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Forum: RC Jets
04-24-2024, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 382
Posted By JSF-TC

Part of the solution to getting higher thrust out...

Part of the solution to getting higher thrust out of our modern and smaller engines is to reduce the clearances between the rotating parts (compressor and turbine wheels) and the adjacent static...
Forum: RC Jets
04-24-2024, 06:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 382
Posted By JSF-TC

In my opinion, low speed is the worst of all....

In my opinion, low speed is the worst of all. This is where maximum pitch/ yaw rates can be generated, and with the engine at high power. Just watch how quickly a low speed nose up or down tumble...
Forum: RC Jets
04-24-2024, 03:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 382
Posted By JSF-TC

It is not the G level that is causing the issue....

It is not the G level that is causing the issue. Turbine rub (and subsequent damage) is primarily caused by the gyroscopic forces induced by very high Pitch Rates and/ or Yaw Rates.

Remember how...
Forum: RC Jets
12-12-2023, 04:17 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 280,249
Posted By JSF-TC

Why not start with just the electronics connected...

Why not start with just the electronics connected (and no servos) and see what the base current draw is. Then add just one servo at a time and see if there are any that are higher than average.
...
Forum: RC Jets
11-04-2023, 05:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,739
Posted By JSF-TC

If the front/ rear views are accurate, then it...

If the front/ rear views are accurate, then it looks like you have designed the wing with the bottom surface flat. With a tapered wing, that will automatically build in anhedral, as dihedral/...
Forum: RC Jets
09-10-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,755
Posted By JSF-TC

Some photos from our recent jet rally. Many...

Some photos from our recent jet rally. Many thanks to Scott, Judy and Richard for some outstanding photos of the Buccaneer.

...
Forum: RC Jets
09-10-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,755
Posted By JSF-TC

As an experiment (never having tried it before) I...

As an experiment (never having tried it before) I made a water-slide decal of the XII Squadron RAF motif, which is a fox's head. Starting with a close up photograph, I cleaned it up in Photoshop and...
Forum: RC Jets
09-10-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,755
Posted By JSF-TC

The prominent aft swept antennas mounted on the...

The prominent aft swept antennas mounted on the fin were next. These were CNC routed from G10 as two pieces (upper and lower), with a stub extension to mount into the fin. A slot was then milled on...
Forum: RC Jets
09-10-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,755
Posted By JSF-TC

A few more updates. I've been focusing on some of...

A few more updates. I've been focusing on some of the smaller scale details including the fin mounted antenna, the squadron fox head decal on the intakes and adding some weathering. I also missed...
Forum: RC Jets
09-09-2023, 07:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,213
Posted By JSF-TC

Some more pictures. A great event, but unbearably...

Some more pictures. A great event, but unbearably HOT, at up to around 109F through Friday. A little cooler today, but still above 100F.

A big thank-you to Dawn as CD, and the entire HOTMAC crew...
Forum: RC Jets
09-03-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,213
Posted By JSF-TC

And the Planes II movie cast make their...

And the Planes II movie cast make their appearance at the 2023 Greater Southwest Jet Rally:D
Forum: RC Jets
08-26-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 269,732
Posted By JSF-TC

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Forum: RC Jets
08-21-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 102,828
Posted By JSF-TC

Thomas, Congratulations on an impressive...

Thomas,

Congratulations on an impressive build and maiden. Every maiden needs a heart-stopping moment. I look forward to you maturing it and tweaking the settings to just make it even better.

I...
Forum: RC Jets
08-03-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,755
Posted By JSF-TC

Frank, Another Buccaneer - it looks great....

Frank,

Another Buccaneer - it looks great. Please start another build thread on is so that we can watch your version progress into reality and flight. Yours seems to be the same size as mine. If...
Forum: RC Jets
08-02-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,755
Posted By JSF-TC

Thanks for continuing to watch this thread....

Thanks for continuing to watch this thread. Apologies, but I have been tardy about posting updates.

I now have 39 flights on the Buccaneer and it is now flying really well. I have learned its...
Forum: RC Jets
07-24-2023, 07:23 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 36,632
Posted By JSF-TC

Nice one Ron, it looks perfect. And it's...

Nice one Ron, it looks perfect.

And it's just the right color for flying in those clear-blue Texan skies........:eek:

We need a Fitter sighting this year - Waco in September, maybe???????

...
Forum: RC Jets
07-03-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 785
Views: 165,119
Posted By JSF-TC

Check the brass tubes very carefully - I had a...

Check the brass tubes very carefully - I had a case of air into the hopper/ air trap and it tuned out that the brass tube had split along its length, allowing air in once the main tank had drained...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,755
Posted By JSF-TC

Landing https://youtu.be/04Vj1k5bDg0

Landing

https://youtu.be/04Vj1k5bDg0
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,755
Posted By JSF-TC

Low Pass https://youtu.be/XeDkU2zCnlk

Low Pass

https://youtu.be/XeDkU2zCnlk
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 06:19 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,755
Posted By JSF-TC

Performance wise, the model is around 48lb dry...

Performance wise, the model is around 48lb dry and holds 179floz of fuel, and its performance, powered by 2 Merlin 100XBL motors, could be considered to be over powered. Take off roll is around 400ft...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,755
Posted By JSF-TC

I finished the lower bulged weapon bay plug, made...

I finished the lower bulged weapon bay plug, made a mold and laid up a part, along with the internal structure to allow bolting it to the fuselage. This definitely helps with the overall look of the...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,755
Posted By JSF-TC

Before painting the forward fuselage, a number of...

Before painting the forward fuselage, a number of the more prominent surface details and vents were designed and printed using a resin printer. These were mounted from the inside and once the epoxy...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,755
Posted By JSF-TC

As for finishing the model, I have worked on...

As for finishing the model, I have worked on various parts as separate efforts. The wings were finished first, with gaps, and seams cleaned up and an overall rub-down with scotchbrite. The very...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,755
Posted By JSF-TC

The other characteristic of the trailing edge...

The other characteristic of the trailing edge droop is a very strong rolling moment with sideslip. With the flaperons drooped, when banked into a turn, on releasing the roll stick, the model has a...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 05:47 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,755
Posted By JSF-TC

The early flights were flown with the tailplane...

The early flights were flown with the tailplane flap fixed at 0deg. I wanted to replicate the full scale and have the entire wing trailing edge acting as a flaperon and drooping down with the flaps...
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