Wild Foamy

hi guys

anyone know where i can get plans for a stick/simple to build type aircraft that would fit into the 1/2A, be remote control and be able to use a cox 049 or something?

DanCarey

http://www.ulmer-rc.com/
Top of the page mate the DNU.

DanCarey

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4999816/tm.htm
Or check out the topic i started, couple of videos half way down the page.

Wild Foamy

UPDATE:

im planning on using:

Thunder Tiger GP07 [link=http://www.alshobbiesstore.com/acatalog/Thunder_Tiger_Aero_Engines.html](HERE)[/link]
Jamara 6g Servos for elevator and rudder[link=http://www.alshobbiesstore.com/acatalog/Jamara_Servos.html](HERE, 3rd one down)[/link]
Jamara 4.4g servo for throttle ([link=http://www.alshobbiesstore.com/acatalog/Jamara_Servos.html](HERE, first one down)[/link]
Hitec Micro Reciever [link=http://www.alshobbiesstore.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Hitec_Receivers_29.html](HERE, 4th down)[/link]
Cheap Jamara radio set [link=http://www.alshobbiesstore.com/acatalog/Jamara_Radio.html](HERE, bottom of the page)[/link]
a 2oz fuel tank


wing ribs out of 3/32 balsa, stringers from 1/8th

anything ive missed?

ptulmer

My Feedback: (5)

Wild Foamy, I don't see any power stats on those servos, but you want something that is equivelant to the Hitec HS-55 minimum. Using that heavy engine is ok, but the battery may or may not go up front. When using a light Cox, the 270mah Nicd goes up front with a one ounce tank. Depending on your battery location and the tank dimensions, you may have a problem fitting everything. Don't worry though. A one ounce would still give good flight times.

You guys call a shopping cart a trolley?!

Wild Foamy

ok, so:

1oz Tank
Cox 049?
the servos are: (quoted from the site):

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Jamara 6g

Specs:
Weight: 6 g
Speed 0,13 sec./60°
Torque: 1.3 kg/cm
Size: 21x11x21,5 mm
4,8 Volt

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Jamara SP 4.4g

Specs:
Weight: 4.4 g
Speed 0,12 sec./60°
Torque: 0.6 kg/cm
Size: 21x11x21,5 mm
4,8 Volt


i figure that seeing as the servo only needs to open a carb it wotn need much tourque, and by using the 4.4g it saves weight

And fro elevators/rudder all it has to do is pull a flap of balsa wood about, so i figure 1kg tourque should be fine

DanCarey

I have the same TT07 foamy, it will be better used on the bipe-stick, its only one more wing and still the same easy construction. And it handles good, have you seen Bipe flyers video of that i gave the link to?
Help me bring this tiny bipe to england

ptulmer

My Feedback: (5)

Hitec HS-55 specs: Torque 4.8/6.0v: 1.1 / 1.3 kg. Weight:8 g.

I'd seriously consider the 9g version. Remember, it's not moving the ailerons that's the problem, it's having enough strength to change the shape of the airfoil and redirect the air. I've had a few problems with the 55's. Nothing serious, but they don't last as long as I'd like. (I do agree with the throttle choice if you make sure there's no resistance in the linkage)

You'll be surprised by the speed and agility even the humble surestart can provide on a light airplane!

Dan, get building! It's not a quick build, but not a long one either. Start a build thread and you might just get me in gear. I've had those plans sitting on my stack for a couple of years now. I've got a Norvel .074 that needs a home!

DanCarey

I will be starting it in the New year mate. Watch this space

SquirlNutZipper

My Feedback: (9)

How about the Stevens Aeromodel kit? Designed for electric but could be nitro'd no problem. Just glue or tape a throttle servo on there somewhere.

http://www.stevensaero.com/shop/prod...cat=254&page=1

Wild Foamy

a bipe-stick?

what say? got any pics/plans? (iv never built a plane before)

DanCarey

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4999816/tm.htm

Half way down the page matey, video and picture

Wild Foamy

OOH! liking the stick-bipe, liking it very much

dont s'pose you ahve a spare set of plans just lying around...?... pwetty pwease?

Bipe Flyer

Well, since you asked so nicely.
http://www.donatelli.net/bipestik/Bipe-Stik.zip

Wild Foamy

Yay!

this should keep me occupied in the winter ... Many thanks bipeflyer!

Wild Foamy

UPDATE: just ordered some 3/32 balsa, no going back now, i will print off the plans at school as my printer at home is having paper-feed troubles, hoping to get the fuselage and tail section and maybe the top wing done for Xmas, then make the lower wing and finish it up...

then i will hang it in my room for half a year until i learn to fly and then it can be my 2nd plane/weekend/portable flyer!


pics to come maybe...

Wild Foamy

Balsa wood has arrived, i'll be in my room with some tracing paper and a craft knife for the next few days! ^_^