Hi guys, sorry I haven't checked this thread in awhile.
I have been flying the prototype GN component kit with a Thunder
Tiger .36 and RO Jett tube muffler. This is NOT an AeroTiger, just an
off the shelf TT 36 RC motor, that has been retimed and has an
AeroProducts NVA. Great motor. I've flown it at several VSCs in my
kit G Nobler.
The GN component kits do not have the cutouts in the fuse, because
Bob G said they weren't necessary anymore with the power of modern
engines. Our laser cut kits were the same way, no cutouts. The
prototype had them because the plans I sent the factory in China
showed the cutouts and I flat out forgot to tell them to not put them
in. Subsequently, all production kits don't have the cutouts.
The prototype came out at 43 oz. I painted the SLC covering, with
silkspan added to the nose section for a little extra strength. My kit
GN weighs 46 oz. and has always been an excellent flyer at that weight.
I've flown it at 2 VSCs and 3 Nats. The thin air in Tucson didn't seem
to bother it at all.
We currently have 2 component kits left in stock, just 2. I have placed
another order for 100, and that shipment should be arriving within the
month.
Rod, and anybody else with a completed GN comp. kit I'd love to see
some pics. Please send them to: ultrahobby@cs.com
Thanks, Steve