Stuart-W Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi All I'm in the process of building a Panther from the wood kit but there is no way the forward servo will fit in the hole that is pre cut how has people done theirs ? Stuart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Jones 2 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi Stuart, think this is a recognised slight dimensional issue as on the plan. I am sure the guys will comment, cut the deck away locally or maybe better lower the servo hole and fill the gap with an epoxied ply block. Having recently been building mine from the mag plan I would strongly recommend you put the kettle on and go through all the pages and posts in this thread. 38 pages seems a bit of a task but it's absolutely full of pictures questions and answers and really good advice from the guys on your project. Good luck with the build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 José, Nice work To answer your question regarding the use of M4 bolts, I think that they will be perfectly fine. The FG top plate on the blade acts as a spread washer but I would still be tempted to utilise repair washers aswell. Don't quote me on this but I am sure Andy uses M4 bolts to mount his blades. Looking forward to seeing your model complete, it will be (as far as I am aware) the first to be built in the home land of the autogyro Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart-W Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hi Steve Thanks for the reply Kettel on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose L. G. Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hi Rich. Compliments to you. Of course the model will be finished soon. The work pending can be done in spare time along the week. José Luis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Nash Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Yes, you are correct Rich I do use M4 steel screws with washers and nyloc nuts for my blades. Not much gets past your keen eye! The Panther is looking good José. She is the same colour as mine! Good choice. Andy Edited By Andy Nash on 23/04/2013 20:47:07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Elliot Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Andy Have you done your engine swap yet?? I'm interested to know how the larger FS goes in and goes up!! Cheers Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil brettell Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 hello my name is Neil and I'm new to the forum,just received my set of plans for the panther, read through the threads and am looking forward to building and flying this lovely autogyro.in the threads I noticed Richard using a two bladed head is there any more info on the type of headplate used.I am flying a small homemade autogyo at the moment and have had many years experience flying model planes and heli's, so after flying the panther on three blades I would like to try two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Hi Neil, Welcome to the forum, if you have any questions that cannot be answered through reading the thread please just ask. There are a lot of talented builders out there Yes, I did fly my Panther on 2 blades but more of an experiment, it did fly very well. However it was always designed with 3 blades in mind as this is the easiest route to take for someone starting out. With 2 blades fitted around 4 more degrees of rearward tilt is needed for straight and level flight. As you can imagine this brings the rotor tip within striking distance ot the tail and also requires the CG to be shfted forwards to compensate. If I were to design a bespoke Panther specifically for 2 blades the mast would need to be higher with and the nose longer (or the mast position moved rearwards). Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpson j Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Hi guys can anyone tell me what prop size my motor is a xyh 35-36 1050kv 25a from giantcod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart-W Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Hi All is the outer skin on the model structural? as i would like to cover it with solatext and keep the side ribs but make it more 30's like with fabric sides. Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Posted by simpson j on 27/04/2013 10:15:19: Hi guys can anyone tell me what prop size my motor is a xyh 35-36 1050kv 25a from giantcod The prop size will all depend on what voltage you will be running your motor at, 3 cell or 4 cell? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Stuart, My friend has covered his model in solartex and it does look nice, he cuts the covering with serated scissors and it does make things look need regarding his covering job. This is the model, I will get some better photos of it as it is now finished. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpson j Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Hi rich iwill run my pather on 3 cell 2250 ma and a 70a speed controller prop size ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Jones 2 Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Hi all, latest pics from the build , been hard at it with the blades and tail. There's something relaxing about a razor plane, sanding block, elbow grease and patience....... Power will be the OS 32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Steve, Someone has been busy!!! I think that the OS 32 will be the perfect match for the Panther, nice workmanship by the way Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart-W Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hi Rich Thanks for the Info I will continue and cover it in solartex. Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil brettell Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 hi Rich thanks for welcoming me to the forum and for the info you have supplied. as soon as I get the build underway I will try to post some photos and till then I will be following the forum closley. many thanks Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpson j Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Hi guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Richard Harris Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Nice work, I am liking those chequed blades Regarding your prop, I think you will need to experiment with different sizes double checking what you are pulling with an Amp meter. As a start I would be aiming at something like an 11 x 5.5" prop. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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