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Forum: RC Combat
02-11-2019, 08:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

When you first fly it get it up 3 mistakes high...

When you first fly it get it up 3 mistakes high and at wide open throttle yank the stick back. If it snaps out at the top of the loop you have to much elevator. Keep adjusting the elevator until it...
Forum: RC Combat
02-09-2019, 12:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

Great stuff video if you can. Dennis

Great stuff video if you can.

Dennis
Forum: RC Combat
02-28-2015, 07:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

Well first off the 6 1/4 dimension is at 24 inch...

Well first off the 6 1/4 dimension is at 24 inch span you would have to figure out what it would be at 20 inches and adjust the tip template accordingly. What ever floats your boat that’s the nice...
Forum: RC Combat
02-24-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

If you build one please post pictures of the...

If you build one please post pictures of the build or finished model. Any changes/improvements post them all are welcome.

Dennis
Forum: RC Combat
02-24-2015, 04:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

Your wing should be covered with ailerons and tip...

Your wing should be covered with ailerons and tip plates installed. all electronics ready to go and control rods except throttle installed. Screw the three small eye screws in place as before....
Forum: RC Combat
02-24-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

Use large control horns on the ailerons Dubro 716...

Use large control horns on the ailerons Dubro 716 Super Strength T-Style and 4-40 push rods with Sullivan 4-40 clevises. Seems like over kill but you may be involved in heavy mid air collisions. The...
Forum: RC Combat
02-24-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

If you have covered the end of the wings cut away...

If you have covered the end of the wings cut away the covering exposing the wood leaving a 1/8 border of covering around the profile of the wing. Hold the tip plate in place and mark the wing tip...
Forum: RC Combat
02-24-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

Remove the motor/ fuel tank and three eye screws....

Remove the motor/ fuel tank and three eye screws. Remove the tape from the ailerons and wing tip plates. Finish sand everything, Cover the ailerons and wing tip plates only. You will use a 1 to 1 1/2...
Forum: RC Combat
02-24-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

Masking tape the ailerons in position and the...

Masking tape the ailerons in position and the wing tip plates can be fixed temporarily with double sided tape.

You will need to use the placement of the motor in the motor mount (slide forward or...
Forum: RC Combat
02-23-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

Trace the shape of the wing on the sides and back...

Trace the shape of the wing on the sides and back of the mount. Remove the mount and disassemble. Trim to the lines drawn then reassemble the mount using epoxy to permanently glue together. Brush a...
Forum: RC Combat
02-23-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

After the centre re-enforcing has cured you now...

After the centre re-enforcing has cured you now have to cut the opening for the motor/fuel tank mount as per the diagram.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2075971
Forum: RC Combat
02-23-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

Glue the two 6 inch pieces in place on the wing...

Glue the two 6 inch pieces in place on the wing as shown. Then use .75 oz fiberglass cloth 4 inches wide top and bottom to re-enforce the centre of the wing as shown.
...
Forum: RC Combat
02-23-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

Shape the pieces of aileron stock as shown ...

Shape the pieces of aileron stock as shown

.http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2075965
Forum: RC Combat
02-19-2015, 04:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

Cut aileron stock as shown. ...

Cut aileron stock as shown.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2075953
Forum: RC Combat
02-18-2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

We made our own aileron stock to fit the trailing...

We made our own aileron stock to fit the trailing edge. The trailing edge of the wing ended up being about 3/8 of an inch after sheeting and sanding and the trailing edge of the aileron we wanted to...
Forum: RC Combat
02-18-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

The motor/tank mount are made from 4 pieces. It...

The motor/tank mount are made from 4 pieces. It is designed for a .25 engine and a 4 oz. round or flat tank. If you choose to make it larger for a bigger motor or fuel tank you will have to adjust...
Forum: RC Combat
02-18-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

Now you need to cover the wing panels with 3/32...

Now you need to cover the wing panels with 3/32 balsa using the contact cement like you did previously. Make sure you spread the contact cement to include the shaped leading and trailing edge stock....
Forum: RC Combat
02-18-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

You should now have the wing cores cut. Save the...

You should now have the wing cores cut. Save the upper and lower cavities they will help in the finishing and assembly later. You will need some sort of contact cement make sure it is water based. I...
Forum: RC Combat
02-18-2015, 08:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

Remember that small piece of foam left over? Get...

Remember that small piece of foam left over? Get it out and practice to get the heat setting and feed rate correct. Once you have the temperature set try not to move the adjustment instead unplug or...
Forum: RC Combat
02-18-2015, 08:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

Now you will need to make the templates for the...

Now you will need to make the templates for the root and wing tip. The airfoil is not fussy as long as it’s symmetrical. The templates need to be made of a material that will withstand the heat of...
Forum: RC Combat
02-17-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

Using the same method to cut through the foam you...

Using the same method to cut through the foam you now need to cut the wing panels to shape. Mark a leading edge and trailing edge and on one end measure 6 1/4 inch from the tailing edge up and mark....
Forum: RC Combat
02-17-2015, 05:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

The foam I use is the lightest 2 inch thick by 2...

The foam I use is the lightest 2 inch thick by 2 foot wide 8 feet long I can find at Home Depot or Lowe’s. Get the foam without any interlocking edges you want straight cut 2 by 8 ft foam sheet. You...
Forum: RC Combat
02-17-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

The Bow You must insulate yourself from the...

The Bow

You must insulate yourself from the wire and the electrical current used to heat the wire. I use a wooden handle to do this. The bow is manipulated with this handle. To construct the bow:...
Forum: RC Combat
02-17-2015, 04:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

You will need to be able to cut foam cores or...

You will need to be able to cut foam cores or have them cut for you. The foam cutting skills are very basic don’t be afraid to give it a try. The rest of the build is simple if you have built an ARF...
Forum: RC Combat
02-17-2015, 04:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,611
Posted By Propworn

This flying wing was competitive in combat but I...

This flying wing was competitive in combat but I haven’t participated in years so I have no idea how it would fare today. I do know it is a riot to fly; it’s fast and extremely maneuverable. It is...
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