Project 1
I bought a Twin Otter ARF and matching floats. It took me 2 weeks to put it together.
Project 2
I changed propellers on my Waterbomber (2018 build) from same-direction-rotation to counter-rotating 3-blades, because I was having difficulty taking off straight due to torque problems.
Project 3
Another previous built model airplane was difficult to fly. My Fournier is difficult to turn with only rudder, so I am adding ailerons.
I cut out where the ailerons will be.
I cut off covering material where needed.
I carefully cut holes in ribs for wiring.
I am planning servo bays.
I put in a piece of balsa to where the ailerons will be hinged.
I constructed ailerons.
Nice projects!
Thanks, Guy.
Servos will simply be glued in with a dab of epoxy, after all the work is done.
Servo extensions exit at the center-upper-wing to reach the receiver in the fuselage.
Covering started.
You should consider setting the ailerons up so that for landings they can both go up a fair bit.
That will really help with increasing the approach angle, without increasing speed ( glide path control)
Great assortment of inspiring projects
@Michael .
The Twin Otter is a particularly nice looking model. Looking forward to some nice banked low and close photo passes on a beautiful sunny day like today! 8)
Cheers!
Andy!
Quote from: Andy Hoffer on January 23, 2021, 10:55:04 AM
Great assortment of inspiring projects @Michael .
The Twin Otter is a particularly nice looking model. Looking forward to some nice banked low and close photo passes on a beautiful sunny day like today! 8)
Cheers!
Andy!
It's too cold and windy to commit this plane to a maiden flight.
Quote from: pmackenzie on January 22, 2021, 11:34:28 PM
You should consider setting the ailerons up so that for landings they can both go up a fair bit.
That will really help with increasing the approach angle, without increasing speed ( glide path control)
The plane takes off, flies straight, and lands well. It's just that the small rudder is not very effective for turns. That's the only problem.
Ailerons covered, decorative trim applied, and hinged.
Linkages set up, servos glued in, rates adjusted, and ready for a warm and calm spring day.
Dynam Gloster Meteor twin EDF jet.
https://temac.ca/smf/index.php?topic=7839.0
My Balsa USA Northstar is (was) almost all white. Flying it from snow on a cloudy day would be very challenging, so based on my experience flying this winter, I've re-painted it in very visible colours. It's hand-painted with acrylic paints from tubes.
Now I'm waiting for a low wind, not too cold day!
Nice identity change! ;D
Like the Northstar Michael
Like the blurb on the website said - Groovy!
This might be my next year's winter build project
https://temac.ca/smf/index.php?topic=7850.msg53181#msg53181
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My Twin Otter maiden went well!
Congratulations Michael - It looks fantastic!
Beautifully finished
@Michael ! You had a perfect day for the maiden flight. Congrats!
Andy
Another lockdown; another model to keep me busy.
This time I'm scratch building a sport EDF jet using mostly depron foam and micro UMX components I have on hand.
The design is my own (maybe semi-copied composite of others I have seen), and is now ready for paint.
Looks neat
@Michael . Do you have to install some kind of tubular ductwork upstream and downstream of the fan to streamline the airflow inside the fuselage?
Andy
The upper fuselage is open. There is no airflow inside the fuselage.
Painting done (more later; after test flights). I still have to install pushrods, control horns, velcro for battery, and then balance and program.
2 flights!
Needs more down thrust or down elevator, or maybe a bit more nose weight.
If was difficult flying in the wind, but launches were easy and straight; first landing was poor (no damage) and the second landing was extremely slow and smooth.
Quote from: Michael on April 10, 2021, 05:55:30 PM
2 flights!
Needs more down thrust or down elevator, or maybe a bit more nose weight.
If was difficult flying in the wind, but launches were easy and straight; first landing was poor (no damage) and the second landing was extremely slow and smooth.
We need to get some of that nice smooth carpeting (shown in your family room) for our runway!
Congrats on your successful build and maiden flight! It's a nice looking model.
Andy
Quote from: Michael on April 09, 2021, 10:38:05 PM
Painting done (more later; after test flights). I still have to install pushrods, control horns, velcro for battery, and then balance and program.
Nice design