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Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-21-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,672
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: DH82 Tiger Moth from Bryant/Elite plans

Thanks for adding to the thred. Not sure what happened to the pictures - did you upload them to an image hosting site and then insert the link?

Terrible news about the 'hangar' fire. Glad to hear...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-01-2011, 03:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,147
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: RCM&E Matador 60 four stroke ??

Edit: - just saw your last post AJC. I'll leave the pictures below anyway because it's worth looking at a few more times!




AJC - if it's not too late for a response, here is a photo from...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-10-2011, 01:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,004
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: VK Nieuport 17

For rigging and controls I use wire fishing trace that's nylon coated - never had a problem with interference. It gives the look of metal wire but slides easily. Crimp it to terminate it in the...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-10-2011, 12:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,672
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: DH82 Tiger Moth from Bryant/Elite plans

Here are the parts from RCMW:

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/brinesharks/RC%20Models/2011-10-10191009.jpg

The wheel covers are handy - the rest could be scratch built but I'm keen to...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-09-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,672
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: DH82 Tiger Moth from Bryant/Elite plans

Sounds like just the medicine! I'm planning some sly trips to the flying field before and after work. It's on the way so I figure it will be a great way to start the working day....

Slow build but...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-09-2011, 11:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,672
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: DH82 Tiger Moth from Bryant/Elite plans

Rob - I saw your build log a while ago, very nice! Brian Taylor designed some great models and they all fly well. My father used to be the authorised distributor for Brian Taylor in Australia....
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-07-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,672
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: DH82 Tiger Moth from Bryant/Elite plans

Here's a photo I took of the full-sized aircraft that I'm modelling:

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/brinesharks/RC%20Models/IMG_0135.jpg

Fairly simple colour scheme but plenty of scale...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-03-2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,672
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: DH82 Tiger Moth from Bryant/Elite plans

Hi Bob - I guess it's not very exciting compared to some of the amazing builds on this forum but it's grass roots modelling for me and something I really enjoy. The tiger is just the thing for summer...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-03-2011, 02:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,672
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: DH82 Tiger Moth from Bryant/Elite plans

I spent a happy few hours on the weekend making small pieces of spruce out of a very large piece! I had a 55mm x 120mm and 1.5m long piece of 'spar cut' spruce. I'm fortunate in having some handy...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-03-2011, 02:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,672
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: DH82 Tiger Moth from Bryant/Elite plans

Finished the tailplane and fin - classic DeHavilland shape:

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/brinesharks/RC%20Models/2011-09-28223200.jpg

Some minor work on the tailplane still...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-03-2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,672
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: DH82 Tiger Moth from Bryant/Elite plans

Just ordered the vac formed parts from RCMW in the UK:

DH82 66" vac formed parts

The tank is the main part - I was going to try scratch building but at around $13 for the whole vac parts...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-03-2011, 02:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,672
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: DH82 Tiger Moth from Bryant/Elite plans

I then got onto the fin:

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/brinesharks/RC%20Models/2011-09-18113455.jpg


The ply leading edge fit is from Dennis' design but Bob has cut the...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-03-2011, 02:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,672
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: DH82 Tiger Moth from Bryant/Elite plans

I started with the tailplane:

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/brinesharks/RC%20Models/2011-09-10212446.jpg


I used cyano to glue most of the parts in. The edges that are eventually...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-03-2011, 02:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,672
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: DH82 Tiger Moth from Bryant/Elite plans

I forgot to take photos of the parts as they arrived before I started building. Here's one of the laser cut balsa sheets showing part of the fin and other pieces:

...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
10-03-2011, 02:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,672
Posted By Brinesharks

DH82 Tiger Moth from Bryant/Elite plans

I started this thread on another forum but haven't had the slightest bit of interest. I thought I might get more feedback here...helps keep me motivated!

I've had the plans for the Dennis Bryant...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-03-2011, 01:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 768
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: .40 size Hot's

I haven't built one from those plans but I built a second one from a kit plan. Very straightforward build. The MAN plans are the originals. it doesn't need more than a standard .40cu to give it great...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
09-29-2011, 01:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,514
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: Best 3D CAD product for me

I'm a self taught user as well but benefit in being an Engineer who works with a lot of highly experienced CAD users.

For your money, I'd suggest Alibre:

http://www.alibre.com/

It does...
Forum: Everything Diesel
08-02-2010, 11:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,005
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: Can you run real diesel fuel?

Thanks for all the information - greatly appreciated! The application I'm thinking of is for agricultural use and the end users are insisting it run on diesel at it's readily available. We have tried...
Forum: Everything Diesel
08-02-2010, 07:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,005
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: Can you run real diesel fuel?

Thanks for the responses. I know distillate is not a good fuel - I was thinking of a non-modelling application where distillate is the only available fuel. There are a lot of issues with such a small...
Forum: Everything Diesel
08-02-2010, 02:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,005
Posted By Brinesharks

Can you run real diesel fuel?

I think I know the answer but is there any one who has run a small motor on true distillate (diesel) fuel? I know it's poor quality fuel and likely to ruin a model engine but I have a professional...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-10-2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,851
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: Bentley BR2 Rotary drawings?

Fantastic! Congratulations - I looked over the drawings recently and I can appreciate the effort that went into your project. I'd love to see it run. Any chance you could post it on YouTube?
Forum: Glow Engines
03-06-2009, 02:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,851
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: Bentley BR2 Rotary drawings?

TFF - PM me your email address. I have a very good engineering paper on strengthening the LE of the N28 upper wing to prevent the failures that occurred in WW1. It's a simple modification that would...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-05-2009, 03:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,851
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: Bentley BR2 Rotary drawings?

The Rotec engines are beautifully made (I've visited the factory) but unfortunately they don't match the hp/RPM needed to swing a 100" prop. The early rotaries were unreliable but they were very...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-04-2009, 03:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,851
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: Bentley BR2 Rotary drawings?

I guess I should have mentioned - I'm looking to build a full-sized engine. I need something to pull the Nieuport 17 I'm building. I was looking to find the Bentley drawings for a friend building a...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-03-2009, 01:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,851
Posted By Brinesharks

RE: Bentley BR2 Rotary drawings?

Barrey - thanks for your feedback. It's good to see some one take on the challenge! I have found someone who has the plans in a book. He was of the same opinion as you - the drawings were not...
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