Skymaster F14 Tomcat
09-18-2014, 01:13 AM
#1076
good stuff coming from this thread! I havent heard of anyone having an issue like this in the wings. I noticed sm has made a all aluminum version of the wing sweep actuators but i dont think it was for torq.
09-18-2014, 06:12 AM
#1077
This is an early prototype of a stator and first stage compressor of the TF30. The compressor free wheels behind the stator on two bearings. This is designed to fit into the intakes of Skymasters F14 Tomcat. We are also producing a F110 GE 400 Stator and first stage compressor for those that want true scale accuracy. Using this prototype we are now refining the CAD work to create something thats very accurate.
09-24-2014, 06:02 PM
#1080
09-25-2014, 10:02 AM
#1088
Thanks Anton, Ayrton and Jim for the video! That was the fifth flight, played quite a bit with the wings, still dialing it..., so far find 4% up elevator trim when wings swept back to be quite useful, also the throws from the manual are pretty mild too for wings back. I really look forward of the new Firgellis that Li Kai is converting for me, these are with the higher ratio and hope that the wings may stay put at half swept.
Fender, Wim is right; it's got 2 for the slats, 1 for the spoiler and 1 for the flaps. I opted to use all standard size high torque brushless servos.
Yes, the shimmy is quite severe. The steering torque rod could be upgraded to a 4mm from the existing 3mm. Otherwise, try to get another larger size set screw, say 4mm or #6 onto the opposite side of the existing 3mm. So far, I only enlarged the 3mm to a 4mm set screw, hope this will work for a bit.
Regards,
Barry
Fender, Wim is right; it's got 2 for the slats, 1 for the spoiler and 1 for the flaps. I opted to use all standard size high torque brushless servos.
Yes, the shimmy is quite severe. The steering torque rod could be upgraded to a 4mm from the existing 3mm. Otherwise, try to get another larger size set screw, say 4mm or #6 onto the opposite side of the existing 3mm. So far, I only enlarged the 3mm to a 4mm set screw, hope this will work for a bit.
Regards,
Barry
Last edited by marquisvns; 09-25-2014 at 10:05 AM.
09-25-2014, 11:24 AM
#1090
Barry,
Do I understand right that you aren't able to hold the wings in the "intermediate" position? I think things would be much better if we had 'proportional' actuators. and even better if both were synchronised. this would be possible if there was a potentiometer feedback on the position of the wings. kind of like what we have on a servo: a potentiometer on the output shaft, an electronics which command the motor to match the output with the input from the receiver..... I'm sure if Likai would put some effort in this, it would be easy for him...
Wim
Do I understand right that you aren't able to hold the wings in the "intermediate" position? I think things would be much better if we had 'proportional' actuators. and even better if both were synchronised. this would be possible if there was a potentiometer feedback on the position of the wings. kind of like what we have on a servo: a potentiometer on the output shaft, an electronics which command the motor to match the output with the input from the receiver..... I'm sure if Likai would put some effort in this, it would be easy for him...
Wim
09-25-2014, 11:30 AM
#1091
Barry,
Do I understand right that you aren't able to hold the wings in the "intermediate" position? I think things would be much better if we had 'proportional' actuators. and even better if both were synchronised. this would be possible if there was a potentiometer feedback on the position of the wings. kind of like what we have on a servo: a potentiometer on the output shaft, an electronics which command the motor to match the output with the input from the receiver..... I'm sure if Likai would put some effort in this, it would be easy for him...
Wim
Do I understand right that you aren't able to hold the wings in the "intermediate" position? I think things would be much better if we had 'proportional' actuators. and even better if both were synchronised. this would be possible if there was a potentiometer feedback on the position of the wings. kind of like what we have on a servo: a potentiometer on the output shaft, an electronics which command the motor to match the output with the input from the receiver..... I'm sure if Likai would put some effort in this, it would be easy for him...
Wim
I have proportional actuators in My F14 with feedback.
09-25-2014, 11:41 AM
#1093
Yes,
i also have the basic function for a wing sweep computer written down to monitor each wing and stop all sweep functions in the case of an actuator failure. I just need someone who knows about programming to take my idea an turn it into a reality. The computer would also eliminate all mixing in the transmitter and would basically allow someone to fly a full house Tomcat with a 9 channel radio.
i also have the basic function for a wing sweep computer written down to monitor each wing and stop all sweep functions in the case of an actuator failure. I just need someone who knows about programming to take my idea an turn it into a reality. The computer would also eliminate all mixing in the transmitter and would basically allow someone to fly a full house Tomcat with a 9 channel radio.
09-25-2014, 05:13 PM
#1095
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Hi All
Here is My Skymaster F-14 Maiden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Few3...ature=youtu.be
And here is the Dual Flameout!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6uQI7HAG8w&feature=youtu.be
Cheers
Here is My Skymaster F-14 Maiden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Few3...ature=youtu.be
And here is the Dual Flameout!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6uQI7HAG8w&feature=youtu.be
Cheers
09-25-2014, 06:29 PM
#1097
09-25-2014, 06:30 PM
#1098
Barry,
Do I understand right that you aren't able to hold the wings in the "intermediate" position? I think things would be much better if we had 'proportional' actuators. and even better if both were synchronised. this would be possible if there was a potentiometer feedback on the position of the wings. kind of like what we have on a servo: a potentiometer on the output shaft, an electronics which command the motor to match the output with the input from the receiver..... I'm sure if Likai would put some effort in this, it would be easy for him...
Wim
Do I understand right that you aren't able to hold the wings in the "intermediate" position? I think things would be much better if we had 'proportional' actuators. and even better if both were synchronised. this would be possible if there was a potentiometer feedback on the position of the wings. kind of like what we have on a servo: a potentiometer on the output shaft, an electronics which command the motor to match the output with the input from the receiver..... I'm sure if Likai would put some effort in this, it would be easy for him...
Wim
Barry
