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EDF Airliner build thread - 2/22/2006 3:26:17 AM   
EDFmodel



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Here begins a build thread on a 301 electric ducted fan airplane.

The objective is to illustrate the major construction steps and to expand on various designs aspects as the model progresses.

The image illustrates one 301 finished (but not the one to be built here).

If you are interested in seeing more on such models www.EDFmodel.com or stay tuned

Ian.


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RE: EDF Airliner build thread - 2/22/2006 3:54:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks Ian!

Guys, we have commissioned Ian to build a scale model of one of Frontier Airlines' ships. Hopefully, we'll watch it come to life in this thread.

I have been working with folks at Frontier to get some cool photo ops and we will certainly have video and a full write up in our magazine area when it's complete.

I can tell you this; Ian uses some VERY creative engineering and building techniques that you can apply to electric jets as well as other lightweight electric aircraft.

I can't wait to see this thing go!

Michael

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RE: EDF Airliner build thread - 2/22/2006 12:44:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		301 fuselage design.

The model under construction is to be completed in Frontier colours.

The fuselage is trimmed to size. The 301 comes with a standard set of window decals and these have been modified to include the Frontier graphics.

Decals can be produced in two ways. Use a graphic modelling website that will produce water slide decals to your specifications, in true colours. The results can be exciting. The second option is to produce your own on your CAD program and print to self-adhesive film. There are a few things to consider. Wing profiles for a model airliner tend to be thicker than scale. Therefore, if the graphics extends to the wing, (as they do with Frontier) then scale adjustment needs to be made. Decals are applied with patience and attention to compound curves. It can be much easier if an airliner scheme is chosen that has a solid colour along the body (which could be painted) and then decals can be applied over top.

Also attached an example of a Bruno Zimmermann built model. In conclusion with care and attention, graphics make the model.

Ian.


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RE: EDF Airliner build thread - 2/22/2006 7:28:03 PM   
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RE: EDF Airliner build thread - 2/23/2006 4:23:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		Great job Ian,

I use water transfer decals for aircraft since they are lighter than self adhesive decals. The following place sells high quality decal papers for inkjet. http://www.decalpaper.com/inkjet.html I suggest you stay away from laser water transfer decal paper, I found it to be very thin and hard to control during aplication.

The easiest way to design a water transfer decal is to print the decals with an ink jet printer, preferrably using a water-proof ink. Then apply a uniform layer of clear paint to prevent the ink from smearing during application.

I built the DC3 and prepared all decals using the method I have just described. http://kolejliler.netfirms.com All the decals on this model are in fact retouched photographs of a DC3 printed on decal paper.

Cheers,
Serdar

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RE: EDF Airliner build thread - 2/23/2006 4:29:09 AM   
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I have just purchased a 301 kit from EDF, and curretly assembling it. The 301 kit is an expertly designed, great model which is fun to build.

I am adding features to it such as a rudder, working extended flaps, retracts (mechanical), lights (navigation, strobes, landing) and will paint it as a Southwest 737.

Will post pictures as I make progress. Stay tuned.

Serdar

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RE: EDF Airliner build thread - 2/23/2006 6:00:10 AM   
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Status: offline 		Serdar's DC-3 he refers to is worth seeing. Quite impressive chrome work.



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RE: EDF Airliner build thread - 2/23/2006 1:39:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		When my 303 kit arrived I scanned all of the drawings and the decal, just in case. Later I found it easier to apply a water slide decal on a compound curve. I made the decal with inkjet paper I got from Micro-Mark http://www.micromark.com/ it was easy.

Hurricane Larry


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RE: EDF Airliner build thread - 2/24/2006 1:37:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		Nice to see you doing a 301 build Ian,

We at Dynamo Electrics can't wait to receive our first shipment of the 301 kits.

Keep an eye out at www.dynamoelectrics.com and get your kit from the USA's only EDF Model dealer.

We'll be watching this one.
Randy
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RE: EDF Airliner build thread - 2/24/2006 5:52:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Serdark, let's see some progress pics on your 737! When Ian is finished with ours, you can fly to Denver, cut fares and try to run my plane out of business!

Michael

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RE: EDF Airliner build thread - 2/24/2006 8:35:50 AM   
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Status: offline 		More detail work on the decals today. I have decided to take the name ‘Frontier’ through the fuselage doors as it is supposed to be. Strategically cutting the decals in a few places solves the compound curve issues.

Ian

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RE: EDF Airliner build thread - 2/24/2006 2:52:28 PM   
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RE: EDF Airliner build thread - 2/24/2006 5:57:59 PM   
serdark


 

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Status: offline 		Hey Michael,

I have just started the assembly and so far not much to show, except the fin with a working rudder.

I like building planes as close to the originals as possible. The DC3 was a GreatPlanes kit and I have modified so many things on that that I had to draw my own plans of the modifications just in case I build another one later. The most recent one was a GreatPlanes Corsair. I flew to Washington Dulles Airport (Smithsonian Museum) just to take pictures of the one on display so that I can assemble it to scale.

The 301 project will not be any different. Well, a detailed job takes time, so stay tuned and I will post pictures...

Serdar

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RE: EDF Airliner build thread - 2/24/2006 5:59:37 PM