I designed this plane last yr and have decided to make a mold of the fuse and thicken the wing for more retract options in case of a future turbine conversion.

I have spent the last couple weeks just tweaking the shape. Something about the nose always bothered me so I extended it about 3 inches. Now I am still playing the shape......adding filler, then re-shaping. I might as well take my time and get it the way I like it. I am also extending the canopy hatch to be about 2 feet long and give plenty of access to the fuse.

All the molding supplies came today, so time to get that plug ready!!

Specs:

52" span
60.5" length
90-100mm fan or 14-15lb thrust turbine
10.5lb prototype with 90mm fan and 12s 5000.


Brian

Such a cool looking plane..
you did a great job with it

good luck on the mold

Hey Brian, lookin good. Logging on.

i dont see the cat for the west systems epoxy? what is in the other 1 gallon can? what are you using for face coat or gel coat for the mold?

Looks good Brian. Keep up the hard work. Im sure it will pay off at the end.

Bill

i already had the cat for the WS epoxy. That is for the fuse layup. The one gallon container is the polyester resin for the mold and the 2 1 guart cans are the gelcoat.

Originally Posted by AIR SALLY

i dont see the cat for the west systems epoxy? what is in the other 1 gallon can? what are you using for face coat or gel coat for the mold?

Thanks for the compliments guys. Going to take a while, but I'll post as I go.

you ar ready to go then eh! have fun...are you doing a molded hatch?

I cut the hatch out but then decided the front edge would be hard to get parts out of it so I glued it back on and will cut out a right angle front edge. It will be a seperate mold and will make a clear canopy for it too.

Brian

Originally Posted by AIR SALLY

you ar ready to go then eh! have fun...are you doing a molded hatch?

Any idea's on how many oz's of glass for the lay-up? ... sweet project, will be following this one.... good luck with the prototype .

Excellent job Brian!!

Thanks ES! The protype has already flown about 20-25 times. Here is a video below. This is just on a cheap $80 90mm Midifan. I have been told to do a layer of 1.4 or 2oz glass and then a layer of 6oz. then I will add some carbon to the areas like the nosegear, wing saddle, and motor mount.

The Blaze at Hamburg Jet Rally 2009 (6 min 11 sec)

Brian

Originally Posted by EAGLESTRIKE 1

Any idea's on how many oz's of glass for the lay-up? ... sweet project, will be following this one.... good luck with the prototype .

Hi Brian
It is nice to see your Blaze vid again. It will be a very nice composite version later!
I see you're having fun with the Neu again! That combo is very nice! I'd reconsider this for 90mm edf later

All the best!

Erik

Thanks Erik! I spent a lot of time installing the motor and fan the last time to make sure the wires exiting straight out of the motor and were not chafing only to fly it 7-8 more times and then decide to break her down and mold her. It will be worth it in the long run...I can have a light 90mm set up, fast 100mm, and faster Artes Super Bee Turbine version.

Brian

Originally Posted by Erik v. Schaik

Hi Brian
It is nice to see your Blaze vid again. It will be a very nice composite version later!
I see you're having fun with the Neu again! That combo is very nice! I'd reconsider this for 90mm edf later

All the best!

Erik

Hi Brian,
Your Blaze looks really "Crispy Creamy"!!!
I really hope that in close future I will be able to buy one of your airframes!
Cheers,
Janusz