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10-02-2009, 11:32 PM
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Hello,
Been looing to get a profile plane for some time now and could not find anything good so I decided to make one myself
Also got a chance to use my CNC it was so much fun to see stuff to go from PC to wood
I need a name for this thing any ideas?
enjoy
Been looing to get a profile plane for some time now and could not find anything good so I decided to make one myself
Also got a chance to use my CNC it was so much fun to see stuff to go from PC to wood
I need a name for this thing any ideas?
enjoy
10-03-2009, 06:32 AM
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Got any pics of the internal fuse, before you sheeted it?
Did you use a carbon tube?
How did you establish the rib shape and length?
What are the overall dimensions?
What you have so far looks good. I would love to see first flight video, and would probably hold off naming it until after the bugs are worked out!!!
Did you use a carbon tube?
How did you establish the rib shape and length?
What are the overall dimensions?
What you have so far looks good. I would love to see first flight video, and would probably hold off naming it until after the bugs are worked out!!!
10-03-2009, 09:40 AM
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RE: New profile
the fuse is foam that is honeycomed. I did not use CF tube in the fuse but it is very strong.
The ribs are designed in profili pro and exported as cut dxf.
Fuse is 52"
wingspan 47" Root rib 350mm tip 250 mm
The ribs are designed in profili pro and exported as cut dxf.
Fuse is 52"
wingspan 47" Root rib 350mm tip 250 mm
10-04-2009, 09:39 PM
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I got around to covering today.
I have to do the flying surfaces next. Tail servos are going into the fuse to keep them clean and out of way.
I have an old saito 56 that needs a home, should be a good place to go
I have to do the flying surfaces next. Tail servos are going into the fuse to keep them clean and out of way.
I have an old saito 56 that needs a home, should be a good place to go
10-05-2009, 10:40 AM
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RE: New profile
You will finde a better method of building profile models, beautiful too, inexpensive, fast to build, etc. etc.
go to http://www.radiocontrolesing.com.mx
go to http://www.radiocontrolesing.com.mx
10-05-2009, 11:02 AM
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ORIGINAL: haikt
I got around to covering today.
I have to do the flying surfaces next. Tail servos are going into the fuse to keep them clean and out of way.
I have an old saito 56 that needs a home, should be a good place to go
I got around to covering today.
I have to do the flying surfaces next. Tail servos are going into the fuse to keep them clean and out of way.
I have an old saito 56 that needs a home, should be a good place to go
Looking good Haikt..
Keep us informed of the maiden and more pictures.
10-05-2009, 12:23 PM
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ORIGINAL: inedesca
You will finde a better method of building profile models, beautiful too, inexpensive, fast to build, etc. etc.
go to http://www.radiocontrolesing.com.mx
You will finde a better method of building profile models, beautiful too, inexpensive, fast to build, etc. etc.
go to http://www.radiocontrolesing.com.mx
Sorry inedesca.............but that site you linked isn't at all easier, cheaper....and certainly not better!!! You're talking about gluing Depron together..............and this is a serious Nitro bird!!!
10-05-2009, 01:01 PM
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RE: New profile
Sorry but I should have pointed out that these are only for electrics.
We consider it easier, since you just have to stick these self adhesive patterns into you depron, cut and glue with epoxy, it may take you two hours at the most finishing them before hardware. You dont have to draw nor paint. Not to mention that this film of vinyl adds strength to the depron.
On the other side we consider them cheap because the most expensive is about $18.00 usd + mail ($2.50) compared with a simple paper plan which goes up to $20.00 which yo have to transfer, cut and paint.
Besides they are scale fighters, edf, pss and propeller.
Anyway, I appreciate your opinion, because is a feedback. Again sorry for not making clear that these are only for electrics.
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We consider it easier, since you just have to stick these self adhesive patterns into you depron, cut and glue with epoxy, it may take you two hours at the most finishing them before hardware. You dont have to draw nor paint. Not to mention that this film of vinyl adds strength to the depron.
On the other side we consider them cheap because the most expensive is about $18.00 usd + mail ($2.50) compared with a simple paper plan which goes up to $20.00 which yo have to transfer, cut and paint.
Besides they are scale fighters, edf, pss and propeller.
Anyway, I appreciate your opinion, because is a feedback. Again sorry for not making clear that these are only for electrics.
rgs/ed
10-06-2009, 05:28 PM
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got some more work done yesterday, today I am little sick so cant work on the plane.
Got it almost all covered, ele. is the only thing left to finish.
Got it almost all covered, ele. is the only thing left to finish.
10-06-2009, 05:34 PM
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Got to cut some servo trays for the wings and some CF horns, they are laminated ply with carbon on both sides.
Also set up the tail servos. Servos are mounted on a plate and screw on onto the fuse.
Also set up the tail servos. Servos are mounted on a plate and screw on onto the fuse.
10-11-2009, 10:05 AM
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Did you get the CNC machine to play with projects like this??? How much do they cost?
Thanks,
I built the CNC for RC use. We also use it for other stuff around the house but mostly for the hobbie.
The weight is 3.5lb with everything on it. I hope the saito will be strong to fly it.
I am almost done have to program the radio and put the last trims on it. I will fly it this week.
Thanks,
I built the CNC for RC use. We also use it for other stuff around the house but mostly for the hobbie.
The weight is 3.5lb with everything on it. I hope the saito will be strong to fly it.
I am almost done have to program the radio and put the last trims on it. I will fly it this week.
10-13-2009, 11:36 PM
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RE: New profile
got to fly it today for the first time. It did good, lots of fun to fly, needed 3 clicks up only.
need to adjust the cg back and get a new landing gear.
does anyone know where to buy carbon gear.
enjoy the video. you will like my landing [:@]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAkj2...eature=channel
need to adjust the cg back and get a new landing gear.
does anyone know where to buy carbon gear.
enjoy the video. you will like my landing [:@]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAkj2...eature=channel
10-14-2009, 06:47 AM
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Very nice flight!!!
It looks like you could use a little "Expo" on the rudder, and Ailerons. that will slow down that twitchy side to side dance you have in the hover.
Home Depot sells a 1 inch by1/4 aluminum bar, in a 4 foot length that works perfect for Profile gear.
Keep the vids coming!!!
It looks like you could use a little "Expo" on the rudder, and Ailerons. that will slow down that twitchy side to side dance you have in the hover.
Home Depot sells a 1 inch by1/4 aluminum bar, in a 4 foot length that works perfect for Profile gear.
Keep the vids coming!!!
