Lee Smalley Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Sorry but I think the forward canopy looks awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I like it, nice job Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Crook Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 No need to apologise for not liking the mod, Lee - we've all got different tastes, and that rearward canopy does give the model a unique look. In fact, people have said my version looks like a taildragger Gangster. I like it though, and I tell myself it must improve the knife-edge! As for how it was done Andrew, I just made a new half former to sit at the back of the revised cockpit position, reduced the length of the forward top decking, and made new rear decking from material I had to hand. The cockpit moulding is flexible enough to fit the slightly wider top deck. The undercarriage mod is fairly obvious from the photo, the wire goes up into drilled blocks glued to the sides and former. This mod is well worth doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Given the choice, I'd go for the modded version. Much better lines and balance with the canopy a couple of inches forward of the original, which just looks tail-heavy and ill-proportioned. IMHO, of course...........but then I like my models to look vaguely credible!Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Looks good Trevor - a bit like a taildragger version of the Pegasus Firebird ? Lee - I haven't built a Domino but the instructions in the other Galaxy kits I've built (about 6) were concise but adequate in my opinion, when used in conjunction with the plans where necessary - which is as intended isn't it? The Bullet is a great model & PB deserves great credit for reintroducing it (& the Bean), but the kit has a single sheet of quite poorly written instructions & a reduced size plan. The CD of construction photos just about excuses it. The Bean's instructions need updating to reflect the contents of the current kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Smalley Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 nicely built though trevor!!! Pete B i wish it was tail heavy, totally the other way around im afraid using a irvine 46 agree the instructions in the Skyliner (bean) need updating a tad but poorly written, not in my opinion, at least they are done on a word processor not a typewriter with faded font as per the last galaxy kit i built, i know some people get hung up having a proper full size plan supplied ( a lad at our club whinged about the bullet) but if its not needed why supply one, and lets face it the bullet is so stupidly simply you really dont need one, personally i would have prefered the manual in the bullet to have had some pictures in rather than on a cd, but it was a small problem and we shall say no more until next months mag hits the shelves !!!! its a nice mod you have done although it reminds me of an old kit that was on sale many years ago, i think it was called an Improver, maybe by inwood models ??? anyone know for sure ?? prefer the old shape!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Crook Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Re. the c of g, my electric version is a bit nose heavy, too - it won't spin. I've added a little lead to the tail, but not enough, so I'll try some more. It's one of the reasons I haven't tried re-propping it for a 4s battery yet. If I was building it again I'd obviously engineer the battary bay to be further back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 we shall say no more until next months mag hits the shelves !!!! So, the kit that PB gave to Alex Whittaker a while back has been found in Eck's tidy shed to arrive on your reviewing bench eh?? I hope you're enjoying it. The review should be very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Crook Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yes, the Bullet is on my "to do" list - unlike the Magician I never had one in my glow days, and it's another candidate for a sleek electric nose. I don't think a 3s setup will be enough for that one, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Trevor, Yes, you really need a 4S in a Bullet as ground clearance limits prop size to 11" - so it needs to be quite high revving. It's quite a tight squeeze up front to fit in 4S battery & esc but it all goes in. I did need an once or two of nose weight however. Highly recommended but try & keep the rear end light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Smalley Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 No i don't think so Rich mate, i think Alex's Bullet is his, he just has not got round to it yet, i think mine was another given to the mag for review, but i could be wrong!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 No worries Lee - one Bullet kit is as good as another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Posted by Lee Smalley on 25/01/2012 13:04:58: No i don't think so Rich mate, i think Alex's Bullet is his, he just has not got round to it yet, i think mine was another given to the mag for review, but i could be wrong!! You're correct Mr Smalley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hi All, Just a quick question as I was thinking of buying a Galaxy Magician and putting a SC52 in it to make it a quick plane, I just wondered if anyone knew what the maximum fuel tank size you can put in it...8oz?? Edited By David Ashby on 27/02/2012 12:11:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONZO Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 http://www.modelflying.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=55137&p=1 From the threads on here you may well end up with a very nose heavy model if you use a SC52. Edited By David Ashby on 27/02/2012 12:11:24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hi Tony its recommended to put in an SC 46 with a SLEC Red tank which is 6oz.Should be a quick plane apparently. Edited By David Ashby on 27/02/2012 12:18:21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Tony, just popped the posts across to this, the existing magician thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Smalley Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 with a 52 you will have a very foward c of g and i was unable to fit an 8oz tank in, my advice would be to keep her light put a ripper of a 36 in her and watch her go !! a 46 will do but be prepared to put the battery in the back to get the c of g right Edited By Lee Smalley on 27/02/2012 12:30:46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I thought the SC52 is roughly the same weight as the SC40 or SC46 as it has the same crankcase and is just bored out bigger...is this incorrect? What 36 would you recomend? i'd put a 36 in the Wizard after flying it with the SC25 I still crave more speed from it. I have an OS46LA I could use but that will drain a 6oz tank in no time and it does produce much power for a 46. Any suggertions? I'm looking for maximum speed from the plane and good handling. I intend to keep the weight to a minimum using mini or micro metal geared servos (12-25g) close coupled in the tail and in the wing for each aileron and a lipo Rx Battery. Edited By Tony H on 27/02/2012 15:17:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hi Tony, The little OS 40LA in mine has plenty of power & flies quite fast so your 46 might suit. I recently bought an ASP32 for a SIG Kobra & initial impressions are good, so why not take a look at the ASP36 (or SC as they seem to be much the same). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Richard what sort of flight duration do you get with the OS 40LA and the 6oz tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I can't be certain I'm using a 6oz Tony - it could be an 8oz but I'll take a look tonight. Haven't flown the Magician for a while but I'm sure flight duration was at least 8 minutes with spare in the tank. I don't use full throttle too much though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Thanks Richard, I think the yellow SLEC is the 8oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hi Tony, Yes, it's a 6oz tank I've fitted, but there's plenty of room in the tank bay for a square or rectangular x-section 8oz tank. Incidentally, if you use your 46LA you'll need a manifold extension for the silencer to clear the fuselage sides if mounted sidewinder. The same will apply if you use a .36 - Just Engines sell exhaust manifold extenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thanks guys, I have just bought the Galaxy Magician and have decided to put the ASP52 in it as it weighs the same as the 40, I'm also saving weight by using 12g Metal Geared Servos and LiFe RX Battery. I plan to put the servo's in the tail too to help with the CoG, I'll let you know how it works out. I'll probably use a 10x7 prop first. Still lot's of building to do yet, Looking at the plans it looks like I can squeeze the yellow 9oz SLEC fuel tank in too. Edited By Tony H on 16/03/2012 08:30:59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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