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Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-23-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

Here is a build thread on my Bronco...

Here is a build thread on my Bronco http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-warbirds-warplanes-200/10875223-kmp-ov-10-bronco-refurb-job.html


The trailer wasn't normally packed that tight. I was...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-20-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

Yes the rudder is on a P/P. The tailwheel is half...

Yes the rudder is on a P/P. The tailwheel is half of a .40 size (extra 300) gear.

As for the trailer, yes I had to buy a bigger one. (6x12 V-nose) after putting the Chippy in it a should have...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-12-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

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

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1947113http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1947112Here is my rudder control arm. My dad welded this up for me as I...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-12-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

This is a really big plane. Had I known it was...

This is a really big plane. Had I known it was going to be this big, I may have scaled it back a bit. Looking a a piece of paper on my bench isn't as large as a 3 dimensional model in front of you.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-11-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

Yes, I have a DLE 222.

Yes, I have a DLE 222.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-09-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

OK I know it been a long time since I posted any...

OK I know it been a long time since I posted any progress. The bronco is done and flying great. As the nites are getting longer it motivates me to get back out to the shop.

While I'm not back in...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-11-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

Hey Guys, Sorry I haven't posted in a while but life has been busy and the golf has been great.

I plan on starting back on this project after Christmas.
See you then.
Kelly
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-03-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

yes it has been a while. I had to take a break on it for a bit. lots of other stuff going on.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-26-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

I'm researching now how to make a vac machine in the next few weeks. Any suggestion? I have a few other thing I want to pull to for my warbirds.
I'm kind in the dark on the form. what do you...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-08-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

I got home early today, so I decided to get her outside. This is the first time I've had it out in its "full size". This thing is big!! What was I thinking???!!!:D

(I had to edit the pix a...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-04-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

I've been working on the cowling plug somemore. I've been applying drywall compound to the plug to smooth it out before I apply the glass and epoxy. After the epoxy I can then use body filler on it...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-29-2011, 06:11 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

I'm making progress on the wing fillet. I still have to tweek a couple of them.

I'll be back on the cowl plug in a few days.


Kelly
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-26-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

Here you go Rgunder, Right now they a ruffed in. I will be tweeking them a little more before final assembly. Mainly I need to cut another guide slot on the other side.

The aluminum bases were...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-22-2011, 01:12 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

Then No, it's not that! Sorry I use the wrong word. That does sound overly complicated.[8D]
Kelly
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-20-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

Hey Dave, I went with the 222 because it seemed like the perfect fit. plus I got it at a deal. Also nothing sounds like a 4 banger on cans. (to me) :D
Kelly
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-20-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

Gunder, I have them mostly built. I need to do a little modification to them. Right now they are just pinned in the full out position for setup. I will be ordering a spring for them in a few weeks....
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-20-2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

Hey Rick, I haven't had a chance to use it yet. But test are looking good.

Kelly
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-18-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

I think I have found something that may make the foam easier to cut/shape. After watching a few youtube vids I came up with this. I took my copping saw, installed a wood insulator in one end. I ran a...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-17-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

I think I've decided how I'm going to do the fillets. Nothing glued yet. I'm going to have to sand down the wing hold down reinforcement block just a little to clear. There will be an extra 1/8 lite...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-14-2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

OK guys sorry for the slow pix, I've finally decided which way to go on the wing fillit. I glued 1/32 ply to the wing saddles tonight. More on that later.

Also worked on the bottom elavator...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-27-2011, 04:13 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

Ok Guys, I've finally got back online, so as promised, here are a few up date pics. I will try to get a few pics outside in the next day or so.
Kelly
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
08-23-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

Hey Naz, Right now I 've been talking with Fibertech and More. I'm still going to build the plug but will let them pull it.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-21-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

Hey guys, just to let you know I haven't forgot this thread/ project. I did take a couple months off, but now I've been back at it for a couple of weeks.

Sorry I don't have any pictures. My...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-05-2011, 02:46 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

Thanks Dave, I'm building the retract version but with out retracts.:D

I planning on building my own Oleo struts. I already have the materials just waiting to get to that point.

The N13Y...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-24-2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,511
Posted By Thunderbolt47

RE: 162

Thanks Tony, The build is going slower than I want it to but it is progressing.

I will post more pics soon.


Kelly
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