Northrop N9M Plans Availability
10-07-2004, 05:56 AM
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Northrop N9M Plans Availability
After three years of research and two years of developing flying prototypes, I am approximately two weeks away from publishing the first set of plans for the Northrop N9M. This first version is a twin-engine electric powered by two Speed 400 engines. Wingspan comes to just under 70". It can easily be converted to glow power. I have flown it both ways.
The second version is an IMAA legal version. Electric or glow powered...builders choice.
The third version is a fully scale N9M that may be used in scale competition.
And yes.... I may be producing plans for the 154" flying wing. But she is still in the flight testing phase so plans won't be released this calendar year.
Many of you have asked about the Ho229 that is in development. I am approximately 5 weeks away from the maiden flight. It uses two EDF's and has a 72" wingspan. Plans will not be available until Spring 2005.
More information will follow in about 7 days through a press release that will be distributed to the RC community (magazines, organizations and websites) . I'll be classified as a vendor and will conform to the RCUniverse.com vendor policies.
Thanks again to all for your interest and encouragement over the last few years.
Jeff
The second version is an IMAA legal version. Electric or glow powered...builders choice.
The third version is a fully scale N9M that may be used in scale competition.
And yes.... I may be producing plans for the 154" flying wing. But she is still in the flight testing phase so plans won't be released this calendar year.
Many of you have asked about the Ho229 that is in development. I am approximately 5 weeks away from the maiden flight. It uses two EDF's and has a 72" wingspan. Plans will not be available until Spring 2005.
More information will follow in about 7 days through a press release that will be distributed to the RC community (magazines, organizations and websites) . I'll be classified as a vendor and will conform to the RCUniverse.com vendor policies.
Thanks again to all for your interest and encouragement over the last few years.
Jeff
10-07-2004, 08:17 AM
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RE: Northrop N9M Plans Availability
I do love the Ho229.
The Northrop N9M platform is a wonderful, pure flying wing trainer. It took some getting used to flying a platform with no vertical or tail surfaces due to orientation and visibility in the air. Plus, the two rotating props provide stability. The Ho229, with it's embedded EDF's will be a more advanced plan to fly.
Got your PM and replied.
Please let me know how you are doing on your project.
Best regards,
Jeff
The Northrop N9M platform is a wonderful, pure flying wing trainer. It took some getting used to flying a platform with no vertical or tail surfaces due to orientation and visibility in the air. Plus, the two rotating props provide stability. The Ho229, with it's embedded EDF's will be a more advanced plan to fly.
Got your PM and replied.
Please let me know how you are doing on your project.
Best regards,
Jeff
10-07-2004, 11:10 AM
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RE: Northrop N9M Plans Availability
Do you have photographs of the cockpit. While I was living in Southern California I got lots of pictures of the exterior, but need interior pictures.
also does the nosegear shorten while it retracts?
I would be interested in a set of plans when done!
thanks,
Fred Cronenwett
also does the nosegear shorten while it retracts?
I would be interested in a set of plans when done!
thanks,
Fred Cronenwett
10-15-2004, 04:26 PM
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RE: Northrop N9M Plans Availability
Many are asking if the press release was distributed. It has been released to the media and is beginning to appear on various online sites. It won't appear in print publications for about three months.
Thanks again for the interest in the flying wing.
Jeff
Thanks again for the interest in the flying wing.
Jeff
10-19-2004, 09:09 AM
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RE: Northrop N9M Plans Availability
Good looking set of plans you got there Jon. How far along are you on the build process?
Here's what I am working on.....
http://www.bellimelgroup.com/Ho229.htm
Jeff
Here's what I am working on.....
http://www.bellimelgroup.com/Ho229.htm
Jeff
10-19-2004, 04:25 PM
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Actually I am in the middle of changing the plans to reflect the IXv3. This is the IXv2. So the build process is not going at all right now.
10-21-2004, 09:57 AM
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RE: Northrop N9M Plans Availability
I imagine it will be after the first of the year before the Ho 229 plans are ready for release.
My plans are a little different. I always hated the fact that when I purchased a set of plans I only got half the wing and half the ribs and a one page set of "builder's note." The copy costs added up and I was never able to get a true 100% copy when I attempted to build from purchased plans.
I document everything and take pictures of every step. My builder's notes contain descriptions and pictures of the critical steps. These flying wings have some unique building techniques. The plans contain the entire wing and both sets of ribs. You don't have to use the services of Kinkos to build the wing.
With the maiden flight scheduled for December 5, 2004...and if all goes well...it will take four weeks to complete and certify the plans.
By-the-way, for those who hate to build built-up wings, I am working on releasing the data required by a foam cutter to cut your Northrop N9M for you. Just send your favorite foam cutter the data file and they can cut your wing for you.
The Horten Ho 229 build can be viewed at http://www.bellimelgroup.com/Ho229.htm
Best regards,
Jeff
My plans are a little different. I always hated the fact that when I purchased a set of plans I only got half the wing and half the ribs and a one page set of "builder's note." The copy costs added up and I was never able to get a true 100% copy when I attempted to build from purchased plans.
I document everything and take pictures of every step. My builder's notes contain descriptions and pictures of the critical steps. These flying wings have some unique building techniques. The plans contain the entire wing and both sets of ribs. You don't have to use the services of Kinkos to build the wing.
