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Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
07-23-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,900
Posted By RodneyFord

I build my own headers and pipes. Here is a mini...

I build my own headers and pipes. Here is a mini how to on pipes. https://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13974&page=11
Headers are pretty straight forward if you have a pipe bender.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
03-17-2020, 01:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

Here is A Fusion 360 model and an Stl. I suppose...

Here is A Fusion 360 model and an Stl. I suppose the best way to use it would be to 3d print it then take a mold of it. I suppose it could be printed as a thin wall model and used as is if made from...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
03-17-2020, 01:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

Great to see a model come out of this work. I...

Great to see a model come out of this work. I was asked to do a 3D model of the cowl. It has 1.5 degrees of down and right thrust....
Forum: Q-500 Racing
09-26-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,184
Posted By RodneyFord

Interestingly, that drawing didn't quite make the...

Interestingly, that drawing didn't quite make the minimum fuselage width rule we have in New Zealand 73mm (2 7/8 in).
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-25-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

Continued working on the drawing. I have done a...

Continued working on the drawing. I have done a drawing for a wood cowl which could be used for making a pattern for molding or glassed and used as is.
Forum: Q-500 Racing
09-21-2018, 03:26 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,184
Posted By RodneyFord

I will answer my own question. Seeker...

I will answer my own question.
Seeker (http://www.f3d.nl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=107&Itemid=172)
Forum: Q-500 Racing
09-21-2018, 02:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,184
Posted By RodneyFord

This link has expired. Does anyone have a copy of...

This link has expired. Does anyone have a copy of this plan they can put up here?
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-20-2018, 07:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

Work in progress.

Work in progress.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-20-2018, 07:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

A while ago I got some canopies from Tower...

A while ago I got some canopies from Tower Hobbies for another project. Any of them would fit the Calypso. The cowl is a bit more problematic. The options are, a mold, lost foam fiberglass,...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-20-2018, 06:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

That's great John. Work in progress. I haven't...

That's great John. Work in progress. I haven't really wanted to produce a finished drawing yet as some of the dimensions are speculative. However until someone can check it I can not move further...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-20-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

I would be interested to know what the wing tip...

I would be interested to know what the wing tip airfoil thickness is. With the root looking to be 14% I would think the tip should be 12 to 13%.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-20-2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

Here is a PDF

Here is a PDF
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-19-2018, 09:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

Here is the DXF file. Sorry. was wrong file type....

Here is the DXF file. Sorry. was wrong file type. This one is correct
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-19-2018, 09:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

Mostly worked out the drawing. It would be great...

Mostly worked out the drawing. It would be great for someone with an original to check it. I will then tidy it up....
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-17-2018, 08:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1700x508/profile_1afbc8086898ea590560a8bb1e20b486a1c5fb8c.jpg

I think this is a reasonably accurate profile now.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-17-2018, 07:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

BTW my favored airfoils are a very close fit. S...

BTW my favored airfoils are a very close fit. S 8035 for the wing and S 8020 for the stab.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-17-2018, 07:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1173x390/adjusted_fuselage_2b62b32c7168a4f9c8de1c685d952d093add9e72.jpg
Fixed the scaling and now the fin fits properly.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-17-2018, 07:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

On closer examination it looks like the drawings...

On closer examination it looks like the drawings from the manual are not right in xy. I will stretch them and start again.
...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-17-2018, 02:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

The various fin dimensions don't quite stack up...

The various fin dimensions don't quite stack up there is a 12mm or so discrepancy....
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
09-17-2018, 02:31 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,124
Posted By RodneyFord

Hi Dan see my above post. I used the DA 50 as I...

Hi Dan see my above post. I used the DA 50 as I had one on my bench. I thought it would be a fun model and it does fly well with 50 apart from vibration. I would certainly like to put a YS 200 in it,...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
09-17-2018, 02:24 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,124
Posted By RodneyFord

Hi Ken. I agree with you and that is what I...

Hi Ken. I agree with you and that is what I usually do. However this motor has been vibrating a lot and isn't doing the airframe much good, so I am going to sort it out on the bench. Specifically it...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-17-2018, 01:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

Plan view must be pretty close as I have all the...

Plan view must be pretty close as I have all the important dimensions. The wing area here is 732 sq. in....
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-17-2018, 01:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/800x787/ec88773_7aae86890dbf41b1f6f4aa20b54022c43c9cfa99.jpg
Here is a dimensioned pic of the rudder I found.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-17-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

Here I have scaled and stitched together the Kit...

Here I have scaled and stitched together the Kit drawings also used Barry's info. I know the fin is not right as I have conflicting information.

...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-17-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 21,672
Posted By RodneyFord

Wing root and tip dimensions. ...

Wing root and tip dimensions.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/wing_root_b27da71506805bb742fea8d5cb5af02428e0590d.jpg...
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