Topic: JP BULLET ?

Hi all  ...

Whilst grotting about in the corner of my build shop I came across an old JP "Bullet"  kit. 

Desperate for something to do in this foul weather I decided to tack it together.

Only trouble is  ....  no build manual !   

Anyone got a PDF of the manual  ?  ...   or at least a COG ?

Cheers   .....   

If this is the EPP model with a fus like a double decker bus I wouldn't bother. It's the worst plane I ever owned and flew(?)

It took me a long time to find someone to give it to!

If this is the EPP model with a fus like a double decker bus I wouldn't bother. It's the worst plane I ever owned and flew(?)

It took me a long time to find someone to give it to!

Yep  ....  I know !

As I said, I am desperate for something to do  !   

I can't find my plan, sorry. I seem to remember it flew better with tips giving about an inch above and below the wing section.

The fuz servos push fit into the fuz and the push rods exit the fuz sides.

I went to Sussex Models to buy a new fangled Zagi thing and they talked me into the bl***y thing. I should have sued them for distress and fatigue from collecting it from the bottom of the slope. That said it bounced extremely well. I hope you don't think I am exaggerating....

even if you put the rudder on the front it will still fly the same 

Just melt it all in to a big ball and throw it off a cliff

this guy was clearly forked off with his

was already wearing me coat 

Agree with all of the comments! SMC sold me one of these years ago as a beginner. Should be re-named "The Brick". I nearly gave  up but then bought an SAS venom and didn't look back.

just type in JP bullet in google and click on images, that should give you enough info to build

CoG
some between 5hit this must be wrong i'll move it back and damn that did not make any difference
1/4-1/3 of the wing cord will be fine im sure
and if it aint you wont no anyway 

Try this:

http://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk/downloads/5500275a.pdf

Nimbus the guinea pig found it 

Try this:

http://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk/downloads/5500275a.pdf

Nimbus the guinea pig found it 

Not to be confused with me! 

3 easy steps with a bullet
1: open bin
2: put bullet in bin
3: close bin
enjoy

I heard if you build them right that they are amazing, just Need to get some new wings cut and change the fuse

OK   OK     Enough already  !   

I know that it's a pig, and a waste of airspace.

But what's a guy to do on a rainy day  ....  and forecasts of more ?

And don't say "Mow the lawn"   

But what's a guy to do on a rainy day  ....  and forecasts of more ?

Make a boat out of it

John.

But what's a guy to do on a rainy day  ....  and forecasts of more ?

And don't say "Mow the lawn"   

There's not a lot you can say 

Flight Sim?

Model boats?

How did it get in your hanger 

Are you seriously considering wasting 2 servos, a battery, a switch, epoxy on that lump?

He can always reuse the parts when he's done with them.

Wheres the epoxy come in any way have I missed something?

Ok, wasting your time building that. It even says tje section is rg15(thickened). No wonder it's a brick ...

OK   OK     Enough already  !   

I know that it's a pig, and a waste of airspace.

But what's a guy to do on a rainy day  ....  and forecasts of more ?

And don't say "Mow the lawn"   

put a motor in it and get a few mates with shotguns! You could give them a few beers first to give it a fighting chance

Nice one Magi, flies rather nice as a wing dont it?

Nice to see a proper aeromodeler making the best of what hes got!

Very interesting   ...

I put up a post making a general enquiry reguarding an old model lying around, and what do I get ?

Two helpfull replies  ....   Thank you lads for your input.   

Thanks to Roger also  ....

And the rest of it ?

Flies like a brick !
Put it in the bin !
Make a boat out of it !
Use it for target practice !
Not worth building !
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So  ..................

Attack the fus with a breadknife and get some nice rounded corners, and make it 5 inches shorter..
Stick a nice big fin on there.
A mixer on the flappy bit on the wings may help.
Cover the whole lot in glass tape.

St Agnes head
Wind 20/25 mph

Spend some time and effort on sorting the trim out, and launch it away  ...