With the maiden flight scheduled for December 5, 2004...and if all goes well...it will take four weeks to complete and certify the plans.
By-the-way, for those who hate to build built-up wings, I am working on releasing the data required by a foam cutter to cut your Northrop N9M for you. Just send your favorite foam cutter the data file and they can cut your wing for you.
The Horten Ho 229 build can be viewed at http://www.bellimelgroup.com/Ho229.htm
Best regards,
Jeff
10-23-2004, 07:27 PM
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Well people here are some pics to wet your appetites. The model was designed and rendered in 3D Studio Max R5. I am considering selling the model as it took quite a bit of time to create. It could be used to make a set of plans. I am currntly trying to buy a 3d model from Andrei Shepelev in Russia. Here is a link to a few pictures of his book and the 3d model:
http://home.planet.nl/~otten100/ASHO229.html
Craig, I have not forgotten to do your drawings, yet
. I plan on doing the dimensioning this evening and emailing them to you tonight. You should have them in the morning Indiana time.
Jon
http://home.planet.nl/~otten100/ASHO229.html
Craig, I have not forgotten to do your drawings, yet
. I plan on doing the dimensioning this evening and emailing them to you tonight. You should have them in the morning Indiana time.Jon
10-23-2004, 09:14 PM
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RE: Northrop N9M Plans Availability
Beautiful drawings Jon!
Here's a picture of the starboard wing panel of the H0 229 as of 2 PM today. I have started in the port wing panel.
More pictures of the build at http://www.bellimelgroup.com/Ho229.htm The page is updated almost daily.
Jeff
Here's a picture of the starboard wing panel of the H0 229 as of 2 PM today. I have started in the port wing panel.
More pictures of the build at http://www.bellimelgroup.com/Ho229.htm The page is updated almost daily.
Jeff
10-24-2004, 09:34 PM
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The Horten Go229 is my favorite. Here is what I am woking on.
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The Horten Go229 is my favorite. Here is what I am woking on.
Jon
I think Jon is right regarding his favorite. The Horten is one great looking wing. It has a far better styling flair than the Northop wings. Futuristic. However there are 2 problems that I have with the Go229 (Ho 229 V3). 1) You have to have 2 turbines to make a true scale replica. 2) They never finished and flew it before the Americans captured it in April 1945. So I couldn't enter it in scale competition because it had never flown. Now I suppose a person could build a Vo 9 V2-B.
If I ever build one it will likely be a Northrop. I know it doesn't look as cool, but documentation is more easily obtained and they had many prop versions.
Leo
10-24-2004, 11:12 PM
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Leo,
The Ho 229 V2 would be a complicated one to model for sure. With eight movable control surfaces (including the drag rudders), it would be fun to wire! However, the scale airfoil provides plenty of room to bury all of the servos required above 1:8 scale. The parachute on landing would present very well.
The Ho 229 I am building is far from scale. I am using an airfoil of my own design and a bell-shaped twist that I have developed over the last three years. It's built for ease of flight. Plus, it only has two control surfaces.
Jeff
The Ho 229 V2 would be a complicated one to model for sure. With eight movable control surfaces (including the drag rudders), it would be fun to wire! However, the scale airfoil provides plenty of room to bury all of the servos required above 1:8 scale. The parachute on landing would present very well.
The Ho 229 I am building is far from scale. I am using an airfoil of my own design and a bell-shaped twist that I have developed over the last three years. It's built for ease of flight. Plus, it only has two control surfaces.
Jeff
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Almost finsihed with the sheeting. Next steps are to build the wing tips, test fit the wing panels and start fitting the two engines.
Jeff
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After three years of research and two years of developing flying prototypes, I am approximately two weeks away from publishing the first set of plans for the Northrop N9M.
After three years of research and two years of developing flying prototypes, I am approximately two weeks away from publishing the first set of plans for the Northrop N9M.
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Thought that one flew but landed into a fence on it's first flight. I find it "interesting" that IC flyers call their engines motors while electric flyers call their motors engines.
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Jeff,
Can you explain/describe "bell-shaped twist"? Sounds interesting. I have two Klingberg wings and have 3 more in the box, might be something to incorporate if doable.
I would really like to get a set of the N9M plans, bigger the better.
Don
Can you explain/describe "bell-shaped twist"? Sounds interesting. I have two Klingberg wings and have 3 more in the box, might be something to incorporate if doable.
I would really like to get a set of the N9M plans, bigger the better.
Don
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Leo,
The Ho 229 V2 would be a complicated one to model for sure. With eight movable control surfaces (including the drag rudders), it would be fun to wire! However, the scale airfoil provides plenty of room to bury all of the servos required above 1:8 scale. The parachute on landing would present very well.
The Ho 229 I am building is far from scale. I am using an airfoil of my own design and a bell-shaped twist that I have developed over the last three years. It's built for ease of flight. Plus, it only has two control surfaces.
Jeff
Leo,
The Ho 229 V2 would be a complicated one to model for sure. With eight movable control surfaces (including the drag rudders), it would be fun to wire! However, the scale airfoil provides plenty of room to bury all of the servos required above 1:8 scale. The parachute on landing would present very well.
The Ho 229 I am building is far from scale. I am using an airfoil of my own design and a bell-shaped twist that I have developed over the last three years. It's built for ease of flight. Plus, it only has two control surfaces.
Jeff