Cadence - F3A Prototype
04-24-2016, 06:05 AM
#101
Cadence - Another build
Yes, doing the glass route. Fuse and tail section has been done, wings, almost ready. Used 1/2oz cloth and Z-poxy finishing resin.
Here are a few more shots...
Himax Pro for power, rear mount (with small Hyde type mount incorporated). Jetti Spin 125 opto for control. Dual CF control horn for rudder (similar in concept to the Ralph Schwiezer CF control horn), BJ wing adjusters from F3AUnlimitted and CF wing tube and adjustable stab (along with other hardware and a power setup, 5400mh cells, cellpro charger, must thank Mike for help there). You can see a bit of the CF reinforcement inside. I had small Hitech servos mounted in the stab but came out tail heavy (before sanding etc.), moving to deps with a single JR8231 (same on ailerons and rudder). Old style Bolly CF landing gear and pants I managed to acquire from Australia.
Here are a few more shots...
Himax Pro for power, rear mount (with small Hyde type mount incorporated). Jetti Spin 125 opto for control. Dual CF control horn for rudder (similar in concept to the Ralph Schwiezer CF control horn), BJ wing adjusters from F3AUnlimitted and CF wing tube and adjustable stab (along with other hardware and a power setup, 5400mh cells, cellpro charger, must thank Mike for help there). You can see a bit of the CF reinforcement inside. I had small Hitech servos mounted in the stab but came out tail heavy (before sanding etc.), moving to deps with a single JR8231 (same on ailerons and rudder). Old style Bolly CF landing gear and pants I managed to acquire from Australia.
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04-03-2022, 06:39 PM
#111
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Wanted to ask if you have a wood wing, stab, and turtle deck option? If not, do you know or recommend a place to get them cut?
I’ve only flown IMAC, but have wanted to transition over to pattern. I love building, and I’m excited that I found this one. It’s a great looking pattern plane you’ve designed!
Keith
04-04-2022, 04:39 AM
#112
Keith,
I'm glad you like the Cadence design. The plane has performed well in F3A for me.
I'm not sure where you might be able to get foam cores cut (maybe Eureka Aircraft Kits?) but I can supply you with the laser cad files, dwgs, etc for a small fee. I can recommend a good laser cutting service for the wood parts of the kit. Please send me an email if you are interested. [email protected]
The laser file includes all the templates for cutting the foam cores. The kit uses 12 foam cores (that includes the top and bottom fuse fins near the CG). If I still had some cores I would be happy to send them to you.
Best Regards,
Mark
I'm glad you like the Cadence design. The plane has performed well in F3A for me.
I'm not sure where you might be able to get foam cores cut (maybe Eureka Aircraft Kits?) but I can supply you with the laser cad files, dwgs, etc for a small fee. I can recommend a good laser cutting service for the wood parts of the kit. Please send me an email if you are interested. [email protected]
The laser file includes all the templates for cutting the foam cores. The kit uses 12 foam cores (that includes the top and bottom fuse fins near the CG). If I still had some cores I would be happy to send them to you.
Best Regards,
Mark
