Author Topic: Electric "SAKITUMI" prototype... (Read 14566 times)

builditright · « **on:** October 08, 2011, 04:52:55 AM »

In addition to the new "SAKITUMI" (I.C.) kit we are offering we also will offer it as an electric,
so I thought I'd start a E-prototype.

here is where I'm at so far.

Leester · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2011, 07:25:42 PM »

Lookin great Walter, my checks in the mail.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #2 on:** October 12, 2011, 08:37:41 AM »

Fantabulous as usual.

builditright · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2011, 07:14:14 AM »

Sorry guys for the laps in my posting the E- prototypes progress but I've been side tracked with other cutting obligations, anyhow here's some more progress photos.

Leester · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2011, 07:41:49 AM »

WOW Laser cut Leading edge sheeting !!! Your spoiling us to much

Oh but DON'T stop

builditright · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2011, 11:50:51 PM »

Quote from: Leester on October 16, 2011, 07:41:49 AM

WOW Laser cut Leading edge sheeting !!! Your spoiling us to much Oh but DON'T stop

LOL!
It also has the center and tip sheeting laser cut.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #6 on:** October 17, 2011, 08:10:11 AM »

This is taking all the work out of building models. Bring back the printwood kits, not.

LL~I love todays kits with the laser cutting, but why is it taking longer to build?? ???Keep up the good work gentlemen.

builditright · « **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2011, 12:27:21 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on October 17, 2011, 08:10:11 AM

This is taking all the work out of building models. Bring back the printwood kits, not. LL~I love todays kits with the laser cutting, but why is it taking longer to build?? ???Keep up the good work gentlemen.

Hi Doc,

It's taking me longer to build this one because with all the cutting I have been doing I had to stop and fully service the laser; plus I have a lot more cutting to do (thankfully), so I am not getting into the shop as much as I would like to for this one. Sorry for the slower progress.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #8 on:** October 18, 2011, 08:52:39 AM »

Hey you need a break so there is no burn out. I guess that is why I have so many things going on. Working on handles for MBS Model Supply for now.

Allan Perret · « **Reply #9 on:** October 18, 2011, 10:48:05 AM »

Hey Walter:
When do you expect to be shipping the Sakitumi kits ?

builditright · « **Reply #10 on:** October 18, 2011, 10:20:23 PM »

Quote from: Allan Perret on October 18, 2011, 10:48:05 AM

Hey Walter:
When do you expect to be shipping the Sakitumi kits ?

In the vendors section I posted that we had extended
the ordering cutoff date to October 15, so they should be
ready to go by the end of Oct.

Shipping Update & reason for the delay...

I had placed an order from an outside vendor for custom made landing gear but was never sent a sample so after several weeks and a few attempts to make contact when I recieved no reply I had no choice but to find another source for the gear. Once a few attempts I finally found a source that could not only meet my need I sent the specs and had a sample made. Once the sample arrived and was approved, the materials were ordered by the vendor and now I am waiting for the shippment to arrive.

I am really sorry for the delay in getting these shipped but this was totally out of my control.

One good thing that came from the delay is that I had some time to get a custom designed decal for the kits; and for those that have pre-ordered the kits and have been very patiently waiting... I am giving the vinyl decal with each kit for free of charge.

Sakitumi graphic is designed by and the property of "kits by Walter Umland"
Duplicating, Copying and or Selling by anyone is prohibited.

builditright · « **Reply #11 on:** November 10, 2011, 02:56:59 AM »

Hi Guys,

Since I have a little time while I am waiting for the gear to come for the Sakitumi kits
I thought I would get a little more done on the Sakitumi E- prototype

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builditright · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2013, 11:07:33 PM »

Anybody working on their electric Sakitumi's?

builditright · « **Reply #13 on:** October 04, 2015, 09:39:22 PM »

Sorry I forgot to post a picture sooner but I guess it's better late than never.

