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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: KiwiZac on September 23, 2016, 04:35:26 AM

Title: Twin Merlin-powered Reno unlimited racer
Post by: KiwiZac on September 23, 2016, 04:35:26 AM
Hi all,
I've been working on this one for a while, inspired by the then-imminent National Championship Air Races at Reno and a restoration project I've been following closely. I hope to get some paint on tomorrow but may not be able to share any photos until next weekend. I'm also almost done with the backstory, so consider this a placeholder  8)

Am I teasing? Yes, but only because it's got me so excited! I hope everyone likes it when the Big Reveal takes place.
Title: Re: Twin Merlin-powered Reno unlimited racer
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 23, 2016, 05:07:08 AM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bXwa60rKMyQ/VHJfCIzZQAI/AAAAAAAAAsw/wjPB6hs-sWs/s1600/TEASE_LIGHTS.jpg)
Title: Re: Twin Merlin-powered Reno unlimited racer
Post by: KiwiZac on September 23, 2016, 10:51:35 AM
 ;) Hopefully it'll be worth the wait.
Title: Re: Twin Merlin-powered Reno unlimited racer
Post by: Tophe on September 23, 2016, 11:36:11 AM
Twin-Merlin how??? Push-pull? And asymmetric??? or simply lateral symmetric, alas :( ;)
Title: Re: Twin Merlin-powered Reno unlimited racer
Post by: KiwiZac on September 23, 2016, 12:42:12 PM
It is somewhat asymmetric - pilot location, plus some (unintentional) difference in wingspan  ;)
Title: Re: Twin Merlin-powered Reno unlimited racer
Post by: jcf on September 23, 2016, 01:08:44 PM
Twin-Merlin how??? Push-pull? And asymmetric??? or simply lateral symmetric, alas :( ;)

Zac should go radially symmetrical, three pods, two engine pods, one pilot pod.  ;D
Title: Re: Twin Merlin-powered Reno unlimited racer
Post by: KiwiZac on September 26, 2016, 03:54:50 AM
Sadly "a bit of paint" was underestimating things. Plus there's the whole "learn how to make your own vac canopy" deal to cope with. It may be a bit longer ;)

I compared the wingtips yesterday...it is asymmetric after all  :D
Title: Re: Twin Merlin-powered Reno unlimited racer
Post by: Tophe on September 26, 2016, 07:14:53 AM
it is asymmetric after all  :D
good news! ;)
Title: Re: Twin Merlin-powered Reno unlimited racer
Post by: KiwiZac on September 29, 2016, 03:07:08 AM
Bad news: more paint and clear styrene is on the way but ETA isn't til Monday. Hopefully she'll be ready for inspection next weekend.
Title: Re: Twin Merlin-powered Reno unlimited racer
Post by: KiwiZac on October 03, 2016, 03:55:52 AM
Good news: paint etc arrived Saturday AM!

Bad news: more painting is needed, as well as canopy moulding. Will keep y'all posted.