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Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-16-2015, 06:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

Aft cowl being patterned after front wing strut...

Aft cowl being patterned after front wing strut install.....and the requisite mess of multiple projects simultaneously crowding the bench. Rudder is also being fitted.....I'm thinking of using thread...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-13-2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,141
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

Nice. ZZ.

Nice.

ZZ.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-13-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,770
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

Wow....looks like it has gobs of power. Nice...

Wow....looks like it has gobs of power. Nice flying.....you could def. squeeze a landing gear on it if you wanted to. But simple is nice too sometimes.

ZZ.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-09-2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

This is true, and what I was banking on. There...

This is true, and what I was banking on. There are always ways to bleed power, to get it however when you don't have it......not so much. ;)

ZZ.

If it flies well enough (power to spare) I have...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-09-2015, 07:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

You are dead on target B-Matt, without the outer...

You are dead on target B-Matt, without the outer struts these wings would surely twist. Fortunately there are 4 struts per side, so it should be pretty stable. Yes I was hoping for a surplus of power...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-09-2015, 06:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

I think your concept CP is the one I'm shooting...

I think your concept CP is the one I'm shooting for after looking at the peculiar cowl this thing will have. Instead of "no screws" I'm shooting for "minimal screws" for simplicities' sake. I have a...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-09-2015, 04:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

I am now working on the fiddly-bits. Some of the...

I am now working on the fiddly-bits. Some of the most time consuming, playing with how the cowl will fit in conjunction with the struts for the top wing, and where to place the internal components in...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-08-2015, 11:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

Sounds like you're on the right track CP. Cut...

Sounds like you're on the right track CP. Cut close to your line but leave a little so you can gently "Sand to finish". I use a little dremel with a sanding drum...basically the same thing you are...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-08-2015, 11:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

Lovely albatross MJD. It's funny you should...

Lovely albatross MJD. It's funny you should mention that because building in fanfold-foam from paper card plans is one of my main modus operandi. It's a really neat way to go, quick -tough and the...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-08-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

I'm wondering now if he used steamed veneer for...

I'm wondering now if he used steamed veneer for his projects.

Well that's entirely possible. If you used the super thin stuff you could theoretically "overaly" your pre-existing structure like a...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-08-2015, 05:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

Yeah, that was my challenge here, to make "less...

Yeah, that was my challenge here, to make "less than light but attractive wood" flyable. The curly maple veneer is quite thin light and flexible. Forming ribs glued underneath give it its shape, as...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-07-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2124358http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2124359

.......as promised.

ZZ.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
10-07-2015, 06:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,430
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

Thin wood Veneer WWI-ish Biplane

I'm in the process of building a WWI-esque biplane, roughly 24" span, but using some very light but pretty wood veneer as the building material. I've modified the design to be monocoque in both the...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
06-12-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,229
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

Orrrrr, you could always go this route in...

Orrrrr, you could always go this route in bendable foam:

http://www.fiddlersgreen.net/models/aircraft/Bell-X1.html

Makes that odd fuselage a lot easier.

ZZ.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-31-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,563
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

RE: More Power

Thanks again for all the awesome recommendations. I actually won the Norvel Big-Mig .061 off ebay for around 30 bucks. Looks nice and seems a perfect fit in the little ME-109. I'll keep you guys...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-19-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,563
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

RE: More Power

Ooooh. Those are both great suggestions. I'm currently watching an auction for a Norvel .061, but if that falls through, the head you mentioned 09Flyer is definately of interest. It's not like it...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-18-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,563
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

RE: More Power

Well, I don't necessarily need the same mount, I guess I could make a stock TD or Norvel fit. What size of each of these are you recommending? .061 Norvel or TD? Really I'm just looking to fit it...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-18-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,563
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

More Power

For the 1/2-A experts. I'm looking for an engine with the same footprint as a regular Surestart, but with more power. Any suggestions? I've seen .049 variants, but can't tell how they really stack...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-16-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 930
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

RE: Cox .049 behavioural oddness.

Good advice. I will do so.

ZZ.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-16-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 930
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

Cox .049 behavioural oddness.

Methinks I have an airleak somewhere, but wanted some other opinions to help diagnose. Here's the setup. Cox .049 Surestart on the nose of a Wally world glider. Flies fine, has plenty of power but...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-02-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,962
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

RE: Fanfold ME109-Emil 30-Inch

Some more progress. Tail section, wing fairings, and cockpit canopy all being fitted or finished.

ZZ.;)
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-29-2013, 04:18 AM
Replies: 2,862
Views: 281,991
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

RE: CD ScaleDesigns Albatros CI build

Geesh that's lookin pretty Abu.

ZZ.
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-25-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 16,416
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

RE: Does your scale model fly realistically ?

So there should be someone standing next to the R/C pilot pushing and shoving him around while he is putting his R/C plane through these types of maneuvers. That would make the feeling of being...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-25-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,962
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

RE: Fanfold ME109-Emil 30-Inch

Two things I've learned working with foam is: 1) It ain't balsa, so don't try to use it like that, and 2) If I don't like the part, I can drop a dime, chuck it and make another.

So true, and...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-24-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 16,416
Posted By ZoomZoom-RCU

RE: Does your scale model fly realistically ?

This seems to be where we disagree. You seem to be thinking of the Immelmann as a "defensive" escape maneuver. I see it as an aggressive attack then attack again maneuver. It would be foolish to do...
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