Bertrand CHOUPIN Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 @ Tony, Would you be so kind as to answer the questions in my post (see up)? Many thanks in advance.Bertrand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Nijhuis Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Bertrand,I believe the CNC part and plastic part come from two sources so I guess they will arrive separately.The wings use 2 & 3mm Lite Ply which is much stronger when compared to balsa but doesn't add that much weight. Bottom line is my prototype typhoon used the same parts and materials as found in the production part you are currently buying so you are not disadvantaged.Just remember to keep the back end light by selecting light balsa sheeting for the rear fus, the tail and fin tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertrand CHOUPIN Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 OK, fine, many thanks for your answer!The fact that you used the same material (ie ply) is really good news. So it's now my challenge to keep it light!Not received the moldings yet. Thanks again,Bertrand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrvoje Kreso-Lovric Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Tony, could you please tell me which aerofoil you used for Typhoon wing? Knowing that, aerodynamics calculation in Motocalc would be more accurate. Thank's in advance. Regards, Hrvoje Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Nijhuis Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hrvoje,The wing section is a RAF38 modified with increase thicknes from 12% to 16% Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrvoje Kreso-Lovric Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Thank you for your answer. I found that the real Typhoon had NACA 2219 at the wing root and NACA 2213 at the wing tip. Hrvoje Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertrand CHOUPIN Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Hello Tony,Hadn't receive the moldings yet... Who do I have to turn to? Thanks, Bertrand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Bertrand - phone customer services on 01689 899200 opt 3. (assuming you ordered from RCM&E?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertrand CHOUPIN Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Thanks David! - and yes, RCM&E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Woodhouse Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 where can I source a suitable spinner for the typhoon with ic engine?Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosh Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hello everyone I'm new to rc modeling and decided to make the Typhoon from the free plans in my brothers magazine. I've spent many hours of time and quite a bit of money so far (wood, tools etc) building this model with the intention of ordering the mouldings when I need them. Now, having read this forum, I see that my efforts are pretty much wasted since the plans are the wrong size.Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should proceed. Do I bin everything and start over or is there a way of making the pieces at home?As you can imagine I'm a seriously miffed bunny atm. How can such a major mistake be made by what's meant to be a leading magazine. I've just bought the latest 'special' of the magazine for the plans that are included. What surprises does this plan hold?Huw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertrand CHOUPIN Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Your efforts are not wasted at all! You simply have build a .40 size model instead of a .60. So what? i'm myself considering building this "small" version. Now : the moldings. Finding a smaller bubble canopy (an common shape) shouldn't be too difficult. Cowlings : well, you have the shape on the plan. I would build a wood one. Some more work actually, but.. Please don't throw away the work already done! Bertrand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosh Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Thanks for that Bertrand. what wood should I use for the cowling? I intend using an IC engine so am a bit concerned about any risks the heat may pose to the wood. I don't want it bursting into flames during flight as I'm sure my lack of flying skills will break it quickly enoughMy total lack of knowledge has led to a few problems during the build so far, not least being sold normal ply instead of lite ply (shopkeeper saw me coming) which has led to the model being quite heavy compared to what it should be. Also managed to cut a few pieces totally the wrong shape now I've seen the photo galleryStill having fun building though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertrand CHOUPIN Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Don't worry about the engine setting the cowling afire! A coat of epoxy inside the finished cowl will be OK. Use thin ply an blocks of balsa wood and then carve and sand to shape.A heavy model can fly (even if a bit faster) , provindind it is perfectly balanced. But er... This Typhoon is DEFINITELY NOT the model to begin with, regarding flight learning I mean. For this you MUST try first for example any ready to flight you'll find (square shape, high wings, flat wing profile). Buy one with the correct size for the engine (+ radio) you'll re use on the Typhoon, to save money. Bertrand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosh Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Thanks again For a learner plane I'm thinking of making (from another free plan) a Browne Monoplane. Looks easy enough to build and fly and also should be really cheap, but that's for another thread I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crashemoffen Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 David, I am quite new to building and flying, and I have only just looked on this forum as I was interested to find thinner wheels for the Typhoon, when I came across the news about the plan size. (explains the wheel sizes somewhat)I also was a little dismayed, as I have already bought the vac pack. I started building only to find the cowl was too large and now I understand the reason. You sent a message out regarding a solution on the front page which seemed to pacify the worst hit members, sorry, but front page of what?Thanks. Thanks also to all, the comments here have been really worth reading, I just wish I'd found it earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 The front page of this website ...last year admittedly Crash. WE seemed to have caught most readers with news here and in the magazine but I'm sorry you were affected. Do you now have the full size plan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crashemoffen Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 David,No, I am still working to the original, and starting from scratch would be painful for me. A smaller canopy and ideas where I could get thinner wheels to fit into the wells would help no end. I could probably make the cowl myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter 'Ivanna Crashalot' Savage Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 yeah that would seem a very good thing to do, offer a vac pack to fit the new 'smaller' version which was actually purposefully done wink wink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertrand CHOUPIN Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 +1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter 'Ivanna Crashalot' Savage Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I have just really got into building from plans starting with the miss demeanor cassutt, this looks like an interesting build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertrand CHOUPIN Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 This idea of a set of moldings for the small one is really a good one. You already have one customer! Bertrand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crashemoffen Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 David, once I got home and checked the extent of the work involved, deepening the wells and retract mount holes, also shortening the oleo's I bought, I think I would be better served with the new plans. The amount of ply left looks quite small to me, and I am a little concerned about the strength of the wing after removing enough to fit the gear. What's the best way of getting hold of the new plans? I take it from the article they should have automatically been sent with the mouldings. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Just PM me your address..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter 'Ivanna Crashalot' Savage Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Im wondering if i have this mag, i will collect up all my mags and see if i have it, can you please tell me why the cnc packs are so expensive?My grandad gave me and my dad a saito 65 so that would be ideal in this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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