[NSRCA-discussion] BOLLY out of business
Ed Alt
ed_alt at hotmail.com
Fri Jan 16 14:01:03 AKST 2009
I would say yes & no. Swept generally does look better, but it can also be used as a quick cure to a model that doesn't like to stick on landings, by replacing straight gear.
Ed
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So the answer is cosmetics right?
Gray Fowler
Senior Principal Chemical Engineer
Radomes and Specialty Apertures
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Raytheon
Richard Strickland <pamrich47 at hotmail.com>
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The long straight legs look very good on all the airplanes I've installed them on--particularly with the pants that were made for them. I think just a little sweep would look a little better--that's all. NOT like the sweep on the original straight legged, but swept, Bollys--but those DO look good on the shorter gear. The amount of sweep I think I'm envisioning is about the same that it would appear to make the gear legs perpendicular to horizontal as the airplane sits. I do not care much for the looks of the longer, curved, Bolly gear. All the standard pants seem too large and butt ugly. I like them pointier, slimmer, and more elegant.
RS
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Why do you prefer sweep?
Gray Fowler
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If I were to complain about anything on Matt's gear (I'm not) I would prefer a little sweep which would preclude 'a one side fits both" arrangement. How are most of you guys mounting them--two or three bolts? I've been using three 4-40s but just bought one and the former owner had two per side.
RS
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Anthony
What did you think about the ES gear twist? That is the wheel going toe in- toe out hitting small bumps. ES had nothing but zero degree fibers. That is the one design issue I am conteplating at the moment.
Also considering that all new planes are widebody that is what needs to be addressed..BUT having a 1 continuous gear will be more weight. I am thinking it is better to split the gear for a weight savings. If we make two pieces, and either piece can be a left or a right, then a broken gear is only on one side. Any advantage to that?
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Graph Tech is not for us. I am sure their stuff is well suited for the IMAC style planes that they are designed for but too heavy and way too stiff for our use.
I went through their website and picked a gear based on dimension of the ES. 2+ ounces heavier and twice as thick with zero flex. Broke the gear out of my Black Magic many times when hitting small holes in the runway. Rick donated his ES gear and life has been much better.
Anthony
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Anyone have any luck with the Graph Tech RC stuff? Only experience was with some smaller electrics that worked just fine. They have carbon pants and spinners, as well.
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Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:00:23 -0500
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Thanks, Jim. Those are $112.00 I think… about double that of the Bolly…. Not sure how that will go….. but if there are no other choices…
Tony Stillman, President
Radio South, Inc.
139 Altama Connector, Box 322
Brunswick, GA 31525
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Tony,
Luiz at Net Box Hobby carrys the CA carbon gear.
Thanks,
Jim
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I just received conformation that BOLLY has gone out of business. Unfortunately, this is a major supplier of CF landing gear and wheel pants. I have been awaiting a shipment of several items, and now it does not look like that will happen. I am working now to determine if there are any gear/wheel pants available.
The really bad thing is that I am not sure what options we have left, other than going with a kit/arf manufacturer’s gear. Ed Skorpa dropped his gear last year…
Tony Stillman, President
Radio South, Inc.
139 Altama Connector, Box 322
Brunswick, GA 31525
1-800-962-7802
www.radiosouthrc.com
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