Here's the finished prototype

Please send in photos of yours

Avaiojet · « **Reply #14 on:** October 05, 2015, 08:12:19 AM »

Walter,

Wow! Has to be the most detailed Build I've ever seen. Outstanding photographs!

I'm learning more about your design and building skills each and every day!

This model is really a nice looker.

Congratulations.

Charles

john e. holliday · « **Reply #15 on:** October 05, 2015, 08:44:01 AM »

Yes, better late than never. Yes also Walter is the man when it comes to details on assembling the models. The SAKITUMI looks great, bet it flies great too. I had forgotten this one, does this mean you are coming out of retirement? Also glad your health is getting better.

badbill · « **Reply #16 on:** October 05, 2015, 10:34:17 AM »

Walter, do you have these in stock, or how long would it take to get one?

MikeyPratt · « **Reply #17 on:** October 12, 2015, 10:31:36 AM »

Quote from: builditright on October 04, 2015, 09:39:22 PM

Sorry I forgot to post a picture sooner but In guess it's better late than never.

Here's the finished prototype

Please send in photos of yours
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Looking Good Walter, I like a Bunch!!

Later,
Mikey

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2015, 10:46:05 AM »

Does SAKITUMI stand for something?

Mike Scholtes · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2015, 11:03:21 AM »

I think Bob's Your Uncle can answer this one, but a hint would be "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In"

badbill · « **Reply #20 on:** August 09, 2016, 07:55:41 AM »

Quote from: builditright on October 04, 2015, 09:39:22 PM

Sorry I forgot to post a picture sooner but In guess it's better late than never.

Here's the finished prototype

Please send in photos of yours

Hey, sorry for popping up a thread this old, but can anyone tell me which Eflite motor is in these pics? I'm am soon to be building this same ship. Thanks!!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #21 on:** August 09, 2016, 12:02:48 PM »

Have you tried contacting Walter? Look at his web site. He is after all a very nice gentleman.

badbill · « **Reply #22 on:** August 09, 2016, 12:34:02 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on August 09, 2016, 12:02:48 PM

Have you tried contacting Walter? Look at his web site. He is after all a very nice gentleman.

Yes, he is a great guy, I just ordered the kit from him last week and he has been awesome. BUT, he sold the prototype ( in the pics ) and doesn't know which Eflite motor it is. Just by the looks and size / weight of the plane I would think it is a Eflite .19, but who knows...

dennis lipsett · « **Reply #23 on:** August 09, 2016, 02:57:45 PM »

Walter,
The prototype is owned by Dennis Bare and is powered with an E-flight 25. I haven't seen Dennis in about 2 years and am not sure if he is active right now. It is like all Umland designs a superb flyer. Can't remember the finished specs on it though.

Dennis

badbill · « **Reply #24 on:** August 10, 2016, 05:04:22 AM »

Quote from: dennis lipsett on August 09, 2016, 02:57:45 PM

Walter,
The prototype is owned by Dennis Bare and is powered with an E-flight 25. I haven't seen Dennis in about 2 years and am not sure if he is active right now. It is like all Umland designs a superb flyer. Can't remember the finished specs on it though.

Dennis

Thanks Dennis, hope you've been well! ( It was me not Walter )

badbill · « **Reply #25 on:** October 28, 2016, 09:48:50 AM »

Dang. This is the finest kit I have ever built. And I started building in 1967.

builditright · « **Reply #26 on:** October 29, 2016, 07:01:44 PM »

Quote from: badbill on October 28, 2016, 09:48:50 AM

Dang. This is the finest kit I have ever built. And I started building in 1967.

Hi Bill, (and all)

Thank you so much for the compliments about my kits we all try very hard to make our kits the best there are, starting
from the cad work on through to the finished kits.

badbill · « **Reply #27 on:** October 30, 2016, 10:54:37 AM »

Quote from: builditright on October 29, 2016, 07:01:44 PM

Hi Bill, (and all)

Thank you so much for the compliments about my kits we all try very hard to make our kits the best there are, starting
from the cad work on through to the finished kits.

