Ron.

[Vintage Racer]

Anyone have one of these for sale? MOTION has no idea when they will be back in stock. Thanks in advance.

VR

[Aros]

PM sent Mike!

[Elbee]

[QUOTE=mikmarsh@verizon.net;n349287 if I could figure out how I would[/QUOTE]

Mike, I understand, believe me. I will contact Aros our illustrious Webmeister and ask him to contact you via a PM. All is good, Sir. Best, LB

[GB47]

if I could figure out how I would

[Elbee]

Hang on guys new shipment just in. They sold 4 already, they received 10. Be patient I'm sure the questions will start rolling in.

MM, Welcome to Hobby Squawk. Just caught your first post. If I may be so bold, I would like suggest that you change you User Name to one that is not an email address. This is for your own security and is not a requirement, simply a cautionary comment. Glad to have you onboard, Sir. Best, LB

[GB47]

Hang on guys new shipment just in. They sold 4 already, they received 10. Be patient I'm sure the questions will start rolling in.

[406PIlot]

that FG-90 is just music to the ear. It's such a fantastic sounding engine and fits the Gilmore perfectly!

[RCBobP]

How's everyone doing with their Gilmore? Starting up my Saito radial is as much of a thrill as actually flying the plane!

[djmoose]

- the round white wood where the electric motor is attached to, was that from fabric, or self invented?(I now have another one in box)

Thanks man! You'll love this plane! That round mount was included.

Keep us updated on your build!

[RCBobP]

A little patience in the coolness (relatively) of my garage and I was able to get all of the screws out. I then took a knife and gently pried the canopy off. Used JBWeld Epoxy to set the pilot back on his plate. He better not go anywhere now! All looks good. I will use canopy glue now to fix the canopy back in place. I may go with small servo screws. I trust them over the small button heads.