Dont scratch   
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Tower Hobbies
Enter up to 4 keywords or Tower stock numbers
Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
    Search This Thread  
 
Printable Version

All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> RC Jets >> Dont scratch
Page: <<   < prev  1 [2]

Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
Dont scratch - 6/17/2003 6:53 PM   
tp777fo



Posts: 1264
Score: 100
Joined: 2/25/2002
Last Login: 3/22/2010
From: Schertz, TX, USA
Status: offline 		Save yourself hundreds of hours of time. Get a Philip Avonds 104. Very scale, extremely easy to build and an outstanding flyer. I have about 100 flights on my Aeroloft/Avonds 104 and enjoy it more every flight. An Avonds kit would be about 3-4 # lighter than the Aeroloft and would fly on a 12# turbine, no gear doors and kept light. The Aeroloft nose section weighs more than the entire Avonds fuselage but the Aeroloft has panel lines and looks better. Mine is 23#dry/26# with 88oz fuel and flies great with a Ram 750. Flights are about 6 minutes with a couple of minutes of reserve fuel left. The airplane is wonderful to fly and lands very easily (after I figured it out). The only problem is the visibility, it is a hard airplane to see as it has no wings. You must have a highly visible paint job. I have the yellow/black hawk (Jabo 33) paint job. On final it looks like a yellow baseball with two yellow pingpong balls coming at you.

_____________________________

Tom Perry
Check six!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Jetset)
       Post #: 26

1/6 scale F-104 - 6/18/2003 1:54 AM   
JDFLY


 

Posts: 8
Score: 100
Joined: 5/4/2003
Last Login: 7/28/2008
From: Bradenton , FL, USA
Status: offline 		I have been developing a 1/6 scale F-104 for the past 12 months and have successfully completed the initial test flights, so far have been very pleased and surprised with the results. Comments from the test pilots Tommy Woods and Larry Kramer have been surprising in that it is fairly easy to fly with takeoffs and landings not requiring the expected extreme high speed. The large flaps and leading edge flaps seem to do their job. We have not completed top end speed tests yet, but from the looks of it, it should have plenty of performance. The new AMT AT 400 has proven to be an excellent choice for the engine, plenty of Jack to give it the power and performance to get up and go. The 104 is scratch built fiberglass foam core construction from molds that I developed. I kept it in primer for the test flying, hopefully I can start the paint and cockpit in a few weeks. Big thanks to Frans Feyen who provided me the initial drawings and Bob Parks for helping with the CG calculations.

Builders Kits are a possibility

Some specifics on my 104 are as follows:

* 1/6 scale - 113" long 52" wingspan(with tanks), 1000 sq.in wing area
* AMT AT400
* 31 lbs dry
* Functional leading edge flaps
* Removable plug in wings
* 148 oz. fuel
* Tam Pipe (28" long)
* Air Magic retracts
* Custom Robart Struts (not scale but don't look to bad)
* UP precision air system for gear, doors and brakes
* Gyro on roll axis

Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize


Hide Signatures

(in reply to Jetset)
       Post #: 27

1/6 F-104 - 6/19/2003 10:27 AM   
FireBee



Posts: 163
Score: 100
Joined: 5/27/2002
Last Login: 3/2/2010
From: Chesapeake , VA, USA
Status: offline 		JDFLY, pushing the boundary!!! way cool and looks great. The more I see the "Missle with a man in it", the more I want one.

Keep us all informed on progress.

