ZNLine factory: Enigma Building
04-22-2003, 12:08 PM
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ZNLine factory: Enigma Building
Peter,
Yes, it is automotive filler, but a very easy sanding and light filler. 99% of it is sanded off. It also applies like peanut butter, not the the typical heavier bondo. I do not know the brand.
The time is because he is doing this part time only. However, there is about 60-80 hours into each fuselage when it is painted. That makes about two full working weekes of labor. If I told you the price, you would not believe me. I will only say that this is one very very nice man and that nobody in the world will do this for what he asks.
Yes, he is doing one for me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark
Yes, it is automotive filler, but a very easy sanding and light filler. 99% of it is sanded off. It also applies like peanut butter, not the the typical heavier bondo. I do not know the brand.
The time is because he is doing this part time only. However, there is about 60-80 hours into each fuselage when it is painted. That makes about two full working weekes of labor. If I told you the price, you would not believe me. I will only say that this is one very very nice man and that nobody in the world will do this for what he asks.
Yes, he is doing one for me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mark
04-28-2003, 10:32 AM
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Hi Mark,
This Saturday I picked up my Synergy, what an awesome machine!
I brought a friend who also was very impressed and decided to bring an Alliance (they had one on stock at Braeckman).
Before we are joining the wings a question:
--"We lay the bottom wing saddles out and tape them together, carefully aligning all edges. We then lay out the wing halves, checking the mating surface for a perfect fit" (taken from the first page)--
I assume this is a straight wing with zero degrees in a V-shape?
Thanks!
This Saturday I picked up my Synergy, what an awesome machine!
I brought a friend who also was very impressed and decided to bring an Alliance (they had one on stock at Braeckman).
Before we are joining the wings a question:
--"We lay the bottom wing saddles out and tape them together, carefully aligning all edges. We then lay out the wing halves, checking the mating surface for a perfect fit" (taken from the first page)--
I assume this is a straight wing with zero degrees in a V-shape?
Thanks!
04-28-2003, 10:37 AM
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Good question, I have the same for the Evolis.
I guess, that they keep the top of the wing flat, the centerline of the wing will then have some dihedral (v-shape)
Mark, is this correct? I know that the amount of dihedral has got influence in the rudder/roll coupling.....
Thanks
Winfried
Pieter,
did you already dicide which engine to use?
I guess, that they keep the top of the wing flat, the centerline of the wing will then have some dihedral (v-shape)
Mark, is this correct? I know that the amount of dihedral has got influence in the rudder/roll coupling.....
Thanks
Winfried
Pieter,
did you already dicide which engine to use?
04-28-2003, 12:07 PM
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Guys,
Top of the wings are flat, I layed the wings of my Evolis/Enigma out on a nice flat table with the centerlines of the wings parallel to the table and the top of the wing on the surface of the table to join them. The dihedral is cut into the cores, you will see it once you have joined the wings, the top will be flat and the bottom will have the dihedral in it.
Top of the wings are flat, I layed the wings of my Evolis/Enigma out on a nice flat table with the centerlines of the wings parallel to the table and the top of the wing on the surface of the table to join them. The dihedral is cut into the cores, you will see it once you have joined the wings, the top will be flat and the bottom will have the dihedral in it.
04-28-2003, 12:28 PM
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Thank you Chad!
Now I really can start building without the change of cuting the wing apart again.
Winfried,
I have chosen the OS 1.60 FX for the power.
Now I really can start building without the change of cuting the wing apart again.
Winfried,
I have chosen the OS 1.60 FX for the power.
05-04-2003, 06:24 PM
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It's flying!
Hi folks,
My ZNLine Enigma has finally taken to the skies in Victoria
Check out some pictures at http://members.shaw.ca/nsrcawestdistrict/enigma.htm
Click on the "First Flight" link.
My much anticipated "secret" is out.
My ZNLine Enigma has finally taken to the skies in Victoria
Check out some pictures at http://members.shaw.ca/nsrcawestdistrict/enigma.htm
Click on the "First Flight" link.
My much anticipated "secret" is out.
05-05-2003, 04:43 PM
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Finished Enigma
Please see the ZN site for info on the Suxess. It is still in development.
OK, we are getting ready to stuff JPs Enigma. In fact, the hinges have all been glued and the wing has been garnished with servos, horns, rods, and is all ready set-up with the radio.
Here is a short pictorial of the almost finished Enigma. Minor changes to the paint scheme can be seen.
Here is a top shot of wing and stabs.
OK, we are getting ready to stuff JPs Enigma. In fact, the hinges have all been glued and the wing has been garnished with servos, horns, rods, and is all ready set-up with the radio.
Here is a short pictorial of the almost finished Enigma. Minor changes to the paint scheme can be seen.
Here is a top shot of wing and stabs.
05-05-2003, 04:51 PM
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Closer
Close up on the wing. The graphics really liven things up. Anymore, airplanes look a little naked to me without some nice graphics. A special thanks to Dave and Rich at Performance Specialties for supplying their graphics. It is a beautiful graphic. I wore the YS Polo shirt for my competition yesterday and everyone wanted one.
05-05-2003, 05:08 PM
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ZNLine factory: Enigma Building
This logo is not vinyl. This is a paint mask. A couple of hours to remove the lettering from the plotted vinyl mask, an hour or so to place it accurately on the fuselage...a couple of minutes to spray the fade. It provides a very nice detail effect.
05-05-2003, 05:24 PM
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One more for now
Here is the layout. Futaba 9350 servos and a Tetra 580cc tank to feed the DZ. Notice the elevator servo, the one closest to the tank, is elevated 3mm. We will connect it to the MK elevator driver with a set of Central Hobbies CF rods, titanium rod ends, and MK B.B. connectors. JP will add a pull cable for up elevator for his own peace of mind in case of rod failure. Our other airplanes using this system have flown combined several thousand flights without a single failure or the CH/MK system (JP weld for adhesive).
OK, there remains a few hours worth or outfitting to be done, and then this Enigma will make it's first flight.
OK, there remains a few hours worth or outfitting to be done, and then this Enigma will make it's first flight.
05-05-2003, 06:17 PM
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Mark,
Incredible! What a beautiful plane!
For a beginner pattern flyer as I am, are the futaba servo's 9550 and 9350 absolutly necessary?
What do you advise?
Pieter
Incredible! What a beautiful plane!
For a beginner pattern flyer as I am, are the futaba servo's 9550 and 9350 absolutly necessary?
What do you advise?
Pieter
05-05-2003, 07:06 PM
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Thank you Peter.
Peter,
The 9550 and 9350 are absolutely not necessary. No, no, no.
There is a difference. A good and positive difference, but those are very expensive servos. If money is not a big deal, go for it. If saving some money is in order, then the following are fantastic. A little bit slower in response but I think the difference should be invisible in real life...we simply do not ask our servos to move as quickly as they are capable of in most situations.
For digitals, the 9150s (low profile ailerons) and 9151s for elevator and rudder are fantastic and easier on the wallet than the latest ultrafast metal geared servos.
For coreless, the 9204 for rudder, 9402 for elevator, and 9102 for ailerons are really nice. However, for the price of those servos, the 9151s and 9150s will be only a few more Euros and are the better choice.
I must recommend against any budget type servos and no name stuff. It is not worth the risk.
Mark
The 9550 and 9350 are absolutely not necessary. No, no, no.
There is a difference. A good and positive difference, but those are very expensive servos. If money is not a big deal, go for it. If saving some money is in order, then the following are fantastic. A little bit slower in response but I think the difference should be invisible in real life...we simply do not ask our servos to move as quickly as they are capable of in most situations.
For digitals, the 9150s (low profile ailerons) and 9151s for elevator and rudder are fantastic and easier on the wallet than the latest ultrafast metal geared servos.
For coreless, the 9204 for rudder, 9402 for elevator, and 9102 for ailerons are really nice. However, for the price of those servos, the 9151s and 9150s will be only a few more Euros and are the better choice.
I must recommend against any budget type servos and no name stuff. It is not worth the risk.
Mark