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#11
Building / Construction / Re: Frank's Bill Evans Scimita...
Last post by Frank v B - March 24, 2024, 05:37:26 PM
Mark,

I Googled "afterburners on jet engines".  The answer:

The size of the boost varies. For the engines that power modern fighters, the increase ranges from about 40 to 70 percent.

The lid was from decaffeinated.  I am switching to full caffeine immediately. :)

Frank

#12
Building / Construction / Re: Frank's Bill Evans Scimita...
Last post by msatin - March 24, 2024, 02:39:36 PM
Was the lid from a Caffeinated or De-Caffeinated jar?
Given that it's for a jet, I'm presuming Caffeinated  ;D
#13
Building / Construction / Re: Frank's Bill Evans Scimita...
Last post by Frank v B - March 24, 2024, 11:32:04 AM
The high tech jet nozzle A La Hinchcliffe*.  The Canadian edition.

The lid from the Tim's instant coffee makes a perfect jet nozzle.


Frank

* Simon used Tim coffee cups for the jet thrusters on his space shuttle. 
Photo-  https://temac.ca/smf/index.php?topic=6832.45#topic-2
#14
Building / Construction / Re: Frank's Bill Evans Scimita...
Last post by Frank v B - March 23, 2024, 10:38:50 PM
Finishing details:

Permanently attached the hinges.  Took out the bent pins and replaced them with permanent ones.  I made them out of piano wire about 3 times the width of the hinge, bend one end at 90 degrees and gently bend the main part. Photo 31
Insert it into the hinges and bend the end at 90 degrees.  Photo 33

If I want to remove the pin, I pull out one end and clip the bend off.

Installed the landing gear and connected the rudder and nose wheel to the standard servo in the main compartment.
Connected the aileron servos, the aileron horns and bent wire to connect them. Photo 34
Made the canopy and glued it onto the battery hatch. Photo 35. Used the Rob Dickinson method.  Made the back end stick out behind the hatch so it can be grabbed to open it. Photo 36.
final motor installation with proper size screws.

Ready for RX and ESC installation and testing.

BTW- this design has a jet exhaust sticking out the back.  In honour of Simon H., it will be the black cap of a Tim Horton's instant coffee jar. Simon used Tim Horton coffee cups as thrusters on his model of the Space Shuttle. 8)

Frank



#15
Trading Post / FOR SALE: FMS 1700MM CORSAIR
Last post by Gregor77 - March 23, 2024, 10:06:45 AM
Running out of room and a few changes at home!

Selling a V2 (not sure) FMS corsair 1700mm, this is Andre from Toronto clubs WW2 Corsair (i bought his stuff when he changed hobbies).  I had full intentions of using it, but life and work are getting in the way.  Would like to have someone enjoy it.

Specs (but can't confirm)
-upgraded motor
-upgraded ESC
-upgraded retracts from the plastic to metal
-bendini sound system (awesome has start up and full throttle noise)
-bomb drop system with gas tanks and two bombs
-detailed engine cover
-weathered and painted fuse and wings
-AR8000 with tel and sat etc
-spare parts

Its in great shape, but a few dings in the foam, but makes it look better.  Plane has been flown many times and is a legend at Toronto club and Temac at the fun flies.  There is an ad on Facebook Market place running for it.

Sadly it must go! 

Looking for $500 or close to that. 
#16
Flight Instruction / Re: Noah's RPAS
Last post by Noah - March 22, 2024, 09:54:11 PM
thank you to everyone that helped and supported me until this point.

planning to fly a lot through this year as long as my dad can take me

Noah
#17
General Discussion / Re: Flying at Buttonville
Last post by CGatdiner - March 21, 2024, 11:51:00 AM
Quote from: Gregor77 on February 15, 2024, 09:36:39 PMWas there ever a runway at laird and eglington?  My uncles dealership was there and he owned a property that had a control tower on it and an old barn.  I recall someone telling me it was an airport at one point, but now it's a home depot...

I worked at Laird and Eglington Ave from 1979-1992 at the Sangamo factory and was told that it was a munitions factory during WWII . I also heard there was an airport in the area many years earlier so it's interesting to hear the details that I always wondered about.Thanks Frank!
#18
Flight Instruction / Re: Noah's RPAS
Last post by Frank v B - March 20, 2024, 05:20:39 PM
Noah,

Congratulations on getting your RPAS.
Hope to see you at Rogo Field soon.

Frank

ps: can you do something about the weather? ;)
#19
Flight Instruction / Noah's RPAS
Last post by msatin - March 20, 2024, 01:19:43 PM
Congratulations to Noah, @Noah,  who recently turned 14, on obtaining his RPAS.
Well done!
#20
Building / Construction / Re: Frank's Bill Evans Scimita...
Last post by msatin - March 20, 2024, 09:16:43 AM
Looks great Frank!