_____________________________

Mike Purcell
cell 757 705 1515

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Jetset)
       Post #: 28

RE: F-104 Starfighter - 9/23/2003 6:17 AM   
T45WingNut



Posts: 210
Score: 100
Joined: 1/25/2002
Last Login: 3/20/2010
From: Brookhaven , MS, USA
Status: offline 		Can someone jive me Bob Holman email so i can find out what the price are on the Thorpe Bros plans?? i try looking it up on his web page but it will not load right.. all so what other Thorpe Bros plans are there?? i know about the F-104.. dod thay do others?? i like to find some place here in the US to buy them

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Jetset)
       Post #: 29

RE: F-104 Starfighter - 9/23/2003 1:04 PM   
jimm


 

Posts: 121
Score: 100
Joined: 3/8/2002
Last Login: 3/19/2010
From: dixon, IL, USA
Status: offline 		T45WingNut,

His web site is at; http://www.angelfire.com/ct/bhplans/index.html

and his email is; bhplans@aol.com

His web site I think is not the best, has tons more more than what is shown. Best to contact him for what you are looking for. Thorpe Bros plans are not the cheapest, think I paid like $48 for the F104. He had the canopy, foam wing cores and laser cut formers for it which were very reasonably priced and fit very well.

Thorpe bros had to the best of my memory a F-20, F-104, F-18, Mirage, Phantom? think there was somethingelse but can't remember at the moment.

Hope this helps.

Ji

< Message edited by jimm -- 9/23/2003 1:06:05 PM >

Hide Signatures

(in reply to T45WingNut)
       Post #: 30

RE: F-104 Starfighter - 9/24/2003 5:23 AM   
T45WingNut



Posts: 210
Score: 100
Joined: 1/25/2002
Last Login: 3/20/2010
From: Brookhaven , MS, USA
Status: offline 		Thanks Jim for the info..

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Jetset)
       Post #: 31

RE: 1/6 scale F-104 - 10/7/2003 3:00 AM   
Forgues Research



Posts: 3471
Score: 100
Joined: 12/15/2001
Last Login: 3/14/2010
From: Glen Robertson, ON, CANADA
Status: offline
quote:

Builders Kits are a possibility

Some specifics on my 104 are as follows:

* 1/6 scale - 113" long 52" wingspan(with tanks), 1000 sq.in wing area
* AMT AT400
* 31 lbs dry
* Functional leading edge flaps
* Removable plug in wings
* 148 oz. fuel
* Tam Pipe (28" long)
* Air Magic retracts
* Custom Robart Struts (not scale but don't look to bad)
* UP precision air system for gear, doors and brakes
* Gyro on roll axis


Now that's a nice size, I need more info. please contact me here aerografixs@hotmail.com

Thanks

_____________________________

http://www.rcxmachines-na.com

Hide Signatures

(in reply to JDFLY)
       Post #: 32

RE: 1/6 scale F-104 - 10/7/2003 3:51 AM   
Kevin Greene



Posts: 3008
Score: 105
Joined: 3/28/2002
Last Login: 3/20/2010
From: Jackson, TN, USA
Status: offline 		Roger,

I saw this plane fly at Superman and it was phenominal!!! The AT-400 really pushed the plane well. The model also turned very easily---Unlike other examples I have seen. All in all, this plane is a winner....Did I say winner??? It won a major award a Superman too!!!

Kevin

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Forgues Research)
       Post #: 33

RE: 1/6 scale F-104 - 10/7/2003 4:12 AM   
Forgues Research



Posts: 3471
Score: 100
Joined: 12/15/2001
Last Login: 3/14/2010
From: Glen Robertson, ON, CANADA
Status: offline
quote:

saw this plane fly at Superman and it was phenominal!!! The AT-400 really pushed the plane well. The model also turned very easily---Unlike other examples I have seen. All in all, this plane is a winner....Did I say winner??? It won a major award a Superman too!!!


Thanks for the info. I like them large and this is starting to look good

_____________________________

http://www.rcxmachines-na.com

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Kevin Greene)
       Post #: 34

RE: F-104 Starfighter - 10/7/2003 4:27 AM   
Bruce Sanders



Posts: 68
Score: 100
Joined: 1/28/2002
Last Login: 3/18/2010
From: Louisville, KY,
Status: offline 		AMA and Paul Blanchard have put turbine engines in our F-104. With the smaller intakes, the plane has great performance. Paul knows how to land this plane. It carries a 40, 50, and two 12 ounce fuel tanks.

Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize


Hide Signatures

(in reply to A104FREAK)
       Post #: 35

RE: F-104 Starfighter - 1/19/2004 8:09 PM   
CarreraGTSCS



Posts: 150
Score: 100
Joined: 1/15/2004
Last Login: 3/18/2010
From: Princeton Jct, NJ, USA
Status: offline 		There's a few nice sets of drawings of the F-104 in different scales with sections in the very back of the Verlinden Publications LOCK ON No 1. The last set is in 1/32nd scale and could be enlarged by a copy/plan center.

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Bruce Sanders)
       Post #: 36

RE: F-104 - 10/18/2004 2:22 AM   
typhoon_gr9



Posts: 20
Score: 100
Joined: 8/21/2004
Last Login: 9/28/2009
From: alexandria, EGYPT
Status: offline 		hii,,i wonder what is the trap dor instead of a big hole in byron fan,what the trap door look like,,,,,

Hide Signatures

(in reply to rcnats)
       Post #: 37

RE: F-104 - 12/10/2004 5:33 PM   
scale dail


 

Posts: 1014
Score: 100
Joined: 12/21/2002
Last Login: 3/21/2010
From: Saugus, CA, USA
Status: offline 		I have an F-104 with a 33'' span and the big question is what retracts to use on the mains???

_____________________________

It does NOT have to be GIANT to be scale!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to typhoon_gr9)
       Post #: 38

RE: F-104 - 12/10/2004 6:10 PM   
Vincent



Posts: 3545
Score: 100
Joined: 12/7/2001
Last Login: 3/22/2010
From: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Status: offline 		Maybe the CJM gear will work?? otherwise i suppose a simple set of spring air or robarts with some 3/16 wire struts would be fine.
V..

Hide Signatures

(in reply to scale dail)
       Post #: 39

RE: F-104 - 12/10/2004 7:42 PM   
erbroens



Posts: 2515
Score: 100
Joined: 11/20/2003
Last Login: 3/21/2010
From: Curitiba, Parana, BRAZIL
Status: online 		Who said that a F-104 is a difficult subject? with a couple of slight modifications it could be used as a trainer ... (at least in Germany!)

Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize


< Message edited by erbroens -- 12/10/2004 7:48 PM >

_____________________________

“If the facts don''t fit the theory, change the facts!”

Hide Signatures

(in reply to Vincent)
       Post #: 40

RE: F-104 - 12/10/2004 8:20 PM   
au117


 

Posts: 3
Score: 100
Joined: 5/30/2003
Last Login: 3/19/2010
From: champaign, IL, USA
Status: offline 		you might try the robart 530 i am shur thay would work.

Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize


Hide Signatures

(in reply to scale dail)
       Post #: 41

RE: F-104 - 12/11/2004 6:16 AM   
scale dail


 

Posts: 1014
Score: 100
Joined: 12/21/2002
Last Login: 3/21/2010
From: Saugus, CA, USA
Status: offline 		Wow thats a nice one! actually I need some struts that will look ok. but dosen't the full size planes gear pivot at the hub to lay flat in the well?

_____________________________

It does NOT have to be GIANT to be scale!

Hide Signatures

(in reply to au117)
       Post #: 42

RE: F-104 - 12/11/2004 7:25 PM   
ps2727


 

Posts: 316
Score: 100
Joined: 2/15/2003
Last Login: 3/22/2010
From: ft worth, TX, USA
Status: online 		Yes it does rotate and lay flat against the bottom of the intake ducting. Here is my gear for the Avonds/Aeroloft kit. Now if I could just finish the jet!!

Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize 		Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize


< Message edited by ps2727 -- 12/11/2004 7:27 PM >

Hide Signatures

(in reply to scale dail)
       Post #: 43

Page:   <<   < prev  1 [2]
All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> RC Jets >> Dont scratch
Page: <<   < prev  1 [2]





Jump to:


 
Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

© 2001 - 2007 24-7 RC, LLC, all rights reserved.

Charities we support that also need your help
Yorkie Rescue | Humane Society | ASPCA | Crohn's-Colitis America


1.492RCU1