COMP-ARF A-4 BUILD
12-30-2010, 01:17 PM
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Uncle Joe,
Thanks for the offer, but I think I've decided definitely on the VMAT 102 scheme. Neither Aeroloft or Promark have the Diamondbacks scheme already done, so I'd have to pay for the custom artwork.[:@] Aeroloft already has the artwork done for the SkyHawks, so it's just a matter of resizing it. Much cheaper!
David S
Thanks for the offer, but I think I've decided definitely on the VMAT 102 scheme. Neither Aeroloft or Promark have the Diamondbacks scheme already done, so I'd have to pay for the custom artwork.[:@] Aeroloft already has the artwork done for the SkyHawks, so it's just a matter of resizing it. Much cheaper!
David S
12-30-2010, 02:04 PM
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ORIGINAL: David Searles
Uncle Joe,
Thanks for the offer, but I think I've decided definitely on the VMAT 102 scheme. Neither Aeroloft or Promark have the Diamondbacks scheme already done, so I'd have to pay for the custom artwork.[:@] Aeroloft already has the artwork done for the SkyHawks, so it's just a matter of resizing it. Much cheaper!
David S
Uncle Joe,
Thanks for the offer, but I think I've decided definitely on the VMAT 102 scheme. Neither Aeroloft or Promark have the Diamondbacks scheme already done, so I'd have to pay for the custom artwork.[:@] Aeroloft already has the artwork done for the SkyHawks, so it's just a matter of resizing it. Much cheaper!
David S
does the aeroloft's stuff come with the nomenclature ? Looking forward to seeing it airborne.
Semper Fi
12-30-2010, 02:13 PM
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Holly cow ! You guys are great ! I'm a retired engineer just starting to get into RC flight and so impressed with the A4 and it'spictures. I had no idea models that size and of that quality existed. Great workmanship from what I can see. I worked on engineering of the A4 at Douglas in the 50's and all I have seen of your model makes me very proud this plane is being duplicated for model flight. I hope one day I too will fly well enough to consider going into something this large.
A obsolete old engineer,
AltaTed
A obsolete old engineer,
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12-30-2010, 02:42 PM
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Holly cow ! You guys are great ! I'm a retired engineer just starting to get into RC flight and so impressed with the A4 and it'spictures. I had no idea models that size and of that quality existed. Great workmanship from what I can see. I worked on engineering of the A4 at Douglas in the 50's and all I have seen of your model makes me very proud this plane is being duplicated for model flight. I hope one day I too will fly well enough to consider going into something this large.
A obsolete old engineer,
AltaTed
Holly cow ! You guys are great ! I'm a retired engineer just starting to get into RC flight and so impressed with the A4 and it'spictures. I had no idea models that size and of that quality existed. Great workmanship from what I can see. I worked on engineering of the A4 at Douglas in the 50's and all I have seen of your model makes me very proud this plane is being duplicated for model flight. I hope one day I too will fly well enough to consider going into something this large.
A obsolete old engineer,
AltaTed
Check out this video & enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EQGe...layer_embedded
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12-30-2010, 02:44 PM
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RE: COMP-ARF A-4 BUILD
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David
does the aeroloft's stuff come with the nomenclature ? Looking forward to seeing it airborne.
Semper Fi
ORIGINAL: David Searles
Uncle Joe,
Thanks for the offer, but I think I've decided definitely on the VMAT 102 scheme. Neither Aeroloft or Promark have the Diamondbacks scheme already done, so I'd have to pay for the custom artwork.[:@] Aeroloft already has the artwork done for the SkyHawks, so it's just a matter of resizing it. Much cheaper!
David S
Uncle Joe,
Thanks for the offer, but I think I've decided definitely on the VMAT 102 scheme. Neither Aeroloft or Promark have the Diamondbacks scheme already done, so I'd have to pay for the custom artwork.[:@] Aeroloft already has the artwork done for the SkyHawks, so it's just a matter of resizing it. Much cheaper!
David S
does the aeroloft's stuff come with the nomenclature ? Looking forward to seeing it airborne.
Semper Fi
I'm not sure. I haven't gotten that far yet, but the pics I have looks like there wasn't much else there, other than the plane ID # & model on the tail & the other standard stuff.
