Gary Vinten 1 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Hi all Iam going to build this model for next year. Hoping the weather will be better . Has anybody built one before and is there anything i need to correct on the plane before building . This will be converted to electric and maybe have retracts or fixed under carridge forward of the wing Edited By Gary Vinten 1 on 25/09/2012 13:18:11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 OK no replies is this because it is a model from the other side (model world ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 more likely it's just that no-one else has built one, though on second thoughts you may have a point. It looks sort of 80s style, maybe not a lot of side area for good knife edge. What's the span and expected weight? From the look of the plan it should be less ballistc than a Bullet or similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garbo Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Posted by Gary Vinten 1 on 25/09/2012 20:23:23: OK no replies is this because it is a model from the other side (model world ) Sorry its not my cup of tea, but good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Kearney Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Hi Gary, I've just had a root round on the 'net for a photo, it's a nice looking plane. What power train do you have in mind? r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Hi Gary , Sorry i have not built this model ether , But i have built the joker which is where the cockpit came from on this model , Now that takes me back a bit , the joker was a very nice plane to fly , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 OK i have made a start As you can see by the photos it will be electric . I will run it on 6s and proberly a 14"/15" prop giving around 1800 /2000 watts with a 70/80amp esc . I have modified the front to alow for the lipos and the motor and esc ! Edited By Gary Vinten 1 on 30/09/2012 15:41:10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Hi All its been a while but this is where iam at with the Panther now called the PUMA still need the fit servos and electric motor Please feel free to comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 can i use this plane to fly at the newly formed ukcaa as it was taken from the Joker f3a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark R Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Hi Gary, very cool looking model, nice colour scheme too. Do like the 'Sporty' looking type of model. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Its a nice looking model but as the Panther was in RCMW April 1999 it does not seem to qualify . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 OK thanks guys I will have to build something else (dam he he) can you give me some suggestions and I will pick one so it complies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hi All This is my PANTHER F3A all finished and ready for the good weather . Should be lots of fun to fly !!!! Now onto the SWAMP RAT BY PETER MILLER should be even more fun Regards Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Ahhhhh Sorry forgot the photos doooooooo!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 As you can see i have taken the stars off i think it looks better What do you all think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I think it looks fantastic Gary. I wish I could come up with original colour schemes. Great finish you must be well pleased? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks Christ do you like it with stars or without ? Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolstonFlyer Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I know Chris is a Mod but I don't think his "power" goes that high up (ok so it was a typo) Oh and very nice looking plane - I would say better without the stars.Edited By WolstonFlyer on 12/03/2013 20:29:51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Foley Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Very smart, just wondering what canopy did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 I made it from a plastic bottle i made a plug from balsa first then blew a plastic bottle over it f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hi All, This is an update I have put a 5s lipo 4000 in with a 14.7 prop and a 80amp esc . The watt meter says 986 watts and pulling 62 amps at full power and battery holding steady . Maiden flight was this weekend and was very successful as pictures show below Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 that is a cool looking model , i want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 any vids gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 hi john i will try to get some when i next fly it and post them here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 looking forward to the vids gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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