RocketAviator Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 After a considerable search I was able to locate and secure a scale model Mooney from Europe and it arrived today! I am excited to get this model assembled and flown... Maybe by Spring Reunion! Will attempt to model after my Rocket. Going to try and copy my paint scheme, will see how that works out... Hey it's a Mooney! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Very nice. Gonna need a three blade prop to match... -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHemperly Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 NIce! i need to wipe the dust off my .50 size giles 202 this spring! it hasn't seen the sky in two years. make sure you take pictures when its complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketAviator Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Very nice. Gonna need a three blade prop to match... -a- I had not thought of a 3 blade prop! Will do, headed to hobby shop tomorrow with long list.... Singing "I'm in the poor house now" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketAviator Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 NIce! i need to wipe the dust off my .50 size giles 202 this spring! it hasn't seen the sky in two years. make sure you take pictures when its complete Will do, let's see some Picts of your bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I had not thought of a 3 blade prop! Will do, headed to hobby shop tomorrow with long list.... Singing "I'm in the poor house now" Does that rcairplane have an stc available for a 3 blade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketAviator Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Does that rcairplane have an stc available for a 3 blade? For the price it cost it better have.......! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 After a considerable search I was able to locate and secure a scale model Mooney from Europe and it arrived today! I am excited to get this model assembled and flown... Maybe by Spring Reunion! Will attempt to model after my Rocket. Going to try and copy my paint scheme, will see how that works out... Hey it's a Mooney! Congratulations! You're more persistent than me, I gave up looking. Found a $30 book once with reduced size plans, but I'm not up to scratch building a scale model. Please take pictures, let us know where you will be flying it, and I will let you know to provide drool rags for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketAviator Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I've had this kit since the 80s but have never built it. Now with all of the ARF electrics out there I probably never will. Looking forward to following along with your progress. Jim Wow I searched all over for the GM Plastics model..... I was not able to find an ARF that would have been my second choice, first would be RTF.... I'm lazy... PM me if u want to sell your GM kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHemperly Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Will do, let's see some Picts of your bird! Okay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHemperly Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 For the price it cost it better have.......! Lol How about retractable gear? Is that an option with the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketAviator Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 How about retractable gear? Is that an option with the kit? Unfortunately not on this kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Michael Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 If anyone comes across any of the old plastic model kits of the M20 by Revel or Bandai I'd sure like to get my hands on one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketAviator Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 The plans call for a 40 size engine..... But come on I have a Rocket so I went with a 60 to stay true to form! 3 blade prop, yep The build shall begin! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketAviator Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 N1016U Scale Model Mooney Rocket RC Update! Have made some progress on the build. Â The motor (and I say again NOT the .40 as the manufacture recommends, after all I HAVE A ROCKET so I went with a .60) mounted and firewall hardware complete with steerable nose gear. Â Also in line with the Rocket I reinforced the firewall and engine mount with extra structural elements and special adhesives to ensure proper engine power to airframe transfer! Ran into some problems with the laminar flow wings as I am now waiting on the 3rd set to arrive and this time the MFG Guarantees they will be correct and wont split this time!... we will see. Â The darn things come all the way from Europe!!!! The forming of the woods have been the most challenging so far, but also the most rewarding to me so far. Â Most of the pieces are laser cut and fit well but some are just blank pieces of wood that must be formed and fitted (ie the decks). Hope to complete the fuselage structure this weekend. Will be taking lots of pictures of all aspects and angles of my Rocket so I can attempt to duplicate the lines, wingtips, lights, antenna and of course the aircraft color and graphics. Planning on having working Taxi & Landing lights, wing tip strobe lights (dont know how to strobe yet) and of course red and green navigation lights! Engine and 3 blade prop installed and ready to reassemble! As promised here are a couple shots of the fuselage as of last night! Â Â Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHemperly Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Looks good!