David
12-30-2010, 05:40 PM
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congrats dave, we both share similar exprience being disourage about the CARF MODELS A4 landing gear in the early stage after viewing several videos on you tube but the rep for CARF did assure me those were the prototype and the issue has been solve this was a year1/2 ago i ended up buying highend choice from another company.. over the summer a friend of mine thru is contacts was able to find CARF A4 just airframe servos and cockpit at a good market value im planing on using a hammer 180 turbine and the new zeland camo scheme unit 75sqn,RNZAF SERIAL NZ6203 im still in the process of getting other component and accessory but once im complete with my items im sending it all along with my other models to the fixer Henery nuygen i wish the best on your new prize
ORIGINAL: David Searles
Peter,
I'm glad to hear someone else is going to have another one in the air soon! Let me know your final weight & balance & surface throws as soon as you're done, please. That's another one of the missing items not yet provided by Comp Arf. I'm looking forward to seeing your photos soon. How did you do the wing vortex generators?
I placed the very first USA order for the A-4 two years ago with the deposit, but eventually got discouraged when the LG was delayed, so I cancelled. I just picked this one up, complete, in the second hand market from another modeler who apparently decided not to build it. I'm glad I did!
Happy New Year!
David S
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David !
Congretulation with the A-4
and nice to see others has spent a fortune on the most sexy plane ever
I purchased mine as one of the first customers when it first came our 2 years ago and are almost done with her ready for painting
Along the build from my point of view, I have had some headaches but I now see the light in the end of the tunnel of say
Mine will bee Hawaian VC-1 with centertank and all off Dan´s scale details !
I will post some pictures after New Year !
Best regards from snowy Denmark
Peter Bang
David !
Congretulation with the A-4
and nice to see others has spent a fortune on the most sexy plane ever I purchased mine as one of the first customers when it first came our 2 years ago and are almost done with her ready for painting
Along the build from my point of view, I have had some headaches but I now see the light in the end of the tunnel of say
Mine will bee Hawaian VC-1 with centertank and all off Dan´s scale details !
I will post some pictures after New Year !
Best regards from snowy Denmark
Peter Bang
I'm glad to hear someone else is going to have another one in the air soon! Let me know your final weight & balance & surface throws as soon as you're done, please. That's another one of the missing items not yet provided by Comp Arf. I'm looking forward to seeing your photos soon. How did you do the wing vortex generators?
I placed the very first USA order for the A-4 two years ago with the deposit, but eventually got discouraged when the LG was delayed, so I cancelled. I just picked this one up, complete, in the second hand market from another modeler who apparently decided not to build it. I'm glad I did!
Happy New Year!
David S
12-31-2010, 04:56 PM
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David,
What is the approximate area of EACH intake?
And how wide is the fuse at the mid point? (thinking of a different install)
David,
What is the approximate area of EACH intake?
And how wide is the fuse at the mid point? (thinking of a different install)
David S
12-31-2010, 06:33 PM
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ORIGINAL: SDCrashmaster
Dave...
Think you'll have that badboy at CA Jets?
Happy New Year bro!
Dave...
Think you'll have that badboy at CA Jets?
Happy New Year bro!
When's the 2010 CA Jets video gonna be released? Can't wait!
See Ya Soon!
Happy New Year!!!
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Didn't know you had one!! Cool.. Cmon bro!! Blue Angels
Didn't know you had one!! Cool.. Cmon bro!! Blue Angels
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01-02-2011, 02:53 PM
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Well, I've just encountered the first problem. The nose gear mount installed in the fuse comes pre-drilled. The problem is that the holes don't match the landing gear mount. 3 holes on the mount, 5 holes in the gear & none of the three in the mount match up with the gear.
Net result, I had to re-drill new holes from the bottom, but unfortunately had to be thru the fuse as well in order to get access:
I got them all lined up & done & now have to patch the holes in the fuse bottom. I decided to back up the gear mount with an added carbon fiber plate because of the extra holes drilled. The nose gear is installed & functions properly.
David S
Net result, I had to re-drill new holes from the bottom, but unfortunately had to be thru the fuse as well in order to get access:
I got them all lined up & done & now have to patch the holes in the fuse bottom. I decided to back up the gear mount with an added carbon fiber plate because of the extra holes drilled. The nose gear is installed & functions properly.
David S
01-11-2011, 11:45 PM
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This is a link to the first A4 we sold, posted on the Danish Jet Forum, its being built by my friend Peter Bang...very slowly
http://www.jetdanmark.dk/e107_plugin...pic.php?506.10
Dave Wilshere
http://www.jetdanmark.dk/e107_plugin...pic.php?506.10
Dave Wilshere
