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Forum: RC Pattern Flying
02-09-2023, 03:41 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Hi Joe, Please contact RC Composit and ask...

Hi Joe,
Please contact RC Composit and ask about the large stab. With the original stab, i had a bad pull to the belly in knife edge flight and couldn't fix it by moving the CG or adjusting...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
01-13-2023, 07:12 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

The balsa version of the Vortex is now updated to...

The balsa version of the Vortex is now updated to version 3, to bring it up to the same specification as the composite version currently in production.

The main changes on this version are:

-...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
01-04-2022, 03:46 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Hi Jason, The model is designed for electric...

Hi Jason,
The model is designed for electric power, and a Himax 6330 Pro motor (or similar) with a 100A ESC will work fine.
There were some plans for a YS conversion kit, but i'm not involved in...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
12-04-2021, 01:27 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Beautiful picture Claude, thanks for sharing it !...

Beautiful picture Claude, thanks for sharing it !
I didn't know about this model but now i found some info about it on the german forum and they say it's wood version, built by the owner and well...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
11-30-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Great work Joe !

Great work Joe !
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
09-17-2021, 02:34 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Hi Claude, My plane is the first one that...

Hi Claude,

My plane is the first one that came out of the mold, and it's just for testing purposes so it's in plain white color. The painted one will come later.
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
09-16-2021, 11:51 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Thank you Claude ! RC Composit does a great job...

Thank you Claude !
RC Composit does a great job on the Vortex, the quality is great and weights are very good. The composite wings are very light (338g fully painted), which is almost as light as my...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
06-25-2021, 06:03 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Hi Claude, RC Composit is working on a...

Hi Claude,

RC Composit is working on a composite version of the Vortex, and i am working on designing the internal structure, jigs and fixtures, templates for the paintscheme, etc. that will help...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
03-05-2021, 12:11 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Thank you for the kind words, i'm glad you found...

Thank you for the kind words, i'm glad you found this thread helpful. Good luck with your Proteus build !
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
02-27-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

I used Radiosouth CA hinges. I didn't take any...

I used Radiosouth CA hinges. I didn't take any pictures of the process, but you can see some details in this post on my old Audax thread:
https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/12058151-post107.html
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
01-06-2021, 01:34 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

My plan was to buy the wheelpants, so the models...

My plan was to buy the wheelpants, so the models in my 3d files are just placeholders. Normally you need a flat area around the wheel axle so you can glue a piece of plywood inside; my wheelpant...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
01-01-2021, 06:46 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

The drawings are grouped in folders, depending on...

The drawings are grouped in folders, depending on the material used so you can simply count the number of sheets in each folder. Obviously for a 500x200mm balsa sheet you will need to cut a 1m long...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
12-30-2020, 02:57 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Hi Eduaero, I suppose you can replace the...

Hi Eduaero,
I suppose you can replace the built-up wings and stabs with foam core construction. The shape would have to be modified a little, since you can't have a curved leading edge on the foam...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
11-10-2020, 02:51 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Andrey's Vortex is nearing completion. He had to...

Andrey's Vortex is nearing completion. He had to wait for more than a month for some light balsa sheets, but now he has all he needs to finish it.
Unfortunately he can't post pictures here yet...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
10-09-2020, 04:00 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Hi Kev, The motor mount tabs go through the...

Hi Kev,
The motor mount tabs go through the slots in the firewall, then you need to add some triangular balsa reinforcements around the joints, on both sides of the firewall. I hope the images below...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
10-06-2020, 11:04 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Hi, you can download the cowl and canopy 3D...

Hi, you can download the cowl and canopy 3D models in STL format here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XLJTbvBKtcqnta3jN5AM36tRnXF0f4ky
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
09-22-2020, 05:46 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Thanks for the suggestions, using a door panel...

Thanks for the suggestions, using a door panel sounds like a good idea. I hope to use it in the future :)
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
09-21-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Thanks, i'm glad you find this thread helpful. ...

Thanks, i'm glad you find this thread helpful.
You are right, it's a melamine topped board and normally the pins bend because the surface is pretty tough. That's why i shortened all the pins with a...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
09-09-2020, 08:54 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

I received some pictures from Andrey, a very...

I received some pictures from Andrey, a very talented and experienced builder from Russia working on a Vortex model. He has an interesting build thread on the russian forums and i actually learned a...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
08-31-2020, 12:29 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Hi Sasha, I didn't make any progress with my...

Hi Sasha,
I didn't make any progress with my Vortex, the corona situation makes it difficult to ship my planes and tools here in Sweden. Krille made a set of composite parts for me and i will...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-18-2020, 03:51 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Only the 3mm fuselage flat sides are included in...

Only the 3mm fuselage flat sides are included in the laser files.
I don't think it's possible to flatten the double curvature surfaces with enough accuracy, at least not with Solidworks. Different...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-11-2020, 09:59 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Hi Tolvai, the total length of the fuselage is...

Hi Tolvai, the total length of the fuselage is 1996mm with a 71mm long spinner.
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-08-2020, 02:25 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Sorry, i don't have anything new.

Sorry, i don't have anything new.
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
06-19-2020, 07:38 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Sorry, the hinges are back home and i can't...

Sorry, the hinges are back home and i can't measure them. I think they are approx. 25x20mm.
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
06-19-2020, 12:39 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 217,344
Posted By Alex Voicu

Hi Robi, I'm glad everything goes well with the...

Hi Robi,
I'm glad everything goes well with the assembly, please keep us updated.
I bought a few bags of Radiosouth CA hinges some years ago and used them for all my models:...
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