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nony · 01-13-2003, 09:56 PM

Rumour was that you were building an L-1011. Has it flown yet??

**Helijet** · 01-13-2003, 10:32 PM

Rumours are true. I have been working on a PCM L1011. It has been quite the project - and a team effort with 4 of us have been involved from the basic building through the painting process. Initially the concept was to build the plane and have it airbrushed in fantasy colors / schemes. It was then to be transferred back and forth from west coast to east coast events to showcase the RAM engine line. Initially we were going to put three RAM 500s in it. Alas with RAM closing I offered to buy out Rei's share and have now finished the plane. It is powered by a single turbine. I would like to put Merton's engine in it but I am looking at flying in the U.S. as well. It is fresh out of the paint booth - done up in the Air Canada scheme. Turned out very nice. Its all apart right now due to painting but I'll throw it together once I can see some workspace and take a couple of pics. She's a bbig bird!

Between the two Eurofighters, Big F86 and the L10ll - I have run out of workshop room! Hmmmm may have to add on to the house

DEan

Marty C · 01-14-2003, 06:10 PM

Any pics yet Dean the L1011 sounds great, looking forward to seeing the Air Canada colours...

nony · 01-14-2003, 08:53 PM

...Well, I'm sure Walter could make some room for you in the skunk works......you should see his other project!!!

**Helijet** · 01-14-2003, 09:05 PM

Ya...I sent him the wing root drawiing. AND HE WANTS TO MAKE IT EVEN BIGGER!!!!!!!!!! :P

nony · 01-14-2003, 10:23 PM

I saw the drawing....but you should see the size of the the monster!! He is also working on another jet project that should be flying in short order.......

**Helijet** · 01-20-2003, 10:28 PM

Well guys its been a longer haul than anticipated but I finally got a picture up of the L1011 I have been working on. She is BIG but only needs a single 18 lb turbine to fly. All up weight should be around 26 lbs. Features include flaps, retracts, doors, scale access hatches and a very shiny paint job ( except for the wings ) Need to do a little more detail work on the outside, final rigging of the engine and fuel delivery system and she's ready to go....once Spring arrives! Check out my site www.helijet.ca and click on projects for a preview.

Kelly W · 01-21-2003, 01:06 AM

That looks great Dean, beautiful paint work.

Kelly

Myzee · 01-21-2003, 03:51 AM

Beautiful work Dean!
Myz

RC_MAN · 01-21-2003, 04:09 PM

Nice job Dean. Would this bird fly off grass?

01-13-2003, 09:56 PM	#1
nony RCC Supreme Contributor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: the Park, Ab. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 4,339 Total Props: 0	ummmmm ...Dean? Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Rumour was that you were building an L-1011. Has it flown yet?? __________________ Wayne The sooner you fall behind, the more time you will have to catch up.
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01-13-2003, 10:32 PM	#2
Helijet Level 3 Supporter ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: Dean Wichmann Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kamloops B.C. Radio of choice: Jetti # of RCs: few Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,021 Total Props: 14	Rumours are true. I have been working on a PCM L1011. It has been quite the project - and a team effort with 4 of us have been involved from the basic building through the painting process. Initially the concept was to build the plane and have it airbrushed in fantasy colors / schemes. It was then to be transferred back and forth from west coast to east coast events to showcase the RAM engine line. Initially we were going to put three RAM 500s in it. Alas with RAM closing I offered to buy out Rei's share and have now finished the plane. It is powered by a single turbine. I would like to put Merton's engine in it but I am looking at flying in the U.S. as well. It is fresh out of the paint booth - done up in the Air Canada scheme. Turned out very nice. Its all apart right now due to painting but I'll throw it together once I can see some workspace and take a couple of pics. She's a bbig bird! Between the two Eurofighters, Big F86 and the L10ll - I have run out of workshop room! Hmmmm may have to add on to the house DEan __________________ Its no longer a hobby after 45 years....gulp!
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01-14-2003, 06:10 PM	#3
Marty C RCC Expert Contributor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 980 Total Props: 0	L1011 Any pics yet Dean the L1011 sounds great, looking forward to seeing the Air Canada colours... __________________ JET FX- Warbirds & Jets www.jetfx.net
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01-14-2003, 08:53 PM	#4
nony RCC Supreme Contributor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: the Park, Ab. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 4,339 Total Props: 0	...Well, I'm sure Walter could make some room for you in the skunk works......you should see his other project!!! __________________ Wayne The sooner you fall behind, the more time you will have to catch up.
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01-14-2003, 09:05 PM	#5
Helijet Level 3 Supporter ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: Dean Wichmann Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kamloops B.C. Radio of choice: Jetti # of RCs: few Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,021 Total Props: 14	Ya...I sent him the wing root drawiing. AND HE WANTS TO MAKE IT EVEN BIGGER!!!!!!!!!! :P __________________ Its no longer a hobby after 45 years....gulp!
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01-14-2003, 10:23 PM	#6
nony RCC Supreme Contributor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: the Park, Ab. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 4,339 Total Props: 0	I saw the drawing....but you should see the size of the the monster!! He is also working on another jet project that should be flying in short order....... __________________ Wayne The sooner you fall behind, the more time you will have to catch up.
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01-20-2003, 10:28 PM	#7
Helijet Level 3 Supporter ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: Dean Wichmann Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kamloops B.C. Radio of choice: Jetti # of RCs: few Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,021 Total Props: 14	Well guys its been a longer haul than anticipated but I finally got a picture up of the L1011 I have been working on. She is BIG but only needs a single 18 lb turbine to fly. All up weight should be around 26 lbs. Features include flaps, retracts, doors, scale access hatches and a very shiny paint job ( except for the wings ) Need to do a little more detail work on the outside, final rigging of the engine and fuel delivery system and she's ready to go....once Spring arrives! Check out my site www.helijet.ca and click on projects for a preview. __________________ Its no longer a hobby after 45 years....gulp!
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01-21-2003, 01:06 AM	#8
Kelly W RCC Master Contributor I am: Kelly W Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Delta, BC (122.91W, 49.14N) Radio of choice: JR 12X Feedback: 2 / 100% Posts: 1,042 Total Props: 6	That looks great Dean, beautiful paint work. Kelly __________________ Kelly W - 59082L MAAC Jet Committee Member JPO Member, 2L club member
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01-21-2003, 03:51 AM	#9
Myzee RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Myles Jarvis Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Picton, Ontario Radio of choice: Futaba # of RCs: 20 Feedback: 8 / 100% Posts: 2,111 Total Props: 8	Nice Beautiful work Dean! Myz __________________ Howzitgoin' eh? www.saturn3studios.ca
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01-21-2003, 04:09 PM	#10
RC_MAN RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Peter D Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: LaSalle, Ontario Radio of choice: Powerbox Core # of RCs: 6 Feedback: 35 / 97% Posts: 3,325 Total Props: 10	Nice job Dean. Would this bird fly off grass?
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