TMMY Scale Composites 35% scale Cessna
03-08-2023, 02:12 PM
#1930
ok this will be a dumb question but will put it out there.I'm putting together a giant scale Cessna 182T 35% and want to replicate the seat belts and buckles. From what I can see in photos it uses a lap and shoulder arrangement very similar to cars including the buckle.
Any idea how to replicate the buckle? Ideally I would like to be able to undo it so I can put in and remove the pilots.
thanks
cheers
P
Any idea how to replicate the buckle? Ideally I would like to be able to undo it so I can put in and remove the pilots.
thanks
cheers
P
03-21-2023, 02:41 PM
#1931
thanks to another modelers idea I have something that may work.
I made up a test one using a female 9.5mm electrical connector and heat shrink, the seat belt can attach via the male spade end. I think this may work. Not perfect but still not bad.
Yellow insulation is cut away
Heat shrink creates the illusion of the real buckle.
More small scale goodies are on the way. Machining for the brakes is underway.
I made up a test one using a female 9.5mm electrical connector and heat shrink, the seat belt can attach via the male spade end. I think this may work. Not perfect but still not bad.
Yellow insulation is cut away
Heat shrink creates the illusion of the real buckle.
More small scale goodies are on the way. Machining for the brakes is underway.
03-21-2023, 03:10 PM
#1932
That is a BRILLIANT idea!
I have to say I’m really happy to see that this thread that I started over 10 years ago is still going. It really is a wonderful wonderful aircraft. I’m excited to see your first flight. And I really appreciate the wonderful pictures. If you could possibly post some video on YouTube and provide us a link, I would really appreciate that.
Saul
I have to say I’m really happy to see that this thread that I started over 10 years ago is still going. It really is a wonderful wonderful aircraft. I’m excited to see your first flight. And I really appreciate the wonderful pictures. If you could possibly post some video on YouTube and provide us a link, I would really appreciate that.
Saul
03-22-2023, 01:39 PM
#1933
mate will be quite a while before first flights, I have another project on the bench as well.
I'm still gathering bits and will do a few things to the cessna in between.
Once I get the brakes and wheels etc back I'll get it back on its wheels and can do a few things.
I'm still gathering bits and will do a few things to the cessna in between.
Once I get the brakes and wheels etc back I'll get it back on its wheels and can do a few things.
04-21-2023, 05:43 PM
#1934
Not much to report except I am waiting on the brakes machining to be done. Once it is back on its wheels I'll progress.
I have it sitting on nose wheel and a carboard box at the rear. I bumped it the other day and it nearly toppled over, luckily the front seats were there and stopped it however they got some cracks around where the rear and seat meet and will need to be reinforced.
The seats are quite flimsy to say the least. Thinking to use CF mat underneath and up the back then blend and paint.
Ordered the new AR ILS-03 lights controller too, will sell the ILS-01 that came with the model.
I have it sitting on nose wheel and a carboard box at the rear. I bumped it the other day and it nearly toppled over, luckily the front seats were there and stopped it however they got some cracks around where the rear and seat meet and will need to be reinforced.
The seats are quite flimsy to say the least. Thinking to use CF mat underneath and up the back then blend and paint.
Ordered the new AR ILS-03 lights controller too, will sell the ILS-01 that came with the model.
05-26-2023, 02:37 PM
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Cessna nose and main wheels
Funny you should mention brakes on the Cessna. I just outfitted mine with a set of brakes. Out of the 5 Ive had this is the first with brakes. They are not necessary but just add the cool factor to say look I can stop the plane. I have a set og Glennis Wheels that I had ordered with brakes for the cessna way back when. Ive had this plane for I dont even know how many years now and still have not flown it as i keep adding more crap to it.
Your wheels make your plane look so scale. Can I ask where you purchased them from?
05-26-2023, 03:29 PM
#1937
I'm still waiting on the machining to be done for the brakes. Not wanting to do anything till I get it back on it's wheels and it is stable. I do have a pile of little scale goodies on the way and trying to sort some pilots.
Going to get some illuminated Garmin screens for it, G1000. The bezes are #d printed and I found a place in Netherlands who can supply programmed mini screens in correct size that will have a representation of G1000 screen, flight instruments on one and Nav on the other. Bit of cool factor to salve my inner geek.
Those will be the next thing on the shopping list.
Going to get some illuminated Garmin screens for it, G1000. The bezes are #d printed and I found a place in Netherlands who can supply programmed mini screens in correct size that will have a representation of G1000 screen, flight instruments on one and Nav on the other. Bit of cool factor to salve my inner geek.
Those will be the next thing on the shopping list.
07-04-2023, 12:29 PM
#1939
trying to find internal placard & external nomenclature, any leads where to get details?? I have contacted the owners of the full size mine is depicting, no reply, Cessna were not forthcoming either sadly.
08-01-2023, 12:10 PM
#1941
Try Austar Models.
https://www.austars-model.com/157-in...67.html?s_id=5
Saul
https://youtube.com/@PlaneFunRC
08-01-2023, 04:31 PM
#1945
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We passed all your information to the factory team, They have been busy for some other projects, Tommy will reply you soon
Cheers
Teamaustars
08-02-2023, 04:16 PM
#1946
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what do you guys think.? do you all think I should just order the 35% or should I wait, my question was to tmmy I don't want to what 6 month or a year, for this plane I no it takes time build but that's to long. for me to pay $5,200.00 for the plane and shipping. as he has all my money.
08-02-2023, 04:41 PM
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what do you guys think.? do you all think I should just order the 35% or should I wait, my question was to tmmy I don't want to what 6 month or a year, for this plane I no it takes time build but that's to long. for me to pay $5,200.00 for the plane and shipping. as he has all my money.
08-02-2023, 05:48 PM
#1948
what do you guys think.? do you all think I should just order the 35% or should I wait, my question was to tmmy I don't want to what 6 month or a year, for this plane I no it takes time build but that's to long. for me to pay $5,200.00 for the plane and shipping. as he has all my money.
I understand your concern. The wait is very long but I can tell you this: You will NEVER find a finer Cessna model than the one made by TMMY Composites. It’s the major reason I started this forum back on 2008. I felt it was very important to tell all modelers about this amazing plane. I’ve seen many examples of the TMMY Cessna in person over the years and they are by far the largest and best made RC Cessna’s for well over a decade.
The time it takes for TMMY to build the Cessna has always been 6 months or more but it is worth it. It will be the finest RC plane in your collection. And Tommy will custom make to your specs. So pull the trigger my friend!! You won’t be disappointed. ✈️✈️✈️
Saul
08-03-2023, 03:56 PM
#1949
what do you guys think.? do you all think I should just order the 35% or should I wait, my question was to tmmy I don't want to what 6 month or a year, for this plane I no it takes time build but that's to long. for me to pay $5,200.00 for the plane and shipping. as he has all my money.
Too impatient to wait for a great model then find a foamie to fly.
08-03-2023, 04:13 PM
#1950
what do you guys think.? do you all think I should just order the 35% or should I wait, my question was to tmmy I don't want to what 6 month or a year, for this plane I no it takes time build but that's to long. for me to pay $5,200.00 for the plane and shipping. as he has all my money.