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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-15-2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Fenix Video

OK, finally was able to get some video. Here's the takeoff and landing. I'll be getting a full flight video, but will be another week or so as I'm busy supporting a local collage engineering...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-15-2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

I've been adding some scale details. Adds some...

I've been adding some scale details. Adds some character.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1351/fenix_left_20ad089f71538b627edc612db0d5586bd5c28541.jpg...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-06-2024, 07:13 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Maiden Flight!

Well, I was finally able to get the maiden flight done. I took a couple of trips to the field for ground testing then had to wait through some Colorado spring wind and snow. But yesterday we had a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-17-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

The covering is complete. Now to finish mounting...

The covering is complete. Now to finish mounting components, balance the plane, program the radio. There are lots of details to add, not the least of which is decals. But that can wait till after it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-12-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Well, the covering job is complete ... finally :)...

Well, the covering job is complete ... finally :)
This is my second time doing a camo scheme. Definitely adds a good bit of work ... but looks good (IMHO).

Now I need to install a few more...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-29-2024, 03:25 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

And the camo continues to spread down the fuse...

And the camo continues to spread down the fuse ...

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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-27-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Moving on to covering the fuse ... ...

Moving on to covering the fuse ...

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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-25-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Added covering above the H-stab. ...

Added covering above the H-stab.

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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-25-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Last thing to build is the V-stab extension over...

Last thing to build is the V-stab extension over the H-stab. Picts and descriptions below.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-22-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

The H-stab has been covered, elevators glued in,...

The H-stab has been covered, elevators glued in, and stab mounted to the fuse.

The one remaining thing to build is the 2" of V-stab that extends above the H-stab....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-22-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Finalizing the fit of the wing saddle to wing. ...

Finalizing the fit of the wing saddle to wing.

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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-17-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

The wing is finished. Covered, motors mounted,...

The wing is finished. Covered, motors mounted, and all control surfaces glued in.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-04-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Continuing the covering ... The nacelles are a...

Continuing the covering ... The nacelles are a bit of a pain to cover
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-21-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

This is a good question. - P-38: top of props...

This is a good question.
- P-38: top of props rotate _away_from_ the aircraft centerline
- F-82: top of props rotate _towards_ the aircraft centerline

The full scale Pucara does not have...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-21-2024, 02:54 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Starting the covering process. The bottom will be...

Starting the covering process. The bottom will be solid light grey and the top will be a mixed grey camo look. Something like the first image (note the 'E' variant shown is a conceptual design).
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-15-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Today was a key milestone. Fully assemble the...

Today was a key milestone. Fully assemble the aircraft and ensure everything fits properly before starting the finish work. Also a weigh in. As set up below, which is everything required to fly save...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-11-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Wing tip was made from laying up 3 sheets of 1/2"...

Wing tip was made from laying up 3 sheets of 1/2" balsa (cut roughly to shape) then sanded to the final shape.

At this point I also checked the wing for any warp and the desired washout. I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-11-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Covers for the 4 flap servos are made from the...

Covers for the 4 flap servos are made from the bottom sheeting cut outs. These have been hardened with glue and held in place with 2-56 button cap screws....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-11-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

With the last of the wiring in wing, the bottom...

With the last of the wiring in wing, the bottom can be sheeted ... Finally! ;)
You'll note if you look close that there is a trench of sorts where the flap joins the TE of the wing. To allow air to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-08-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

If you look at the Pucara wing, there are 2 hard...

If you look at the Pucara wing, there are 2 hard points at the wing joint outboard of the nacelles. Pretty clear that these are a permanent fixture as they include the landing light. I drew up and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-08-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Canopy glued, fitted, and painted. ...

Canopy glued, fitted, and painted.

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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-04-2024, 04:56 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Gluing the canopy to the cockpit frame. After the...

Gluing the canopy to the cockpit frame. After the plane flies and any adjustments made to it, I'll put a set of seats and pilots under the canopy.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-04-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Back in the fuse, I've installed the elevator and...

Back in the fuse, I've installed the elevator and rudder servo.

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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-04-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

Wiring up the motors. With batteries in the fuse...

Wiring up the motors. With batteries in the fuse and motors in the nacelles, it's obvious to the casual observer that there will need to be an extension. In this case, about 18". Originally I was...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-04-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,972
Posted By Joe-RCBuilder

With the wing joined, it's time to complete the...

With the wing joined, it's time to complete the flaps. The outer flap section had to wait till the panel was added to be able to align the TE of the flap properly. Once done, I did a basic setup on...
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