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Got a few more flights with the CG moved another 10mm back, were about 15-20 mm behind the factory cg mark and it's feeling much better, I've noticed a load of wing rock so will be putting a gyro in her to help that also I have to constantly adjust the controls to get her flying straight and level (had the same issue on the mirage) will update to better servos that centre better as that fixed the problem last time and then with lighter packs should be where I want it to be.
here are some shots I got while waiting for my batteries to charge up.7 Photos
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Originally posted by Airguardian View PostNice flying place!
Plane will feel even better when you get the CG past 30-35mm aft of the wing marks. Slowly progress towards there and you will see for yourself ;)
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Originally posted by Airguardian View Post
I do enjoy watching you make her dance around the sky.
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Thanks Ben!
Feels good to be back!
Originally posted by SgtRay View PostI got less than 2 min in and had to stop. My connection out here on the road sucks! I must see this in 4K! Wait til I get home and get the popcorn!
Sadly, no 4K (My computer can't really take it, ATM), but still pretty good quality 1080p.
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Originally posted by Airguardian View PostAwesome! Send some pics from above too! :D
Is it 3DP?
Do you have the files?
1:9 scale IRIS-T missile with lug to fit Freewing Gripen wingtip rail. The nose section has some breakaway parts that look like fins to support it upright while printing. These are not part of the missile - remove after printing. Will need supports. Underwing pylons at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4713773
and pylons:
These are a modified versions of the missile pylons by Bettsmums. These have their own mounting hardware. The lug and socket are the same as the Freewing standard. and should be printed separately with high infill for strength. The main body needs to be light - I used 10% infill. A socket is also placed under the wing so the rail can be removed. Depending on the accuracy of the printer, the lug and socket may need to be trimmed to make a good but not loose sliding fit. Be aware that there are small differences between the inner and outer pylons. They go immediately ahead of the bulges on the underside of the wing. Bettsmums' original is at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4708956
I also have a Meteor that would fit (it's correct scale for the Rafale):
Meteor missile scaled for the FMS Rafale. The nose section has breakaway parts that look like fins to stabilize it during printing. Remove these from the finished part. There is also a pylon that fits the underwing keyhole slots on the wing. Print with minimal infill and thin walls to save weight, except the mounting lug which needs to be strong.
And Sidewinders for the Gripen:
Sidewinder at 1/9 scale for Freewing Gripen. Lug fits the keyhole in the wingtip rail. The mid section has breakaway support at the base to stabilize during upright printing. They look like fins with pads at the base. They can easily be removed after printing. Suggest printing lug solid for strength, 15% infill for the rest.
Other stuff too that you may find handy:
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Originally posted by kallend View Post
The Iris T looks like mine:
1:9 scale IRIS-T missile with lug to fit Freewing Gripen wingtip rail. The nose section has some breakaway parts that look like fins to support it upright while printing. These are not part of the missile - remove after printing. Will need supports. Underwing pylons at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4713773
and pylons:
These are a modified versions of the missile pylons by Bettsmums. These have their own mounting hardware. The lug and socket are the same as the Freewing standard. and should be printed separately with high infill for strength. The main body needs to be light - I used 10% infill. A socket is also placed under the wing so the rail can be removed. Depending on the accuracy of the printer, the lug and socket may need to be trimmed to make a good but not loose sliding fit. Be aware that there are small differences between the inner and outer pylons. They go immediately ahead of the bulges on the underside of the wing. Bettsmums' original is at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4708956
I also have a Meteor that would fit (it's correct scale for the Rafale):
Meteor missile scaled for the FMS Rafale. The nose section has breakaway parts that look like fins to stabilize it during printing. Remove these from the finished part. There is also a pylon that fits the underwing keyhole slots on the wing. Print with minimal infill and thin walls to save weight, except the mounting lug which needs to be strong.
And Sidewinders for the Gripen:
Sidewinder at 1/9 scale for Freewing Gripen. Lug fits the keyhole in the wingtip rail. The mid section has breakaway support at the base to stabilize during upright printing. They look like fins with pads at the base. They can easily be removed after printing. Suggest printing lug solid for strength, 15% infill for the rest.
Other stuff too that you may find handy:
https://www.thingiverse.com/kallend/designs
the drop tanks could do with re scaling as they're more 1/10 scale than 1/9
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Originally posted by BenOzzy94 View Post
Hi Kallend, the Iris T certainly is yours as are the pylons. I also have your sidewinders ready to go too :)
the drop tanks could do with re scaling as they're more 1/10 scale than 1/9
I don't do drop tanks!
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Originally posted by kallend View Post
I probably should rework the Meteors to correct scale for the Gripen (the FMS Rafale is close but not exact). I have some AMRAAMs too that I can scale to fit;
I don't do drop tanks!
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