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Old 05-03-2015, 06:23 AM
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split flaps progress. First some masking tape to apply the varnish.
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Old 05-03-2015, 06:37 AM
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then glued the 1mm ply strip

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Old 05-03-2015, 06:42 AM
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next thing to do was to put the triangles..

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Old 05-03-2015, 06:48 AM
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finally the split flaps where ready to take their place ..

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Old 05-03-2015, 06:54 AM
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now the only thing left for the wing was some aluminum at the center section and the markings
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Old 05-03-2015, 06:57 AM
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For the markings I only have one photo for the moment but there are more to come

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Old 05-05-2015, 08:53 PM
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One of my favorite subjects. If the model appreciates the commitment you've given it the first flight and hundreds more to come after that will all be stunning.
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Thank you BMatthews I really appreciate it.

I must say it is almost six years and it has been a journey but there is still, some distance to cover.
At the moment she stood on her feet the feelings where overwhelming and it did feel like a commitment.

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Yesterday the plane stood on the runway for the first time. It was really exciting. The reason was to run some tests and not the maiden.
First impressions were really good except from the wheels that need replacement cause the current ones which are inflatable wont do the job.
So maybe I'll keep these for static display and use some other wheels for taxing. Here some pics from the field.

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Old 06-15-2015, 10:15 AM
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Old 01-23-2016, 06:30 AM
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I just found this post after talking to my son about how someday I would love to build a large H-1. Absolutely beautiful job. Incredible amount of work. So what has happened? No posts since 6/15. Has it flown?
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Hi Dmpanhead , the plane hasn't flown yet because after the first tests at the field, there was an issue with the balloon wheels. It seems that because they are inflatable, there
was a lot of wobbling during taxiing.So I had to order new ones. But at that time it was difficult to order anything with the capital controls and other issues. Anyway I finally
got to order the new wheels and I recently received them. So I hope that soon enough I would be able to move on and keep you posted about everything.

Here are the wheels.



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Old 01-24-2016, 01:42 PM
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And here is one with the Racer under the stars and one with yours truly

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Did some work with the wheels and now I'm ready for the next field test. Here are the parts that I made -except the screws -

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The wheel mounted on the strut.
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The only way to secure the axle was to drill and tap a hole to tighten the axle with a screw and some Loctite.


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Old 02-07-2016, 10:09 AM
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And while waiting for the weather to clear a bit I added some flashed rivets

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The Racer had its second visit to airfield for engine break in and ground tests.
Here are some results.

RPM: 6400 Prop Menz 24/8
Static thrust: 15-16Kg
Range Check: >50m
Taxiing test: very nice handling on the ground though some minor wheel alignment adjustments are needed.
Back to the workshop for that and I think after that, the maiden is near.

Here are some pics of the racer at the field.
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Old 03-26-2016, 05:18 AM
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and a sort Video of the taxiing test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXT4-OW0RlA
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That's looking positively fantastic ! ! ! I'm already looking forward to the flying video.
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Thanks BMatthews I'll keep you posted.

A very basic element was missing so I did some work adding a cockpit to the plane..



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Hi everyone. I'm happy to inform you that finely last Saturday it was time for the maiden flight with a success.
The Racer is rock steady but maybe a bit nose heavy. But this is something to fix. I will post some pictures and hopefully some time soon a video also.
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