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Title: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: badbill on May 10, 2016, 05:02:42 PM: Just finished this Brodak Shark 402. Can't say enough about the kit, one of the best I have built. It comes with excellent wood, adjustable leadouts, and tip weight box. RTF weight is 27 oz, with a brand new Enya .25 SS EX abc from shttrman. Mods I did were using a suspended phenolic bellcrank, 2 wheel LG, and Doc Holiday style leadout ends. Hope to fly it soon!
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: wwwarbird on May 10, 2016, 07:31:52 PM: Um, Shark 402 or Shark .15?
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: badbill on May 10, 2016, 07:46:55 PM: Quote from: wwwarbird on May 10, 2016, 07:31:52 PM
Um, Shark 402 or Shark .15?

This is a Shark 402 I did in the Shark 15 livery. I also recently did a Shark 15, you can see it here- http://stunthanger.com/smf/open-forum/shark-15/msg424998/#msg424998
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: wwwarbird on May 10, 2016, 07:50:50 PM: That's what I was thinking, nice job on both! y1
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: john e. holliday on May 10, 2016, 09:16:51 PM: Plane looks great. H^^
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: Dane Martin on May 10, 2016, 09:30:30 PM: Ab Fab dahling!!
As usual, looking good Bill. That weight sounds pretty sweet also. Outstanding
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: Glenn (Gravitywell) Reach on May 11, 2016, 12:42:27 AM: Very nice indeed. I love, love, love, the paint job! H^^
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: badbill on May 11, 2016, 04:44:51 AM: Quote from: Glenn (Gravitywell) Reach on May 11, 2016, 12:42:27 AM
Very nice indeed. I love, love, love, the paint job! H^^

Thanks Glenn. Only the Canopy and the black are paint though #^
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: C.T. Schaefer on May 11, 2016, 06:33:52 AM: I built mine about 3 years ago. Other than the misguided LG, ditto all your remarks. Mine refitted with old Glen Lee goodyear LG and big wheels. LA .25. 28oz. Excellent flier in all weather. Not nearly as attractive as yours!! TS
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: Motorman on May 11, 2016, 07:24:53 AM: Nice pool btw.

MM
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: Target on May 11, 2016, 11:15:42 AM: Bill-
Looks nice, but what are "Doc Holliday Style" leadouts?
I looked at the pic, couldn't see the terminations. Maybe it is at the bellcrank end?

Thanks, Chris
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: badbill on May 11, 2016, 11:35:55 AM: Quote from: Chris Behm on May 11, 2016, 11:15:42 AM
Bill-
Looks nice, but what are "Doc Holliday Style" leadouts?
I looked at the pic, couldn't see the terminations. Maybe it is at the bellcrank end?

Thanks, Chris

Thanks Chris, see here- http://stunthanger.com/smf/building-techniques/my-way-doing-lines-lead-outs/msg428986/#msg428986 (http://stunthanger.com/smf/building-techniques/my-way-doing-lines-lead-outs/msg428986/#msg428986)
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: badbill on May 12, 2016, 08:45:34 AM: Quote from: Motorman on May 11, 2016, 07:24:53 AM
Nice pool btw.
MM

Fun, but a freaking money pit. I recommend against it.
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: badbill on September 27, 2016, 09:24:35 AM: I just got to tell you guys that this has quickly became my "go-to" airplane for everyday flying. What a great performer, the motor doesn't miss a beat either. Flew it about 15 time last Saturday, we had a blast! Can't go wrong with this plane or motor.
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: Mark Scarborough on September 27, 2016, 11:38:10 AM: yes the 402 is wing area,, and its designed to use standard 36 inch balsa to simplify building..

plans and a premium hand selected kit is available from Pat as well,,

* ^^ shameless plug for my buddy ^^*
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: badbill on September 27, 2016, 01:37:53 PM: Quote from: wwwarbird on May 10, 2016, 07:31:52 PM
Um, Shark 402 or Shark .15?

Quote from: Ty Marcucci on September 27, 2016, 11:29:22 AM
The 402 is the wing area I believe. It is a Pat Johnston design as the Shark .15 was no longer being manufactured. Plans are available from PAMPA if you don't want a kit from Brodak. H^^

He asked because I have this one done up like a Shark 15, to include a version of the decal. Either way, it is a fun flying plane.
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: Perry Rose on September 27, 2016, 03:24:36 PM: Pat also has plans and short kits for the Shark 560, and Shark 610. Both excellent planes. I cobbled one even larger The Shark 665. It's powered with an OS .46LA.
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: bill bischoff on September 27, 2016, 09:25:53 PM: Based on the above posts it must be a "pool shark"! >:D
Title: Re: New Build, Brodak Shark 402
Post by: badbill on September 28, 2016, 01:12:53 PM: Quote from: bill bischoff on September 27, 2016, 09:25:53 PM
Based on the above posts it must be a "pool shark"! >:D

Maybe need to just keep your day job Bill y1