Thank YOU Sir. The Sneeker turned out great also. Best of luck with your current health issues, take care of yourself!! When you get a chance, turn the website back on, I need to take another look at that Red Sakitumi on there so I can copy the color scheme

John Rist · « **Reply #28 on:** March 07, 2017, 09:10:55 PM »

I just received my Sakitumi-E and unpacked the kit. It looks really good. I have been looking at the pictures in this post and they will be a big help in figuring out how it all goes together. Hopefully I can get er done in a timely fashion. I have a feeling I am going to enjoy this build!

Dave Nyce · « **Reply #29 on:** September 14, 2018, 08:35:24 AM »

In building the Sakitumi wing, it is not difficult to get the top sheeting mounted over the leading edge, because cyanoacrylate can be added from the other side. But how do you get the glue in place when mounting the bottom leading edge sheeting, since access from the other side is no longer possible? Use slower-setting glue, and lots of pins?

Thanks

Dave

Dane Martin · « **Reply #30 on:** September 14, 2018, 09:42:56 AM »

Quote from: Dave Nyce on September 14, 2018, 08:35:24 AM

In building the Sakitumi wing, it is not difficult to get the top sheeting mounted over the leading edge, because cyanoacrylate can be added from the other side. But how do you get the glue in place when mounting the bottom leading edge sheeting, since access from the other side is no longer possible? Use slower-setting glue, and lots of pins?

Thanks

Dave

There's many ways to skin that cat. Sometimes I will use Gel type CA and glue dot it on the ribs. Then "roll" the sheet on. Start at the LE and gently roll it back towards the TE

Dave Nyce · « **Reply #31 on:** September 16, 2018, 01:31:56 PM »

Getting the wing nearly completed. The weight box has 5 sides of plywood. The plan doesn't show what to use for the sixth side of the box (cover).
Do I cut a piece of balsa to use for closing the wing surface side of the box (the sixth side)? I suppose that a blind nut should be mounted into the plywood back of the weight box, so that a machine screw can be used to hold the box cover on?

Thanks

Dave

builditright · « **Reply #32 on:** October 31, 2018, 08:05:33 PM »

Quote from: Dave Nyce on September 16, 2018, 01:31:56 PM

Getting the wing nearly completed. The weight box has 5 sides of plywood. The plan doesn't show what to use for the sixth side of the box (cover).
Do I cut a piece of balsa to use for closing the wing surface side of the box (the sixth side)? I suppose that a blind nut should be mounted into the plywood back of the weight box, so that a machine screw can be used to hold the box cover on?

Thanks

Dave

Hi Dave, Sorry for not replying here for so long but we've been crazy busy trying to get things setup, anyhow here is a photo of the nitro kits 1/8 ply sheet. the electrics sheet has a few other parts on it but this will clearly show the part you need to use.
boxed in by the arrows on the picture. Hope this is not to late and helps you out.

badbill · « **Reply #33 on:** August 27, 2022, 10:45:20 AM »

Why are so many pictures gone from this post? That's a shame. Is Walter sick again?

John Rist · « **Reply #34 on:** August 27, 2022, 02:36:32 PM »

Quote from: badbill on August 27, 2022, 10:45:20 AM

Why are so many pictures gone from this post? That's a shame. Is Walter sick again?

Yes. Walter is not making kits at this time. When you email him you get the following:

Re: test
From:
builtrightflyright@builtrightflyright.com
Sent:
Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 3:33 pm
To:
john.rist@reagan.com
Hi,

We are closed due to multiple illnesses, so it appears that we most likely will not be returning.
We would really like all of our friends/customers know that we truly appreciate all your past support.
We ask for prayers for God's healing touch.

Thank you and God Bless.

Walter