FOKKER build
12-16-2004, 10:03 PM
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RE: FOKKER build
The plan is a free AutoCAD/DXF download that I printed out full scale on the plotter at work.
The curved parts are extremely thin tulip poplar, laminated together & set into the nailed up form (Over ten layers that are less than ¼†thick)
No steam needed the liquid from the glue was more than enough
If you do a google search for free FOKKER dxf airplane plans you will find more plans than imaginable.
This project is a Tulip Poplar experiment.
This species of tree is common in the area in which I live & the Amish saw mills sell this wood at rock bottom prices.
All that is required is to let it air dry for 1 year (sticking of course)
A friend of mine that shares the wood working shop that I am a member of was kind enough to let me use his DELTA THICKNESS SANDER, WOW!
This machine produces extraordinary quality lumber.
I am able to achieve thicknesses of 0.010 & less (that are consistent)
This machine is a must if you are a scratch builder
The box under the build board is my Kitchen cabinets that are on going so updates will be sporadic at best as I must keep my wife happy
I’m hoping that the weight of the project will be within my spec
The model/plan has call outs for bracing that I feel is too thick (for poplar)
It will be interesting at best to see how it works out
The project that interests me the most is my experiment in proof of design for a “TRIEBFLUGELJAGERâ€
This experiment utilizes three speed 400 motors mounted on a moment arm/wing propelling each individual wing.
This is an exciting project & I can hardly wait to see if three motors can produce enough lift/thrust to VSTOL
Each motor is electrified by a common set of slip rings transferring only a small/negligible amount of torque to the fuselage
I have my fingers crossed & I am excited to see what happens.
Merry Christmas
HO-229
The curved parts are extremely thin tulip poplar, laminated together & set into the nailed up form (Over ten layers that are less than ¼†thick)
No steam needed the liquid from the glue was more than enough
If you do a google search for free FOKKER dxf airplane plans you will find more plans than imaginable.
This project is a Tulip Poplar experiment.
This species of tree is common in the area in which I live & the Amish saw mills sell this wood at rock bottom prices.
All that is required is to let it air dry for 1 year (sticking of course)
A friend of mine that shares the wood working shop that I am a member of was kind enough to let me use his DELTA THICKNESS SANDER, WOW!
This machine produces extraordinary quality lumber.
I am able to achieve thicknesses of 0.010 & less (that are consistent)
This machine is a must if you are a scratch builder
The box under the build board is my Kitchen cabinets that are on going so updates will be sporadic at best as I must keep my wife happy
I’m hoping that the weight of the project will be within my spec
The model/plan has call outs for bracing that I feel is too thick (for poplar)
It will be interesting at best to see how it works out
The project that interests me the most is my experiment in proof of design for a “TRIEBFLUGELJAGERâ€
This experiment utilizes three speed 400 motors mounted on a moment arm/wing propelling each individual wing.
This is an exciting project & I can hardly wait to see if three motors can produce enough lift/thrust to VSTOL
Each motor is electrified by a common set of slip rings transferring only a small/negligible amount of torque to the fuselage
I have my fingers crossed & I am excited to see what happens.
Merry Christmas
HO-229
12-20-2004, 08:08 AM
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RE: FOKKER build
"NUTTY WING JIG" gift for fellow/friend scratch builder
Slot routered into the bed
$2.50 Lowes metal 36 inch rule
$2.00 1/4 in threaded rod (36 in)
$1.75 1/4 in rod (36 in)
$1.50 Threaded studs
$1.00 Wing nuts
$1.50 25 pc 1/4 in washer pack
$1.89 25 pc 1/4 in nut pack
box of 1 5/8 dry wall screws (already had them)
(free) Wood scrap bin
Assembly time, less than one hour
Slot routered into the bed
$2.50 Lowes metal 36 inch rule
$2.00 1/4 in threaded rod (36 in)
$1.75 1/4 in rod (36 in)
$1.50 Threaded studs
$1.00 Wing nuts
$1.50 25 pc 1/4 in washer pack
$1.89 25 pc 1/4 in nut pack
box of 1 5/8 dry wall screws (already had them)
(free) Wood scrap bin
Assembly time, less than one hour
