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Myzee · 12-21-2003, 09:10 PM

Thought I would give a quick update on my winter project.
A few more pics are on http://www.rcsites.net/jetset/bd5j.htm
Myles

ronm · 12-21-2003, 10:07 PM

That's very cool Myles!!

Can you give us some specs?

Ronm

Myzee · 12-21-2003, 10:24 PM

Sure thing !
Wing span is 68" and length is 48". It is basically a standard www.jetmartusa.com kit but mine has beefed up wing spars and modified engine mounts to accomodate a turbine.
This all started with some talk with Ronnie at Jet-Mart on a couple of ideas for this conversion. As far as I know, this one will be the first turbine version of his kits. His ducted fan version is one "sweeeeet" flying plane though!

I'm not real sure what the finished weight will come out to because it is origanlly designed as a ducted fan kit.
So far things are going good and I'll keep the updates coming as I progress along!

Myles

RC_MAN · 12-22-2003, 09:06 PM

Myles looks great! Something different I like it.
Peter

Myzee · 12-22-2003, 09:18 PM

Yes, it's a nice change from all the Roos, Hotspots etc. To bad I'm slow at building because i'm starting to get excited!
One little surprise I just found out about the kit while I was cutting for the ailerons and flaps is, the carbon fiber sandwiched between the balsa and foam covers the entire wing! Ronnie had origanally told me that the cf only goes half way out the length of the wings. Should be nice and strong.
They are a cute plane!

Myles

Marty C · 12-22-2003, 10:42 PM

Cool mate!

So where do the intakes go? Iam guessing naca style inlets either side with no need for intake ducting.
Interesting engine location as well.... I would have though the TJT-2000 would go in the back sitting almost in the tail, but then the C.G. would be way back...

What colour scheme do you have planned? 007 maybe...

That really does look like a very hassle free set-up though eh!

Myzee · 12-23-2003, 09:23 AM

This plane is tail heavy plane to begin with. In order to keep the balance within reason, it is neccessary to move the engine as far forward as I could. Even with the pipe installation, having the engine more forward will help big time.
If you check out Ronnies plane on the Jet-Mart site, you will see where the intakes are located on his DF version. On mine they will be just a bit more forward than that but I can also make them smaller.
I also plan on having the battery packs located on the nose gear mounting plate. It's fairly big and should be no problem.
re: Color schemes
I was thinking about painting it the same as Scott Mannings BD-5. This is the white one that was at the Quinte International Airshow in Trenton this past summer. BUT, looking at the F-18 Tiger thread I got thinking..........

Myles

Marty C · 12-23-2003, 11:44 AM

I remember seeing a silver Coor's version somewhere as well....

Shaunrbell · 12-23-2003, 12:09 PM

My neighbor built a BD5 a few years back that might interest you. He had extended the nose to a point which gave the plane a really sleek, mean look (read, not cute lol). Since it's still flying, it would be a scale subject. Not sure about the color though, all black. He sold it last year but I'm sure I can get some pictures from him. Dave said if he didn't sell it' he end up being buried in it. I does feel a bit like a coffin when you lower the hatch down! Was he saying it wasn't a safe plane?

Shaun Bell

Kelly W · 12-23-2003, 01:49 PM

Hey Shaun,

I thought I saw one fly at the Kelowna Hydro races a number of years back? Was that your neighbor?

