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    Models for Cox engines

    in IC Engines

    Posted

    PatMc

    Thanks for pics. This one looks great. Elevator - ok to me, but why electrify it??wink

    Ken

    Thanks for link. I used this site in the past a few times, but for some reason - forgot about itblush. Denis might have some nice machines.

    Cheers

    Tom

    WWI bird - a couple of questions

    in Scale Matters

    Posted

    Dave

    There was some more things that differ. Four ailerons, wing tips and flattened (or lowered, whichever is correct in Englishwink) front part of fuselage (due to armament). D.III had also flat wings, with no dihedral. D.I and D.II had it, and were too stable in comparision to opponents.

    However, You are right. There was no really big diference, from data I currently have I slowly work out all details that I need (but of course publication about D.III would great...). Now I am intrested in the tail (stiching and construction on a model) and size of service plates.

    Cheers

    Tom

    Models for Cox engines

    in IC Engines

    Posted

    Got already some plans from Outerzone. Now I fancy BF-109 for OS .10FP, but for Cox I think it will be Hornet. Not aerobat, but somehow intresting wink

     

     

    Edit:

    Cheap fun looks good, but it's the kit...

    Edited By Major on 14/03/2013 22:14:58

    Edited By Major on 14/03/2013 22:15:58

    Models for Cox engines

    in IC Engines

    Posted

    Hi all.

     

    I need some advice. What model could be ok for little Cox .049 engines? In next few days I will receive Baby Bee and there is a possibility to get about five more. I would look for something simmilar to Sharkface - little vintage aerobatic planes or even bipes. Any thoughts?

     

    Cheers

    Tom

    Edited By Major on 14/03/2013 21:35:50

    Luftwaffe or RAF?

    in All Things Model Flying

    Posted

    Well, what can you do?? Every time I watch any documentary, I keep my mind open. I would even say that some of them are like legends - contain just a little seed of truewink. If anybody wants to check what I mean - go to youtube and search for "Wings of Russia", episode about jets and Valley of the Migs for example (entire series is just... strange in my opinion)

    The best documentaries in general are about Battle of Britain, but

    The Untold Battle of Britain

    is one of my favourites wink.

    Cheers

    Tom

    PS. This post by no meaning has anything in common with politics, so please don't get me wrong.

    WWI bird - a couple of questions

    in Scale Matters

    Posted

    Model has wingspan of 98cm as far as I remember. As to the finish - it will not be the museum example, but I want to improve some skills and include quite a few details.

    For doping and painting I will most probably use airbrush.

    Glass cloth would be nice idea as well, thanks for pointing that out. Will have a read about this.

    Tom

    WWI bird - a couple of questions

    in Scale Matters

    Posted

    Hi Ernie.

     

    Thanks a lot for info. Will check it now.

     

    Cheers

    Tom

     

    Edit:

    Googled it just now, but with no results. Also couldn't see it on Blackburn Models website. Will look for it more, if I can't find it, I will think about tissue, Litespan or in the "worst" case - Solartex.

    Edited By Major on 12/03/2013 11:21:38

    WWI bird - a couple of questions

    in Scale Matters

    Posted

    Hi Andy

    Well, that's what I aim for. I think that even doped and painted tissue will be much lighter than Solartex. Also I couldn't apply 'tex to be drum tight for some unapparent reason. But if I could find covering that might simulate fabric, but is much lighter than 'tex - I would use it.

    WWI bird - a couple of questions

    in Scale Matters

    Posted

    Thanks a lot gents. Some very useful info here.

    Bob
    I would like to make scale functional hinges, but now it all looks quite difficult to me. Of course I will try when wing will be built. I got time for experiments, so maybe something will come up.
    As to the controls - I must buy some stuff and think about it.
    But looking at my
    "skills" I'm not sure that I could make it...

    Simon
    Thanks. So I wasn't that far wrong from what You say. In this case it will be easy to model, also it is very good to know what are these mysterious bits.

    Andy
    I considered mask for stitching from the tissue,but this could be much more proalematic than use of solartex - shrinking material would be the best. But will solartex stick to doped tissue? I never tried this before. Or ?s there any other covering similar to tex, but lighter?

    Cheers
    Tom

    WWI bird - a couple of questions

    in Scale Matters

    Posted

    Hi Bob

    Sorry for getting back so late, I'm having problems with my PC. Thanks a lot for your input. This did clarify few things for sure. It will take some time before I will start the build, so I hope to find out more info about this particular aircraft.

    I have no idea what the linkage might be... Couldn't find anything, my books give very modest info.

    As to the trip to the museum - this year I am going to visit some airshows and aviation-related places, I think this will give me a lot better feeling of aircrft seen in flesh.

    If anybody else has some info or answers to my questions - please shar them with me. Last few days I searched a lot web pages, but except few photos, not very detailed ones, nothing...

    Cheers

    Tom

    WWI bird - a couple of questions

    in Scale Matters

    Posted

    Hi all!

    I think it would be a tme to finish model started last year - Matts' J1 Phoenix. From few days I search for any information, I got few photos, but nothing more.

     

    I intend to cover it with dope and tissue, plane will be electric powered. I wish to do some more than its designer and here is what I want to ask...

     

    * How to make scale hinges like these?

    5713152695_d3100d0bbc_b.jpg

    I think of using mylar hinges here, and the rest visible on the photo would be fake hinge made from 0.4mm ply or even heavy weight tissue cut to shape. What do You think?

    *Stiching. How is it done here?

    3.jpg

    To me it looks like fabric was stiched to the airframe and then covered with extra stripe of material?? Am I right?

    What about stiching on the tail surfaces? Is there any? And same thing on the fuselage...

    5713145641_a40bafa3f1_b.jpg

     

    5713155199_bbef283158_b.jpg

     

    * Are there rivets on the fabric??

    15.jpg

    2.jpg

     

    * What is this linkage for?

    4.jpg

     

    I think it would be all at the moment. Now I need to do some shopping and in few days should start my "fun scale project".

     

    Cheers

    Tom

    Edited By Major on 09/03/2013 18:31:49

    Seeking contact with Mats Johnasson.

    in Scale Matters

    Posted

    Just want to add something. If anyone has any info about this aircraft - any links, detailed photos, pdfs, articles etc - I would be very grateful for sharing them with me. I did search on my own, but to be honest - didn''t find what I look for...

     

    Note to the Mods - sorry for two posts in a row, but I lost ability to edit the first one.

     

    Cheers

    Tom

    Edited By Major on 09/03/2013 00:38:47

    RCM&E April 2013 Feedback

    in RCM&E Magazine

    Posted

    Got my issue today. Didn't read the entire mag yet, but another part of BEB's series and Steve's guide are done. These two articles are just great, very informative. The rest of mag will be finished today, it looks like another great issue.

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