Author Topic: T-Bolt Details condensed (photo's) (Read 20899 times)

RC Storick · « **on:** August 21, 2006, 05:44:20 PM »

I had decided a while back to build another Thunder Bolt. Today I started on the fuselage. This is 1 days progress. Fuse and stab and elevator is almost complete. I find this plane easy to build as I have all the jig's,molds and fixtures already made. So in about 2 weeks I will have the basic airframe done and start finishing. I will give a detailed finish step by step on this plane.

I have the wing half's already done. I have a new S6B ready to put together as well. I know everyone thought I was sleeping but guess what? "I" wasn't!

Here is a shot of the airframe. It weighs 19.5 oz as it sits here. I think I can complete it under 25 oz. Top and bottom and rudder. If is goes more than 28oz it will be scrap.

Molding to start tomorrow night.

Is anybody out there going to build this plane now that the plans are out? I am thinking of selling skins.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2006, 07:55:51 AM »

Maybe an O.D. and Grey one this time?

Bill Little · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2006, 02:02:16 PM »

Razorback, correct?

Bill <><

RC Storick · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2006, 05:07:30 PM »

Only if the canopy is not going to be a big problem.

Doug Moon · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2006, 08:58:36 PM »

Are you going to do anything different on this one from the others.? I noticed in another thread you said this wasnt your plane of choice. What will you do this time to make it so?

RC Storick · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:04:26 PM »

Lighter more power!

the original Steve Smith · « **Reply #6 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:27:03 PM »

Bob,

Is that Viper 1 I see peeking out of the background on the first photo?

W.D. Roland · « **Reply #7 on:** August 26, 2006, 07:51:28 PM »

Robert
how do you run this site and still find time to build like that?
must be i am slow at all of above--computers and building that is.

good work on all!
thanks for the site!

David

RC Storick · « **Reply #8 on:** August 28, 2006, 04:57:55 PM »

I posted this on SSW

Sparky12366
Member since Jun-27-04
2585 posts Aug-28-06, 05:50 PM (CST)

56. "RE: Low cost 60 to 75 Engine for Stunt"
In response to message #0

There have been allot of replies to this thread. I have experience with this airplane. It will take an engine that is light and can swing a big prop. Low end torque or a high rev big horsepower engine. Either way the plane must be built light! I had a .61 on a pipe in the first one and yes it flew OK however with a .75 if flies much better! The frontal area is the killer. I am building the third one fitted for the .75 and I will try for the weight of a .40 size airplane. mid 50tys My S6B same basic airframe except more streemline flies great at 57 oz. I was asked by Jim Lynch how I got it that light? Answer "stand closer to the sandpaper"

Robert Storick
AMA 12366

wwwarbird · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2006, 05:21:19 PM »

What's the latest Sparky? Must be ready for paint by now I would think.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2006, 03:56:33 PM »

Sparky,

I agree completely. I've been ruthless in sanding filler and such on the new plane I'm working on. Spent more time sanding that plane than the last three. 626 square inches and weighed ~42oz ready to fly prior to putting on the first coat of dope on the bare airframe. I've been determined that it not go over 50oz.

Martin Quartim · « **Reply #11 on:** September 01, 2006, 10:02:30 PM »

Hi Sparky,

I am very impressed with the weight you can build this model.

We will need to make the wing removable in other to bring it on the plane.

Would you be interested in making a kit ?

With removable wings of course

Martin

RC Storick · « **Reply #12 on:** September 02, 2006, 05:37:45 AM »

Thanks for the compliment but I am not interested in building for others any longer. I have built many planes for other FAI fliers but I no Longer have the time to do so. I was offered BIG money to build this plane for another person and I have turned it down as well.

This forum and building for my self take up too much of my time already.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #13 on:** September 07, 2006, 05:40:14 PM »

How's she comin' Sparky?

RC Storick · « **Reply #14 on:** September 07, 2006, 06:22:38 PM »

T-Bolt #3 is coming along nicely. However I am waiting for people to buy up these Tshirts so I can get my good computer fixed and I can post some more photo's.

proparc · « **Reply #15 on:** September 09, 2006, 10:53:10 AM »

Sparky, I am preparing to do some hard core building. Where do get your wood and generally, what does your wood weigh? And will you do a play by play on all the molded parts.

Phil Granderson, Jose Modesto and myself can rightfully use this emoticon LOL.

Martin Quartim · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2006, 10:14:24 PM »

Heya Sparky!

What brand and model do you recomendo for the wheels?

Martin

RC Storick · « **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2006, 10:17:15 PM »

I use Dubro Light flight 3 inch ww2 wheels.

