Eindecker EIII
06-26-2013, 06:47 PM
#477
RE: Eindecker EIII
ORIGINAL: cocobear
HPA finally does something nice and Art calls him a fairy. Tsk Tsk
HPA finally does something nice and Art calls him a fairy. Tsk Tsk
But only in the most positive sense of the word.........like, well like Santa Claus.......he is a person of unusual abilities, nay I say SUPER abilities.....and special traits.........and it just don't get much better than that!
Luv ya, DJ
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06-27-2013, 04:59 AM
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RE: Eindecker EIII
ORIGINAL: cocobear
HPA finally does something nice and Art calls him a fairy. Tsk Tsk
HPA finally does something nice and Art calls him a fairy. Tsk Tsk
Wait...wait ....David.........
Being a "Fat Fairy" ...I could be that guy that's puts the "triple X" in Sexxxy!
06-27-2013, 06:30 PM
#480
RE: Eindecker EIII
BACK TO THE BUILD
Turtle Report:
I got a couple of things done this evening, but I can't quite remember what it was.......
......let me look at the list [:-]- oh ya, the tail skid is glued, bolted and bungeed and the axels have a slight groove (made with the Dremel cut off disk). The set screw engages that groove - the loc tite keeps the set screw in place and my wheels don't fall off on the maiden flight (do you hear me Barry?)
The maiden might be sometime over the 4th of July weekend - Sir Percy, is there a convenient time and place for a video?
Turtle Report:
I got a couple of things done this evening, but I can't quite remember what it was.......
......let me look at the list [:-]- oh ya, the tail skid is glued, bolted and bungeed and the axels have a slight groove (made with the Dremel cut off disk). The set screw engages that groove - the loc tite keeps the set screw in place and my wheels don't fall off on the maiden flight (do you hear me Barry?)
The maiden might be sometime over the 4th of July weekend - Sir Percy, is there a convenient time and place for a video?
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06-29-2013, 06:48 PM
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RE: Eindecker EIII
Gear Update.
Finally have a gear complete enough to mount to the fuselage.
Still have some of the plates to solder on but my next step is to permanently mount the hardwood gear blocks
in the fuselage and mount the gear with 4-40 bolts and blind nuts.
Then cover the fuselage.
Larry
Finally have a gear complete enough to mount to the fuselage.
Still have some of the plates to solder on but my next step is to permanently mount the hardwood gear blocks
in the fuselage and mount the gear with 4-40 bolts and blind nuts.
Then cover the fuselage.
Larry
06-29-2013, 07:52 PM
#486
RE: Eindecker EIII
Turtle Report:
I got the aileron extensions soldered onto the ailerons. Anytime I have a long run for an extension and especially when the plug is hidden out in the wing, I solder the connection. By design our servo plugs are self cleaning - just the act of plugging and unplugging the extensions keep them clean. When they are buried inside the airplane are not unplugged on a regular basis corrosion will build up and there will be a voltage drop to the servo........eventually it will become erratic and loose much of its strength. At least that has been my experience over the years.
I spent much of today soldering, installing and adjusting my aileron servos. I also screwed on the control horns and made the push rods. I have a new radio - a Futaba 8FG. It has a touch sensor wheel for programming and a much different layout of menus than my old Futaba 7C........most of this time was spent learning how to use this new system.
I'm getting there - S L O W L Y
Speaking of slow........... Larry, the Nats are only two weeks away and your entry must be received and processed by July 10th.
Your gear is looking pretty good.
I got the aileron extensions soldered onto the ailerons. Anytime I have a long run for an extension and especially when the plug is hidden out in the wing, I solder the connection. By design our servo plugs are self cleaning - just the act of plugging and unplugging the extensions keep them clean. When they are buried inside the airplane are not unplugged on a regular basis corrosion will build up and there will be a voltage drop to the servo........eventually it will become erratic and loose much of its strength. At least that has been my experience over the years.
I spent much of today soldering, installing and adjusting my aileron servos. I also screwed on the control horns and made the push rods. I have a new radio - a Futaba 8FG. It has a touch sensor wheel for programming and a much different layout of menus than my old Futaba 7C........most of this time was spent learning how to use this new system.
I'm getting there - S L O W L Y
Speaking of slow........... Larry, the Nats are only two weeks away and your entry must be received and processed by July 10th.
Your gear is looking pretty good.
06-30-2013, 07:34 PM
#488
RE: Eindecker EIII
ORIGINAL: wphilb
I am following this with great interest, any idea when kits might be available?
I am following this with great interest, any idea when kits might be available?
