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OT- Absolutely amazing radio controlled B-29
On 1/17/11 9:12 AM, Jack. wrote:
On Jan 16, 5:47 pm, wrote: A B29 model powered by 4 chainsaw engines... Complete with a mid-air launch of an X1 rocket! Here's where a lot of work pays off. http://users.skynet.be/fa926657/files/B29.wmv I've seen that thing fly twice, and watched him crash it once. After the X1 landed, he spun the B29 down from way up high, where he'd been circling while the X1 did it's thing. Then he flew down the runway doing slow rolls, and during one of the rolls the outer third of one of the wings folded up. That was several years ago, and I understand it's been crashed and rebuilt more than once since. The original B29 was built by a guy who didn't get a chance to finish it before he passed away. The family gave it to Mac Hodges, and he finished it and began flying it at RC events. BTW... those aren't exactly "chainsaw" motors. They are purpose-built for RC aircraft use. The current B29 has four DA-100 motors that are twin cylinder, 100cc and cost $1000 each. Yes, with all the motors, radio gear, and airframe it's probably $6000 - 7000 in the air. Just the props can be over $100 each. Here's the motor used: http://www.desertaircraft.com/engine...hp?Page=DA-100 Holy Schnitts! |
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