Fraazen
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Hallo to everybody! I would like to know what's the wingspan of this model? thanks! Francesco
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Hello Peter, I wish to build one later this year, actually some home refurbishment is blocking any model activity. Anyhow, may question is: do you think it is possible to fit a retractable landing gear? Other thing: I read the article on RCM&E, and the power set you suggest seems little small. What power to weight ration did you consider or suggest?
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Yes, I settled my elevator to have a max of +/-20mm, measured on the center of it. Then I adjust the throw using D/R to suit my preferences.
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First steps in CNC milling with StepCraft
Fraazen replied to Fraazen's topic in Model Engineering and Accessories
Hi Stuart, I found really useful to buy a UC100 USB-to-Parallel port controller and change my CNC control software to UCCNC. I found this to fix all the issues I had before with WinPC-CN, like program freezing, connection problems, limited number of tools etc. The license wasn't so expensive, about 200€. Additionally, I'm using ESTLCAM to produce the G-Code. It's easy to use, fast and also good for 3D milling. Regards, Francesco -
Thanks Tim! Of course you can post wherever you want! Regards, Francesco
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Dear Tim! Many months after I started the building, my CleanSweep finally took-off! Everything went perfect, as per your article: smooth and straightforward, with just few click of the trim to have it flying level and straight at just 60% of power. By the way, I'm using a 3S 3200mAh Lipo battery, a 50 Amp ESC and an Himaxx 3516-1130 brushless out runner, spinning a 11x5,5 prop. During next flights I'll try to reduce the prop to smaller size, just to see. With this setup, flight time seas in excess of 5minutes, although I avoided the temptation of staying longer in the air! Landing was quite simple, just a matter of playing with the gas. Here is a short video of it (perhaps the only video of the CleanSweep!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UqZ4dnZKYQ
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After the putty is hardened, you can start you job of smoothing it off. I used a combination of sanding paper and fine files, tracing the basic contours of the figure using a black pencil, just as a reference. I've also printed out a copy of the original 3D model to use as a guidance during the "sculpting process". After you are satisfied with the shape, you can take acrylics colors and fine brushes to give your pilot a better, more realistic color. The finished job you can see here (ok, there is still some painting to be done...). Ok, guys, I think the idea is clear enough and the process is not as complicate as it seems. I'm quite happy with the result that gave the opportunity to develop some different skills! Hope you will get inspired by this idea! Francesco
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I suggest to apply a first layer of putty using a spatula, and a second one using your fingers, as the latter are more useful to follow the complex contour of a human body. After few minutes of works I put the bust aside to let the putty cure and becoming workable with file and sand paper. The shape is now much, much better! As you may see, having not used any dowel as reference during the assembly stage resulted in a shape that is a little bit torn rather than straight. This error can be (at least partially) corrected by adding some more putty on a single side only. Regards, Francesco Edited By Fraazen on 01/02/2015 11:52:12
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