andy watson Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 As some of you might know I am looking towards making a Vukcan my next scale build. I have bought a traplet plan by Graham Dorschell (spelling?) which is done with 2 pushers. I am hoping to make mine EDF, and the conversion looks tricky. To be fair the build looks alright, but if you have followed the Stuka/DVII builds you know I would rather make my life more difficult and get it as I want it. So whilst flitting around doing some research I have found references to some plans by Cyril Carr for an EDF vulcan. Unfortunately I can't find anyone that sells them! Can anyone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Card Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Not sure if you've seen this thread but it mentions an issue of EFI which you may be able to source a back issue of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 Cheers Chris- I had found that one, but it is an old thread so I wasn't sure if any of the info was still current. I have managed to make contact with Cyril via RCM&E though, so all is well. (I thought this thread had just slipped into unanswered obscurity!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Dorschell Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Posted by andy watson on 17/11/2010 18:21:44: As some of you might know I am looking towards making a Vukcan my next scale build. I have bought a traplet plan by Graham Dorschell (spelling?) which is done with 2 pushers. I am hoping to make mine EDF, and the conversion looks tricky. To be fair the build looks alright, but if you have followed the Stuka/DVII builds you know I would rather make my life more difficult and get it as I want it. So whilst flitting around doing some research I have found references to some plans by Cyril Carr for an EDF vulcan. Unfortunately I can't find anyone that sells them! Can anyone help? Hi , Am Graham , have Vulcan edf plans - look utube Vulcan edf airshots . can email , [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Darter Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Hi Graham, Model looks fantastic - one question though, the fans look as though they poke out from the underside of the model. Is that purely because their diameter was too large to shroud them in, or is it that you need the direct intake as well as the wing leading edge inlet as per the full size? Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Dorschell Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Hi , The model is made around my design Vulcan pusher Model World , I have re designed for EDF , The fans do stick out a little but improve the fan intake and performance , there in a large cheet duct forward anyway - look utube Vulcan EDF or Vulcan edf build vid or Vulcan edf airshots . All videos salem42salem42 in to utube search bar . I am hoping the text and pictures have been sent to traplet for mr Vangeffin at Model world for publiction . Email [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tim Mackey Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Hi Graham - your Vulcan looks great. Incidentally, you don't need to make a new post for each and every picture, the site will allow multiple pictures in one post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Dorschell Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Posted by Tim Mackey - Administrator on 26/11/2010 14:45:12: Hi Graham - your Vulcan looks great. Incidentally, you don't need to make a new post for each and every picture, the site will allow multiple pictures in one post Hi , sorry new to all this - looking to make these in fiberglass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Fantastic graham,you appear to have left Andy Speechless.,Probably busy marking homework Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Dorschell Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Posted by Stephen Grigg on 26/11/2010 22:31:47: Fantastic graham,you appear to have left Andy Speechless.,Probably busy marking homework lol , Hope to get her in Model world - mite have got this version right this time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 Not so much speechless- got a call from OFSTED, so I have been stupidly busy all week. Sometimes I really love the way everyone chips into these threads. I can only assume someone has passed the fact that I am looking to build Grahams Vulcan, and up he pops ready to help! Just in case people are wondering, I do know that plan designers don't get paid anything if someone buys one of their plans- so it's all done for love! He has obviously popped onto the forum to reply to the thread, and I'm not sure if he will be keeping an eye on it- I will email him about some of the questions I have, but will add responses to the build thread when it starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Graham"s Vulcan looks a bit special Andy,and from your pevious 2 build threads,,its a thread build Im looking forward to.With Graham along also itll make it that little bit more special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Dorschell Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Posted by Stephen Grigg on 27/11/2010 20:03:32: Graham"s Vulcan looks a bit special Andy,and from your pevious 2 build threads,,its a thread build Im looking forward to.With Graham along also itll make it that little bit more special Sorry guys - been looking on the net to try and find out who has built my design and flow her yet . ask questions - will reply . Have sent in all materials and pictures to Model World . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Hi Graham,when you see Andy"s build thread youll be amazed there brilliant and interesting.His attention for detail is amazing and you probably already can tell he does a lot of research as he goes along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Dorschell Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Posted by Stephen Grigg on 27/11/2010 22:05:42: Hi Graham,when you see Andy"s build thread youll be amazed there brilliant and interesting.His attention for detail is amazing and you probably already can tell he does a lot of research as he goes along Wow , Thanks .. I am seriously looking forward to the new EDF build and thread to get started . Also looking forward to the nice building pics . Have submitted a write up to Model World of the conversion to EDF from the Traplet wood part set . I hope that there are better modelers out there that am sure will make their Vulcan project a better finished , glassed Vulcan . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 I'm really looking forwards to starting the build, but I insist on finishing the Stuka first. Otherwise I will be left with a half built Vulcan and a 99% finished Stuka. The good news is I was about to update the Stuka blog- apart from adding some lead to the nose it's finished- but with the large number of servos they took an age to set up correctly. I have had a good read of Grahams build notes, and from the pictures he is very modest on his building abilities. There are some areas I want to tinker with- as is almost guaranteed with plan builds. The main area seems to be retracts- I would like them to be scale, but I am also worried about our grass strip and the very small wheels. Anyway, expect a new thread to start up in the next week or so.Edited By andy watson on 16/01/2011 21:07:09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Dorschell Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Posted by andy watson on 16/01/2011 21:06:44: I'm really looking forwards to starting the build, but I insist on finishing the Stuka first. Otherwise I will be left with a half built Vulcan and a 99% finished Stuka. The good news is I was about to update the Stuka blog- apart from adding some lead to the nose it's finished- but with the large number of servos they took an age to set up correctly. I have had a good read of Grahams build notes, and from the pictures he is very modest on his building abilities. There are some areas I want to tinker with- as is almost guaranteed with plan builds. The main area seems to be retracts- I would like them to be scale, but I am also worried about our grass strip and the very small wheels. Anyway, expect a new thread to start up in the next week or so. Edited By andy watson on 16/01/2011 21:07:09 OHHH ,, well my Vulcan has a tarmac and concret runway , not sure about grass unless its a boaling green ??? I tryed taking to the air at Weaton ,, no way ????? wet grass . I think you should look around for a club with a peice of the black stuff.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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