Kelly

12-21-2003, 09:10 PM	#1
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	BD-5J winter project Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Thought I would give a quick update on my winter project. A few more pics are on http://www.rcsites.net/jetset/bd5j.htm Myles __________________ Howzitgoin' eh? www.saturn3studios.ca
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12-21-2003, 10:07 PM	#2
ronm RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Ronm Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mission, B.C. Radio of choice: Futaba # of RCs: 10 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 5,625 Total Props: 0	That's very cool Myles!! Can you give us some specs? Ronm __________________ Ron Mattiuz Flying Tigers RC Club "Flying an airplane is just like riding a bike...except it's harder to put cards in the spokes"
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12-21-2003, 10:24 PM	#3
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	BD-5 Sure thing ! Wing span is 68" and length is 48". It is basically a standard www.jetmartusa.com kit but mine has beefed up wing spars and modified engine mounts to accomodate a turbine. This all started with some talk with Ronnie at Jet-Mart on a couple of ideas for this conversion. As far as I know, this one will be the first turbine version of his kits. His ducted fan version is one "sweeeeet" flying plane though! I'm not real sure what the finished weight will come out to because it is origanlly designed as a ducted fan kit. So far things are going good and I'll keep the updates coming as I progress along! Myles __________________ Howzitgoin' eh? www.saturn3studios.ca
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12-22-2003, 09:06 PM	#4
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	BD5 Myles looks great! Something different I like it. Peter __________________ Director - South West Zone (M)
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12-22-2003, 09:18 PM	#5
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	BD5 Yes, it's a nice change from all the Roos, Hotspots etc. To bad I'm slow at building because i'm starting to get excited! One little surprise I just found out about the kit while I was cutting for the ailerons and flaps is, the carbon fiber sandwiched between the balsa and foam covers the entire wing! Ronnie had origanally told me that the cf only goes half way out the length of the wings. Should be nice and strong. They are a cute plane! Myles __________________ Howzitgoin' eh? www.saturn3studios.ca
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12-22-2003, 10:42 PM	#6
Marty C RCC Expert Contributor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 980 Total Props: 0	BD5 Cool mate! So where do the intakes go? Iam guessing naca style inlets either side with no need for intake ducting. Interesting engine location as well.... I would have though the TJT-2000 would go in the back sitting almost in the tail, but then the C.G. would be way back... What colour scheme do you have planned? 007 maybe... That really does look like a very hassle free set-up though eh! __________________ JET FX- Warbirds & Jets www.jetfx.net
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12-23-2003, 09:23 AM	#7
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	BD5 This plane is tail heavy plane to begin with. In order to keep the balance within reason, it is neccessary to move the engine as far forward as I could. Even with the pipe installation, having the engine more forward will help big time. If you check out Ronnies plane on the Jet-Mart site, you will see where the intakes are located on his DF version. On mine they will be just a bit more forward than that but I can also make them smaller. I also plan on having the battery packs located on the nose gear mounting plate. It's fairly big and should be no problem. re: Color schemes I was thinking about painting it the same as Scott Mannings BD-5. This is the white one that was at the Quinte International Airshow in Trenton this past summer. BUT, looking at the F-18 Tiger thread I got thinking.......... Myles __________________ Howzitgoin' eh? www.saturn3studios.ca
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12-23-2003, 11:44 AM	#8
Marty C RCC Expert Contributor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 980 Total Props: 0	Heres a few.... I remember seeing a silver Coor's version somewhere as well.... __________________ JET FX- Warbirds & Jets www.jetfx.net
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12-23-2003, 12:09 PM	#9
Shaunrbell RCC Junior Contributor I am: Shaun B Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kelowna Radio of choice: Futaba Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 171 Total Props: 1	Another BD5 My neighbor built a BD5 a few years back that might interest you. He had extended the nose to a point which gave the plane a really sleek, mean look (read, not cute lol). Since it's still flying, it would be a scale subject. Not sure about the color though, all black. He sold it last year but I'm sure I can get some pictures from him. Dave said if he didn't sell it' he end up being buried in it. I does feel a bit like a coffin when you lower the hatch down! Was he saying it wasn't a safe plane? Shaun Bell
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12-23-2003, 01:49 PM	#10
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	Hey Shaun, I thought I saw one fly at the Kelowna Hydro races a number of years back? Was that your neighbor? Kelly __________________ Kelly W - 59082L MAAC Jet Committee Member JPO Member, 2L club member
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