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Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/23/2012 5:03 AM   
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Status: offline 		hello to all I am about to start building the Mach 1. I have purchased a short kit and foam cores from Eureka Aircraft and the plans from MAN(I think) anyways i also have a Midwest products plan for the same Mach1, after recieving my order from National balsa all the wood is here to begin. I have been looking over both plans and i find the the Eurekc plan(MAN) is Longer in length when macthing up the fuse sides from the wing to tail in about 1" longer than shown on the Midwest plan. is it better to be longer here or shorter? i can change it to match the Midwest plan or proceed with the Eureka/MAN plan.

this is my first Pattern plane and I love the look of most of the pattern planes..

any help would be great
thanks in advance..

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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/23/2012 5:34 AM   
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I would say longer woud be better.




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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/23/2012 7:29 AM   
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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/23/2012 7:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		Remember moving every thing 1" back will move the CG a lot. consider the weight of your engine and pipe or not. Not very much room for moving stuff around on the M1. The plane flew great the way Norm designed it. Talk to people who made it 1" longer see what problems they had with CG if any. You don't want to add dead weight to get the balance. M1 flies great when weight is controlled. Just my opinion, you will have fun building and flying this Classic.


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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/23/2012 12:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		The original RCM plan is longer. Midwest shortened it. They also changed the construction technique from a basic box fuse, to a laminated lumber yard.

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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/23/2012 7:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		So if I get this right, the MAN original plan is the desired and correct way to build this plane, and the Midwest shorter version was done to kit the plane.

So I will build as per original plan? I did notice the block by block laminating process that is the Midwest Products plan, to me seems the sure way to build HEAVY and I dont want that...

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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/23/2012 7:10 PM   
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the RCM original plan


That would be MAN. Published in the June 1973 issue.

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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/23/2012 7:33 PM   
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Status: offline 		RFJ: yes this plan and the original build article from Model Aviation News. and I am comparing to Midwest Products plan.. the MAN plan is correct to the part's from Eureka Short Kit

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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/23/2012 8:58 PM   
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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/23/2012 10:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		OK guys, after looking at these plans closer I have found that the(Midwest Products Co.) plans are 3/8inches shorter over all and looking at the wing, it is moved 3/8inches Aft, the C.G. is also moved although it is moved forward 3/8inches.


Question is how does this change the plane, did Midwest improve it or do the MAN plans offer a better plane, or no difference at all?

Sorry for asking all the questions. I just don't want to start off one way then find out that I had a chance to correct it.

Oh one more thing what glue to use to skin the wings and stab? A fellow builder friend suggested 3M Super77?





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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/23/2012 10:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Pilotx,

Will you be doing a build thread on your Mach 1? I don't remember seeing one here on RCUniverse since I've been a subscriber.

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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/23/2012 11:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		Not sure yet but will definitely think it over I'm not sure how committed I will be to keeping it up to date. I hope to have this close to glassing before Christmas. we'll see
I also have a Mustang to put the finish on. both of which I want to have complete by spring flying season 2013.

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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/24/2012 1:13 AM   
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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/24/2012 1:40 AM   
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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/24/2012 1:50 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi, The midwest kit/plan is a very different than the plane Norm Page designed. The plans from MAN are much closer to the model Norn Page won the Masters with than the kit even though the completed model looks the same. I have a set of plans directly from Norm. One of the differences that you have not seen is the real Mach 1 has a foam core Fin that the airfoil is thicker on the right side than the left to counter act the torq so the plane tracks stright. The other differences you have noted. The wing is also very different on the plans built model than the kit.

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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/24/2012 1:53 AM   
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Hey Pilotx,

Will you be doing a build thread on your Mach 1? I don't remember seeing one here on RCUniverse since I've been a subscriber.

David

David,

Leo has an M1 build thread along with his Sequel thread. Both models remain to be finished according to the latest news (I was in touch with Leo recently). Here's his M1 thread:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8532968/tm.htm

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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/24/2012 10:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		Definitely MAN plans. Longer is better for a pattern ship. It wouldn't hurt to move the wing back slightly if it looks like it will be a bit tail heavy.
I used Bolly laminating resin for years, but I think it is no longer available. I now use Z Poxy finishing resin, which works well.

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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/24/2012 3:59 PM   
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Status: online 		I have a Midwest Mach 1 kit with a partially built fuselage. I got a chuckle out of it being a flying lumber yard. It is a complex looking fuselage build but hopefully it won't be too heavy when all said and done. I think a lot of it gets sanded away to achieve the rounded contours. I don't think they were very concerned with weight back then. Classic pattern ships fly fast.

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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/24/2012 5:20 PM   
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Sorry for asking all the questions. I just don't want to start off one way then find out that I had a chance to correct it.

Oh one more thing what glue to use to skin the wings and stab? A fellow builder friend suggested 3M Super77?


The few of us left who still build our stuff prefer either epoxy or Pro-Bond/Gorilla PU glue. Bonding is permanent with either one of these. For the small wing of vintage models, it won't take more than 1/2 oz each panel. The epoxy or polyurethane glue is applied sparringly to the sheeting. I prefer epoxy since it gives much greater working time before kicking off. But I never use the stuff you get at the LHS.

Go to US Composite site and buy their laminating epoxy. It's inexpensive and works well with about a 50 min pot life. Pro Bond or Gorilla begins to kick off in about 25 mins so you'd have to work faster

I used the 3M product only once and wasn't pleased when too much of the skin lifted after a few dozen flights. Probably didn't use enough spray. Spray makes it an easy application but you'd have to spray enough of it to work right.

Before applying any adhesive to either sheeting of foam, use a tack rag to remove dust residue.....Good luck


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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/24/2012 6:10 PM   
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There used to be a product out called,    "Southern Sorgham"   it was great stuff.    

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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/24/2012 6:13 PM   
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Get yourself the very small Stanley block plane. It's about 1" wide and 3" long. This will be used to contour the fuselage to the point it's looking nice and round. Smooth it with sandpaper. Start with 120-grit and continue to 220, 320, and maybe to 400 before you paint or cover. The smoother the balsa, the better the final finish. You won't need to go much finer than 320 or 400 for the sandpaper.




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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/24/2012 6:47 PM   
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RE: Mach1 question before upcoming build - 10/24/2012 9:42 PM   
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The OS33GT you fixed for me early this year has worked incredibly well. I have about 11 gallons of avgas through it now, some 60 hours of operation.

Some kind of engine. Stronger than a YS 175, turning the same props at higher revs

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