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Well the program I used to design the plane was an O-MAX 2d cad program for the O-MAX waterjet machines I run here at work. The program is more cad than cam like cnc programs, but it works for what I need. I basicaly inserted a 3-view pic of the plane into the program, cleaned it up, and made it to scale-ish dimentions(inches), and cut out the plane on the waterjet. sort of like a router table, just with 50,000ksi of water and sand. How ever i turned the pressure way down to around 20,000ksi. So, there you have it... If you do have more questions, I am always willing to answere with info I know. Hope this helps..

miak69

Hi,

What size motor are you planning on using for your plane?

Michael

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sorry don't have much time to check out this blog, but if you read the first 2 pages it would answere that. to start-50cc and an electric. two of the first planes to come out of the molds. thx..

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Allright!!!!!!!! This weekend I will finaly be able to clear out my build room and throw all that crap into the storage building!!! Working on the second building, but with Tulsa weather being all skrewed up as it has been, that build will pause for a while.... So once all is out of the room, I can move into it with the plane and pieces and resume the build.!!... Will keep posted on the soon-to-come progress and pics.

CastorTroy2150

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Flybaby,
Did you design this in CAD? If you did would you be willing to scale it down to a 40-45" fuse so that I can have the parts laser cut. I would gladly pay you for the work and CAD draawings. Thanks..
Pete

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The Omax system is a type of CAD yes. I could miniaturise (sp?)the sucker for you yes. how ever I will need to speek with you about details of doing this for you, prefurably over the phone. PM me with your number and we can discuss it.

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Alright... For those following like caster and others, should you think that all the pages you've read, and pics you've seen, reguarding the built up plans,meet your requirements for how the plane should be, than let me know. I know some might not like the way the plane has been scaled and/or mis preportioned in area's, as I designed this sucker for my own use and ease of understanding of how to build in my head. I've never designed an r/c plane before let alone built one from scratch as I'm doing. But it works for me. So!!! to the point.......... If you would like the plans I have drawn up for this plane and want a copy of them either in current size or modified scalings of its size( shorter wings or longer fus..etc..) I will let go of my pride and let others try it for them selves. How ever!! I lay no claim that the plane when built is airworthy, as the first plane from the built-up design, isn't even out of the molds or flying yet!! Nor will the plans have placement of servo's or gear or CG. It would be a build for you to figure out for your self what would work correctly and where. The plans I have done will have rib/spar numbers and "map" to where the parts go, but thats it. so, if you'd like to give it a try, than go for it.
I am offering the plans in any size ratio to the original. No arf's right now and not pre cut. just my built up( to be lazer cut your self) plans. But please don't go selling what I've gifted to you, or pawn it off as your own. This is one hobbyest helping out others, and that respect would be appreciated. So, there u have it. p.s. sorry the build is so slow... stupid buzy, and suddenly my carpentry skills are needed all over the place! plus holidays too. Merry Christmas to everyone and have a great New Year!!

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Well here's the skinny on what has been going on with pics. First the shed 10'x20' rebuild /build. then the other 10'x20' shed start from scratch, and them the comic book storage cabinate for a christmas gift I had to make. so this is what has been taking me so d@mn long!

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more of first shed.

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Then the other shed:

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And the comic book cabinate which took too long to make..

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so now the second shed will have to stop for the moment, and my 3rd bedroom converted to the build room for my rc stuff. Oh, also I am having to convert an 85' dodge 3/4 ton van from a people van, into a wolf transport van! lots of bodywork, mods, and other things to get it where it needs to be.. so stupid buzy here.. til next time.....

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Man!!! when Sh@t happens, it realy happens!! I'm never this buzy ever! and it's colder than crap outside and I usualy am in doors doing nothing during this season. The spring is when I come out of the cave and get buzy.... Soo..... yup, am working on the dxf files for those of you wanting them, so sorry for the wait..

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4 some reason the messages I have posted have been erased here! Wonder what happened to them?!! Trying to get the DXF. files into onother format so I can have them linked or visible to you all here on my build page....
Sorry for all the delays, and to those wanting the dxf., I have sent them to you. thx-Craig Horner...

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does anyone know how to change a dxf. to a jpg. ?

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Man!!!! I'll never get to go back to the plane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![:@] Need 3 of me, and 50 more hands and others to think for me!! Buzy still on #2 shed, and van... .. .

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well.... here I am again. But!!! I actualy see an end in sight for the shed projects! and the van is a long drawn out venture, so I have the benches made for my "shop" room finaly, and will soon put them in. But plane still sitting untouched. Makes me mad actualy..[:@][:@][>:]

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Wolves' house progress. Electritians running wire to it now-for a/c and heat( girl wanted heat)

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yup the 2nd 10x20 shed "dog house" for the wolves is almost done. month or so the wireing will be complete and in the past. Been working on another form of propulsion!!! hopefully it works and I can add it to my " glass Goose". if so, well lets just say many of you all will want one of my motors....

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The " Wolf Mobile" !!. The one of many other projects that keep me from the build.. As I posted before, lots of work to get it where I want it to be, and going from a people carying van, to wolf carrying van takes alot. Windows need to come out and sheet metal welded in its place, and interior cages and a/c done, and wood paneling made for inner walls.... more body work.... paint sceme(70's)... The mags finished pollishing... side pipes... front lip... yea... too buzy!!!!!!![:@]

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Got the Build room done and benches in and shelving up and ready to continue with the build. But!!! As I layed the wings down on my 3'x8' bench( main bench) I realized that it wasn't flat enough!!! Need a realy true flat surface to make my molds true, and streight. [:@] But, that's not too big of a problem.. Ordered a full 1/4" sheet of 3'x8' glass to place over my bench. Should be in on monday.. So much work has gone into this so far, there isn't any reason to skimp on the quality. " Do it once and do it right-the first time"!!!!! So.. when the glass is in, and on the binch, I'll show the pics of the room finaly ready to continue on with the build!!!

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Here's what the van looks like with the mags and side pipes, while keeping the windows and white paint( no primer pocadots) .I'd like to hear any idea's on a 70's style paint scheme.. hears my "windows Paint program" idea:

CastorTroy2150

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Flybaby,
I apologize, I have been so busy with life and work I have lost contact with you. your Buildings are looking great!!! As well as that super sweet paintjob idea for the van . Great minds think alike right. I am still wanting to get a set of plans for you... If at all possible I would love to have a 6 ft wing span version of you plans. I dont know the ratio as I havent taken the time to do the math. But if you shrink your plan down to exaclty a 6 foot wingspan the whole model should scale correctly. I would also LOVE to get them on a CD rom, if at all possible. I would more then happily pay you for the shipping and CD and your time. Please let me know, you can contact me via email or by phone @ 419-528-9507. thanks, one more ?, what would the file format be? thanks!

Pete

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wow yep been a while. Thought I'd sent them to you in dxf. format? will call u tomorrow. Yup buzy here too! heres updates on the list of crap I have been doing..

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there you have it. little stuff left to do, and that d@#! thing will be history!!