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Forum: RC Jets
10-08-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

My progress for this week is that i started on the main doors being cut out. Something most people dont realize is that there are three sets of doors per gear and they are all actuated mechanically...
Forum: RC Jets
10-08-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Looking at the original date i started this thread, i cannot believe it was 2007. Flying the real Galaxy is the main reason for my non-progress. I hope to have mine flying by the end of next year...
Forum: RC Jets
10-08-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

The Jepe units look to be nice. I think they are a little on the expensive side. I originally planned on running 4-90 mm wemo Midi fans but i may go with Tamjets 100 mm's. They are quite a bit...
Forum: RC Jets
02-12-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Crazy! Yeah, i have seen the new hangar...it s massive! i have also had the opportunity to see the dreamlifter there from time to time....

Next time i am through there i will send you a PM. ...
Forum: RC Jets
02-12-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Hey Ray, i was just in Charleston (broke) for 2 days. i was on spot 29. Too bad man, would have gave you a ring! We left outta KCHS and we had an engine vibe, a left aft main gear that wouldnt...
Forum: RC Jets
02-12-2011, 08:39 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

No doubt Ray!

Thanks Big D- I thought youdaman!!>>??
Forum: RC Jets
02-12-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Haha, i keep it clean because it is usually months in between work sessions [:@] It's B.S but the Air Force has me flying 70 out of 90 days recently (ever since i became an instructor)
Forum: RC Jets
06-11-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

update: Have the whole left side just about ready for sheeting! I think it looks good and strong, still need to find another of the CF round spars that i have. They are 1/2 inch and have a thin...
Forum: RC Jets
06-09-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Got my plans drawn up for the v-stab and all my ribs drawn (literally drawn on graph paper!!) They are all cut, just need to cut slots for the CF laminated spruce stringers and the holes for the 1/2...
Forum: RC Jets
05-27-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Sam and Thomas, i had a chance to snap some shot of the visor up and the mechanics under the flight deck and the hinge point. If you notice, the visor skin back at the hinge area folds outside of...
Forum: RC Jets
05-24-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Sam, the chuck glider is a great idea, was planning on using it as one of my cg-calculations when prepping it for flight (whenever that may be)[:@] A friend in AZ that made a scratchbuilt a-7 used...
Forum: RC Jets
05-24-2010, 06:02 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Sam, i have seen that one before!! Good stuff, i actually started building a mini version of mine in depron ,that had a 50 inch ws....never finished it[:@]

Thomas, will do! I will say that the...
Forum: RC Jets
05-23-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

hinging mech for visor? AWESOME!! Lemme see it when you sketch it up!!
Forum: RC Jets
05-23-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Hell, i was thinking about making the rear ones functional for the sake of being able to "open up" the rear to be able to put my bulkheads and such in there:D
Forum: RC Jets
05-23-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Thanks for the thought Sam! If you can see in the prior posts, i made a ring for the fuse side at the opening, but i put it at the very edge because i wanted a mating surface for the two sides. ...
Forum: RC Jets
05-22-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Sam, it is called "visor" even when it is closed. It is the "textbook nomenclature" for this door straight out of the flight manual, just like the "aft pressure door" or the door that becomes the...
Forum: RC Jets
05-22-2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

see attached
Forum: RC Jets
05-22-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Oh yeah, i scaled my vertical stab plans to the proper dimensions and HOLY CAP is it big!! It is at least the size of a 1/8th scale f-16 wing panel...pretty sure bigger (it has been a while since i...
Forum: RC Jets
05-22-2010, 04:28 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

OOOOH Yeah baby! Composite wings for the bug! Good stuff!
Forum: RC Jets
05-22-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Thanks Thomas! I havent re-glued the visor on yet, i think i am moving forward and will tackle it later when i have more free time back-to-back!! I will let you know if i need some advice/help,...
Forum: RC Jets
05-22-2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

I think Jeff is referring to my Jetmart F-14.....

Jeff, i replied to your PM, sorry but i have sold the Kitty Cat..:eek:

DAMN I CANT WAIT TO GET WORKING ON THESE WINGS!! On a side note, i...
Forum: RC Jets
05-21-2010, 07:01 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Thomas, Ed, Jeff and Sam, thanks alot on the compliments! I cant tell you how slow this thing is moving along! I wish i had some continuity in staying home for more than a week! Oh well, maybe i...
Forum: RC Jets
05-21-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

The H stabs are cut but the V stab is in work....That will be a built up piece and i am piecing it together....Oh well, will get back on it after my mission! [:@]
Forum: RC Jets
05-21-2010, 04:30 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Woohoo they came!! They appear to be just what the doctor ordered...These will be prepped up to be plugs for molded wings....fingers crossed
Forum: RC Jets
05-20-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 58,510
Posted By NickC5FE

RE: 120

Hey Ed!! I went with Bob Mellen at Flying Foam. He has great customer service...He is a bit busy, and it took about three weeks for him to get em done, but tht is understandable! Hope all is well...
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