Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Havn't even looked at the cowl yet, thanks for pics though Cymaz. Been back in the spray booth today and have to say getting rather frustrated, runs, pulls, knocks, and even though the whole thing has been sealed, the paint will just not take to the cockpit areas and it looks a mess! My interplane struts are just a joke, well one is anyway. Who invented this piggin hobby??!! Right, rant over, back to the booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Ok I managed to calm down enough to take some shots, no close ups mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Decided to piece her together again and make a decision I think I'm just going to go with it and get her finished, she can be tarted up after Greenacres otherwise I'm never going to get her finished in time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Ok...Update The cooling baffles I put in were ineffective, believe me I might as well not bothered. So a very long and helpful phonecall to Laser Engines and the cooling is totally redsigned. Old tin cans were used as this makes a really good cheap sheet metal,(PLEASE REMOVE CONTENTS FIRST BEFORE CUTING OPEN THE TIN) The baffling now starts at the front of the engine and continues passed the engine to the carb about 3mm off the finning. The top is as close as you can running along to the exhaust. Hope the pictures help... Laser will be soon updating their website and will be posting cooling-baffling ideas and methods that work. Hopefully this will!!! The front cowl will get extra baffling to direct more onto the engine face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 Posted by Jim Carss on 04/02/2013 08:58:09: Svenson did the Stampe kit a long time ago You are right Jim. Quick update on the Rothmans. It still flies well and is always a pleasure to see in the sky. I found this eventually. It is the plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Great job, although you got me slightly confused! You started this whilst you were already building another?! Very impressive. My "long" builds tend to be in years (I have been building an Extra for over 5 years)! Rich Edited By Rich2 on 04/01/2014 15:26:15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 Er no. Finished the Rothmans in June 2012 then began the other Stampe ( C-FXME) in October 2012. Just thought people might remember the thread and like the update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 After flying the Rothmans for 2 years it had a bit of a mishap a few weeks ago. The fuel system lost pressure because the tap that fed the pressure from the top of the exhaust fell out. This caused the engine to go sick. The plane had a rather heavy landing into the grass and the U/C was badly damaged. Luckily that was the only damage. I have a new Flair one on order from Bekra Models. Hopefully it won't be too long. The other modification that will be done is to replace the Laser150 for an Evo 33gx, when funds allow. I expect some people will raise an eyebrow or three about swapping out a Laser. Well, I already have another Evo33gx and also a Zenoah g38 so they will all use the same petrol mix. I hope to slowly move most of my fleet to petrol over a few years. It's cheaper, easier to purchase, less mess. Edited By cymaz on 03/01/2015 23:19:32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Flair u/c kit arrived from Bekra today. £54 with postage, not bad I think. Though there are no compression springs. Anyhow, I have lots of springs so no big deal. There is some soldering ect. to do. It is not as complete as the Tiger Moth undercarriage from Falcon Models...but it's not as expensive either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert baker Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I had a look at the shop web site and could not find the u/c kit. Looking forward to seeing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Posted by bert baker on 11/02/2015 18:45:36: I had a look at the shop web site and could not find the u/c kit. Looking forward to seeing it Give him a ring...he's a top bloke 01626 334884 It will be done in a week or two, got to finish the DH60 first. I promise pictures Edited By cymaz on 11/02/2015 18:52:02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Well , sorry for the delay! Not a few weeks more like nearly 3 months. Anyhow...the legs were silver soldered and wheels fixed on. There wasn't enough room for all the collets I needed so I soft soldered some brass tubing on to the end of the axle. Now I DO recommend drinking Monster Energy Drink, (well I get the boy to do it). The reason is not that it tastes nice but that it make superb hub caps!!!!!. The dome on the inside of the can and the ali is very easy to work. I trimmed between the base and the bottom of the black paint. Then beat the rim flat. I you can trim the edges better than me - great. I didn't do a 100% job. The hub caps will be painted soon with dark blue Solarlac to match. I will do the same in the future with Stampe C-FXME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 I must get around to finishing off the u/c soon. A new petrol engine is on order from Kings Lynn Models. Edited By cymaz on 10/07/2015 06:54:57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 The new 33gx arrived on Friday. Got to do a trail fit....it disappears totally and will only require minor surgery and the minimum of cuts to get it in. I may need to put extensions on to get the exhaust away from the plane. Pictures now Below, you can see what I will need to cut away from the bottom of the fuselage. The entire exhaust fits in the cowl. Below you can just see how little was cut away from the cowl frame upright. This frame is only used to screw the engine cowling to, so carries no real weight. Below, there was minor trimming on the engine bearers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Ran up the engine for the first time today and started to break it in. Took a while to get the fuel up. Used the starter to draw fuel. After that choked it well and two flicks it burst into life. First tank, according to the book, is run 1 1/2 turns rich. 1 minute half throttle, 1 min idle. 16 mins to empty tank, compression coming along nicely. I used the standard exhaust from my 20 gx to run on the 33gx, the correct exhaust was too tight a fit inside the firewall. The only mod was to drill out the screws holes by 1/2mm each and squeeze the can to stop it hitting the rear of the cylinder. Doesn't seem to trouble the motor at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 Update..... Attached the wings for a first fit since it went in!....Anyhow, also needed to put everything together to test the new Flair u/c. All went well. Took all the lead out of the nose, even the stuff that was hidden under the paint. So all the weight now upfront is useful ( bigger heavier engine and two batteries ). The Svenson plan is on Outerzone Plan. The next flight will be with the front cowl off to give more air over the engine. Can't do it this weekend, going to BoardMasters in Newquay and seeing Seasick Steve...yessssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Right...all finished I decided it night be prudent to have some nose weight, having done the balance check it was level. Ummm, having nearly wrecking the other Stampe because of c of g issues I thought it best. Batteries wrapped and fixed in. Choke lever installed. Just waiting for good weather....that'll be the day ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert baker Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Evolution engine, nice but I am having hassle for spare parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 Wheelspin Models might help Bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert baker Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Cheers for that Puffin's has got the bits I need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Update.... Great day The engine was run as per manual. The 20cc exhaust works well and the high temp silicone extensions make some difference to the muffling. 83dB at 7 meters, bearing in mind the muffler box is fully enclosed in the cowl. The engine baffling seems to work ,the crankcase is not too warm ,checking it straight after landing. Xoar 20x8 beech prop. High speed needle was leaned out . Flying it again Sunday to use up all the 20:1 The c of g is ok . The Flair undercarriage has just enough give with no bad rebound on landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuphedd Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi Cymaz its Pete of the "other Stampe " thread I notice that the cabane is bolted onto the fuz , whats inside the fuz to take the load ?? I am tying to sort out a method on the Precedent one , so any proven ideas would be welcome . cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 HERE......are the plans for my Rothmans Stampe. Hard wood bearers Hopes this helps.....if it doesn't give send us a line again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuphedd Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Thanks Cymaz Thats perfect , I like that version a lot better than the President one , a good airfoil and sensible incidences cheers Pete w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Denest Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 A Svenson Stampe showed up on Ebay. Link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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