This will be an interesting build.
Should start when a suitable workspace can be secured...
Too many projects on the go at once... ::)
First step completed.
A bit more sanding and carving on the bottom when the stab will be completed for appropriate contour.
Stab almost done, more sanding and filling required.
Guy,
just a minute. How did this project go from:
"Should start when a suitable workspace can be secured...
Too many projects on the go at once... ::)
To: "Stab almost done, more sanding and filling required."
... in 5 days?
Keep going. We don't have to make sense in this hobby. 8) 8)
Frank
@Frank v B , seems that I have a short memory... :-X I "forgot" that I have "a few" things on the go. ::)
Mean people would blame it on age, I blame it on enjoying gluing pieces of balsa together.
The Minimoa is taking backseat for now as I ran into a hurdle and i need to figure out how to construct some stuff.
So thinking about another project clears the mind. Well, that is my story and I am sticking to it!! ;D
Guy,
I fully understand and appreciate the mental gymnastics. Every model collection is one airplane short of perfect. ;D
Keep going. There is a finish line. ;)
Frank
My excuse is that it rained...
Great progress on the Buzzard Bombshell.
CG Calculator.
https://rcplanes.online/cg_calc.htm
Great progress on the Bombshell.
Great build.
You are becoming as industrious as Michael and Frank vb.
Planning the motor and battery installation.
Need to reinforce the former #2 with 1/16 plywood and add triangular stock.
This should work...
This is the motor that will be used in the Bombshell.
Should be adequate power.
Landing Gear soldered, I am happy with the results. ;D
Firewall and L/G blocks epoxied in place. Not too much of a banana. ::)
First time with wheels.
Fuselage weighs in at 4.2 oz. :D
The wheel 5.5 oz. total. :o
I do not think I will use these wheels unless VERY tail heavy!
It looks great!
Servo hatch for access via the underside.
Covered.
Bonjour
@GuyOReilly ,
C'est très joli. J'aime beaucoup les avions nostalgiques, et rouge et vert vont bien ensemble.
Andy
@Andy Hoffer , thank you, I always liked that model. And the pictures are not bad either, IMHO... BTW, it is ORANGE et VERT.
Ready for maiden flight!
2 pounds 2 ounces RFT.
I had to use heavier wheels due to CG concerns...
Yay! It's portrait time!!
Merveilleux Guy. 8)
Andy
OKAY! Weather is good. After work today August 12, 2020, MAIDEN FLIGHT of the Buzzard Bombshell. Anybody else will be there? I need a video....
Thank you.
Bonjour
@GuyOReilly !
Je serai à TEMAC ce soir, probablement à six heures avec mon caméra!
À ce soir,
Andy
Here is a video of the hand launch and recovery by
@Frank v B .
Thank you for your assistance.
This Buzzard found a thermal on the 3rd flight!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l_F3yVhUP8&feature=youtu.be
Here is the smile of a very happy camper!
Congratulations
@GuyOReilly ! Sorry I couldn't get there earlier this evening to photograph votre belle avion. You had left when I arrived at 6:15 p.m. We will reconvene at another time and do some proper in-flight and static portraits.
Bravo!
Andy
Quote from: Andy Hoffer on August 12, 2020, 10:30:37 PM
Congratulations @GuyOReilly ! Sorry I couldn't get there earlier this evening to photograph votre belle avion. You had left when I arrived at 6:15 p.m. We will reconvene at another time and do some proper in-flight and static portraits.
@Andy Hoffer sorry I missed you, I had dinner to prepare and lawn to cut, the Honey-Do-List must be completed... There will be other times. Once trimmed by
@Frank v B it caught a thermal and stayed up just like a glider. I am soooooo HAPPY!!!!
Guy,
Maybe the maiden was successful because Andy could not make it. ;) ;)
He has this effect on people.
I didn't say this, did I??
Frank
ps: good call on changing the 3S to 2S. Still more than enough power but sure easier to handle.
Great Guy. Looks wonderful...
OMG I thought it was the big version! ::)
Dumb things done. :o
I did not follow my own advice about field repairs :-X and tried to bind the receiver at the field and did not do a full verification of the settings. ???
Too much up, too much down, too much right and left and there you have it. :'(
Repairable and will fly again soon...
The Bombshell has a new nose.
After an unfortunate encounter with Mother Earth, a rhinoplastic surgery was needed.
Longer nose that should correct any tail heaviness.
Ready for a re-maiden when weather and schedule cooperate.
I'm glad you waited the required 2 years before repairing the plane. I used to wait 3 :)
Ben
Next on the repair agenda: the Buzzard.
It suffered from a bad case of nose-first landing. ::)
The Rhinoplasty Surgery has begun.
This should be a quick repair. ;)
As expected, it was a quick repair.
Ready for the re-re-re-maiden flight.
Now on to the next project.