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    New computer / sim. combo?

    in Simulators

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    Hello Ian,

    I am the proud owner of an i5 imac with 24" screen. I also installed bootcamp with Win 10 and use this for Phoenix and other windows based products. While an imac is expensive there are only plus sides compared to windows. All the software you need is already installed and of course OSX upgrades are free and there are no viruses as yet. Running Phoenix in bootcamp you use all the hardware in the mac so the graphics and speed are fantastic. Big investment!! yes but it will last you the rest of your long life.

    Succes with your choice.

    Andre

    Jocasta

    in Own Design Project Blogs

    Posted

    Hi Monty,

    I used an ordinary white gauze bandage and pva glue............ set the width of the bandage to about 6cm then a liberal amount of glue, lay the bandage in the glue and cover again with glue, smooth it off with a brush and wait for it to dry. Worked for mesmiley

    Cheers André

    Jocasta

    in Own Design Project Blogs

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    Here are some foto's of my Jocasta in her paintwork, Sunday afternoon 24th.

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    Unfortunately shortly after taking these foto's my last landing was not a success sad One of the wheels hit a slight indentation and she cartwheeled over. Result = broken nose and a few small rips in the covering.

    Repair job coming up plus must fit bigger wheels.

    Cheers all. Andre

    Jocasta

    in Own Design Project Blogs

    Posted

    Glen, I would imagine the HK motors are the same as all the others, you should also have a flat metalplate in an X shape this screws on the motor and the holes in the X are used to bolt this to the former, the shaft sticks out the back of the former into the battery box.

    If the motor is not long enough to come out the front of the plane with the prop on make a false former to fit in front of the original one, hope this makes sense. The prop driver is fitted on the can end of the motor and the the whole thing turns, if there are any stickers on the can it is a good thing to remove them as they can come loose!!

    André

    Jocasta

    in Own Design Project Blogs

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    Hi Mowerman,

    I use the Multiplex connector but solder the battery wires each to 3 posts to give me 2 connectors. Not had any problems yet, I have done this with several planes and my Multiplex Mentor came like this if I remember correctly.

    Andre

    Jocasta

    in Own Design Project Blogs

    Posted

    Hallo Glen, thanks for the compliment. For my landing gear I cut a new piece of ply to the width of the fuselage and I made it wider and the tongues longer! I then made my landing gear out of a piece of light aluminium and fitted it with 4 small bolts.

    For the battery hatch I found the supplied block just wide enough.

    I had probably one of the first CNC cut wood packs and as you will have seen from previous posts there were quite a few problems with these, nothing however that couldn't be overcome. As it was a first build for me I also took my time (6 months) with a few hours here and there, I thoroughly enjoyed the build am on the lookout for a new project now.

    Good luck

    André

    Jocasta

    in Own Design Project Blogs

    Posted

    Hello Colin,

    Sorry to read about your misshap, after 14u45 the wind became fairly strong here so it was time to stop flying. My Jocasta weighs 1700 grams so not really suited to over 3 bofor winds.

    Will you build another wing or can you repair your present one?

    Regards Andre

    Jocasta

    in Own Design Project Blogs

    Posted

    Hello Jim, my Jocasta has made it's first flight this afternoon, flies very well and I am really chuffed, first build. I made a few small changes along the way as you can see on the foto's. Needed a fair bit of weight up front and I put in a hatch on the side for better acces to the rx. Still got to decide on a color scheme!!

    Also want to say thank you to all the people who have contributed to this forum because they have helped me a lot with all the tips.smiley

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    Jocasta

    in Own Design Project Blogs

    Posted

    Hallo Hannes,

    Your name suggests Dutch origin? Ik woon in Belgie in West Vlaanderen.

    I also have a small budget and I have started with the 2 wood packs. Luckily a friend brought them to me from the UK. As I am not a quick builder and spend maybe 2 - 3 hours a week it gives me plenty of time time to save for the drive train etc.

    I think Jocasta is superb despite the few problems with the CNC parts from the early packs, I have learnt a lot from all the friendly folks on this forum especially Jim.

    I wish a Happy and Healthy New Year to all. 😀

    Andre

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