Whit
You're not too far away from the ODP - 5 or 6 hours maybe........why don't you come up for the weekend and ask Larry in person.
Bring a plane and enjoy the hospitality of the Ohio Dawn Patrol. (Hopefully Larry will chime in here and give a proper answer)
I can guarantee that you will have a great time! Plus there will be 3 of the Eindeckers at that event....you might get a chance to fly a lap or 2 around the field with one of them[X(]
Cheers,
Art
07-02-2013, 03:48 PM
#490
RE: Eindecker EIII
The "LIST" grows shorter!
I got a couple more items scratched off the list........rudder and elevator hinges are epoxied on ...........
There are some items that aren't needed before the maiden flight - my plan is to maiden the Eindecker sometime this weekend. Don't know where yet or when.......a lot depends on the weather - we have a chance of showers every day thru next Tuesday........and when I get her flyable!
I got a couple more items scratched off the list........rudder and elevator hinges are epoxied on ...........
There are some items that aren't needed before the maiden flight - my plan is to maiden the Eindecker sometime this weekend. Don't know where yet or when.......a lot depends on the weather - we have a chance of showers every day thru next Tuesday........and when I get her flyable!
07-03-2013, 03:23 AM
#491
RE: Eindecker EIII
ORIGINAL: R/C Art
BACK TO THE BUILD
Turtle Report:
I got a couple of things done this evening, but I can't quite remember what it was.......
......let me look at the list [:-]- oh ya, the tail skid is glued, bolted and bungeed and the axels have a slight groove (made with the Dremel cut off disk). The set screw engages that groove - the loc tite keeps the set screw in place and my wheels don't fall off on the maiden flight (do you hear me Barry?)
The maiden might be sometime over the 4th of July weekend - Sir Percy, is there a convenient time and place for a video?
BACK TO THE BUILD
Turtle Report:
I got a couple of things done this evening, but I can't quite remember what it was.......
......let me look at the list [:-]- oh ya, the tail skid is glued, bolted and bungeed and the axels have a slight groove (made with the Dremel cut off disk). The set screw engages that groove - the loc tite keeps the set screw in place and my wheels don't fall off on the maiden flight (do you hear me Barry?)
The maiden might be sometime over the 4th of July weekend - Sir Percy, is there a convenient time and place for a video?
Yo no hablo ingles!!!....
07-03-2013, 11:49 AM
#492
RE: Eindecker EIII
ORIGINAL: vogel605
Yo no hablo ingles!!!....
ORIGINAL: R/C Art
BACK TO THE BUILD
Turtle Report:
I got a couple of things done this evening, but I can't quite remember what it was.......
......let me look at the list [:-]- oh ya, the tail skid is glued, bolted and bungeed and the axels have a slight groove (made with the Dremel cut off disk). The set screw engages that groove - the loc tite keeps the set screw in place and my wheels don't fall off on the maiden flight (do you hear me Barry?)
The maiden might be sometime over the 4th of July weekend - Sir Percy, is there a convenient time and place for a video?
BACK TO THE BUILD
Turtle Report:
I got a couple of things done this evening, but I can't quite remember what it was.......
......let me look at the list [:-]- oh ya, the tail skid is glued, bolted and bungeed and the axels have a slight groove (made with the Dremel cut off disk). The set screw engages that groove - the loc tite keeps the set screw in place and my wheels don't fall off on the maiden flight (do you hear me Barry?)
The maiden might be sometime over the 4th of July weekend - Sir Percy, is there a convenient time and place for a video?
Yo no hablo ingles!!!....
I'm rolling on the floor laughing so hard! Whadyathink? Is some background info in order? I bet someone might even have a picture or two.......(hint hint!)
07-03-2013, 01:42 PM
#493
RE: Eindecker EIII
ORIGINAL: R/C Art
I'm rolling on the floor laughing so hard! Whadyathink? Is some background info in order? I bet someone might even have a picture or two.......(hint hint!)
ORIGINAL: vogel605
Yo no hablo ingles!!!....
ORIGINAL: R/C Art
BACK TO THE BUILD
Turtle Report:
I got a couple of things done this evening, but I can't quite remember what it was.......
......let me look at the list [:-]- oh ya, the tail skid is glued, bolted and bungeed and the axels have a slight groove (made with the Dremel cut off disk). The set screw engages that groove - the loc tite keeps the set screw in place and my wheels don't fall off on the maiden flight (do you hear me Barry?)
The maiden might be sometime over the 4th of July weekend - Sir Percy, is there a convenient time and place for a video?
