Planedeadright Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Cool, thanks for that update Vince, hope we can get access to the pic of her and get a glimpse of the real thing very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Weaver Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 TonyI would like to start on the tailplane which should be easy to make from the CNC parts, however it would be handy to know what the actual span should be.The first set showed 661mm and the second 625mm.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planedeadright Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 TonyYou note on the plans GWS Pico Servos for the Elevators, any particular model?ThanksTony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joao Alves Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Hello all!This is my first post. I'm subscribing RCM&E for 1 year now and have just renewed. Keep up, great magazine.I'm intending to build the B-17 or the Lancaster from Tony N. plans. My question is:Is it possible to covert them to I.C. ?I now I can have problems when one engine stops but, I just love the I.C. sound! :)If so, What engines do you suggest?Regards,Joao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planedeadright Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Tony,Have purchased the recommended Eurokit mini spring retracts for the 72" Lanc.Laying one unit on the plan it appears the air cylinder for the retract is 20mm longer than shown on the plan, presume I got the correct ones as below?Eurokit ref CRA15229/000 Mini SpringThanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Nijhuis Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Hi Guys,Lew, from my commputer I have measured 630mm from tailplane tip to tip excluding the fins so there is a 1% error so it sound about right bearing in mind paper plans do expand and contract depending on humidity.Tony, There are plenty of micro servos about around the £10 mark and any one should be suitable. With regard to the retracts, the plan shows an indicative spring air retract with could be any type. The mini's are the smallest Eurokit make and these were used on the Prototype, so they sound the correct ones.Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planedeadright Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Excellent and thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Weaver Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 Another question for Tony - the elevators on the plan look like they are meant to be fabric covered - is this correct?thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwhackerbob Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 TonyI purchased the original lancaster plan + the cnc kit & mouldings a while ago and it is still on my waiting list of projects to be started due extreme pressure of work. I had considered modifying the original with plug in wings to make storage & transport easier. Would this require significant mods to the original? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Nijhuis Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Lew...yes correctColin...It would be easy for me to say no its a doddle, but I've built designed and built quite a few Lanc now. If you are a confident builder then have a go and use a couple of 3/4" ali wing tubes to join the wings..... To be honest,the new lanc is so much nicer in terms of scale and design I would think about selling the old set on ebay and buying the new pack.Regards Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwhackerbob Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Thanks for the prompt reply Tony.I am a confident builder but time is always a problem.Selling the older set is probably the best option.I also fancy the B25 would make a good future project for you to consider as I am sure it would be popular.Best regards Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Nijhuis Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Colin, I'll add it to the list!Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planedeadright Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 TonyYou noted in Feb's RCM&E that the recommended ESC for the new Lanc should be 50amp rated at 16-cells and Lipo compat if poss, could you possibly advise where I might find such a beast?I can find plenty of 50amp brushed ESC's but the stumbling block seems to be the rated at 16-cells.Many thanksT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planedeadright Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 TonySorry another Q, the mag article says start by pinning the main spar to the board, if you build it like this the main spar will protrude below the rib level or have I missed something?Also, if you look at ribs W13,14 & 15, the spar suddenly changes from 1/4 to 1/4x1/18, how does this happen?Do we taper the spar suddenly or notch it? ie the spar needs to be packed by about 1/16".ThanksT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Nijhuis Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Tony, Puffin model have such a beast in stock....speak to John EmmsRegarding the spar, you can either step the spar to the end or notch it...dosen't matter which (I notch the spar per rib on my Lanc)When you pin the spar to the board, put some balsa packing under, so it raises the spar and the ribs sit firmly on the spar Hope this helpsTony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planedeadright Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Excellent and many thanks.T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planedeadright Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 TonyRe the Ailerons, do we sheet the bottom of the wing and then build the aileron on to the sheet separating after?ThanksT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Nijhuis Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 You can do it either way but you may find it easier building the ailerons in with the wing and then cut to remove. Remember to mark out the outling of the aileron on the top or bottom skin depending which you start first so you know where to remove.Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planedeadright Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Great and thanks for that.Is it still the case that a third set of plans is to be sent out?Was advised this was to be the case but heard nothing on it since.ThanksT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Nijhuis Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 In an earlier post we check Lew's plan against my cad drawing, the second plan seemed to be about right with a 1% error, so maybe they aren't Worth checking with Bill Burkinshaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planedeadright Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Ok thanksT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Weaver Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 If you build from the first wing plan you will end up with a 33.25" wing panel and if you build from the second plan set you will have a 35" wing panel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Nijhuis Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Lew, my cad plan measures 33.5"approx(855mm) so is the wing plan on the first set of plans correct and the fus plan wrong!!! and vice versa on the second set of plans!! Can you check you havent mixed the wing and fus plans up! If not, check with Bill Birkinshall at RCM&E HQ.Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Weaver Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 Oops got them the wrong way round - I should have numbered them - I'll go and do that now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Swinbourne Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Hi All, Have the problems with the plan been resolved? Does anyone know if I can order them internationaly? I'm in Australia. I'm chasing the Lanc CNC pack, plan and the B-17 CNC Pack and plan if they are still available. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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