Possible GB-Z for indoor

[Gerryy]

here's a plan I developed and am considering building of the new CellFoam 88 material from Midwest. 5mm. what do ya all think?
GY

[Dave Robelen]

Hi Gerry,
Looks neat, I say go for it. One of the light brushless/lipo combo's ought to be just the ticket.
Cheers, Dave

[Gerryy]

Hi Dave, yes, I am planning to cut some foam when we get back from the Toledo show! thanks!
GY

[ShayRC]

Looks great !
What engine will be on it ?

[Gerryy]

Hi ShayRC, the GB-Z is intended for electric power and I am thinking about either a GWS geared twin RXC-A power unit and LiPoly battery or a similar brushless outrunner motor. Something that will turn a 10 inch prop, more or less. it is for indoor RC or for calm early evening or morning outdoor flights. But, I am sure if you built it out of balsa or added carbon fiber tube reinforcement, you could power it with an engine... maybe a Norvel .061 Big Mig.
GY

[Gerryy]

Foam cut and ready for assembly. I was lucky enough to get the parts cut out by John Valentine the author of the Lear Fan construction article in the August 2006 issue of MAN.
GY

[Gerryy]

wheel pants are laminated in three pieces

[Gerryy]

the 2 1/2 inch DuBro micro lite wheels fit nicely and are scale diameter
thin wire gear struts will be soldered up and support the landing gear

[Gerryy]

with the three wheel pants part laminated together, the wheels will be enclosed for a nice look
I'll add more pix as things progress. for now I have to get back to work!