BACK TO THE BUILD
Turtle Report:
I got a couple of things done this evening, but I can't quite remember what it was.......
......let me look at the list [:-]- oh ya, the tail skid is glued, bolted and bungeed and the axels have a slight groove (made with the Dremel cut off disk). The set screw engages that groove - the loc tite keeps the set screw in place and my wheels don't fall off on the maiden flight (do you hear me Barry?)
The maiden might be sometime over the 4th of July weekend - Sir Percy, is there a convenient time and place for a video?
Yo no hablo ingles!!!....
I'm rolling on the floor laughing so hard! Whadyathink? Is some background info in order? I bet someone might even have a picture or two.......(hint hint!)
We don' need no steenking loc tite!!!!
07-03-2013, 03:12 PM
#495
RE: Eindecker EIII
This was supposed to be a mechanical option and the gear was supposed to be a jettison style dolly just like the ME163 Komet.........only part of it worked.....didn't you guys know this was designed and tested in WW1??....I do have to admit that is a perfect departure talk about perfect timing....
didn't you guys know this was designed and tested in WW1??....I do have to admit that is a perfect departure talk about perfect timing....
07-04-2013, 10:05 AM
#498
RE: Eindecker EIII
Work continues on the big Eindecker.........
.........the control cables to the tail are now complete - servo arms screwed to the servos and the Sullivan clevises are secured with their special keepers.
All control surfaces are a go. I am using nylon coated steel fishing leader for the control cables.
........tank, throttle control rod, receiver battery and gluing in the anti-rotation dowels are next on the list.
That leaves fuel proofing the firewall, re-installing the engine and mounting the cowl to do - after which it will be ready for the maiden flight.
.........the control cables to the tail are now complete - servo arms screwed to the servos and the Sullivan clevises are secured with their special keepers.
All control surfaces are a go. I am using nylon coated steel fishing leader for the control cables.
........tank, throttle control rod, receiver battery and gluing in the anti-rotation dowels are next on the list.
That leaves fuel proofing the firewall, re-installing the engine and mounting the cowl to do - after which it will be ready for the maiden flight.
07-05-2013, 09:29 AM
#499
RE: Eindecker EIII
Tank is done - battery installed - kill switch installed - cowl mounted.
Need to mount the engine, fit throttle control push rod and glue in the anti rotation dowels in the wing root ribs.
THEN I GO FLY THIS AFTERNOON! maybe around 4 or 5.......will try to get some video.
Need to mount the engine, fit throttle control push rod and glue in the anti rotation dowels in the wing root ribs.
THEN I GO FLY THIS AFTERNOON! maybe around 4 or 5.......will try to get some video.
07-05-2013, 05:36 PM
#500
RE: Eindecker EIII
Here are pictures of the last few items needed for flight.......
tank is in - cowl is on - battery & throttle servo installed and adjusted.
Loaded her up in the van and headed out to the flying field!
Put her together, fueled her up and then the engine coughed to life. It hadn't been run for 3 years or so at least. The engine is a Zenoah 445 with an exhaust flange and muffler torn away from the forward jug.......it was crashed on 1/3 scale Nieuport 17 when the radio apparently went into failsafe.......this was the engine that I flew my old 1/3 scale Eindecker (the one with wing warping and a full flying stab) The engine ran fine......prop was a Zinger 26x8.....performance was adequate......plenty for sport flying, but not much vertical.
Video was shot, but we cannot download it yet.......hope to have something in a couple of days.
A proper flight report and some stills from the first flight will follow when time allows.
oh, by the way........balance is on the wing tube without any added nose weight........weight is 40 pounds......if the other muffler could have been attached it would have weighted 40 lbs and 12 ozs.
tank is in - cowl is on - battery & throttle servo installed and adjusted.
Loaded her up in the van and headed out to the flying field!
Put her together, fueled her up and then the engine coughed to life. It hadn't been run for 3 years or so at least. The engine is a Zenoah 445 with an exhaust flange and muffler torn away from the forward jug.......it was crashed on 1/3 scale Nieuport 17 when the radio apparently went into failsafe.......this was the engine that I flew my old 1/3 scale Eindecker (the one with wing warping and a full flying stab) The engine ran fine......prop was a Zinger 26x8.....performance was adequate......plenty for sport flying, but not much vertical.
Video was shot, but we cannot download it yet.......hope to have something in a couple of days.
A proper flight report and some stills from the first flight will follow when time allows.
oh, by the way........balance is on the wing tube without any added nose weight........weight is 40 pounds......if the other muffler could have been attached it would have weighted 40 lbs and 12 ozs.