RC Storick · « **Reply #18 on:** September 18, 2006, 10:38:54 AM »

The date is 9-18-06. Right now I am cleaning my shop for the next flurry of building. I will be showing the top and bottom block molding techniques as soon as the shop is clean. Later tonight or tomorrow. I need to get back to building for sure!

RC Storick · « **Reply #19 on:** September 18, 2006, 05:04:46 PM »

Well I have the shop somewhat cleaned up and I am working on what I love best now. Here is where I am at now. Wing done ,fuse crutch,done and stab done. Tonight I am going to lay up the mold bucks and I will show this detail. If you have a question ask as I go.

RC Storick · « **Reply #20 on:** September 18, 2006, 09:06:33 PM »

Here is a shot of the airframe. It weighs 19.5 oz as it sits here. I think I can complete it under 25 oz. Top and bottom and rudder. If is goes more than 28oz it will be scrap.

Molding to start tomorrow night.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #21 on:** September 18, 2006, 09:39:27 PM »

Robert,

YOu are one out of control guy. Looks very good. Razorback?

RC Storick · « **Reply #22 on:** September 18, 2006, 09:57:34 PM »

I had thought about it but I really don't like the looks of the razorback. So no it will be the later version bubble.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #23 on:** September 21, 2006, 08:57:42 PM »

Hey Sparky,

How about a P-47N with the long ventral fin and squared off wingtips? (this would be WAY cool and I bet you've never seen one done for C/L stunt) I know, I see your tips are done, but the way you go you could re-do them in about 1/2 an hour!

Bill Little · « **Reply #24 on:** September 21, 2006, 09:32:37 PM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on September 21, 2006, 08:57:42 PM

Hey Sparky,

How about a P-47N with the long ventral fin and squared off wingtips? (this would be WAY cool and I bet you've never seen one done for C/L stunt) I know, I see your tips are done, but the way you go you could re-do them in about 1/2 an hour!

Actually.................. Billy's first P-47 "Geo Bolt" was a red racing "N" with the squared off tips. He *might* have won the Concours at the '95 (??) Nats with it. Red #7, very sharp. AFAIK, it was said to Billy that it didn't "present" well, and I don't think he flew it again.

Bill <><

wwwarbird · « **Reply #25 on:** September 22, 2006, 11:52:22 AM »

I never saw or heard of that one Bill. Sounds cool to me, anyone have any pics?
Lookin' good Sparky, I'm staying tuned.

Bill Little · « **Reply #26 on:** September 22, 2006, 12:45:24 PM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on September 22, 2006, 11:52:22 AM

I never saw or heard of that one Bill. Sounds cool to me, anyone have any pics?
Lookin' good Sparky, I'm staying tuned.

I do have a picture of Billy holding it and the "Prop" the Concours winner receives. As soon as I find it, I will post it. Checkered black/white nose, etc., and looked just great to me.

Bill <><

RC Storick · « **Reply #27 on:** October 09, 2006, 06:41:37 PM »

Here are a couple of shots of T-Bolt#3. As you see it here it weighs 20 oz. I think with the top and bottom molded skins,rudder,canopy and pilot it will come in under 25 oz. This is a good weight for this size airframe. This build has taken considerably longer than the others. Looking for the front row this year of coarse it might be hard with 40 other T-Bolts there.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #28 on:** October 10, 2006, 04:14:19 PM »

Cool.

(Hint: It'll stand out alot more from those 40 others with the O.D. and Grey paint, Invasion Stripes, and black/yellow diamond-checker cowl and tail.)

Bill Little · « **Reply #29 on:** October 11, 2006, 07:41:30 AM »

Quote from: wwwarbird on October 10, 2006, 04:14:19 PM

Cool.

(Hint: It'll stand out alot more from those 40 others with the O.D. and Grey paint, Invasion Stripes, and black/yellow diamond-checker cowl and tail.)

A "Checkertail Clan" ship is the ticket! That is an awesome paint scheme.

The other one is Col. Francis Gabreski's plane (camo) is another excellent choice!

Bill <><

RC Storick · « **Reply #30 on:** October 16, 2006, 07:00:39 PM »

Here are a few shots of what I have been up to. The cowl on this one took two days. Jim Lynch gave me a guide at the last NATS on how and what they were looking for for the front row. Perfect fits and shape are in the cards for this bird. I was going to make a remote glow starter but it weighs 14 grams. Too much extra weight IMHO. But the fuel line is hidden in the cowl opening and the needle valve will not show either.Hidden mounting hardware. Its been a pain but I hope it will pay off.

