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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
WM, Yeah, everyone can have it once it is proven. I will post anything once I complete the model if there is interest. My thought is to have the cowl flaps always open, but spring loaded so natural airflow might close 'em down somewhat. The optimum might be to use a servo slaved to the throttle and open and close with throttle setting. Easy to do, I think, but is it needed? Probably not. So I like the idea of using the air to move 'em in or out. Purely conjecture at this time, but I like the design so far. A serious issue is finding expansion springs like Freewing/Flightline have access. I know 'diddly' about springs and all I have access to is at the hardware store. Make my own, sure, but why if I could source 'em. Best, LB
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LB, those look great. Nice work! Instead of springs tho, I would simply run a thin braided steel cable thru holes in each horn. The cable slides thru all horns in a big concentric loop. Connect the ends of the cable to a double (180') servo arm (one each side), or anchor one end and connect the other to the servo. Pulling the cable tightens the loop thus opening the flaps. Pushing it, expands the loop and closes the flaps. The extra servo weight is needed up front anyway, so mix it to throttle like you said and there ya go. Open at the low end and fully closed at around half to three quarters throttle.
Sorry, after re-reading your post you probably already knew this technique as I realize you were working on a way without a servo and air pressure only. Either way, I plan to incorporate it on mine. Thanks for wanting to put it out there.Fly low, fly fast, turn left
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I envision a day in the not so distant future when I'm sitting around the fireplace with the grandkids after flying the now iconic FL Corsair, the first foam RC model complete with operating cowl flaps. I'll be able to tell them that I remember the day like yesterday when Elbee, the "Father of Iconic Modifications", first invented his operating cowl flaps, now prominently exhibited in the recently opened Modification Hall of Fame, a museum dedicated to his numerous ground breaking inventions. They won't believe me when I tell them that I was able to witness this historic event, but then I'll be able to show them the actual photo of the prototype and tell them that I knew him back when he was just "one of the guys".Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
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Hey fellers,
Been offline for a while (most of the winter) and waited for the bubble top to come back into stock. Finally have one coming in this weekend and wanted to see if there is a summary of any 'look out for's, don't do's, or try to's" since it's been out for quite a while now. Was hoping to just put her together and fly, but also wanting to look for the usual/standard sage advice around here.
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Originally posted by Elbee View PostWhistlers, (as in 'whistling death')... okay so it's our, she whose authority exceeds my rank and my "First Day We Met" anniversary next week and since I am a 3DP kinda guy, I thought I would print her something. Plastic is the 8th right? Ask your significant other for me.
Anyway, pictured below is what I giving her.
She is the "Lucky Girl" (LG). More when there is more. Best, LB
Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
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Originally posted by EA-6B Geek View PostJay,
Robart 3.5” wheels,
HRB 6s 5000 50C battery,
CG per the manual,
did not have to use any of the nose weights.
S.F.
Current Hanger: FW, F4.F22,F14, Byron T-6, Top Flite P-47, Top Flite P-40, Top RC P-51 H9 P-51, SebArt Avanti, Yellow aircraft Spitfire, T Jeti Extreme Flight EDGE, DS-24 Carbon,
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Originally posted by evensen007 View PostWell this is slightly annoying. Did anyone else have an issue on the prop assembly where the short outer screws don't grab the back plate threads? All 3 of my outer screws just spin in place and barely grab. It's almost like the outer threads on the backplate were machined sloppy.
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Originally posted by xviper View PostNo, I don't recall having any issues with assembling the prop. This may be stating the obvious, but perhaps you got the screws mixed up. There are 2 sets of screws, each set are different lengths and sizes. Did you try to reverse their positions? It's been a long time since I put this plane together, but are you sure the short screws are the outer ones?
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Originally posted by evensen007 View Post
Legit question, but yes. The shorter screws are for the outer holes. The longer middle screws do thread and lock to the plate. Looks like I'm going to need a replacement part. Bummer, wanted to fly it today.
I don't know if you can see anything from these photos, but this prop has run fine for many flights.
Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
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Yep, looks like it's grounded for a while then. My outer screws don't grab nearly that deep. In fact, I can take a needle driver and just push them right out from the bottom of the backplate. I'll have motion send me new screws and a new backplate since I'm not 100% sure which is the problem.
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Also a question for you weathering artists here. This birdcage is begging to get a 'broken in' look to her, but I've never weathered before. Can someone point me to a post of this version that's been done as reference? And is there a post or video you'd point me to that could help me achieve a simple weathered look? I'm not looking to go airbrush or anything yet. Maybe some charcoal and the like to start with. Also needs a pinup girl on the fuse! This thing is absolutely beautiful!
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Originally posted by evensen007 View PostAlso a question for you weathering artists here. This birdcage is begging to get a 'broken in' look to her, but I've never weathered before. Can someone point me to a post of this version that's been done as reference? And is there a post or video you'd point me to that could help me achieve a simple weathered look? I'm not looking to go airbrush or anything yet. Maybe some charcoal and the like to start with. Also needs a pinup girl on the fuse! This thing is absolutely beautiful!
Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
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Originally posted by evensen007 View PostAlso a question for you weathering artists here. This birdcage is begging to get a 'broken in' look to her, but I've never weathered before. Can someone point me to a post of this version that's been done as reference? And is there a post or video you'd point me to that could help me achieve a simple weathered look? I'm not looking to go airbrush or anything yet. Maybe some charcoal and the like to start with. Also needs a pinup girl on the fuse! This thing is absolutely beautiful!2 Photos
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Originally posted by evensen007 View PostAlso a question for you weathering artists here. This birdcage is begging to get a 'broken in' look to her, but I've never weathered before. Can someone point me to a post of this version that's been done as reference? And is there a post or video you'd point me to that could help me achieve a simple weathered look? I'm not looking to go airbrush or anything yet. Maybe some charcoal and the like to start with. Also needs a pinup girl on the fuse! This thing is absolutely beautiful!Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
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Originally posted by evensen007 View PostAlso a question for you weathering artists here. This birdcage is begging to get a 'broken in' look to her, but I've never weathered before. Can someone point me to a post of this version that's been done as reference? And is there a post or video you'd point me to that could help me achieve a simple weathered look? I'm not looking to go airbrush or anything yet. Maybe some charcoal and the like to start with. Also needs a pinup girl on the fuse! This thing is absolutely beautiful!
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At the top of this thread click on "Filter" and "Photos Only." You will find some remarkable, stunning examples of what can be done with that beautiful clean canvas. Good luck and post photos when you can!My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by Hugh Wiedman View Post
You've got a legitimate beef there. I have over 100 flights on mine and frankly never noticed till you just mentioned it. I just looked at my spare prop I always take out with it (fortunately never needed it but as Scarlet O'Hara said, "Tomorrow is another Day") and it's about the same. Short screws on the outside, longer inside and they definitely do not extend to the absolute bottom of the plate, maybe about 1 mm short. Can't remember how thick that bottom plate is, but it seemed to me to get enough threads into the plate to not cause much concern when I first put them together. All six screws extend into the plate the same distance, but stop just short of extending beyond the bottom of the plate, which I thought was appropriate. If yours don't even extend that far in, then yes, 'Houston, we've got a problem". And I have each of the six screws cranked in as hard as I can and they didn't strip out.
I don't know if you can see anything from these photos, but this prop has run fine for many flights.
MRC replaced the first set of hardware but it was the same problem. I ended installing a 2.5mm Helicoil
Rich
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Originally posted by RichJ53 View PostHugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
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