2011 project
12-12-2010, 04:11 PM
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RE: 2011 project
LOL, your right 
Brain goes numb with all this snow... I need to snap a picture of all the snow in the cul-de-sac. Biggest pile of snow I have ever seen, crazy weekend....
Brain goes numb with all this snow... I need to snap a picture of all the snow in the cul-de-sac. Biggest pile of snow I have ever seen, crazy weekend....
12-12-2010, 06:42 PM
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RE: 2011 project
I'm not sure, but I think we got close to 20", tough to tell with all the blowing, one of the worst blizzards I have ever seen, but I missed the 91' "perfect storm" while stationed in NC.
12-13-2010, 03:09 AM
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I've got it! A hammock?......... no, a flower planter for the wife........no,no, some really long Pine Wood Derby cars?
Aww l give up. l'm never any good at mechanical stuff anyway.
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Aww l give up. l'm never any good at mechanical stuff anyway.
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12-13-2010, 06:00 AM
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RE: 2011 project
Nope, not a plug, just a form.
I normally fiberglass the inside of my fuses, and when I do it flat, they tend to stress fracture when I bend them to get the formers in.
This way I can glass them and add the 1/64 doubler, put the cut out piece on top of the fuse side, add a little weight, and when its dry I'll have a perfectly shaped fuse side with the exact fuse curve already there. Unfortunately, my band saw isn't up to the task of accurately cutting the 4"x4". The neighbor has one he said I could borrow, but its gotta warm up at least a little bit. First the snow dump, now the cold... Brrr...
Actually going to use Carbon Fiber Veil on the inside of these instead of Glass, I'll let you know how it goes.
I normally fiberglass the inside of my fuses, and when I do it flat, they tend to stress fracture when I bend them to get the formers in.
This way I can glass them and add the 1/64 doubler, put the cut out piece on top of the fuse side, add a little weight, and when its dry I'll have a perfectly shaped fuse side with the exact fuse curve already there. Unfortunately, my band saw isn't up to the task of accurately cutting the 4"x4". The neighbor has one he said I could borrow, but its gotta warm up at least a little bit. First the snow dump, now the cold... Brrr...
Actually going to use Carbon Fiber Veil on the inside of these instead of Glass, I'll let you know how it goes.
12-13-2010, 06:05 AM
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RE: 2011 project
ORIGINAL: daven
Nope, not a plug, just a form.
I normally fiberglass the inside of my fuses, and when I do it flat, they tend to stress fracture when I bend them to get the formers in.
This way I can glass them and add the 1/64 doubler, put the cut out piece on top of the fuse side, add a little weight, and when its dry I'll have a perfectly shaped fuse side with the exact fuse curve already there. Unfortunately, my band saw isn't up to the task of accurately cutting the 4"x4". The neighbor has one he said I could borrow, but its gotta warm up at least a little bit. First the snow dump, now the cold... Brrr...
Actually going to use Carbon Fiber Veil on the inside of these instead of Glass, I'll let you know how it goes.
Nope, not a plug, just a form.
I normally fiberglass the inside of my fuses, and when I do it flat, they tend to stress fracture when I bend them to get the formers in.
This way I can glass them and add the 1/64 doubler, put the cut out piece on top of the fuse side, add a little weight, and when its dry I'll have a perfectly shaped fuse side with the exact fuse curve already there. Unfortunately, my band saw isn't up to the task of accurately cutting the 4"x4". The neighbor has one he said I could borrow, but its gotta warm up at least a little bit. First the snow dump, now the cold... Brrr...
Actually going to use Carbon Fiber Veil on the inside of these instead of Glass, I'll let you know how it goes.
12-13-2010, 06:27 AM
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RE: 2011 project
Barry, I like to experiment, not everything I try works out, but its always fun!
I think I will be using $5 mini servos and a Etken wing (I know, there goes the neighborhood).
I'm going to try something new on the outside of these fuzes also, that WILL be interesting.
Just happy to have a heated workshop again after nearly 4 years...
I think I will be using $5 mini servos and a Etken wing (I know, there goes the neighborhood).
I'm going to try something new on the outside of these fuzes also, that WILL be interesting.
Just happy to have a heated workshop again after nearly 4 years...
12-13-2010, 06:42 AM
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Oh, and one of these for the radio...
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=14300
If you just leave the page open for a couple minutes, the price drops to $29.99
Should be interesting.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=14300
If you just leave the page open for a couple minutes, the price drops to $29.99
Should be interesting.
12-13-2010, 07:08 AM
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Yes, it does sound interesting. It is always good to get out of the "conventional box" so to speak. Sometimes we even find what we are looking for.
12-13-2010, 08:38 AM
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RE: 2011 project
I don't like a receiver that says turn off failsafe to prevent servo jitter. I really do like that throttle servo going to low if I loose the link.
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12-13-2010, 08:46 AM
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I have mixed emotions in regards to failsafe and I don't want to start that debate anyway. After reading a bit about the receiver, not all servos jitter with fail safe on, I'll give it a try and if it doesn't work, I won't use it.
12-13-2010, 09:25 AM
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RE: 2011 project
Dave,
Pardon the ignorance but what is the reason/benefit of fiberglassing the inside of the fuse? I guess I can see it for strength purposes but I haven't had any problems out of mine just fiberglassing the outside. Anyway I was just curious.
Lonnie
Pardon the ignorance but what is the reason/benefit of fiberglassing the inside of the fuse? I guess I can see it for strength purposes but I haven't had any problems out of mine just fiberglassing the outside. Anyway I was just curious.
Lonnie
12-13-2010, 12:20 PM
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RE: 2011 project
You into that Nob Creek when you drew those lines? Also using my wing with with that cheep receiver is ok. Just let me know when to start another.
12-13-2010, 12:27 PM
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I'm hoping I get to fly my old beater all 2011, remember, that plane that you jumped for joy when you thought I midaired it ?
I looked at it again at lunch, and its an optical illusion because the wood is not perfectly smooth. Its fine.
New Kits arrived today via Fed X. Have to test fit the parts from the new cutter, hopefully all will be well, I'm sure it will be.
I looked at it again at lunch, and its an optical illusion because the wood is not perfectly smooth. Its fine.
New Kits arrived today via Fed X. Have to test fit the parts from the new cutter, hopefully all will be well, I'm sure it will be.
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knob creek wearing off about now....
Seeker fuse sides, Carbon Veil, and 1/64 doublers in the forms now. I used Z-Poxy finishing resin, so it should be dry in a few hours. Will take pics when done, camera is out of batteries.
Seeker fuse sides, Carbon Veil, and 1/64 doublers in the forms now. I used Z-Poxy finishing resin, so it should be dry in a few hours. Will take pics when done, camera is out of batteries.