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Forum: RC Jets
09-08-2018, 08:24 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

Hi Dirk, You're sounding a little frustrated...

Hi Dirk,

You're sounding a little frustrated at the bulldung slung here by some. Don't be. Remember, you can't please everyone, but if you please most, you'll win. And, as far as I'm concerned,...
Forum: RC Jets
01-07-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

My T-One is all ready to go! Too bad it's the...

My T-One is all ready to go! Too bad it's the middle of winter here. Maiden flight will be at First In Flight in May.


Now on to this winters second project!


...jim
Forum: RC Jets
01-07-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

Tony, it has not flown yet. These are bench...

Tony, it has not flown yet. These are bench measurements and are what I'm starting with. The main take away for you is that a full load of fuel moves the CG 30mm ahead (in my case, 210mm from leading...
Forum: RC Jets
01-07-2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

Good timing Tony. I'm just now doing CG and Fuel...

Good timing Tony. I'm just now doing CG and Fuel system checks on my T-One... (I do have the fancy Xicoy CG machine...) I have the stock main fuel tank.

Completely dry, I have the CG at 100mm in...
Forum: RC Jets
12-20-2016, 06:49 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

For those that received the ball links that do...

For those that received the ball links that do not fit the push rods, note that the push rods are metric (M3 thread) but they do fit 4-40 ball links. It's a bit tight, but they will cut their own...
Forum: RC Jets
12-19-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

Yep, had the same issue. I replace the provided...

Yep, had the same issue. I replace the provided ball links with DuBro 4-40 ball links. Fit perfectly.

Regards,
...jim
Forum: RC Jets
12-19-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

I didn't. Designed and printed them on my 3D...

I didn't.

Designed and printed them on my 3D printer.

Regards,
...jim
Forum: RC Jets
12-18-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

Trying to keep things a little bit neat and...

Trying to keep things a little bit neat and tidy...


...jim
Forum: RC Jets
12-12-2016, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

Well, I guess my search-fu on Dreamworks isn't...

Well, I guess my search-fu on Dreamworks isn't too good... ;-)

Glad you could drop by, twas fun. How was the Canadian Air and Space museum?

...jim
Forum: RC Jets
12-12-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

Why, yes, I can! ;-) ...

Why, yes, I can! ;-)

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Askmi-GpbnHliK0AVF-ZGSwcKyEPqA

Have fun!
...jim
Forum: RC Jets
12-10-2016, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

Took one off and it is a metric M3 thread. Found...

Took one off and it is a metric M3 thread. Found what I need here: http://www.pneumadyne.com/threads-elbow-fittings-p-2431.html#1-YToxOntzOjQ6ImdyaWQiO2k6MDt9 item ELB20-M3.

But I don't need 25...
Forum: RC Jets
12-10-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016-Newest-TEVO-T...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016-Newest-TEVO-Tarantula-I3Aluminium-Extrusion-3D-Printer-kit-printer-3d-printing-2-Rolls-Filament-8GB/32596996503.html?aff_platform=link-c-tool&sk=neY7yRf6e%3A&cpt=1...
Forum: RC Jets
12-10-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

Should have mentioned that's $500 CAD delivered...

Should have mentioned that's $500 CAD delivered to my door from China. Got it last winter and spent a week assembling it and two months getting up to speed with it. Quite the learning curve,...
Forum: RC Jets
12-09-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

It's been a while since I posted an update... So...

It's been a while since I posted an update... So here's one!


I'm a bit slow when it comes to building (or assembling) but some progress has been made. Mainly I've been 3D printing various bits....
Forum: RC Jets
12-09-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

Would anyone know where I could order some 90...

Would anyone know where I could order some 90 degree elbow barb fittings to replace these ones?


Thanks,
...jim
Forum: RC Jets
11-20-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

Thanks Tony and Dirk. I have a large tank on...

Thanks Tony and Dirk. I have a large tank on hand, so 3D printed a mount for it and am planning to put on top of the fuel tank for now. May change things later.

...jim
Forum: RC Jets
11-20-2016, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

Tony, where did you mount the large tank? ...

Tony, where did you mount the large tank?

Thanks,
...jim
Forum: RC Jets
11-09-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

While reading the forums and Facebook posts about...

While reading the forums and Facebook posts about the T-One, several people mentioned issues with servo horns and push rod installations. Here's my solution. Note that it does require widening the...
Forum: RC Jets
11-09-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

One thing RCPete and I noticed while messing...

One thing RCPete and I noticed while messing around with his T-One at BITW is that the equipment tray is only supported at the ends. This allows the middle of the tray to bounce up and down just a...
Forum: RC Jets
11-09-2016, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

Question on thrust pipe positioning. I'm using...

Question on thrust pipe positioning. I'm using the Tam's pipe. How far from the tail end of the fuse should it be positioned? And from a trial fit, I'm going to have to make a ring to center it at...
Forum: RC Jets
11-07-2016, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

This is my first jet with a strut mounted...

This is my first jet with a strut mounted steering servo. I'm in love with that! So easy to set up.

And yes, I've applied LocTite to all the bolts on the retracts, as well as slightly trimming the...
Forum: RC Jets
11-06-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

Another T-One hits the build bench!

While at Best In The West out in California in early October, I picked up a new T-One jet that I had ordered back in August. It managed to survive being in the back of my pickup for some 5,000 km. ...
Forum: RC Jets
10-09-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

Picked up my T-One at Best In The West yesterday....

Picked up my T-One at Best In The West yesterday. Huge thanks to Dirk for going the extra mile to make sure it made it. She's in the back of my truck for the long trip home. Paint scheme is gorgeous....
Forum: RC Jets
07-27-2016, 05:49 AM
Replies: 2,884
Views: 627,482
Posted By JimBrown

I'm hopping on the bandwagon... ;-) After...

I'm hopping on the bandwagon... ;-)

After flying an AD Phoenix for nine years (four airframes) I managed to catch a landing light at Wingham this past weekend. Decided it was finally time to move...
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