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Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-05-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,484
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Benz Bz IV - 1/6 scale engine scratch build

Thanks Brian
I had never seen this particular analysis which is why I asked. I think you've done a good job....the colors look pretty close. I thinkL*a* b* isa veryaccurate way to describe color and...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-05-2011, 02:18 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,484
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Benz Bz IV - 1/6 scale engine scratch build

Thanks, but what I really wanted to know was what is the reference for the L*a*b* numbers on what appears to be a screenshot. Are they yours or from a specific study?
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-03-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 26,484
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Benz Bz IV - 1/6 scale engine scratch build

Brian
What is the source for your lozenge study?
Thanks
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-25-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

Matz
Merry Christmas to you as well!</p>

I will help as much as I can but, as I told you by PM the only drawings available are similar to the drawings in the Windsock Datafile. They are NOT in...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-24-2010, 01:29 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

AMEN BROTHER!!! PLEASE....
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-23-2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

OK...this is ridiculous...please....someone fix this....really frustrating.
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-23-2010, 03:14 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

OK...I'll try this again. See Post #50 for the verbage. Well that didn't work....I'll try uploading 6 of them
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-16-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

HELP!.....I thought the photo uploading was fixed since the fabulous "upgrade". What's going on? What do I do to fix this? Every other photo is gigantic, didn't upload all the photos, message...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-16-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

Cowl and motor mount

"It's all done with magnets"
This part was a bit challenging to engineer. The cowl had to be removable. In the real thing it is mounted on four small steel brackets. In order...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-15-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

Taz
Thanks....I've got lots more to post....just been negligent!! I'll get something up in the next coupla' days.
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-24-2010, 08:58 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

Wow! It's a small world....and an even better reason to buy from her.
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-23-2010, 07:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,114
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Where can I find a scale WWI Prop Hub?

Try Proctor. I think they have a coupla' sizes,
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-23-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

Dave
The only place I've found them is here http://dollmakersjourney.com/supplies.html. They are 1/16". The Datafile has worse pictures than the one I put in the post from my own collection. I've...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-22-2010, 09:48 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

Thanks Abu.
I must tell you I eagerly await every post on your CI thread. I say DONT stop the madness!

Thanks for the try on the generator. The one he shows is the same as the one on the NASM...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-22-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

Here are some more nacelle details. Ga/oil fillers. Fuel sight guage....it has an internal float that is visible through a glass viewport. Door hinge pin. The turn latches are made by squashing a...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-19-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

Semeraro,

Thanks for the kind words. Really the model is being built close to the wat the real thing was built. That's what I love about these WWI planes...they're just big models!

I do need...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-17-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

Here are a coupla more fuselage detail shots. The Caudron G4 has numerous removeable sections and panels which make for interesting details. The tach side panel on the nacelles is one of them. I...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-09-2010, 10:36 PM
Replies: 2,862
Views: 281,957
Posted By wingwarper

RE: CD ScaleDesigns Albatros CI build

You might try this stuff called liquid sheeting at wowplanes.com.Haven't tried it yet but am buying some to try itjust for this kind of application
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-09-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

Hazy is about 20 minutes from my home. My second "hobby" is restoring aircraft. I am very fortunate to be able to volunteer at the NASM restoration facility and, no, I am not allowed to crawl all...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-09-2010, 12:04 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

Charles,
Actually I'm doing both measuring and working from photos of the actual aircraft. I wrote the following on another thread:

"You can import photos into CADas raster images. I import them...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-07-2010, 04:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

OK now for the exterior details...this thing is loaded with 'em. Seen below are the antenna reel, antenna reel bracket,magneto switch,front gun mount, rear gun mount, and the front...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-07-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 2,862
Views: 281,957
Posted By wingwarper

RE: CD ScaleDesigns Albatros CI build

What is GFR board?
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-07-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

Thanks for the kind words.
It will absolutely fly!Although not by me for the maiden.It should fly in a rather docile manner. My target weight is between 5and 6 lbs. With an 84" w.s that yields a...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-06-2010, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2,862
Views: 281,957
Posted By wingwarper

RE: CD ScaleDesigns Albatros CI build

You can import photos into CADas raster images. I import them with a ruler in the photo then simply enlarge to the proper scale, trace over the photo,and presto you have a perfect drawing. Sometimes...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-06-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,717
Posted By wingwarper

RE: Caudron G4 scratchbuild

Thanks, I've seen that video. Ptr Tax modeled the other G4 at Musee d'lair et space. It's a full restoration. I think NASM's preservation is nicer....but I'm probably biased,I work as a volunteer at...
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