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Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
01-25-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,333
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Speed controll for EF-1 racers

Jan,

Castle creations, Phoenix Ice Lite 75 amp is very popular. I have two, one on each racer. Gives you the capability of downloading each battery run with all kinds of information.

Check...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-28-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,667
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Proud Bird EF1 scratch build

I'm buying a cowl as I don't have fiberglassing skills. I have a white Pogo cowl on order from Horizon Hobbies. You can see it here. It's down near the bottom of the parts listing.

...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-27-2010, 09:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,667
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Proud Bird EF1 scratch build

Some more progress

First pic, 1/16” skin cut, pinned in place with 1/8” crutch to see fit and placement of the tail feathers. Still need to trim around the nose.

Second pic, Pogo cowl...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-27-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,667
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Proud Bird EF1 scratch build

Some more pics


Aileron control rod, 3/32” wire, 1/8” aluminum tubing, Dubro fittings.

Pieces in place, not glued.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-27-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,667
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Proud Bird EF1 scratch build

Better shot of crutch with 6mm depron foam.

Front view crutch.

Rear view crutch. Note epoxy caddy, keeps the epoxy at the tip.

Cheers,

Bill
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-27-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,667
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Proud Bird EF1 scratch build

OK, some progress.

Been trying to figure out the cowling. Decided to use the Pogo cowl as I don't have fiberglass molding skills. I will flip it over and remove the scoop, build a new scoop on...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-26-2010, 12:38 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 22,521
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Buzzard Bombshell Scratch build

Gene,

I am interested in following your build.

Could you put a link to your other build thread?

Thanks,

Bill
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-22-2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,667
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Proud Bird EF1 scratch build

ARUP,

That Sump'N else" looks a lot like a "Rivets" formula one racer. See RC plans, don't have a 3 view or pic. Download it and rotate it counterclockwise to get a good view.

The Cassutt...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-22-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,667
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Proud Bird EF1 scratch build

I think he was trying to meet the 6" rule for bottom of fuse to top of fuse. Not sure. Or maybe he wanted a smooth transition from the top of the canopy to the nose.

Bill
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-21-2010, 05:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,667
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Proud Bird EF1 scratch build

Here is the picture that inspired me to build a Proud Bird.

Good looking airplanes.

Bottom to Top; Jerry Small's Shoestring, Jim Allen's Proud Bird, Jerry Small/Dan Kane's Polecat, Dan...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-21-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,667
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Proud Bird EF1 scratch build

Fixed picture.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-21-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,667
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Proud Bird EF1 scratch build

More images are good. I'll add a couple more.

Cheers,

Bill
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-21-2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,667
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Proud Bird EF1 scratch build

Here you go pert,

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1343230#post16633945

Post #2 and post #4.

Cheers,

Bill
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-20-2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,701
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Please, dear God, make them stop!

Not a fan of the foam planes. Have seen them fly, they look pretty good.

I am a fan of profile foamies as in 3D type made from 3 and 6mm depron foam. Quit counting at 70! The original shock...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-20-2010, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,667
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Proud Bird EF1 scratch build

More pics:
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-20-2010, 11:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,667
Posted By Bill Martins

Proud Bird EF1 scratch build

Thought I would post my build for an Electric Formula 1 racer. Got the 3 views and pics from Mr. Kite/Craig Christensen. Check out his web page at http://4mrkite.com/, it's pretty cool.

Here are...
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
11-25-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 26,881
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: EP LR1A Pogo

Mr. Kite was kind enough to forward me 3 views and photos.

Thanks again Craig.

Cheers,

Bill
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
11-22-2010, 10:10 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 26,881
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: EP LR1A Pogo

Hi All,

I've been looking on the net and can't seem to find a 3 view of a RC Proud Bird Race Plane.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Cheers,

Bill
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
11-16-2010, 09:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 26,881
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: EP LR1A Pogo

Johnny,

That color scheme looks great. What set up are you using?

Bill
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
10-01-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 26,881
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: EP LR1A Pogo

OK got the wing sorted out, happen to have one cut and sheeted. Flies great got it groovin after 6 or 7 flights. Just in time first race next Sat Oct 9th.

Here are some up to date pics with new...
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
09-07-2010, 11:45 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 26,881
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: EP LR1A Pogo

Didn't want to start a new thread.

Pics of original box and the frame I'm building. Just copied off the plans and downsized everything to give 400SQ IN wing. Fourth pic shows the airfoil.

...
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
09-07-2010, 09:18 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 26,881
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: EP LR1A Pogo

Allen,

Disregard that last PM. I should have looked here first.

Hey if you are able to make it to Dusters tomorrow or Thursday, let me know. I will meet you out there and you can check...
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
09-07-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 26,881
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: EP LR1A Pogo

Got my Pogo together. Have 9 flights so far. Running the Turnigy with 3s 2200mAh lipos. 9X6 apc E prop. Flys smooth and predictable with throws as suggested in the manual. Don't have a way to check...
Forum: Gas Engines
09-02-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,853
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: Home brew smoke oil

I heard recently from a reliable source that Bio-diesel is a good choice for smoke. He used it and said it smokes pretty good. He suggested adding a little ATF for extra body. Not messy on the plane...
Forum: Gas Engines
08-16-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5,283
Views: 758,155
Posted By Bill Martins

RE: NEW DLE30!

Best guess, prop hub nut loosened, woodruff key came loose or got really bent.

Had a similar experience after several prop strikes.

Bill
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