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Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-22-2016, 08:23 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

I also used a shortened Robart strut. The...

I also used a shortened Robart strut. The retract mechanism is a HKing electric unit. 2 small servos are used for the gear doors with a HKing door sequencer. I like your gear door solution.
...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-02-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

Don, The ARF is a Topflite 182. The...

Don,
The ARF is a Topflite 182. The kit version is similar to the arf design The gear has been completed and installed. The nose gear was a real challenge. My garage is cold right now. ...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-31-2015, 08:47 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

Nice work Don, I am happy to see you going...

Nice work Don, I am happy to see you going forward with this project. Jim... motorhd
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
06-15-2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

Is anyone working on this anymore? motorhd

Is anyone working on this anymore? motorhd
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-30-2015, 05:29 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

Your gear looks excellent. Nice job. More...

Your gear looks excellent. Nice job. More details please. You inspire me to complete my cessna 182.
Jim (motorhd)
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
02-23-2015, 02:37 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

I recently found out my dentist has a r182 tied...

I recently found out my dentist has a r182 tied down at the local airport. It looks like it hasn't been touched in years. Looking at it helped me to the to design the nose gear doors. I wish...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-16-2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

Way to go arsojo. I am anxious to see what you...

Way to go arsojo. I am anxious to see what you come up with regarding retracts. Let me know if there is anything I can assist you with. What is the diameter of your gear legs at the fuselage and at...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-13-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

Hi Spencer, Could you send me an accurate...

Hi Spencer, Could you send me an accurate drawing of your lancair fuselage in the gear area., This will need to show extended and retracted position of the landing gear. Also the pivot point...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-13-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

It looks like we will gain about 10 oz. Most of...

It looks like we will gain about 10 oz. Most of that will be a little aft of cg. The plan was to use a OS 91 FS or 110 FS. I am now considering electric. This should be a little lighter, plus the...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-04-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

They will be real close to scale and that...

They will be real close to scale and that includes the operation.
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-04-2014, 01:07 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

No turning back now ! Large holes have been...

No turning back now !
Large holes have been cut in the ARF fueselage. The factory landing gear plate, 3/8 " plywood, has been removed and mounting blocks have been installed. It has become a real...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-03-2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

Here is some information on the dom tubing. If...

Here is some information on the dom tubing. If this tubing bends ,it could be tig welded and then heat treated to make it much stronger.
...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-26-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

Sounds good. There are some gear controllers out...

Sounds good. There are some gear controllers out there. They are expensive and would probably need to be prgramed to this applicaton.
It looks like we have only gained less than 6 oz. + battery...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-24-2014, 03:57 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

Finally ready to install in ARF.

Finally ready to install in ARF.
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-20-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

Here are a few pictures. Jim

Here are a few pictures. Jim
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-19-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

Bart, Originally my plan was to...

Bart,
Originally my plan was to print the boxes at 8.5 x 11" then print the screen and save that as a pdf. You are free to do what ever you think is best. Hopefully some photos will...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-18-2014, 01:30 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

Spencer, I use a spring loaded to off, single...

Spencer, I use a spring loaded to off, single pole-double throw switch mounted next to a servo. The servo arm holds the switch for one direction or the other with the center being off. In series...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-16-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

See if this will open. If it does,pics and...

See if this will open. If it does,pics and control circuit soon. Nosewheel is large servoless from hobbyking or ebay. I will scan a drawing of how the nosegear is mounted. Nosewheel strut is made...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-16-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

Family, grandchildren and life has kept me...

Family, grandchildren and life has kept me distracted. Since I retired, I have never been so busy. Drawings are done but I am having problems dimensioning them. 1/2" steel plate has been used for...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-25-2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

Here is where the project is now. The nose wheel...

Here is where the project is now. The nose wheel is a servoless electric. The control circuit is simple ,robust and seems to work well. I just recieved a Topflite cessna182 ARF from Tower. I want...
Forum: RC Robotics and Autonomous Robots
03-22-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 33,554
Posted By motorhd

On ebay there are some good prices for ardruino ...

On ebay there are some good prices for ardruino boards and the motor shield boards. If they look like they would work could you please recommend which ones?
Thanks, Jim
Forum: RC Robotics and Autonomous Robots
03-21-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 33,554
Posted By motorhd

Nice work, Do you think we could control this; ...

Nice work, Do you think we could control this; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D5mDvk_GtY or search youtube for cessna retracts
Jim
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-06-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

I was not able to attach the 2 short videos. ...

I was not able to attach the 2 short videos. Please pm me your regular email address and I can send them that way. They are a little crude but seem to work well.
motorhd.
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-05-2014, 09:47 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

I think my final design works well with a worm...

I think my final design works well with a worm gear. I will try to post a photo. motorhd
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-04-2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 58,376
Posted By motorhd

My experience is similar to yours. They didn't...

My experience is similar to yours. They didn't seem very interested in my TF 182 retracts. I also have spent a long time on this, mainly because it was a challenge. Perhaps you could email me and...
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