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Forum: Questions and Answers
05-23-2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By ropie

RE: Need help with radio

I would love to keep it but it would just sit and collect dust unfortunatly. I'd rather someone have it who would be able to make better use then I can right now.
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-23-2007, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By ropie

Need help with radio

My sister gave me a JR XP9303 radio (Just TX, no RX or servos) the other day and I was wondering how I can figure out which model I now have. I really have no need for it and am gonna sell it...
Forum: Aerodynamics
01-30-2005, 02:13 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 23,312
Posted By ropie

RE: NEED HELP!!! Scratch-building a V-22 Osprey

So uhh... Any updates???
Forum: Aerodynamics
01-13-2005, 12:40 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 23,312
Posted By ropie

RE: NEED HELP!!! Scratch-building a V-22 Osprey

Dick,
talking to some some of the pilots of the V-22, they all agreed that they loved it. As did the crew chiefs. And yes, us Marines do want it. Better then the old and freaky
CH-46.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-23-2004, 07:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ropie

RE: Trying to get into scratch building...

well here is a REALLY crappy web cam pic....
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-19-2004, 06:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ropie

RE: Trying to get into scratch building...

well time for a lil update.... I have done about 1/4 of the wing ribs and have them setup so I could get a lil idea of how I'm doing. If I can get a digi cam I'll take a pic tonight and upload. ...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-11-2004, 08:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ropie

RE: Trying to get into scratch building...

Yeah, maybe next plane I'll get into some power sanding. Until then, it's all by hand....
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-11-2004, 05:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ropie

RE: Trying to get into scratch building...

Thanks for the help narpets. Well today, ribs 2-14 got their sanding. I still need to do a final sand to take it to the edges. I'm doing all the sanding by hand cause I don't trust a power sander....
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-10-2004, 10:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ropie

RE: Trying to get into scratch building...

Narpits is correct. I made a copy of the plans. Any info on the area in question? Am I supposed to separate the pieces?
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-10-2004, 09:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ropie

RE: Trying to get into scratch building...

Well here it is... A quick shot of the 1 rib that is almost done. I still have some sanding to do. But this is to show you all how I'm doing. Also, I have question. Take a look at the big ?...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-10-2004, 08:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ropie

RE: Trying to get into scratch building...

Hello everyone! Well here is a little update to my project. I have 2 of the formers cut out and have the patterns for the rest waiting to be glued to the wood when I get some more. I am about to...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-30-2004, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 825
Posted By ropie

RE: Easiest way to go from paper to CAD

Well right now, I scanned 1/2 of a part of the plan, took it into photoshop and traced it there. What I plan to doing is to save it as an EPS file and take it into some CAD program. Anyone have a...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-29-2004, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 825
Posted By ropie

Easiest way to go from paper to CAD

Anyone know what would be the most effective way of doing this? I wanna clean up a plan that I have so I can get better "results" when building... Any suggestions?
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-27-2004, 12:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ropie

RE: Trying to get into scratch building...

I used it on 1/16" ply. I have a Xacto saw and a mini hack saw but they took forever. for Balsa I have my razors and saws plus my lil miter box for angle cuts...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-26-2004, 07:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ropie

RE: Trying to get into scratch building...

Well I broke out the Dremel and started cutting away on my lil piece... Whoa... It took some time. Maybe I should invest in some better cutting bits. Any suggestions? I used a sander to get what...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-26-2004, 10:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ropie

RE: Trying to get into scratch building...

Well I'm working on getting my first part done. It's only a smalll thing but it still is something.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-25-2004, 09:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ropie

RE: Trying to get into scratch building...

dick, I see what your saying. I guess I'll have to perfect transfering the parts from paper to wood. Time for some fun fun learning!
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-25-2004, 06:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ropie

RE: Trying to get into scratch building...

It's the Palmer Plans 87" C-130. Should I maybe look around for another cutter? Any suggestions? Ans would I have to give my plans to the cutter?
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-25-2004, 10:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ropie

RE: Trying to get into scratch building...

Yes you guys did help me. I also got some help from other people so this last week has been great. I just wish my book would get in as well. Right now, I'm getting the templates drawn for the body...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-23-2004, 10:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ropie

RE: Trying to get into scratch building...

Wow! Thanks for the guys! No I haven't been to the flying fields as my job (Marine Corps) keeps me pretty busy most of the time. I just had surgery though so I get two weeks to "recover" before...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-22-2004, 09:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,423
Posted By ropie

Trying to get into scratch building...

Hello everyone... I'm trying to get started in scratch building and have a set of plans that I wanna play around with.... you know, to learn... So here's my question, what is the best way to get...
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