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Last time I looked on Hobby King could not find the Airplane lighting kit. But the Helicopter lighting kit should do https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21168__Helicopter_Lighting_Set.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketAviator Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 It's starting to look at lot like Mooney.. A little more progress, slow going for sure. Especially considering the documentation is less than adequate at best. Additionally I'm taking the extra time and effort for some upgrades... remember I fly a Rocket! The kit does not allow for a steerable nose gear, not access panels so I modified the kit to include one piece tail removable panel, same for engine compartment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Stallings Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 If you leave the 2 blade propeller on it, be sure an have the Eddy current inspection done every 6 hours. Or get the 3 blade, an wash your hands of the AD RC Universe says the 3 blade propeller will help you with your LOP operations too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketAviator Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 If you leave the 2 blade propeller on it, be sure an have the Eddy current inspection done every 6 hours. Or get the 3 blade, an wash your hands of the AD RC Universe says the 3 blade propeller will help you with your LOP operations too.... Cody... no worries mate, all set 3 blade prop already installed. However I think it may need to be balanced, coan you balance it for me? No need for a prop govuner it is a Rocket..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964-M20E Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Last time I looked on Hobby King could not find the Airplane lighting kit. But the Helicopter lighting kit should do https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__21168__Helicopter_Lighting_Set.html But only if you have an STC and 1500pages of paper work formthe FAA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonsterV35 Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 3/7/2014 at 11:47 AM, RocketAviator said: N1016U Scale Model Mooney Rocket RC Update! Have made some progress on the build. Â The motor (and I say again NOT the .40 as the manufacture recommends, after all I HAVE A ROCKET so I went with a .60) mounted and firewall hardware complete with steerable nose gear. Â Also in line with the Rocket I reinforced the firewall and engine mount with extra structural elements and special adhesives to ensure proper engine power to airframe transfer! Ran into some problems with the laminar flow wings as I am now waiting on the 3rd set to arrive and this time the MFG Guarantees they will be correct and wont split this time!... we will see. Â The darn things come all the way from Europe!!!! The forming of the woods have been the most challenging so far, but also the most rewarding to me so far. Â Most of the pieces are laser cut and fit well but some are just blank pieces of wood that must be formed and fitted (ie the decks). Hope to complete the fuselage structure this weekend. Will be taking lots of pictures of all aspects and angles of my Rocket so I can attempt to duplicate the lines, wingtips, lights, antenna and of course the aircraft color and graphics. Planning on having working Taxi & Landing lights, wing tip strobe lights (dont know how to strobe yet) and of course red and green navigation lights! Engine and 3 blade prop installed and ready to reassemble! As promised here are a couple shots of the fuselage as of last night! Â Â Â Â RocketA, Curious to know if you completed your Mooney scale build? I'm currently doing a partial scratch build to create a M20 Ovation. WS 60"; AUW approx 8.5lbs. Still much work to be done. Hope to complete and maiden before end of summer (if time allows). Thanks, MoonsterV35 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Welcome aboard Moonster! @RocketAviator is still visiting MS.... it has been a couple of weeks since he last stopped by... Hopefully, he still has his email connected to MS... I’m sure he would like to see what you have. @ChrisN205me has recently built and flown his model with incredible detail.... I’m hopeful you guys can find each other... Best regards, -a-  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketAviator Posted May 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Yes I am still alive and Kicking.... and still have my Rocket at least for a while... I also have a new to me experimental.  2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketAviator Posted May 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 34 minutes ago, MoonsterV35 said: RocketA, Curious to know if you completed your Mooney scale build? I'm currently doing a partial scratch build to create a M20 Ovation. WS 60"; AUW approx 8.5lbs. Still much work to be done. Hope to complete and maiden before end of summer (if time allows). Thanks, MoonsterV35 Great to hear another model is being built, I enjoyed building mine, it was a labor of love for sure.... I would love to see images of your progress and see images when you are complete. Good luck...  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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