F-106 1/6 or 1/5 scale, any interest
05-02-2018, 06:26 AM
#26
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (15)
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Bartlett,
TN
Posts: 174
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Jeff asked if there was any progress. His post showed up on my yahoo mail but does not seem to show here.
No real progress. I got distracted by the B-58. And then I decided a Boomerang Elan would be a good post winter thumb limbering and knock around plane. Turns out that it is definitely not a plug and play kit but Its about ready to fly.
I would center back on the 106.
And the issue or stability in high alpha as center of lift moves forward.
Life gets in the way of hobbies. Much necessary home refitting to do.
But, hope is a dangerous thing and I may have a hanger loft to set up for this project.
Charles
No real progress. I got distracted by the B-58. And then I decided a Boomerang Elan would be a good post winter thumb limbering and knock around plane. Turns out that it is definitely not a plug and play kit but Its about ready to fly.
I would center back on the 106.
And the issue or stability in high alpha as center of lift moves forward.
Life gets in the way of hobbies. Much necessary home refitting to do.
But, hope is a dangerous thing and I may have a hanger loft to set up for this project.
Charles
06-26-2019, 03:36 AM
#28
Lenny,
Try to get access to a 3D printer. I have one and printed a proof-of-concept retract and gear for my Buccaneer - it worked out well. I'm now getting parts machined at eMachineshop.com
If not too big, I can print them for you. PM me with details if interested.
Paul
Try to get access to a 3D printer. I have one and printed a proof-of-concept retract and gear for my Buccaneer - it worked out well. I'm now getting parts machined at eMachineshop.com
If not too big, I can print them for you. PM me with details if interested.
Paul
06-28-2019, 05:38 AM
#31
David
06-28-2019, 07:43 AM
#32
David,
Check out Thomas's (Invertmast) posts on rcscalebuilder. He just recently started a build thread on his T-38 project.
https://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum...TID=29772&PN=1
Paul
Check out Thomas's (Invertmast) posts on rcscalebuilder. He just recently started a build thread on his T-38 project.
https://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum...TID=29772&PN=1
Paul
06-29-2019, 10:21 AM
#33
i didnt get out, but i definitely have been less involved than previously. Now with other things settling down and a car project almost out of my garage, i’ll be getting back to some RC stuff. The T38 will be the first big project as well as getting back to the F14.
11-27-2019, 03:06 AM
#37
My Feedback: (1)
The plug I am building is exactly 1/6th scale. I have been having dreams - nightmares - about strip planking the fuse. Oh my gosh the fuse been a project.... My plan has been to complete the basic shapes and then take a deeper dive into sanding and final shaping of the parts in order to complete the mold prep. At this point, I'm going to move onto building the wings. My plan is to get the major components built and then buy a pallet of photo etch and go crazy with the detailing necessary to get adequate molds built. I think it might be somewhat noteworthy to give the back story for my love of this aircraft... As a small child, I fell in love with airplanes. My father would sit down with me and draw pictures of airplanes to fuel my passion. The "six' was our go-to plane every time. This grew eventually into my enlistment into the USAF in 1981. I had the HONOR of participating in a USAF "Red Flag": exercise with a "six' guard unit participating. As a crew chief, I was able to live my childhood dreams at Red Flag. The six crew chiefs and I traded jobs. They were able to work on Block 15 F-16's and I was able to work on and launch the famous "six" of my childhood dreams. While it may be some somewhat corny to some folks, it means a lot to me to reminisce about my childhood dreams with my dad. After all, He fueled my dreams and enabled me to make a career of the air force. Oh, in case you are wondering, Mine will be finished as a ''Jersey Devil". My dad drove me four hours too see these guys... For the inevitable trolls out there, let me state the intakes are not correct yet and the blown canopy has not been started... That being said, the vertical tail is approximately 1/4th an inch to high. The blown canopy needs to be built in. Of all, my concerns, I am going to hate sheeting the radome. Only because getting the correct taper to the pitot mast will be difficult... I love my Dad and all he has done to inspire me... Lenny
11-27-2019, 03:11 AM
#38
My Feedback: (1)
The plug I am building is exactly 1/6th scale. I have been having dreams - nightmares - about strip planking the fuse. Oh my gosh the fuse been a project.... My plan has been to complete the basic shapes and then take a deeper dive into sanding and final shaping of the parts in order to complete the mold prep. At this point, I'm going to move onto building the wings. My plan is to get the major components built and then buy a pallet of photo etch and go crazy with the detailing necessary to get adequate molds built. I think it might be somewhat noteworthy to give the back story for my love of this aircraft... As a small child, I fell in love with airplanes. My father would sit down with me and draw pictures of airplanes to fuel my passion. The "six' was our go-to plane every time. This grew eventually into my enlistment into the USAF in 1981. I had the HONOR of participating in a USAF "Red Flag": exercise with a "six' guard unit participating. As a crew chief, I was able to live my childhood dreams at Red Flag. The six crew chiefs and I traded jobs. They were able to work on Block 15 F-16's and I was able to work on and launch the famous "six" of my childhood dreams. While it may be some somewhat corny to some folks, it means a lot to me to reminisce about my childhood dreams with my dad. After all, He fueled my dreams and enabled me to make a career of the air force. Oh, in case you are wondering, Mine will be finished as a ''Jersey Devil". My dad drove me four hours too see these guys... For the inevitable trolls out there, let me state the intakes are not correct yet and the blown canopy has not been started... That being said, the vertical tail is approximately 1/4th an inch to high. The blown canopy needs to be built in. Of all, my concerns, I am going to hate sheeting the radome. Only because getting the correct taper to the pitot mast will be difficult... I love my Dad and all he has done to inspire me... Lenny
11-27-2019, 03:18 AM
#39
My Feedback: (1)
I am planning to begin a new thread as soon as I complete the rough-in build of the wings. I am so excited about this project!!! My dad is pretty amped up now too!!! At 82 years old - I love my dad, and all he has done to empower me to chase my dreams. Lenny
12-15-2019, 07:50 PM
#42
My Feedback: (1)
For clarities sake... Layout of plan is the left wing. However, I'm building from the top of the wing surface through to the bottom. The side being built will actually be the right wing. I'll flip the plan sheet and reset the rib/skin supports to build the left wing.
