Ton van Munsteren Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Alan, Here some pics hope it helps. Here pic of the 4e model which had its maide today. And pics of the 5e model which will be covered comming week. And hoping to see many more RedEagle's to be build Cheers Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Thorpe Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Hi Ton, Thanks a million for that those pictures show exactly what I need!! Greta stuff, hope to have some pics up of my Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottrik Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Awesome pics Ton--thanks! Question about power setup. I am not one to "overpower" models (as a rule) but I would be using my Red Eagle for ALES competition here (one of your F3J classes or some such) where I need to be at 200 meters in under 30 seconds. My e-converted Spirit glider (VERY similar to your Red Eagle) could not consistently make altitude within time on a power system similar to what you've described...on three cells anyway. With four cells (which is too much for the motor, finally fried one late last season) it will LEAP to altitude in less than 20 seconds. Have you timed yours to altitude? The video early in this thread made it look like it will climb pretty well, but enquiring minds want to know (as the magazine header once said). Thanks! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hi Scott, Sorry have no idea of the altitude after 30sec climb, the video was with the HK prop. Which was a poor one and was replaced with an 9x5 Aeronaut for a much better climb. And this one is now replaced with an Aeronaut 9,5x5 for an even better climb going nearly vertical. I will ask a mate for an altitude meter to do a climb for 30sec to see how high the RedEagle will go. