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Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
05-04-2021, 08:02 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

Wow! That's some pretty crazy flying there! I...

Wow! That's some pretty crazy flying there! I hope mine flies as well as that one.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
05-03-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

Very nice! How does it fly flor you? I have...

Very nice! How does it fly flor you?

I have a Duellist 2/60 that is about halfway built at this point, can't wait to get it going!
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
05-03-2021, 10:50 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

Is that a Duellist in your Avatar?

Is that a Duellist in your Avatar?
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
05-03-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

I personally wouldn't recommend using a gas...

I personally wouldn't recommend using a gas engine, as the airframe is pretty light, and wouldn't handle the vibration very well.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
05-02-2021, 09:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

All of the decorative trim is in place, and now...

All of the decorative trim is in place, and now the tail is getting glued on.
...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-30-2021, 04:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

A bit of progress has been made, forgot to keep...

A bit of progress has been made, forgot to keep the photos updated. This color scheme is identical to my other two Kaos models. One is a .40 size with an OS FP40, and the other is .60 size with a...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-30-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

I have a copy of that article, found it on...

I have a copy of that article, found it on Outerzone.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-21-2021, 05:09 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

So, I have a bit more progress to show. I built...

So, I have a bit more progress to show. I built the fillets for the wing roots, and got them all smoothed up nicely. Next, I started the covering, just the tail feathers so far. I'm using orange...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-18-2021, 01:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

Thanks for the info Mark. At 12.5#, no wonder it...

Thanks for the info Mark. At 12.5#, no wonder it handled the wind so well! I'm hoping for 9# for mine, the Super Tigre 90 should haul it around just fine.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-18-2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

Yesterday I put all of the pieces roughly in...

Yesterday I put all of the pieces roughly in place so I could get a sense of the CG. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it needed some tail weight. This allowed me to move the elevator servos...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-18-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

I remember seeing your plane i another thread,...

I remember seeing your plane i another thread, and found it inspiring! Do you recall what the weight was? It's looking like mine will come out on the light side, maybe because it has dried out...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-17-2021, 09:14 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

So here's a few photos of the progress so far....

So here's a few photos of the progress so far. Everything mocked up, with the gear bolted in. I'm still adjusting the fit of the nose gear, but now have it just about right.
...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-14-2021, 05:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

After nearly 5 years, I've picked back up on this...

After nearly 5 years, I've picked back up on this project, and will post photos soon.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
08-25-2016, 08:54 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

Thanks Mark! This is my first pattern ship, and...

Thanks Mark! This is my first pattern ship, and although it is a simple, straightforward build, it has presented new challenges for me.

The box fan works very well, can't believe how long I went...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
08-24-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

So, I got the wing halves joined up, and that...

So, I got the wing halves joined up, and that looks good. Shaped some wing tips out of blocks which got hogged out to save weight. The ailerons were then hinged and sanded to be all in line with...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
08-23-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

I'm back onto this build, and will post some more...

I'm back onto this build, and will post some more photos tomorrow.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
03-17-2016, 10:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

Thanks for the link Ed, that's almost affordable!...

Thanks for the link Ed, that's almost affordable! I'm not planning on doing many more foam wings, but that may change, we'll see...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
03-16-2016, 09:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

Thanks David, I'm building three different planes...

Thanks David, I'm building three different planes at once now, so I'm bouncing all over the place! It'll probably take another 3 weeks at this rate. Looking forward to finishing it though!
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
03-16-2016, 09:26 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

Hi Ed, I always thought the vacuum setup was kind...

Hi Ed, I always thought the vacuum setup was kind of expensive, so didn't give it much thought. I know it gives real good results.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
03-15-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

I got the servos all located along with the air...

I got the servos all located along with the air system goodies. Next was to skin the wings, after getting the landing gear mountings and servo mountings in place. I gathered up all the weight I...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
03-04-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

I got a bit more done on the K90. Placement of...

I got a bit more done on the K90. Placement of the rudder and elevator servos has been done. I'm using pull/pull on the rudder, and carbon fiber tubes on the elevators, one servo for each half. ...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
03-02-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

A bit more progress to report. I glued up the...

A bit more progress to report. I glued up the fuselage sides, making sure I built a right and a left, cut the fuse top, then glued it all together. The tail feathers have all been hinged and...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
02-26-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

Now, onto the Kaos build! I started with...

Now, onto the Kaos build!

I started with the horizontal stabilizer, standard stick framing. Did I mention how much I like using a magnetic building board setup? It's the greatest thing ever! ...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
02-26-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

Finally! I'm getting started on the big Kaos,...

Finally! I'm getting started on the big Kaos, after building 7 or 8 other planes in the past year. The flying boat is a Royal Marine, a Japanese design from 1970 that I plans built, cut all the...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
02-19-2015, 10:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,851
Posted By RDJeff

No, not a Privateer, and I'll bet you've never...

No, not a Privateer, and I'll bet you've never seen one of these either! I'll put up some more pictures a little later, when it's closer to being done.
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