semeraro

Thanks Art, I see how it works. I had started drawing up a 1/4 nieuport 17 and was trying to figure out how to do a scale aileron setup with torque tubes but could not figure out how I wanted to do the hinges. Your solution looks good. I assume the brass tube over the carbon tube is there to keep the carbon tube from wearing down?

Saw the video of Billy's camel by the way. Looks like it flew nicely. Half scale is the new third scale it seems.

R/C Art

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Yes, your assumption is correct.

Yep. half scale is the new third scale, or so it seems. I might have a different perspective after storing and hauling it around a season or two - it's pretty dang big!

Horsepoweraviation

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.......so does that mean ...full scale is the new 1/2 scale? LOL!


Congrats Art for getting on the top 10 for two weeks in a row!
Keep up the good work!
Cheers
HPA

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Thanks Paul.......I guess I'll forever be behind that curve

Have you considered just how big that plane is that you are building? Do you have hangar space reserved at the local airport yet?

abufletcher

When modelers start building models that are larger than the original, that's the day to call it quits.

FireBee

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Go Art go. Glad to see such good work. So cold here that I'm building a little foamy for indoor flying.

R/C Art

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.........and then there were two (finally)

stevegauth30

Beautiful work Art. Shame to cover it up.

R/C Art

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Thanks Steve, but I have to disagree with you on this one ...... I am so looking forward to covering it up that I can't stand it ........ Things are taking forever to get to that point - covering time is my favorite part because that means its almost ready to fly!

stevegauth30

I hear ya there.

geezeraviation

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I'm with ya on that Art. Be fun to do some formation flyin with that one but it sure would make my 28 look little
Doc

R/C Art

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Shoot Doc, that ain't no problem........on our fly bys, I'll fly out and you fly in........then they will look about the same size.

stevegauth30

Now thats usin yer noodle.

geezeraviation

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I assume (there's that word) the upper wing will be in twice pieces ya? What is the upper span anyhoo?
Doc
You out me in, sounds good (I really wasn't gonna go there but)

FokkerD7

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Sweeeeet ....

R/C Art

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Remember this is going to be transported in my Dodge Caravan, so yes the wing is a two piece affair. Projected span is + or - 12" 4".

R/C Art

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Pilot cut out fit to the wing. Material is 3/16" aircraft plywood. Clamped to the rear spar and showing the aileron crank mockup.

FokkerD7

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Art i have an idea for ya. Turn the heat down in you building. That way you will move a little faster trying to stay warm. Have you any news on you landing gear?

R/C Art

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No news on the landing gear.......or anything else plane related. No news is good news, that's what I always say - in this case not such a good thing. Maybe this weekend.

stevegauth30

turtle back in the shell now?

R/C Art

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.....so it would seem .

stevegauth30

You seem to build like me, and alot of us for that matter. Ill get a bunch done, then nothing for some time. Then another bunch, then.........
Im only messin with ya though.

FokkerD7

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Something for your viewing pleasure.

ONBOARD CAMS ON LARGE SCALE RC WW1 DAWN PATROL UK SCOUT / FIGHTERS AT LM...: http://youtu.be/vAOLbCoGJG8

R/C Art

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You're right about that.........I work at model building in spurts.......for me it is creative more than it is nuts and bolts. I envy the guys who can go to the shop and spend several hours at a time and be productive all that while. Occasionally I can do that, but normally after an hour or two I get a little sloppy and that's when I back off.......

I am waiting for my inspiration to return..........in the meantime I remain in my shell.

R/C Art

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I have been playing around with the hinging on the ailerons. Hardwood (Maple) bearing blocks epoxied in.........



strap hinges bent to shape........and fitted to the rear spars..........then attached with a 4-40 bold and nut.......not the best job I have done, but I think it is secure and functional.