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#1
Building / Construction / Re: OV10 Bronco by Planeprint
Last post by davidk - Today at 05:39:51 PM
The OV10 has inner and outer flaps... which are on either side of the motor fuselage.  A 6mm CF tube is glued into the inner flap.  That tube then runs through the motor fuselage. A small connector is glued into the open end of the CF tube.  This connector fits into a slot on the outer flap but is not glued... it's this part that actuates the outer flap.
A servo is put in place inside the motor fuselage.  A control horn is snapped into place around the CF tube and the servo is connected to the control horn.  I don't think there would be any way to get the left and right flaps aligned enough to use a "Y" cable and 1 channel, so 2 channels will be used and the flaps can be adjusted.

#2
Building / Construction / Re: OV10 Bronco by Planeprint
Last post by davidk - Today at 05:30:28 PM
The rudder servos Planeprint recommends are small 4.8g Hitech HS-40.  I think they're too small but there's only enough room for these so they'll have to do.  The servo cover screws into 4 posts, but there's no way to get those posts situated perfectly.  So, Planeprint instructions are to screw the posts onto the servo cover, then add a drop of CA to the bottom of the posts and put the cover in place.  When dry, take off the cover and secure the posts with more CA.  Then the servo is attached to the servo cover with double sided tape.  Worked out well.

#3
Trading Post / Auction lots 12-21- still open...
Last post by Frank v B - Yesterday at 10:00:37 PM
These lots are still open.  Bidding closes 8 pm Sunday, May 19.

Summary:
Lot 12- six 3-bladed props.  Current highest bid is $5.00
Lot 13- 2 BL motors incl. 30 amp ESC's.  Current highest bid is $10.00
Lot 14- 2 ESC's- 30 and 40 amps.  Current highest bid is $5.00
Lot 15- Duo charger.  Current highest bid is $15.00
Lot 16- Ultra power charger- Current highest bid is $15.00
Lot 17- a 1000 watt out runner motor.  Current highest bid is $5.00
Lot 18- 7 New FMS servos. Current highest bid is $5.00
Lot 19- three 3S lipos, 3300 mah.  Current highest bid is $15,00
Lot 20- Four 11.1 volt lipos.  Current highest bid is $15.00
Lot 21- Three 4S batteries.  Current highest bid is $35.00

Please help convert this stuff into cash for Athol.  I talked to him yesterday and he is doing well after his knee replacement surgery 18 days ago.

Frank
#4
General Discussion / Re: receiver for new plane
Last post by Oscar - Yesterday at 07:55:11 PM
The difference is on the antenna.  AR630 - no antenna.  AR631 - with 1 antenna.  Both are good for the size of Futura 64mm (I assume you wont fly far with that size and speed).  If cost is not an issue, AR631.

#5
Flight Instruction / May 15- We trained!! Four new...
Last post by Frank v B - May 15, 2024, 10:57:40 PM
A busy night for training.  Came early to fly my own two planes (didn't happen) and prep for training.

New members David, Tony, Omar and Victor showed up to see their trainers fly.  Two were able to get stick time on their planes and two had them maidened but we had the usual Spektrum buddy box problems.
New member George B. showed up, told us he could fly, he did and we immediately conscripted him to instruct.  Thank you George.  Kind of you.

Thanks to Paul and Mark for plane prepping duties. Frustrating when transmitters from the same family cannot communicate between themselves.

Photo report:
83- Jet Jockey David- another tough day at work.
84- Michael with his F-86
86- Michael with his newly finished SE5A Bipe.  Beautiful work.
89- It took a long time before Mark stopped smiling after the successful maiden of his home built Mambo
90- New member Victor powering up his Apprentice.
93- Victor's plane before its first flight.
94- David and instructor George after their second flight together.  David gave George two thumbs up!
97- Noah and Paul sorting out a new T-28.
00- Noah and Paul doing the walk of shame after picking up pieces of yellow foam from an old T-28
03- new member Tony and his massive T-28.  Maidened by Kenny.
04- TMU students/alumni Vlad and Bill showed up just as I was leaving.
05- TMU grad student Maya showed up with their latest Tuc Tape experiment.  They called it an airplane. 
06/07- A TMU airplane is made up of $10 worth of white foam, $10 worth of Tuc Tape and at least $500 worth of telemetry.

A good evening

Frank
#6
Building / Construction / Re: Lockeed Vega
Last post by octagon - May 15, 2024, 07:02:03 PM
A bit more work today. The wing sadle is made of 1/4 inch planks laminated. I kept the bottom of the planks aligned so I can use that for the base of plywood that will provide the wing bolt. The planks are then rounded and sanded to conform to the fuse profile. I found this fairly easy with a micro plane and sanding bar. The last picture is of the landing gear mounts. hardwood with plywood shoulder reenforcements. 
#7
Trading Post / Re: Lot 21- 4S batteries 2@22...
Last post by Frank v B - May 14, 2024, 07:50:48 PM
$35
#8
Building / Construction / Re: Lockeed Vega
Last post by octagon - May 14, 2024, 06:36:08 PM
It was kind of a rainy day and I had time to get started on the fuselage. I put the 1/4 inch logerons on the plan and carfully measured the placement of the bulkheads, marking the longerons as I went. I then slowly and carfully positions everything over the plans. I now build using a metal building board and magnets. Once everthing was in place and held by magnets I glued everything together using medium CA.  I am quite satisfied with the results. As stated previously, I like to round the trailing edge of the stab and round the leading edge of the control surface. This allows for the hinge to be embeded into the leading edge of the control surface and makes for a nice tight gap, while still allowing rotation.
#9
Trading Post / Re: Sold:Hobbico Nexstar
Last post by PDS - May 14, 2024, 04:00:28 PM
Sorry Greg, I didn't see your post until now.

I haven't flown it.  When I bought it used I think it came with a 5S - not 100% positive.

Paul
#10
Building / Construction / Re: Lockeed Vega
Last post by octagon - May 13, 2024, 09:49:45 PM
IMG_0220.jpgIMG_0221.jpgIMG_0228.jpgThe elevators are 1/8th balsa with 1/16 "ribs" added to the top and bottom surfaces. The trailing edge of the stab is grooved to accept the leading edge of the elevators to assure a nice tight fit and small gap between them. DuBro hinge tools were used to cut slots in the surfaces, and then small hinges installed. Happy with the finished product.