HALF SCALE DH 2
01-26-2011, 07:33 PM
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RE: HALF SCALE DH 2
ORIGINAL: jharkin The math of scaling power doesn't work that way.
For what its worth, to compare the DRI (full scale) to the DH-2 (full scale), the DH-2 has about 1.6x the flat plate area over the DRI. Lots of wires on that mother.
(I don't have any FPA equivalent for the Fok D6)
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01-27-2011, 04:17 AM
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RE: HALF SCALE DH 2
ORIGINAL: bookmaker
Kool project guys, but I got you beat. I started my 1/1 scale Nieuport this month. Of course, I'll have to sit in it to fly mine.
See you guys in July, we have ODP on our calendar.
Dale
Kool project guys, but I got you beat. I started my 1/1 scale Nieuport this month. Of course, I'll have to sit in it to fly mine.
See you guys in July, we have ODP on our calendar.
Dale
Great to hear from you! Full scale??? R U nuts?!!!! Make sure you send some pics and keep us updated!
We will see ya in July! This year we are pulling out all the stops! (you have no idea how upset I was missing SDP last year [:@])
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01-27-2011, 04:44 AM
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RE: HALF SCALE DH 2
ppppsssssttttttt! I opened 1 box and pulled everything out BEFORE Barry came over today to supervise the inventory process![X(][X(][X(]
I couldn't help myself!
5 sheets of brass parts and 1 thick ass alum plate for the control horns
The two pics are of my Grandson and Birdmans 1/3 scale BUSA Nieuport
I couldn't help myself!
5 sheets of brass parts and 1 thick ass alum plate for the control hornsThe two pics are of my Grandson and Birdmans 1/3 scale BUSA Nieuport
01-27-2011, 05:18 AM
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Very cool project Dale, can't wait to see it........ Paul!!!!!,....no peeking!!!!....I'm just jealous because the Big Brown airplane truck hasen't stopped at my house yet
01-27-2011, 07:13 AM
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RE: HALF SCALE DH 2
Your DH 2 is going to be a really interesting project. I have always thought they were neat looking planes. I'll be watching the progress.
As for my 1-1 build, I have a thread going over at www.theaerodrome.com.
Dale
As for my 1-1 build, I have a thread going over at www.theaerodrome.com.
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01-27-2011, 12:04 PM
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RE: HALF SCALE DH 2
ORIGINAL: geezeraviation
The metal parts look nice, are they water jet cut? I'm guessing that tape measure is about 3'' across the bottom, wow about a foot wide or a tad more?
Doc
The metal parts look nice, are they water jet cut? I'm guessing that tape measure is about 3'' across the bottom, wow about a foot wide or a tad more?
Doc
Doc,
I dont really know for sure about the metal parts,but I can find out...
I will post some more pics tonite after Barry and I inventory the 2nd box and will post the measurement you request.....
01-31-2011, 05:09 AM
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RE: HALF SCALE DH 2
The DH2 build is starting off a little slow..because I'm trying to finish 2-4 other planes at the same time. By mid Feb. we will put it into turbo mode!!
Doc I was told the metal parts were cnc router cut parts
2nd box was inventoried and the other pics shows the start of laminations
Doc I was told the metal parts were cnc router cut parts
2nd box was inventoried and the other pics shows the start of laminations
02-01-2011, 04:01 PM
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RE: HALF SCALE DH 2
Real neat look'n stuff Paul.
Hey, ya need to install one of those Live Action Cams so we can keep a closer
check on you guys...............
Del
Hey, ya need to install one of those Live Action Cams so we can keep a closer
check on you guys...............
Del
02-02-2011, 03:18 AM
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ORIGINAL: deljon
Real neat look'n stuff Paul.
Hey, ya need to install one of those Live Action Cams so we can keep a closer
check on you guys...............
Del
Real neat look'n stuff Paul.
Hey, ya need to install one of those Live Action Cams so we can keep a closer
check on you guys...............
Del
Hey Del!
Yeah, I agree, there is alot of neat parts and the quality is right up there too...
As for the camera idea......there would be alot of "beeps" for foul language (me)and with the constant arm flailing of Barry ...it would look like he is having a seizure 24/7
Soooo maybe we should just keep it this way
02-02-2011, 04:40 AM
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The flailing of the arms is simply a defense mechanism to avoid being struck, or deflecting objects being thrown about the shop at high velocity, generally choreographed to the above mentiond language.
02-02-2011, 05:14 AM
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Ok, you're right, probably some things we shouldn't or don't need to see................[sm=what_smile.gif][sm=what_smile.gif][sm=what_smile.gif]
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02-02-2011, 05:20 PM
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RE: HALF SCALE DH 2
ORIGINAL: geezeraviation
I dunno Todd it seems risky to me.
Doc
I dunno Todd it seems risky to me.
Doc
Hey Doc....
Are referring the word "risky" toward poor workmanship or toward "Brokeback Mountian risky?"
02-02-2011, 05:38 PM
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well i have seen your planes up close (monster planes) so i dont think workmanship is a issue...... hmmmm unless your hiding something under the covering????
hmmmm all that covering that plane is going to use, i hope you two arnt doing something behind the curtain? [&:]
hmmmm all that covering that plane is going to use, i hope you two arnt doing something behind the curtain? [&:]
02-02-2011, 07:24 PM
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RE: HALF SCALE DH 2
ORIGINAL: geezeraviation
I aint sayin nuthin!!
Doc
I aint sayin nuthin!!
Doc
Me neither!!!.................................................. ............"Cowboy up!"[X(][X(]
02-03-2011, 06:09 AM
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RE: HALF SCALE DH 2
ORIGINAL: 1bruno
Lets just GETR DUN>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Lets just GETR DUN>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Your right Glen.................Back to business[:@]
Today....I will have the first box laminations DONE! whew! that was alot of gluing and WAITING! Post pics later today
I will post pics of the DH 2 I will try to duplicate tonight
The next couple of days........ I will clean up the edges and sand and paint the parts
02-03-2011, 10:26 AM
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RE: HALF SCALE DH 2
This is part of the reason I like building "half scale",you get to use air tools!! Yes thats a air powered nailer and a 90 degree air sander for rough sanding glue off....
The other pic is the start of the landing gear bottom brace with 1/2 " carbon fiber tubes
Cant load pics[:@]
The other pic is the start of the landing gear bottom brace with 1/2 " carbon fiber tubes
Cant load pics[:@]
02-04-2011, 05:56 AM
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RE: HALF SCALE DH 2
This is going to be one of those "Love/Hate" topics.........
I ran into this up at Fond-du-lac.
There was a guy up there with a killer scale 1/3 DH 1 with two pilots that were skeletons with worn and tattered clothing, goggles w/ a missing lens, etc...
I seen it and I told that guy that was the coolest part of the plane! He said the guy right before me said it was a beautiful scale plane but the pilots were pitiful!
So weigh in and tell me what you think
Jones (D6 pilot) on the left ...........Bones (DH 2 pilot) on the right.............wife making his shredded uniform soon..........
I ran into this up at Fond-du-lac.
There was a guy up there with a killer scale 1/3 DH 1 with two pilots that were skeletons with worn and tattered clothing, goggles w/ a missing lens, etc...
I seen it and I told that guy that was the coolest part of the plane! He said the guy right before me said it was a beautiful scale plane but the pilots were pitiful!
So weigh in and tell me what you think
Jones (D6 pilot) on the left ...........Bones (DH 2 pilot) on the right.............wife making his shredded uniform soon..........