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Old 08-15-2010, 09:58 AM
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Jetmech may build heavy but having peeked at his T34 it looks phenomenal.
would like to see it, I use about 3 coats of the polcrylic it sands and fill very nice, I have built several planes using this method, the things I do like is there is no mixing, its water clean up, I use a foam brush to apply as you can see the finished product comes out pretty nice
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Old 08-15-2010, 01:41 PM
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It sure does. Now if I can only get on with painting my V-tail Bonanza I will have something to show.
Old 08-15-2010, 04:13 PM
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Jetmach - is the polycrylic as hard as the Zpoxy? I would not mind trying something different as the Zpozy is hard to sand when it poddles around edges.
Old 08-15-2010, 04:17 PM
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I think you meant to say that V35BFlyer is the one building the T34 which looks amazing. Check out his post on this forum : http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_63...18/key_/tm.htm
Old 08-15-2010, 04:25 PM
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no dont believe it is that hard to sand I didnt have to sand it that much anyway
Old 08-15-2010, 08:03 PM
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Hi guy,

Outstanding V35B! Where can I see additional pics of it? Close-ups, top, bottom, sides, retracts, engine, interior, etc.

Is the real one still for sale? I remember seeing it on ASO or Controller or Trade-a-Plane awhile back.

Kim
PS. What's your first name?
Old 08-15-2010, 08:44 PM
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Thanks Jetmach - I will try it on some scrap wood before laying it on the plane.
Old 08-16-2010, 05:45 AM
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I have a few pics theres a few posted on this thread
Old 08-16-2010, 11:42 AM
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I am using the minwax water base stuff also, then covering with flitemetal.
Old 08-17-2010, 10:00 PM
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Back to my build - I plan to use the TF Cockpit kit and am starting to see how it will all fit together before it is painted. Using some extra hardwood, I installed 3 braces along the bottom to support the cockpit floor.
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Old 08-17-2010, 10:36 PM
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Moving along, I have decided to build gear doors on the front noise gear. First, I framed everything out in foam to see how things would fit. Taking this build idea from another RC Forum builder, I created a mechanism that will pull the gear doors shut as the noise gear retract and then spring open when the noise gear is in the down position.
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Old 08-17-2010, 10:41 PM
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Given that I framed the noise gear, I also had to reposition the servo so that it is in better alignment. Since this servo is only used to steer, I should be able to use a Hitec 225 MG which produces around 65 oz torque @ 6V.
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Old 08-17-2010, 10:53 PM
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Here a a few more pics of the noise gear box
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Old 08-17-2010, 11:00 PM
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As mentioned, I plan to convert this to electric. I am now starting to map out where to put the lipos so that they are easily accessable. One thought is to build an access door long of side of the plane as shown on pic one. I would build a sliding tray an mount it inside over the noise gear box. I would then convert that small section on top between the engine cawling and canopy into another hinged door and install an access panel for a safety switch, charging plug, servo switch and air valve. I am open to suggestions :-)
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Old 08-17-2010, 11:33 PM
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Ron,

When the model is upside down, the nosegear retracts just fine and the spring works as intended. Right side up (retract mode) there is not enough pressure, even with my tanks pumped up to 100psi, to shut the doors completely. I deleted the spring, and everything works fine. My problem also might have been the weight of the solid Glennis nose tire and wheel. It also could have been a "geometry" problem. I did switch out the nose Glennis tire and wheel with a lightweight one from my local hobby shop, and still got the same results......3/4 closed nose gear doors. Deleting the spring, (and I did try several different ones) did the trick.

What I'm saying is that you also might have to delete that spring. Good luck! That part of my build was one of the hardest (the nosegear box, nosegear doors, and getting the alignment just right) on the entire project.

Kim
Old 08-18-2010, 06:30 AM
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Hey Kim - thanks for the heads up about the spring. It has been so long ago that I captured examples of this set up off the RC forum that I forgot you were the builder. Kudos to you! I have not permanently glued anything in yet as I am still trying to see how everything will fit together. You are correct - this is a project within a project. I will continue to keep posting pics of the build. Can't wait to see more of your T-34.
Old 08-26-2010, 02:35 PM
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Moving along, I finished designing a Air valve mount and installed it next to the noise servo. This is an open slot since I am building this as an electric and will not need that space for the throttle servo required for gas/glow.
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Old 08-26-2010, 02:41 PM
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I have decided to build a hatch, just behind the engine cowl, to house my light switches, servo switch, kill switch and air pump valve. I plan to hinge this hatch using the mini piano hinges that Nelson Hobby sells. Problem is, he is completely out of stock and has no idea when a new shipment will arrive. If anyone knows where else I can purchase a mini piano hinge, please ping me. Thanks
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Old 09-02-2010, 01:20 PM
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Time to build the nose gear doors. I decided to use the nose wheel cut-out portion from the engine cowling and add onto that with fiberglass. I am debating on using a piano hinge (from Nelsons) for the gear doors rather than door hinges. Not sure if the piano hinge will work given the curvature of the doors, but will experiment once I receive the hinge.
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Old 09-02-2010, 04:26 PM
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Sorry Dude it won't work. you need a Sonic-tronic gear door hinge. it is 3 hinges per door. Bob Vilot hinges will work also.
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Thanks for the suggestion - I will look up both products and decide from there.

Have a great Labor Day holiday.
Ron
Old 10-30-2010, 07:44 AM
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Hows the builds going havent heard from you in awhile
Old 10-30-2010, 08:41 AM
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Hey Jetmach43,
I started a next job as SVP of Sales and have not had time to even breath over the last 2 months. I plan to hop back into the build soon. Here are a few pics of what has been completed since my last post. I had to shorten the nose gear doors because they just would not close right given that the hinge points favored one end.
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These next photos show how I decided to mount the batteries. I cut a door out on the side of the fuse and then made a custom bracket out of fiberglass and plastic so that 2 4s 5000 mah batteries could slip in on a tray.
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Old 10-30-2010, 11:11 AM
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Ron,

Glad to see you're still alive and breathin'. Very nice bit of engineering/innovation on the fiberglass battery trays. Also, it will be interesting to see if your nosewheel has any problems closing the gear doors with that spring in there. I gave up on mine and deleted it as there just wasn't enough force to fully close both doors even with the tanks at 100psi.

And congrats on the new job!

Kim

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