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I've started my 1/4 scale dragster

Posted: June 15th, 2011, 3:05 pm
by PTModIT
The tubing came in yesterday,So today I formed the bottom frame rails and cut the cross bracing from the front to the cockpit..That is all.

Re: I've started my 1/4 scale dragster

Posted: June 15th, 2011, 5:12 pm
by QAman
Pictures, Pictures, Pictures. Ive been waiting for this build. This is going to be an awsome dragster. Pictures, Pictures, and more Pictures please. Cant wait, Roger.

Re: I've started my 1/4 scale dragster

Posted: June 16th, 2011, 3:42 pm
by PTModIT
Here's some.No welds yet.That motor is just for mockup. This is a learning build.Image. Image. Image. Image.

Re: I've started my 1/4 scale dragster

Posted: June 16th, 2011, 5:34 pm
by PTModIT
I guess for a new topic I should of typed ,I've started my 1/4 scale dragster BUILD. People are going to think I started the motor. LOL.

Re: I've started my 1/4 scale dragster

Posted: June 16th, 2011, 6:18 pm
by QAman
Is it going to be the same width in front as in back or is that just the way it looks in the picture?

Re: I've started my 1/4 scale dragster

Posted: June 16th, 2011, 6:26 pm
by PTModIT
If you mean the width at the rear tires it is 5" the front is 2 1/2".

Re: I've started my 1/4 scale dragster

Posted: June 16th, 2011, 6:33 pm
by QAman
Gotcha. Roger.

Re: I've started my 1/4 scale dragster

Posted: June 16th, 2011, 8:10 pm
by Mike Casey
looks like you just about have everything you need!

Re: I've started my 1/4 scale dragster

Posted: June 16th, 2011, 8:17 pm
by PTModIT
Not really.Still looking for a good size motor and front wheels.

Re: I've started my 1/4 scale dragster

Posted: June 30th, 2011, 1:24 pm
by PTModIT
Hi,Here's a update pic. Just a couple more pieces to weld on. Image .Image.

Re: I've started my 1/4 scale dragster

Posted: July 1st, 2011, 5:45 pm
by Mike Casey
really looks great so far.

Re: I've started my 1/4 scale dragster Update Pics.

Posted: July 19th, 2011, 11:22 am
by PTModIT
Here is a update on my build. Cardboard wing made for mockup . Gearbox mounted.Built the rear wing support.Picked up a G62 motor yesterday. Image. Image. Image. Image.Image.

Re: I've started my 1/4 scale dragster

Posted: July 20th, 2011, 2:37 pm
by luv2flyrc
It looks like you're making good progress with it....awesome. Is that G62 an airplane engine? Just wondering what will be involved to adapt it for your purpose? In particular, I was wondering about cooling since you don't have cooling from the prop wash as you would with an airplane.

Keep up the good work!!

Re: I've started my 1/4 scale dragster

Posted: July 20th, 2011, 3:01 pm
by PTModIT
Hi, Yes it's a G62 motor from a plane.There are parts out there to connect it to the gearbox.No worries for cooling as it only runs 3 seconds at a time.LOL.

Re: I've started my 1/4 scale dragster

Posted: July 21st, 2011, 3:56 am
by luv2flyrc
PTModIT wrote:No worries for cooling as it only runs 3 seconds at a time.LOL.
LOL...yeah I guess I wasn't thinking about it that way.

The G62 has been an excellent and reliable engine for airplane guys for a lot of years (along with all of the Zenoahs). I have a Zenoah G26 in a 1/4 scale Taylorcraft and a second G26 in a Funtana X100 and they never miss a beat.