RCU Forums - Search Results
RCU Forums

Go Back  RCU Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Community
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 18
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Eldher
Showing results 1 to 25 of 448
Search took 0.54 seconds.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-27-2019, 10:49 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

It's been a while since I posted ... been getting...

It's been a while since I posted ... been getting some flying in :D
But there's been some progress on the plane too. I have started to fill in the area between F5 and F8 where the landing gear are....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-26-2019, 07:11 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

Started planking the fuse. I really hate...

Started planking the fuse. I really hate planking, but it sure looks nice as it comes together!
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-26-2019, 07:06 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

Here's the progress of fitting it to the fuse....

Here's the progress of fitting it to the fuse. LOTS of sanding and tweaking to get it right!

...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-26-2019, 07:03 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

The canopy is the typical vacuum formed deal. If...

The canopy is the typical vacuum formed deal. If you look at the drawings of the plan you'll see that the fuse structure is really interleaved with the canopy. I could just paint the parts that...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

Wrapping up this phase of the tail. Surfaces...

Wrapping up this phase of the tail. Surfaces covered. Stitching complete. Basic sanding complete. Elevator and Rudder servos mounted. Regarding the servos, I had hoped to fit everything under the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-03-2019, 06:26 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

Hydro Junkie, Thanks for the suggestion. ...

Hydro Junkie,
Thanks for the suggestion. Sounds like a solid plan. :D
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-03-2019, 09:06 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

The "black screen material" is carbon fiber...

The "black screen material" is carbon fiber fabric, 2oz per sq yard. When set with an epoxy or resin it becomes a very hard, strong, and light material. Strength to weight is better than fiberglass,...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-02-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

With the tail mostly done, i'm moving on to the...

With the tail mostly done, i'm moving on to the nose. I'll get the nose wheel gear doors working before any planking or other structure goes in, while it is still easy to access the inside of the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-26-2019, 07:30 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

Sheeted the vertical stab and initial sanding....

Sheeted the vertical stab and initial sanding. Here with the rudder and elevators in place.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-24-2019, 08:14 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

Decided to set the sand paper aside for a bit and...

Decided to set the sand paper aside for a bit and play with some scale details. For those not familiar with the Cat, the elevators, rudder, and 1/3 of the wing (chord wise) are fabric covered. This...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-23-2019, 04:50 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

Thanks! Kit was cut by Lazer Works - Engraving &...

Thanks! Kit was cut by Lazer Works - Engraving & Design (http://www.lazer-works.com) .
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-23-2019, 04:47 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

I agree with the concern. I worked to mount the...

I agree with the concern. I worked to mount the elevator servo in the vertical stab, but no luck, it's much too thin. Two small servos might fit, but the configuration of the elevator and stab would...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-23-2019, 04:37 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

You are correct, more trimming. Here's a photo...

You are correct, more trimming. Here's a photo of the trimming complete to allow the rudder full movement.

An issue with this rudder is that it is hinged only at the top and bottom. Flight and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-23-2019, 04:27 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

A friend of mine Bill is a kit designer (he makes...

A friend of mine Bill is a kit designer (he makes some nice fiberglass kits, see SCALE RC AIRPLANES (http://www.rcairplane.net/)) and was reviewing my alterations. He pointed out that the ply rail at...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-23-2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

Redtail, thanks for the support, it's a fun...

Redtail, thanks for the support, it's a fun build.
The blue stuff is SuperFil by Poly Fiber Aircraft Coatings. I love the stuff.

As for stiffening the opening left by F7. There are now 1/4" ply...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-10-2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

The rudder sitting in position. ...

The rudder sitting in position.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1500x2000/img_20190210_133257_fe8aec68e532b03f276031cc9602ecaa260df34c.jpg
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-10-2019, 07:00 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

Finishing the rudder and the cut out for the...

Finishing the rudder and the cut out for the H-stab.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20190209_215449_f321c907f130d8a0d811843fdd42c091112d36c6.jpg...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-10-2019, 06:57 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

The rudder has a 3 step pattern to it, where it...

The rudder has a 3 step pattern to it, where it mates to the V-stab. It also has a cutout for the H-stab as the rudder wraps around the H-stab. Adding to this complexity, I discovered that the plans...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-10-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

The remainder of the V-stab is built on top of...

The remainder of the V-stab is built on top of the H-Stab. To keep the LE line of the V-stab perfectly straight, I glued that in first with an alignment guide, then built the rest of the V-stab.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-10-2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

Finish sanded most of the H-stab and mounted it...

Finish sanded most of the H-stab and mounted it permanently to the midpoint of the V-stab. Also covered the elevators with Solartex.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-06-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

Ran the pushrods for the elevator and rudder....

Ran the pushrods for the elevator and rudder. Mounted the H-stab with screws for now.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-27-2019, 06:26 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

Continuing now with getting the elevator control...

Continuing now with getting the elevator control and elevators mounted.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-27-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

The PBY presents an interesting opportunity for...

The PBY presents an interesting opportunity for elevator control. The elevator pivot line is in the rudder (not vert stabilizer). This limits how to control it. The plans offer no suggestion for...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-27-2019, 05:42 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

Thanks all for the positive support. This is a...

Thanks all for the positive support. This is a fun project!!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-21-2019, 08:10 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 53,129
Posted By Eldher

Finished the balsa blocks around the stab. Did...

Finished the balsa blocks around the stab. Did some fill and sanding. Built the elevators and started sanding to shape. Right elevator is hinged and you can see the hinge mounting blocks in both...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 448
 
Page 1 of 18
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.