Re: 1/2A stunt trainer design

**RknRusty** Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:09 pm

rsv1cox wrote:... i like the looks of this magnum. anyone know who made/makes it? possibly scale it down for a smaller engine.

Very nice. I would be in for something 09 - 19 size.

Bob[/quote]I like that. You could use a cue stick to mold the fuse with CF matte or fiberglass. Split it in half to add bulkheads and the controls
Rusty

cox24711 Sun Jul 05, 2015 4:08 am

RknRusty wrote:
rsv1cox wrote:... i like the looks of this magnum. anyone know who made/makes it? possibly scale it down for a smaller engine.

Very nice. I would be in for something 09 - 19 size.

Bob

I like that. You could use a cue stick to mold the fuse with CF matte or fiberglass. Split it in half to add bulkheads and the controls
Rusty[/quote]

wow a conquest will do good in that 4th of July Flag

Ken Cook Sun Jul 05, 2015 6:24 am

Roger, I see you set up your horseshoe backplate with the needle valve inboard. If I may make a suggestion, When the needle valve is hanging out in the air as it is, it acts like a tuning fork. Not only does this make for a erratic engine run,, it also wears out the needle and or the spraybar. Cutting the needle valve down as short as possible reduces this problem. Depending on the threads of the needle valve, shorter ones were made available. If I don't cut them down, I wrap a rubber band one time around the needle valve stem in a figure 8 and the other side of the loop goes around the entire front of the fuse. This stabilizes the needle and also provides more friction to hold it there. Ken

rogermharris Sun Jul 05, 2015 7:28 am

Ken Cook wrote: Roger, I see you set up your horseshoe backplate with the needle valve inboard. If I may make a suggestion, When the needle valve is hanging out in the air as it is, it acts like a tuning fork. Not only does this make for a erratic engine run,, it also wears out the needle and or the spraybar. Cutting the needle valve down as short as possible reduces this problem. Depending on the threads of the needle valve, shorter ones were made available. If I don't cut them down, I wrap a rubber band one time around the needle valve stem in a figure 8 and the other side of the loop goes around the entire front of the fuse. This stabilizes the needle and also provides more friction to hold it there. Ken

Thanks ken!

I was wondering about the susceptibility of damage to the needle and even snapping off from vibration. I will see if I have a shorter one or cut this one down.

**RknRusty** Sun Jul 05, 2015 4:24 pm

rogermharris wrote:
Thanks ken!

I was wondering about the susceptibility of damage to the needle and even snapping off from vibration. I will see if I have a shorter one or cut this one down.

Good ol' Hank at Texastimers has shorter needles... for future reference. I talked with him on the phone once, and he's a pretty cool guy. Why isn't that a surprise. What a hobby!
Rusty

rogermharris Sun Jul 05, 2015 4:30 pm

RknRusty wrote:
rogermharris wrote:
Thanks ken!

I was wondering about the susceptibility of damage to the needle and even snapping off from vibration. I will see if I have a shorter one or cut this one down.
Good ol' Hank at Texastimers has shorter needles... for future reference. I talked with him on the phone once, and he's a pretty cool guy. Why isn't that a surprise. What a hobby!
Rusty

Thanks rusty. I was on their site not too long ago for something.... need to bookmark them

rogermharris Tue Jul 07, 2015 7:02 pm

well here is the veco scout in process! this thing has been quite a project but i've just about got it straightened out.
i got half way home and realized i had forgotten the wing spars and tips! Thumbs Down

but it's getting real close.

it's come a long way from this in a couple days..
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ElectricTony Tue Jul 07, 2015 8:45 pm

Fine looking bird Roger.
I think it needs a little dihedral in the wings & some R/C control.
A few adjustments & that would make a great park flyer. Cool

Regards,
Tony

rogermharris Tue Jul 07, 2015 8:49 pm

ElectricTony wrote:Fine looking bird Roger.
I think it needs a little dihedral in the wings & some R/C control.
A few adjustments & that would make a great park flyer.

Regards,
Tony

yea.. i don't think it would take much... tee dee powered

rogermharris Tue Jul 07, 2015 8:55 pm

if you paid for a bipe kit and have pm'ed me your address again.
i have so many pm's in my in box that many of them disappeared.

going to see how shipping goes.. the bipe kit with a box is too heavy for first class mail so i'm sending my wife to the post office with a couple boxes tomorrow. may need to ask for a few $$ to cover the added shipping costs Thumbs Up

rogermharris Fri Jul 10, 2015 12:25 pm

O.K. i wife made it to the post office today (she had been ill)

two kits went today USPS and one ups.
the shipping cost is about $10 for USPS so PLEASE shoot me another $5 when you can if you purchased a bipe kit to cover the additional shipping.

the rest of the kits will go out either tomorrow or monday.

maybee we should start a bipe build thread??.
can't wait to see how they all come out!

oh.. and i will post the decal set i made here. if nothing else it will give you the correct pilot and machine gun decals

getback Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:16 pm

COOL machine gun BABY !! I am about to print some decals for the BR and BC I can put the BB in with them Laughing

rogermharris Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:56 pm

hopefully it sizes correctly. if not i can email it.

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cox24711 Sat Jul 11, 2015 4:47 am

rogermharris wrote:hopefully it sizes correctly. if not i can email it.

pppppppprrrrrrrrnnnnneneneneeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwnnnnnn dagerdagerdager wwwwwnwwnnnnnnnnneeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee POWWWW!!!!!!!!!(big explosion)

me pretending to be a pilot of a spitfire Airplane

in the battle of britain shooting down a bf109 cheers

getback Sat Jul 11, 2015 7:09 am

Thanks Roger , those will look good got them saved

getback Sat Jul 11, 2015 7:15 am

I have not commented on the Veco Scout , because Roger and I have been emailing each other on the plans and I have seen it a few times ,,,, But it does look Good and I am pleased with the out come and the work he has put in to it . It should go together really easy and bee a good flyer Very Happy

were thinking 049 medallion for the power shold get it around the circle without slinging you out into dizzy land , we will see cheers

Eric

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