Carl Goldberg Tiger 60 ARF - with major modifications - work in progress (back)
This model is for sale - no engine - contact George
Specifications:
Tiger 60 ARF
Saito 100
JR Radios and Digital servos
Modifications:
Converted to tail dragger
Carbon Fiber Main Gear with carbon fiber wheel pants
Redesigned and enlarged rudder and elevators
Pull-pull rudder setup
Rear mounted elevator servo
Fuel tank located near CG
Iron bay regulator
Inverted engine with Pitts style muffler
Custom made fiberglass cowl
Fuselage modified (widened in front) to accommodate cowl and larger engine
muffler combo
Fuse recovered in white Ultricote and black stripes on bottom of all surfaces
Still need to do:
Cutout cooling slots, paint, and mount cowl
paint and install prop and spinner
Finish white trim on top side of elevators and rudder
Pictures of interior modes
FLY!
Progress Photos as of 4/16/2004:
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Massive tail enlargment. |
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Elevator was rebuilt from solid 1.5 inch balsa to 3 inch built up balsa. Weight difference was as wash |
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Custom Rudder |
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Rudder was replaced with a custom built up version similar to a CAP |
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Fiberglass Cowl |
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Still needs the vert holes cutout and paint. |
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Black stripes |
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This should make for a good visual indicator when inverted. |
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Rear Mounted Elevator Servo |
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Everything tucked away |
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Glow extension, fuel and vent Fuel Dots, radio power switch all on the underside of fuse for clean appearance. Still readily accesable! |
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