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building an model for as level design technology. need ... - 9/12/2011 7:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		 hi guys, basically i am building an rc aircraft as part of my as design technology. i need help ASAP and if anyone has any plans which i may have so i can get ideas off that would be great. i want my model to be aesthetically pleasing so i dont want a basic model where it is small and flimsy. i want to make one with a large, good looking fuselage etc...

i also need help with the structure of my model, do i build it bit by bit or do i get large pieces of balsa wood and carve out of it. i have little knowlage but want to get into the hobby more


so guys please help me as i need every bit of help i can get and please post pictures if you have any!!!!!

thanks guys 


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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/12/2011 7:18 PM   
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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 1:05 AM   
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Since it seems you're in a design course, are you supposed to design an airplane, then build it from scratch? Or take a kit that already exists and modify it?

Building a plane from scratch, even a relatively simple trainer, could be difficult if you have no experience in building and/or no access to the tools you'll need. I've attached some older, but still accurate articles about aircraft design. But I'm not sure they'll take you through the process of building a wing or a fuselage (which, by the way, is typically not carved out of a series of balsa blocks).

The thread Mike has mentioned before illustrates the building of something called an Ultrasport. If you go to the Great Planes website, you can download the contstruction manual, which will give you some idea of how the various sections of the model are constructed, then assembled into a finished aircraft.

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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 1:37 AM   
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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 1:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		Being in the UK I'm pretty sure you can locate a plans service there but you can go onto the Model Airplanes News web site and go into there plans section and see a lot of different type of planes that you may like. These are plans for builders so all the parts you require to build one is shown in profile for you.
I build from these type of plans but I also re-design them to suit my own needs. It's up to you what type and size you would require but they do come in several sizes from 40 size to giant scale. They are coded as to how hard the build will be. I just finished there 80 inch Sukhoi 29 and I think it is labeled for intermediate builders but if you have never built a plane before you would never get this one finished due to the design itself.
Go there and look around but keep it simple. It's easy to think something will be easy but you can find yourself over your head in a hurry.

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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 2:07 AM   
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...do i build it bit by bit or do i get large pieces of balsa wood and carve out of it.



Really? I assume the only effort you've made to learn about building so far has been to start this thread. When is it due?


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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 2:25 AM   
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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 10:47 AM   
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i am designing it from scratch and building it by myself. not from a kit. i am keen on bulding the ultrasport, it is exactly what im looking for. thanks. i have basically all year to do this including the planning, and building of the kit.



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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 1:57 PM   
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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 3:01 PM   
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I would STRONGLY suggest buying a kit and building it first before doing your own. There are a LOT of things you need to know, like how to join the two wing halves so they don't fold up on you in flight!



...or how to get the wing and stabilizers squared to the fuselage- or, how to set up your fuel delivery system.

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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 3:29 PM   
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I would STRONGLY suggest buying a kit and building it first before doing your own. There are a LOT of things you need to know, like how to join the two wing halves so they don't fold up on you in flight!




...or how to get the wing and stabilizers squared to the fuselage- or, how to set up your fuel delivery system.

Brian

....or how to build a right and a left fuselage side!

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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 3:46 PM   
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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 5:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		And why would a designer/scratch builder request free plans from RCU members?? Do what Mike says and go buy a kit. Building a plane from plans without any instructions is way beyond someone that has never built a kit or several. A kit from SIG or Great Planes have plans, instructions and all wood cut for you. The instructions even have photos and walk you through the build step by step.

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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 6:01 PM   
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Consider that some motorization, radio control gear and piloting skills may be needed for a complete project.

The simplest thing is a free flight glider.

You can find also local experienced help if you start from here:

http://www.bmfa.org/

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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 6:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		ok then, now i am looking to buy a kit. can someone recommend a good kit? like a cub? i've looked around and seen a few nice ones but would just like some advise. also if possibly, a website in the uk would be a lot more handy

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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 6:10 PM   
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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 6:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		thats a big hand lnewqban! thanks!

also i have looked around and found the great planes elctrifly electricub kit 58.75" 

is this a good kit? i have access to pretty much most of the tools needed in the workshop


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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 6:44 PM   
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RE: building an model for as level design technology. n... - 9/14/2011 7:36 PM   
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