Where have they gone?
05-10-2017, 01:35 PM
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Where have they gone?
Looking for a source for a combat plane that will work with a Jett 25. Don't find anything when I google, and what does show up is out of stock. Any help would be appreciated.
05-10-2017, 07:53 PM
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Don't know!, use to be quite a lot of guys selling planes but since I have been out of combat for 12 years it seams the small cottage shops that were supporting combat quit supporting combat.
05-11-2017, 08:01 AM
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Bullard - Try these: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-c...ming-back.html
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...s#post31394954
| Lazer Works - Engraving & Design | Radio Control Airplanes, Specialty, and More
This should keep you busy for awhile !
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...s#post31394954
| Lazer Works - Engraving & Design | Radio Control Airplanes, Specialty, and More
This should keep you busy for awhile !
05-11-2017, 11:32 AM
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Maybe - maybe not !
Bullard - Hummm... I don't have any resources that I know of SSC type of plane. My main interest in that of military style, as our club have been racing .15 size 1/12 th scale for the last 10 / 11 years.
You probably already have this site, try it, at least they fly the same planes your looking for. RCCOMBAT.COM - Home of the RCCA
Sorry couldn't help you further.
RACE66
You probably already have this site, try it, at least they fly the same planes your looking for. RCCOMBAT.COM - Home of the RCCA
Sorry couldn't help you further.
RACE66
05-12-2017, 05:15 PM
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I think the Battle Axe is still being made. I picked up one at a swap meet lately. https://www.treneffrc.com/ The guy that made the Gremlins still seems willing to make wings, he was at Toledo. I am guessing he makes other planes than the Gremlin, although they are for a .25. http://racores.com/
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05-30-2017, 07:32 PM
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I saw a Tomahawk at the nats last time I went. It was a while ago. bluenotecreations.com It doesn't show anything on this old computer in a search. You could try the RCCA site if it is still going, to see what may be new.
05-31-2017, 04:29 AM
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Im going to get with some of my club members that have battle axes. They can be easily made by going to the hardware store. Only thing is I dont know what the parts are or the dimensions that are used. Im hoping to just borrow a club members plane and copy it. An issue would be the wings. I was told a fellow club member cuts wing cores. I'll do a build video and put a parts list together soon as I can.
05-31-2017, 04:47 AM
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Im going to get with some of my club members that have battle axes. They can be easily made by going to the hardware store. Only thing is I dont know what the parts are or the dimensions that are used. Im hoping to just borrow a club members plane and copy it. An issue would be the wings. I was told a fellow club member cuts wing cores. I'll do a build video and put a parts list together soon as I can.
05-31-2017, 05:08 AM
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I have some dimensions here. The wing is 5' span, 8" chord with 4 3/4" tips. Add on 2" aileron. The trailing edge is straight where the ailerons are attached, and the leading edge tapers back. Fuselage is 1/4" inside dimension Uchannel, 24" long with a box 6 1/4 back from the front of the U channel. stab 15" span, 6 1/2 root, and 4 1/2 tip minus the hinge. rudder looks huge, but is 10" high with a 6" root and 3" tip. Don't forget about the SPADs. They are faster to build and really not that much heavier. You could do a foam wing on one of those designs too. The foam is a lot of trouble to put in spars, tape up etc. The Battle Axe has assembly instructions on the internet probably, which will give you an idea of the stab shapes, positions etc.
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05-31-2017, 05:22 AM
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SPAD To The Bone - Free Plans Some older stuff here. The Sickle looks like a great candidate for a fast motor like a Jett or Nelson, or the Diamond Dust SPAD Delta on that site.
06-01-2017, 09:58 AM
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I have some dimensions here. The wing is 5' span, 8" chord with 4 3/4" tips. Add on 2" aileron. The trailing edge is straight where the ailerons are attached, and the leading edge tapers back. Fuselage is 1/4" inside dimension Uchannel, 24" long with a box 6 1/4 back from the front of the U channel. stab 15" span, 6 1/2 root, and 4 1/2 tip minus the hinge. rudder looks huge, but is 10" high with a 6" root and 3" tip. Don't forget about the SPADs. They are faster to build and really not that much heavier. You could do a foam wing on one of those designs too. The foam is a lot of trouble to put in spars, tape up etc. The Battle Axe has assembly instructions on the internet probably, which will give you an idea of the stab shapes, positions etc.
06-02-2017, 07:12 AM
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SPAD To The Bone - Free Plans Some older stuff here. The Sickle looks like a great candidate for a fast motor like a Jett or Nelson, or the Diamond Dust SPAD Delta on that site.
06-02-2017, 09:16 AM
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SPADs are cool. I have a few that I like. You just don't care what happens like the "real" ones. It is a bit hard to find the 2mm stuff which makes the best lightest wings. The 4mm corroplast is used on the Battle Axe tail. I have a .40 in a fairly small one that really scoots with a 9-7 prop. It has a 4mm heavier wing.
06-02-2017, 09:43 AM
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Thats what I need . Glow powered planes that are more crash resistant. That way I am not so nervous as I am when I fly my over planes. Ive got several glow engines not being used. So Im going to put them to use. I will prob start with building a 55" wingspan ugly stick design. Think I'll try a .46 on it first. Home Depot only had the 4mm so might be to heavy for the .46. If it is I got a .60 to put on it also.
06-02-2017, 09:49 AM
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If it struggles with the .46, get out the tin snips and trim the wingspan a bit. You can do it at the field, rather than going home and fiddling with an engine change. You can always make a spare wing to bring along too.
06-03-2017, 04:56 AM
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Went with a 48" wingspan 3D edge 540 profile design. Its turning out better than I expected for my first try at using coroplast. Ill post a pic once I get the fuse built ,mount the wing ,stab and rudder.
06-03-2017, 05:32 AM
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Videos too if you can manage them. I was thinking of that one too and used the wing and just the downspout fuselage, because I am lazy/efficient. It is not done yet, mostly because I am lazy/inefficient. I have an Ohio Model Products OMP Suquoi that uses a 1/2" foam / plywood sandwich that seems simpler but needs painting or covering. Something I try to keep away from lately.