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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: wwwarbird on March 26, 2010, 10:18:25 PM

Title: Shark 402 is RTF...
Post by: wwwarbird on March 26, 2010, 10:18:25 PM

 Well folks, it's just a "crappy profile" but my "sorta modified" Shark 402 is done and ready to fly. ;D

 The "High Zoot" spec sheet includes:

 OS.35-S power
 Jim Lee .280 venturi
 Hobby Fasteners muffler
 3-1/2 ounce Brodak tank
 Sig "Fazer" landing gear
 Custom ribs from Pat Johnston (to allow adding a sheeted L/E and capstrips while maintaining the original airfoil outline and thickness)
 Polyspan covering from Tom Morris
 Brodak dope (my first paint job using a compressor and automotive type detail gun)
 Finished RTF weight as shown is 33.6 ounces

 If anyone is interested in more info and pics, see my other two recent posts, "Shark 402 project" and "Shark 402 progress" right here on the Open Forum"  H^^

Title: Re: Shark 402 is RTF...
Post by: wwwarbird on March 26, 2010, 10:20:00 PM

 Top view...

Title: Re: Shark 402 is RTF...
Post by: wwwarbird on March 26, 2010, 10:21:47 PM

 The underbelly...

Title: Re: Shark 402 is RTF...
Post by: wwwarbird on March 26, 2010, 10:24:10 PM

 "World Beating" power package... :##

Title: Re: Shark 402 is RTF...
Post by: wwwarbird on March 26, 2010, 10:26:18 PM

 Nose underside...

Title: Re: Shark 402 is RTF...
Post by: wwwarbird on March 26, 2010, 10:28:05 PM

 Let's go flyin'!  ;D

Title: Re: Shark 402 is RTF...
Post by: Mark Scarborough on March 26, 2010, 11:03:54 PM

Looks awesome , let us knwo how she flies!
With that much power, I would say carrier takeoffs are not a problem lol,,,,

Title: Re: Shark 402 is RTF...
Post by: Glenn (Gravitywell) Reach on March 26, 2010, 11:35:30 PM

Gotta love those prewar colour schemes!  Very nice indeed.

Title: Re: Shark 402 is RTF...
Post by: Wayne J. Buran on March 27, 2010, 04:10:25 AM

Vert nice, excellent attention to detail, love the Pre-war colors.
Wayne

Title: Re: Shark 402 is RTF...
Post by: Randy Powell on March 27, 2010, 05:12:08 PM

Nice work. Pat Johnston will be proud.

Title: Re: Shark 402 is RTF...
Post by: Kim Mortimore on March 27, 2010, 05:26:59 PM

I'm curious where the plane balances with the OS 35-S, nose tripler and tail modifications.  We are all looking forward to a flight report.  Beautiful plane. Very nice job on a first attempt with compressor and auto detail gun. y1  Also, the Shark 402 has the ideal airfoil for a flapless stunter, IMHO.

Kim Mortimore

Title: Re: Shark 402 is RTF...
Post by: Claudio Chacon on March 27, 2010, 05:34:36 PM

8) Absolutely BEAUTIFUL job! 8)
Nice, neat, flawless...what else?
I want one of those! y1

Wish you the BEST for the maiden flight!

Enjoy it!
Claudio.

Title: Re: Shark 402 is RTF...
Post by: john e. holliday on March 29, 2010, 05:55:06 AM

If that is a crappy profile, I want to see one of your built up ships.  That is stupendous finsh and layout.   #^ #^ #^ Of course with all the finish you had to put a heavy engine in the nose. LL~ LL~ LL~ Waiting to hear a flight report.  If it doesn't fly to your satisfaction, send it to  me. <=  Really tho that is one gorgeous airplane and I like it. H^^

Title: Re: Shark 402 is RTF...
Post by: wwwarbird on March 29, 2010, 01:21:22 PM

 Coming to Polk City Doc?

Title: Re: Shark 402 is RTF...
Post by: john e. holliday on March 30, 2010, 07:59:46 AM

It depends. H^^