Tim Hooper Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Stephen, That looks great - very stylish and delicate looking. I wonder if a small bungee might be the best method of launching? tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Thanks Tim , I`m thinking the same i have used a bungee to get my fantrainer away ,not so sure about having a hook on it , i shall have to think on that a bit more . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 A small up-date i still have a few bits to put on yet , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin wild Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Hi any progress or test flight news ? kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 Hi Kevin , Not only has the weather been pants this weekend but iam also on call so no chance of venturing outside for me . I have been tinkering with other models in order to get them ready for when i can get out and been designing a trainer for my son , tried to get him interested in the design process but so long as its got flaps and his name along the fuselage and a picture of him in the cockpit he is happy , Kidz ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Sipa 200 Mini Jet Edited By Stephen Jones on 04/06/2011 00:20:53Edited By Tim Mackey - Administrator on 04/06/2011 00:24:51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin wild Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 That looks an absolute peachFantasticflies beautifullyBet you're well chuffed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Thanks , Tim , I didn`t quite understand why my video would not display correctly so just did a link , Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Thanks Kevin , Yes , it did not go right first time though , i had built in some up in the elevator so i had to put in all my down trim , and it rolled to the right too also needing left trim . Once that was done flew well steady and is fast too . did not try any loops or rolls as i had damaged the cockpit and the battery holder had come lose when i hit the ground due to being so far out of trim . Thanks too my helper Rick who launched the model for me ,and shoot the video TA , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 On Noooooo................. Well i was doing some high speed low pass up and down the field when SPLAT. So what happened well i had made a small hole in the nose to let air flow over the battery as it was getting quite warm on previous flights .And taped up the air intakes on the wings which now meant that the Esc was not getting enough air flow which over heated . Doh So no a re-think on ducting the air flow over both the battery and Esc is needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 well i said it would look better with a moulded cockpit ,what do you think of it now ? As good as new , if not better , Stronger , Cooler, well on the inside as i have added a duct to allow air to flow over the battery and positioned the Esc adjacent an Air duct and removed some formers that are no longer needed as i think they may of restricted the air flow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin wild Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 nice repair jobisn't it about time you stopped having fun and got the plan sorted seriously you should try to get it published Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 Hi Kevin, Thanks , The repair job did go quite well , and the model is quite a strong , it seems to bounce back ok . I flew the model again at our club scale day and the cooling seems to be working ok now . And personally i would not offer up a plan without being sure that it is sound , which i now think it is , i just want to try some different prop sizes now . Then i will finalize my plans . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 That looks tremendous! Get the plan sorted - it has to be a winner. tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Thanks Tim , I have already had request for the plan in my PM box . And after following some advice from a member of my club i have increased the size of the prop from a 4.75x4.75 APC to a 5x4.5 APC and the model is now Ballistic , i will not even try the 6x4 that he has recommended as i fear i would lose sight of it . And i have also added some more scale features as air vents which has helped keep everything cool despite it rocketing around the sky's . A few people who watched it fly on Sunday said how well it flew , so that is good enough for me to get it finished .Just hope i can do it to a standard as good as yours Tim . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Just have to finish off my son`s plane 1st which is also an own design .He is not happy that i have not finished it yet despite it being almost complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin wild Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I hope you're going to share the design of your son's plane with us too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hi Kevin , I have put a Photo in my various album for you to look at . Cheers , steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi , I have started work on my plans , but i would like to know who i need to contact at RCM&E and how i look through the magazine but could find no obvious number so rand customer services and left a message but no replay . And what format should the proposed plan be in . Any help . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin wild Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 how about dropping an email toservices@ myhobbystore.comthey sell them so they should know ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 No replies as yet Kevin may be may be they don`t want to know ! or there is a secret way of contacting them . Incidentally which is the fastest mode of communication know to man . internet , telephone , tell a woman . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Blaauw Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Please tell me if the plans are up for sale.. I will be your first customer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hi , Johan Hopefully soon . I am doing some final alterations to the plan , as the 1st plane has had some changes made to it along the way .And the final plan should give a more rounded belly pan to give that lovely egg shape .But will still have a flat bottom to it . If you look at the picture above you will notice it has a totally flat bottom .I am also considering putting a tow hook on the bottom as an option so it can be launched by myself . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Blaauw Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Must be honest, I like what you did with the flat bottom,, recon that is why I love your plane so much,, Just have to be patient on this side,, Will keep a eye on this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hi , The bottom will still be flat as on the real full sized plane but when viewed from the side will now have that lovely curve as here . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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