Maidened - The first UK Pilot RC 50cc SBach 342 online build

[-steves-]

Welcome people to my build thread, I am afraid to start with the pics are not up to much as I am stuck for space at the moment so they are limited

Pics and thread to come Suffice to say, I think Pilot RC have out dome themselves this time, its total LUSH

[Alastair]

Come on where is the pictures?????

[Alastair]

Still none whats keeping you Steve

[-steves-]

Just chasing your posts around first, lol

OK, firstly I would like to thank Iain for this, he has done me very proud on this one.

Secondly, setup will be as follows:

Pilot RC 50cc SBach kit (All carbon fibre spec)

DLE55 Engine

Zimmerman twin outlet canister

5 x Hitec HS7955TG's

1 x unknown as yet for throttle, depends what I find in my servo box

2 x 2300Mah A123's, unregulated for RX though HD switches

1 x 2300 Li-po, running through a smart-fly reg and a Rcexl Opto cut off

Spektrum AR9000 RX

23 x 8 Menz prop to start with

[-steves-]

OK, the kit, well boxed with a foam cut inner cut for this specfic model, very nicely packed all came totally undamaged

The SBACH unlike the other 50cc Pilot range does not have an Ali version, all Carbon Fibre kits. This includes the following CF parts

CF Main wing tube
CF Stab tube
CF Main U/C
CF Tail wheel holder
And a serioulsy sexy painted CF spinner.

The model has been very well finished and does NOT need going over with an iron much to my suprise, all the covering is tight and well finished. Test fitted most the parts and everything seems spot on so far.

As usual Pilot RC have done their usual "we nearly finish the kit for you", providing a rudder that you just slide a rod through to fit, all hinges fitted, glued and pinned where needed, pull pull system in place, fuel tank and fuel line in, fuel dot in, canopy all finished off and even bolted in. Things to do, fit the control horns, linkages, radio gear, engine, canister, U/C and tail wheel, and thats just about your lot, easy peasy.

[Alastair]

So are you nearly finished yet???

[-steves-]

Here are some of the first pics I have managed to get, there would be more but its been an exceptionally busy day

[-steves-]

Here are some more pics, I LOVE the way the engine perfectly fits the cowl

[-steves-]

And even managed to get the tail wheel on, thats about it so far, more to follow over the weekend, might be a bit of a slow build as I have a head gasket on a car to do as well

[Alastair]

You have been busy, looking good