Loops a smooth and tight as a ducks chuff  ...
Rolls as crisp as a frosty morning.
Bunts ?    Certainly sir !
Inverted  ...  No problem.

A model that does not fly well "off the shelf" does not mean that a little time and effort put into it will not produce acceptable results.

The fact that I was aeromodelling 50 years ago may also have something to do with it.

Flies like a brick ?        Rubbish !

http://oi44.tinypic.com/4kk9yu.jpg

http://oi41.tinypic.com/w1tf9v.jpg

yer that'll make it better...

Even a brick will fly in:

St Agnes head
Wind 20/25 mph

Wait until the lift gets light and you will see!

Well done in any case. I have never seen such unanimous opinion in any vote on RCMF before but you proved us all wrong it seems....albeit with some design modifications.

Nice one!

Well done in any case. I have never seen such unanimous opinion in any vote on RCMF before but you proved us all wrong it seems..

you've not seen leccys Clarkson thread then?

Yes, I have Ha Ha...Twill do wonders for the BBC ratings

We, my two sons and I, had hours of fun doing battle with these planes. 20+mph wind onto the 60ft rock face at Draycott, Somerset and they flew brilliantly! Fast and furious and just about indestructible!, but that's about all they're good for!

We, my two sons and I, had hours of fun doing battle with these planes. 20+mph wind onto the 60ft rock face at Draycott, Somerset and they flew brilliantly! Fast and furious and just about indestructible!, but that's about all they're good for!

Isn't what this is all about?

I think you've just summed it all up...

Isn't it a case of picking something that works for you at the time and just enjoying it?

Isn't what this is all about?

I think you've just summed it all up...

Isn't it a case of picking something that works for you at the time and just enjoying it?

Yehp, I had about a grands worth of carbon and glass up in the air today, but nothing was as good as watching Danny fly that Bullet,wingy thing.

Roger, were you the camera man 

Roger, were you the camera man 

No that was Mrs Magi, I was watching the master trimmer at work!

Well done everybody - seems like a successful day all round !!

Ain't this just a great hobby?

I flew today (just a Weasel) until my fingers were rigid cold. Fun 'eh?
Yup!

What d'you mean "just a weasel" - I love 'em

Its the diversity of the hobby that makes it what it is... And that's down  to the people that fly not just the huge array of things to fly

Anything that brings people together in a common cause to share in each others company and experiences has to be celebrated

Its the diversity of the hobby that makes it what it is... And that's down  to the people that fly not just the huge array of things to fly

Anything that brings people together in a common cause to share in each others company and experiences has to be celebrated

Amen to that Bro   !!     

What d'you mean "just a weasel" - I love 'em

Its the diversity of the hobby that makes it what it is... And that's down  to the people that fly not just the huge array of things to fly

Anything that brings people together in a common cause to share in each others company and experiences has to be celebrated

I love flying my Weasel as well. We have 4 or 5 active locally!

I love flying my Weasel as well. We have 4 or 5 active locally!

Yep, mine is one of them, and one of the best sessions I've had recently was using it as the 'prey' for 5 or 6 combat wings to try and hit.

Amazing fun darting about with the weasel in amongst a pack of frustrated wings...

Nothing makes you forget the cold better than a silly combat sesh!

Its the diversity of the hobby that makes it what it is...

AAAARRRGGGGHHHHHHH!! He used the 'D' word. 

Flies well in low wind Magi are you going to start a "how to convert a bullet to something that flys" thread 

Flies well in low wind Magi are you going to start a "how to convert a bullet to something that flys" thread 

'Roll it up tightly and cram it inside a proper plane as ballast'?

No direct experience, but they do have a certain reputation...

Ok that does it gonna have to get my bullet out of retirement. Need to fill the le in where mice have nibbled at it - but might as well on Sunday seeing its going to be p********* down.

Hell - it might even fly!!

Danny - might need your help kimosabe