Danny Fenton Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Thx David, I look forward to them arriving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 You weren't wrong David, I have my plans thanks for all your efforts, and you can uncross the fingers now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie meehan Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 hi I just saw this web site I bought this magazine for the thphoon plansis it the hole plan that is out of scale r the plan that came with magazine any good.am i too late to get replacement .i will send email asking for replacement. i live in Morley Western Australia 61 bourne street , Morley Western Australiafrom leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Ok leslie, we'll get onto that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Coe Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Hi DavidI plan to build the Typhoon when I clear the decks of my current two projects.What I would like to do is put flaps into it, can you see any problems and could you offer any advice you feel is relevant to this idea.Cheers Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Neilsen Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Hi David, recieved the updated plans the other day. Thanks very much for the prompt service. It's good to see that there are businesses and people who are interested in providing good service. Thanks again David, I'll have no excuse now.CheersGeoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie meehan 2 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 thank you mate.i want to build the typhoon very soon as i get the plans.do you want me to post the old typhoon plans back you can contack me via my email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie meehan 2 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 thank you mate.i want to build the typhoon very soon as i get the plans.do you want me to post the old typhoon plans back you can contack me via my email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie meehan Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 thanks i got the plan today i get started very soon. i like to see a back yard flyer typhoon from les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Glidden Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I am thinking of making this one and would like to know if I can print out the pictres of the ones on here? They would be nice to have when building it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Menzimer Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I live in the U.S where the magazine hit the news stand in January of 2008. I purchased it for the plans and ordered the moldings. I received the moldings this week and discovered the scaling problem. Any chance I could get a properly scaled set to use?I am at:D. Menzimer6712- 126th ST SESnohomish, WA 987296USAThanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Roberts Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hi David, if you are in a hurry to start, you might want to try a plan print shop, here is post of mine from prior regarding this problem, even after I recieved the proper set the scale is still a little out, if you ask the print to enlarge the original plans as set out below, the new prints should be bang on and probably only cost $5 of so. I did it myself no problems at all, and you can start immediatelyRegards Marty, Hi all,I got to read the plans today when I got back to work, the scaling factor is 113.04%, so if you round it off as 113%, the di-hedral will come to approx. 64.795mm (say 65mm). As for myself, I think I will model the plastics at the present scale, and then Vac Form as a trial....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Menzimer Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Marty, Thanks, I appreciate the info and will poke around for a shop here. I'm not in big hurry due to wrapping up another project (close). I saw the article and decided that the Typhoon had to be the next project.Has anyone finished theirs?Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Menzimer Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Mr. Ashby,If you still have new plans available I am interested in the replacement set. The address I gave above has a mis-typed zip code. The correct code is 98296. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Ok Mr Menzimer David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Wyse Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hi,This is my first post in this forum, so here goes!I've only been flying 6 months, learning with an IC Flair trainer and am happy to announce It's still in one piece! I am interested in building a model, so naturally this one caught my eye. I now have the plans but like to pose a few questions to those who are far more experienced than I am.the plan states a 60 size engine is needed, is this set in stone, or can it be changed? Does it have to be a four stroke? How difficult would it be to convert to IC power as the plan and article is based on electric?Is it possible to add flaps?Appologies if these have obvious answers, but someone could help, it would be most appreciated. Many thanks,Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walts Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hi Simon, I'd say a 60 size two stroke is a good match for this model as most builders are struggling to come close to the design weight of 7lb! It would also be a lot easier to fit in the short cowl of the Typhoon than a 4stas far as I remember the plan does actually show the position of a 2st engine mount and fuel tank for an IC version.I have read of a guy fitting split flaps to his Typhoon, so it is very possible, although I didn't bother in an attempt to keep the weight down a bit.here is where mine is at at the moment. Just a few odd jobs to complete and weathering to do. It will be powered by a B/L motor and 6s lipos, and should hopefully drive a 15" three blade Varioprop . HTH's,Walts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Wyse Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hi Walts,Thanks for your reply. I must say, your typhoon looks awsome, bet you can't wait to fly it!Another question then (if you don't mind!), how did you create the cannon? I can't remember if it's explained in the article, but i imagine just carving up some balsa would work?Also, Is it me or do the retracts used in the article seemed to stick out a bit when retracted? Have you experienced this when building yours?Again, sorry for all the questions. Great photo!Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walts Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Hi Simon, no problem with questions mate The cannons wasn't covered within the article nor on the plan, but yes i made mine from balsa. I'm not really happy with mine, I got them a bit too narrow at the wing root end. But the basic shape is made in two halfs. They should tapper from quite thick at the wing root down to the join line on the full size cannons, then tapper at a slightly less angle out to the muzzle with a joiner strap around the join in the two sections. I done this by spot cyno'ing a large washer (should have been larger) to the wing root end of the first section and a smaller washer to the other end of the first section. Then the same size washer to the start of the next section and an even smaller washer to the tip of the second section. I then sanded between the two washers on each section to get a round tappering finish, removed the washers and glued the two sections together. then added a 'strap' around the joint and used robart wheel axle inserts cut down for muzzle's.regarding the wheels, Yes Tony has said on here that he had to rush the proto type a bit to meet publishing dead lines, and didn't have time to set the wheels up properly. They do work correctly though as per the plan, but you will possibly need to carve out more of the ribs in the wheel well to accommodate the wheels depending on what wheels/ legs you use. Also It's well worth doing as Tony recommends and building the basic structure of the centre section first and spending a bit of time setting up and testing your retract installation before going any further.Any other questions feel free to ask. Yes I'm quite looking forward to the better weather to test fly the Tiffie, but I'm going to spend a little while trying to add some weathering and general scruffying up a bit firstCheers,Walts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Menzimer Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 David, I received the plans in the mail. Thank you. That was extrodinary service. My hats off. You've earned a loyal customer.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Hi all, Progressing slowly with the build on this (first build) - I have a servo related question - what micro servo's would you recommend for the airleron? I have a couple of Century CN2023's knocking about - are they up to it? Thanks / CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 What's their torque rating Capt'n ? I would have thought that 2kg+ should be ok. I believe Tony used std minis in his model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 20 - but it doesn't give me the untis measured in - guessing imperial no idea what that is in new money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 The servo you have is a micro servo I think you will find it is a bit on the weak side for this. It is rated at just 1.4 kghttp://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/acatalog/VarAccs_CenturyAccs.htmlthe CN2023 is down the pageDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Pls ignore the above dup post.Can anyone recommend a futaba micro up to the job, pls?Thanks for the help so far // CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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