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New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 25th, 2016, 4:26 pm
by richard armstrong
3rd project for refurbishment
1/4 scale Robin Regent
few minor issues like the canopy is cracked and needs fibre glassing inside to stabilise
2 batteries need replacing, tank needs an overhaul and check over new clunk and tubing
2 rx set up again
to my surprise it has a twin 80cc Zanoeh with easy start,
is there anything i need to know about the 80cc twin?
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Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 28th, 2016, 7:41 pm
by chris-berry
Where do you get all these models from Richard? They all seem quite nice but all need some work.
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 29th, 2016, 8:23 am
by richard armstrong
i got them as a job lot last year
they where all flyable, i like to go through them, check everything over
clean the tanks check servos change batteries, etc,
just to be safe
i just don't want to lose any
a couple was in storage for a year unused the tanks need replacement
the tank on the robin needs overhauling and a few minor paint touch up
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 29th, 2016, 3:28 pm
by chris-berry
What span is the Jodel?
At 1/4 scale that'll make it about 7ft". With an 80cc up the front its either heavy or way over powered.
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 29th, 2016, 4:15 pm
by richard armstrong
chris-berry wrote:What span is the Jodel?
At 1/4 scale that'll make it about 7ft". With an 80cc up the front its either heavy or way over powered.
bit of both
not sure which kit this is
need a new 22oz dubro tank but funds are very tight
101" wing
6-6ish on the fuse
think it might be a ESM kit, but not sure, its fibreglass and built wing i am hoping to have this one ready for Elvington for static at elvington possible test flying.....?????????
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 29th, 2016, 6:14 pm
by Rob Buckley
Buy a new bung and clean the rest off, the HDPE will be ok.
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 29th, 2016, 6:31 pm
by richard armstrong
Rob Buckley wrote:Buy a new bung and clean the rest off, the HDPE will be ok.
i have a new bung but the cap and plate are cracked so will reused the old tank as a smoke tank and play safe
£6 is nothing
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 29th, 2016, 7:12 pm
by Rob Buckley
Depends how tight funds are!
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 29th, 2016, 7:14 pm
by chris-berry
It could be an airworld kit with that span?
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 29th, 2016, 7:38 pm
by richard armstrong
Rob Buckley wrote:Depends how tight funds are!
tight but not that tight but if i can find another hanger 9 tank cap and plate 20/22oz tank i will be able to reused the original tank, i have the petrol bung and tubing
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 29th, 2016, 7:49 pm
by richard armstrong
chris-berry wrote:It could be an airworld kit with that span?
possible but looking at the ESM kit its leaning more that way i think i have found the manual for it?
i just found a 1/3 scale version which is sweet as a nut for a tow plane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFolRQMlxAcjust wondering if its worth adding a tow point? probably not at this time?
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 29th, 2016, 8:10 pm
by chris-berry
I think you'd be best off doing some flying first Richard before attempting to tow!
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 30th, 2016, 6:22 am
by Alan Cantwell 1131
Its nice, but its not a esm kit
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 30th, 2016, 8:45 am
by richard armstrong
Alan Cantwell 1131 wrote:Its nice, but its not a esm kit
so which arf kit is then Alan?
if i know that then i can find the surface throws measurements in a manual
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 30th, 2016, 9:00 am
by richard armstrong
chris-berry wrote:I think you'd be best off doing some flying first Richard before attempting to tow!
chris i just thinking allows
i've done my first solo last week so i am hoping to keep going
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 30th, 2016, 11:15 am
by Bob Thompson1894
not bad in...five years? At that rate you'll be towing by 2050.
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 30th, 2016, 12:01 pm
by paul hughes
Ihave been watching this thread with interest and know exactly which model that is, as i had one myself and i still have the information sheet that came with it. By the way it should have GRP wheel spats, but i guess your not bothered about that.
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 30th, 2016, 4:01 pm
by Alan Cantwell 1131
Ive no idea Richard, it certainly wasnt around when i worked with YT, and isnt, as far as i know, a new release, Paul seems to know though
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 30th, 2016, 5:08 pm
by richard armstrong
paul hughes wrote:Ihave been watching this thread with interest and know exactly which model that is, as i had one myself and i still have the information sheet that came with it. By the way it should have GRP wheel spats, but i guess your not bothered about that.
thanks paul, pease can u send me a copy of the info sheet i need to set up the surface throws?
yes should have spats but they just get in the way, it did not come with them?
Re: New project No 3- jodel robin regent
Posted: June 30th, 2016, 5:10 pm
by richard armstrong
Bob Thompson1894 wrote:not bad in...five years? At that rate you'll be towing by 2050.
by then bob i might have my A cert at least LOL