125% (1/4 scale) Anderson TA-152H
05-19-2015, 11:17 AM
#376
Fantastic result !!!
I thnk that if you put one tape of cabrone under the canopy area will be great , usualy there is the resonance vibration motor. Usualy the point of focus of vibrations are immediately behind the trailing edge of the wing.
Before one year I was tray this French epoxy , my results was nice , Axon is a good product . I ask you about the resih , what tipe of resine you use , epoxy , vinil ester , or poliester sistems , , but you unswer me
as usual Great work !
Rumen
Last edited by fokke; 05-19-2015 at 11:38 AM.
05-20-2015, 04:43 PM
#380
Not much to report, just been fiddling in solidworks with the tailwheel assembly. Its 90% of the way done.
I also got the tailwheel bulkhead blank sized and shaped. I'll get a good copy of this and then convert it to a cad part so i can integrate it with the rest of the tailwheel retract parts.
I also 3D printed a few parts to verify they fit.
I also got the tailwheel bulkhead blank sized and shaped. I'll get a good copy of this and then convert it to a cad part so i can integrate it with the rest of the tailwheel retract parts.
I also 3D printed a few parts to verify they fit.
05-21-2015, 01:30 PM
#381
I'll let the picture do the talking..
Fuselage only, 5 pounds 13ounces. I could make it another 1-2lbs lighter if i had to, but i dont feel its necessary.
And some more pictures:
Overall the fuse came out very well. The only parts that came out poorly were the simulated piano hinge bulges. I'll fix those on the mold and the next ones should be damn near perfect.
More pictures with the other molded parts put on the fuse.
In this photo you'l see how the canopy frame actually retracts into the windscreen molding. This is scale.
As it is with all the other fiberglass parts mocked up with the fuselage, the total weight is 8lb 13oz
I also have started on 3D printing the static prop for this thing.
Fuselage only, 5 pounds 13ounces. I could make it another 1-2lbs lighter if i had to, but i dont feel its necessary.
And some more pictures:
Overall the fuse came out very well. The only parts that came out poorly were the simulated piano hinge bulges. I'll fix those on the mold and the next ones should be damn near perfect.
More pictures with the other molded parts put on the fuse.
In this photo you'l see how the canopy frame actually retracts into the windscreen molding. This is scale.
As it is with all the other fiberglass parts mocked up with the fuselage, the total weight is 8lb 13oz
I also have started on 3D printing the static prop for this thing.
05-28-2015, 06:27 PM
#384
While away on vacation and the family spends time with the in-laws, i'm plugging away at some pestering stuff, so i can get it off to the laser cutter so it'll be waiting on me when i get home.
All of the elevator parts are done. The elevator is all interlocking (except the skins) and sits on a cradle to ensure warp free surfaces. The cradle the supports the elevator by the CF TE tube and the plastic hinge wire bearing tube. Once its all glued and the top sheeted, it should be rigid enough to remove and sheet the opposite side.
All of the elevator parts are done. The elevator is all interlocking (except the skins) and sits on a cradle to ensure warp free surfaces. The cradle the supports the elevator by the CF TE tube and the plastic hinge wire bearing tube. Once its all glued and the top sheeted, it should be rigid enough to remove and sheet the opposite side.
05-29-2015, 01:47 PM
#385
The rudder parts and jig is all complete. These are just like the elevators, interlocking and jig constructed. They should build quickly easily. I'll also eventually have a 3D printed tail light fairing for this as well.
And the plans for both the rudder and elevator have been started. This is the first iteration, i may change them to include slightly less detail. Would anyone like to speak their opinion?
And the plans for both the rudder and elevator have been started. This is the first iteration, i may change them to include slightly less detail. Would anyone like to speak their opinion?
05-29-2015, 06:50 PM
#389
The sky has been absent of the TA 152 for far too long. It is about time we got some up there! As far as I know, other than the prototype, there has not been a 1/5th scale Andersen completed until now. And most certainly not a 1/4 scale. Although you are correct that at this point, yours is not an Andersen any longer.
05-29-2015, 06:56 PM
#390
The sky has been absent of the TA 152 for far too long. It is about time we got some up there! As far as I know, other than the prototype, there has not been a 1/5th scale Andersen completed until now. And most certainly not a 1/4 scale. Although you are correct that at this point, yours is not an Andersen any longer.
05-29-2015, 07:01 PM
#392
Interesting how a project can evolve, and the objectives advance. This is a perfect example of a project blossoming into something far beyond what it would have seemed to be at the outset. Scale modeling is interesting in that the more info and research you do, the more you want to get every detail in. Other wise it feels as if you are half assing it. A line has to be drawn somewhere, as it is just a model, and has to function. But the surface detail is an area that really makes a big difference, and you nailed it with this one.
05-29-2015, 07:11 PM
#395
Interesting how a project can evolve, and the objectives advance. This is a perfect example of a project blossoming into something far beyond what it would have seemed to be at the outset. Scale modeling is interesting in that the more info and research you do, the more you want to get every detail in. Other wise it feels as if you are half assing it. A line has to be drawn somewhere, as it is just a model, and has to function. But the surface detail is an area that really makes a big difference, and you nailed it with this one.
I havent been this excited about a project in a long time, this one is just destined to be awesome!
so far there are two "oops" on fhe surface detailing. One of them no one will ever notice (most likely), but the other will be pretty obvious for those building them if they pay attention.
But the engine install is going to be AWESOME!
05-29-2015, 07:22 PM
#396
I am sure nobody will notice, other than the very well informed.
I am going to make a little sign to hang (when it is sitting in the pits) off of the nose of mine saying, "No, I am not an ARF, and quit calling me Messerschmidt"
I am going to make a little sign to hang (when it is sitting in the pits) off of the nose of mine saying, "No, I am not an ARF, and quit calling me Messerschmidt"
Last edited by vertical grimmace; 05-29-2015 at 07:28 PM.
LOL
05-29-2015, 07:49 PM
#400
My vote would go to the DO 335. Not sure I would want one that big. But it is on my bucket list for sure.
The TA 152 is a special airplane for me. It has always been my dream to have a big one. I flew them for many years in RC combat. They dominated, until they changed the rules to undermine the advantage they had. As everyone was flying them. Not so interesting when there are no Mustangs or Thunderbolts in the sky for diversity.
So this is an important moment in time for me. Add to that, I will be taking mine to the AMA Nationals in a month and a half to compete with it in Expert scale.
Pic is from a much earlier time at a 2610 scale combat meet. Such a sweet flying little plane!
The TA 152 is a special airplane for me. It has always been my dream to have a big one. I flew them for many years in RC combat. They dominated, until they changed the rules to undermine the advantage they had. As everyone was flying them. Not so interesting when there are no Mustangs or Thunderbolts in the sky for diversity.
So this is an important moment in time for me. Add to that, I will be taking mine to the AMA Nationals in a month and a half to compete with it in Expert scale.
Pic is from a much earlier time at a 2610 scale combat meet. Such a sweet flying little plane!
