I've just started by December project, the RC Guys 1/4 scale Piper Cherokee.
This is a ARF, but due to its size, there's a lot of work. I hope to finish it on the holiday break.
The model has a 101" wingspan and will weigh close to 20 pounds.
It will be powered by an E-Flite 160 brushless motor.
First step was to glue together the plywood engine/motor mount.
OMG!
Very nice, Michael.
I know you told me your plans for this plane, but I can't remember. Did you say you'll be using 11 cells?
Robert
10 or 12 cells.
One magazine review used a 22" prop and mentioned close ground clearance.
Our slightly bumpy field concerns me a bit.
I used an 18/8 prop (12S) on my 18 pound P47 Thunderbolt, which has nearly as big a fuselage but smaller (less area and wingspan) wings.
I'm sure this would be adequate to fly a civilian model in a scale manner.
I'll either use a 20" prop on 10 cells or an 18" prop on 12 cells.
(I'm using a 110 amp 12S Castle Creations ESC.)
On 12 cells there will be some low-end torque loss, but more watts to fly.
What do you think?
Motor installation complete.
Still need to do the cowl, spinner, battery installation, and final radio adjustments.
Maybe a fake interior.
There were some challenges with the supplied hardware and the instructions, but it's generally straight-forward and fun to build.
It's great to see that everyone is making use of the holiday season to build models!!!! ;)
Looks awesome, Michael. As does Jack's build too.
In all fairness, Jack's is a scratch-build, and mine is a big assembly.
I am really impressed with all the model-building going on in the club.
Too many models and no time! ::)
This is going to be an awesome plane, Michael. It'll have a real presence in the air!
Robert
A few adjustments and a pilot to be added, but basically done.
It is big!
I'll have to build a cradle for field assembly.
Quote from: Michael on December 22, 2012, 10:41:38 PM
A few adjustments and a pilot to be added, but basically done.
It is big!
I'll have to build a cradle for field assembly.
I'll be watching for you at 1000' when I fly over the TEMAC field !! :)
Andy
Looks awesome.
Maiden flight today; successful!
Smooth take off, medium speed (scale) circuits, and landed nicely at 4 1/2 minutes.
It's a big plane and takes quite a bit of "runway".
A bit bumpy in the air due to the wind, but flew easily at just over half-throttle on 12 cells.
A good flier!
Looked fabulous! Congrats Michael.
My 2 maidens today ended in disaster - glad to see yours are going well.
S
Sorry Simon.
We've all been there, and will likely go there again.
Video from TEMAC, June 15, 2014.
Greg C filmed, I flew.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTxMSfHcujs&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTxMSfHcujs&feature=youtu.be)
It flies so realistically. It think it cries out for a cockpit and more decals.
What do you guys think?
Jack.
It already has a pilot, but I'll do more interior work, and I'll add some decals or numbers.
The video has been posted on the retailer's website (good advertising for TEMAC).
http://rcguys.com/cherokee.htm
very cool!!
do you have room to add a lighting system?
Quote from: battlestu on June 17, 2014, 09:14:53 AM
very cool!!
do you have room to add a lighting system?
I have room to add a couple dozen full-size light bulbs!
looking forward to seeing an RC plane with a working disco ball :)
I think you should build in a sound system... not for realistic engine sounds, but rather so you can blare Beatles songs as you fly.
Now THAT would be awesome... right?
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5qwir_the-beatles-flying_music
Look they even wrote a song for it.