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[QUOTE=grosbeak;1286211]On to the main gear.  The first step was to decide on the orientation.  I chose to have it sweep back.

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There are calculations you can do to determine where the gear should go.  After a lot of thought, research and advice I decided that placing the axles directly beneath the leading edge (in a level attitude) was the solution for me.  To that end, I followed these steps.

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[*]Eyeball the placement of the gear on the fuse
[*]Mark the leading edge of the gear on one side of the bottom, 5mm from the edge
[*]Insert a t-pin at the mark
[*]Roughly across the bottom from the t-pin, make a short line parallel to the edge and 5mm from it
[*]Pick a forward point on the fuse.  Measure halfway across the bottom and insert the t-pin there
[*]Measure the distance between the two t-pins
[*]Mark the same distance from the forward -pin to where it intersects the 5mm line drawn in step 4.
[*]Insert a third t-pin at the mark
[*]The line between the two rearmost t-pins forms an accurate leading edge location for the gear
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03-12-2013 02:11 PM

grosbeak

Re: Hobbistar 60 - Tail dragger conversion

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Originally Posted by The Violets

John

Another great step-by-step tutorial and the in-flight shot make for a job well done! This conversion is a keeper for me since I’ll be assembling my own Hobbico 60 with an OS 55, as a second trainer. My 40 size had its maiden last year, tuned and trimmed over several flights by an instructor and ready for spring training.

Thanks for sharing…

Michael

My pleasure - glad I could help.

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Originally Posted by Dave Holmes

Good stuff, John!

Thanks Dave - looks a little different than when it flew at PERCFC in 2011!

03-12-2013 02:06 PM

Dave Holmes

Re: Hobbistar 60 - Tail dragger conversion

Good stuff, John!

03-12-2013 12:29 PM

The Violets

Re: Hobbistar 60 - Tail dragger conversion

03-12-2013 09:52 AM

Dale Hunter

Re: Hobbistar 60 - Tail dragger conversion

John, I have not heard anything good/bad about the RCGF15. I did have their 26. Was good, but I have seen unknown brand 17cc, and other 15cc's that might work best in a tackle box.
My opinion only, but gassers 20cc, is the bottom limit of the scale. Only because the DLE20 has proven it to me.
If your have a DLE20, you know how nice they are. And the more they run, the better they serve. Your idea of the 30, & 20 makes good sence.
-Dale-

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03-12-2013 07:31 AM

grosbeak

Re: Hobbistar 60 - Tail dragger conversion

Thanks for the kind words, folks. Dale, I have been hearing good things about the RCGF 15...

That said, if I came across the right deal on a DLE 30, I'd drop that in my Pulse 125 and move its DLE 20 into the Hobbistar.

03-11-2013 10:11 PM

DHansen

Re: Hobbistar 60 - Tail dragger conversion

Nicely detailed thread John. Looks great with the ski's flying over the snow.

03-11-2013 08:17 PM

Dale Hunter

Re: Hobbistar 60 - Tail dragger conversion

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Originally Posted by grosbeak

Well, after swapping wheels for skis I finally got the Hobbistar re-maidened.

It flew very well. However, I had forgotten how slimy glow engines can make a perfectly good airplane. I'll have my eye out for a little gasser in the future.

Good job John. I convert everything, even my buddy's aitframes with a training wheel (ha-ha)
As you said in one of your post, just looks right.

A DLE20 would enjoy a year or two pulling that around. I wouldn't try anything else in small gassers. I sure enjoy mine, and others locally.
-Dale-

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03-11-2013 07:16 PM

Daren71

Re: Hobbistar 60 - Tail dragger conversion

That turned out really nice John, congratulations!!

Take care, Daren

03-11-2013 09:15 AM

grosbeak

Re: Hobbistar 60 - Tail dragger conversion

Well, after swapping wheels for skis I finally got the Hobbistar re-maidened.

It flew very well. However, I had forgotten how slimy glow engines can make a perfectly good airplane. I'll have my eye out for a little gasser in the future.

11-18-2012 08:28 AM

chuebner

Re: Hobbistar 60 - Tail dragger conversion

Nice job, should be a great flier again.

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