Lockdown - projects to keep me busy ...

msatin · February 16, 2021, 10:18:10 PM

Like the Northstar Michael
Like the blurb on the website said - Groovy!
This might be my next year's winter build project

Michael · February 19, 2021, 08:56:54 AM

https://temac.ca/smf/index.php?topic=7850.msg53181#msg53181

ValuePlanes Seagull

Michael · March 09, 2021, 09:52:04 PM

My Twin Otter maiden went well!

msatin · March 09, 2021, 09:54:52 PM

Congratulations Michael - It looks fantastic!

Andy Hoffer · March 10, 2021, 07:48:33 AM

Beautifully finished @Michael ! You had a perfect day for the maiden flight. Congrats!

Andy

Michael · April 09, 2021, 02:02:34 PM

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.

Andy Hoffer · April 09, 2021, 06:25:57 PM

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

Michael · April 09, 2021, 06:30:26 PM

The upper fuselage is open. There is no airflow inside the fuselage.

Michael · 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.

Michael · 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.

Andy Hoffer · April 10, 2021, 06:26:49 PM

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

tuck · April 16, 2021, 11:22:46 AM

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