Last shot is one of the Brazilians T-Bolts. I hope they used glue this year. At last years NATS I was almost hit with a flying engine on one occasion and on the other occasion I was almost his with a whole plane in the face.

mark eisenhut · « **Reply #31 on:** October 17, 2006, 08:48:28 AM »

very nice work what are you using for filler?[putty]
thanks
mark eisenhut

wwwarbird · « **Reply #32 on:** October 17, 2006, 05:14:46 PM »

I like the scale rudder hinge line!

wwwarbird · « **Reply #33 on:** October 19, 2006, 07:30:26 PM »

How's she comin' Sparky???

RC Storick · « **Reply #34 on:** October 20, 2006, 06:37:31 AM »

It's coming along great! But with all the competition of P-47s this year I can't let all the tricks out of the bag, at least not till its done. Lets just say it will be twice as good as the #2 bolt I flew in the past years. While the Senta Pua team will have more scale like finishes with the flat olive drab I have chosen to do a high gloss silver-gray with bright squadron colored trim.

Larry Cunningham · « **Reply #35 on:** October 20, 2006, 09:45:00 AM »

Nice work, Sparky!

I'm sure it will be a fantastic ship.

L.

"Wisdom denotes denotes the pursuing of the best ends by the best means." -Francis Hutcheson

Tom Perry · « **Reply #36 on:** October 20, 2006, 12:42:31 PM »

Robert,

Looks real good. Maybe some day you will do a razor back? I know you said you prefered the bubble canopy but the razor back does look neat.

RC Storick · « **Reply #37 on:** October 20, 2006, 07:14:50 PM »

Here are 3 shots of where it will live until it's done. Ya just gotta love this stand! Can you see how much more shapely this years is?

Martin Quartim · « **Reply #38 on:** October 20, 2006, 07:36:06 PM »

Hi Sparky,

Tower Hobbies and other stores I tried dint'list the

Dubro Light flight 3 inch ww2 wheels

that you recommended.

Can you tell me where I can get these wheels?

Thank you,

Martin

RC Storick · « **Reply #39 on:** October 20, 2006, 07:37:51 PM »

I'll see if I can get the hobby shop to tell me.

James Mills · « **Reply #40 on:** October 20, 2006, 08:53:10 PM »

Sparky,

What did you use for sheer webbing in pic number 3 on the inboard wing?

James

RC Storick · « **Reply #41 on:** October 20, 2006, 08:57:57 PM »

1/8 inch balsa.

James Mills · « **Reply #42 on:** October 20, 2006, 09:10:10 PM »

Is the grain running vertical?

James

RC Storick · « **Reply #43 on:** October 20, 2006, 09:46:39 PM »

Ron Merrill · « **Reply #44 on:** October 21, 2006, 11:01:50 AM »

Robert, is that a Byron Barker paint stand or did you build it? Ron.

RC Storick · « **Reply #45 on:** October 21, 2006, 05:58:52 PM »

It is a Byron Barker stand. Best $75.00 I have ever spent!

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #46 on:** October 21, 2006, 07:06:34 PM »

I thought this '47 was going to be a Razorback! Tsk, tsk, tsk! But hey, what's that airplane hanging on the wall in the top picture? Silver or gold painted...looks good. You have too many airplanes.

Steve

RC Storick · « **Reply #47 on:** October 21, 2006, 07:22:53 PM »

Quote from: Steve Helmick on October 21, 2006, 07:06:34 PM

I thought this '47 was going to be a Razorback! Tsk, tsk, tsk! But hey, what's that airplane hanging on the wall in the top picture? Silver or gold painted...looks good. You have too many airplanes. Steve

I said no Razorback. I like the bubble better and I need to build for me,sorry. The plane in question is one of the last planes Tom Warden built before he passed on the the flying circle in the sky. I keep it as a memory of him. I have never flown it and probibly will not ever fly it. It has a GMA ST-G21.46 in it. I might use the engine in something someday.

RC Storick · « **Reply #48 on:** October 21, 2006, 10:07:14 PM »

Here is two shots for where I'm at now. Tomorrow I will bend gear and start finishing.

RC Storick · « **Reply #49 on:** October 22, 2006, 11:25:32 AM »

I was asked on SSW about how did I mount the cowl. I will no longer answer those types of questions other than here at the Hangar.

So first off I bent the gear and installed them. Then I weighed one of my other T-bolts with out the engine. This airframe stand at 814 grams (28.71) ( missed my target weight for this stage by .71) but as close as I can figure I have 11.5 finish weight room. If I use it all it should be a spectacular finish. But you know me I wont! That is so I can come out at the same weight as number one T-Bolt. However I want it lighter so I am looking for a 8 oz finish. That will be a feet in its self as the airframe is so big but I am gonna try!

Cowl mounting pictures are self explanatory.