spanner Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I have a .15 engine and I am looking for a suitable airframe plan? Im a beginner so want to stay with a trainer format,something slow and also want to stay with four channels. Any Ideas??Im happy to build from plan or assemble a kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sims Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Hi Spanner The Thunder tiger Dragonfly 15 is a good ARTF Heres a linkhttp://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=4695Or the Flair Black Majic in kit form(keep it light)http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=90Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistair Taylor Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 If you're up for a search through the plan catalogue the Redskin is an attractive looking tail dragger that should fly well on a 15 and behave in a trainer-ish fashion (although it's not four channel).Most trainers use trike undercarriages, which tend to be more forgiving of abrupt landings, but there's no rule that says you can't learn on a tail dragger.Building from a plan (or kit) would make it easier for you to start with three channels (Throttle, Rudder, Elevator), then (with your newly aquired building experience) add ailerons later on - either by modifying the wing, or building a new wing.Hope this helpsAlistair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex stirling Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 what back no. is the review of ben buckle's novice in, please. thank you. alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Not sure we've ever reviewed it AlexDavid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Meredith Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 check out this months free plan in RCM&Ealex whttakers bushwhacker looks a tidy trainer for a .15 upphil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIOS MONTESQUIEU Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 HELLO FRIENDS I LOOK FOR The PLANE OF PIPER TRIFACER IF YOU ARE ABLE IT PLEASE TO SEND To MY MAIL THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIOS MONTESQUIEU Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 hello friends I look for the plane of piper tripacer if you are able it please to send to my mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIOS MONTESQUIEU Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 hello friends I look for the plane of piper tripacer if you are able it please to send to my mail [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JULIOS MONTESQUIEU Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 hello friends I look for the plane of piper tripacer if you are able it please to send to my mail [email protected] thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Collins Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I think Julios must have an itchy trigger finger ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Jordan Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Hi, Spanner, I would suggest you try Alex Whittaker's "Bushwacker" to try out your building skills. It's a cracking little aeroplane that is quite easy to build.Go mad and give it a try. All the best Allan J ..TTFN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Fisher Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I have the plans for other models in the size range you would like - KK Outlaw - very similar to the Bushwacker already mentioned on this thread. Kamco Kadett which has trike undercart and a Junior Telemaster.If you would like a more scale like aircraft I also have a plan for a Cub designed for this size of engine.I would be happy to send a copy of any of these at cost of reproduction plus postage if you like.Email me via the forum if you want more details.Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 Thanks for the usefull advice, and the winner is......Bushwacker..dont tell the wife though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Fisher Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I think that Bushwacker should be a good model. However I take issue with a couple of points:1) the apparently exclusive use of cyano adhesive - IMO PVA or Aliphatic glues are better for this sort of model.2) the shear webs have the grain running in the wrong direction - for maximum strength and stiffness, the grain on these should be vertical i.e at right angles to the spars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 any opinions on the shear webs?? what Malcolm is saying makes sese to me but im very much a beginner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistair Taylor Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Malcolm is spot on, the shear webs are supposed to prevent the ribs all shearing when the wing is flexed up or down, i.e. keeping the top and bottom spars aligned relative to each other. With the grain horizontal to the spars, the main strength of the shear webs is between the ribs along the span of the wing, not between the spars, and is really good at stopping the wing being squashed from it's end, but not very good at preventing it from flexing - maybe this is just the way Alex Wh flies ;).Fleming's left hand rule, which applies to electricity and electromagnetism, works quite well when applied to the grain of wood in wings.Hold your left (or right...grain doesn't have a north pole) hand out, with index finger pointing forwards, middle finger pointing across your body, and thumb pointing up.Confucius say, if grain of wood in wing matches all three directions, wing will be strong as mules kick.i.e. index finger - grain of ribs (fore-aft along chord), middle finger - grain of spars (span wise), thumb - grain of webs (up and down relative to span and chord).AlistairTPS - My Physics teacher would be so proud... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bell Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 If it isn't too late for an alternative suggestion, try to find someone with a plan for the Keil Kraft Outlaw. Superb model on 3 channel, was originally designed for free flight so it has all the best characteristics for a trainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Fisher Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I have already offered this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bell Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Hi Malcolm, ref Outlaw - just goes to show I shouldn't speed read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Fisher Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Hi Mike,No problem - my wife is always telling me that I go around with my eyes shut... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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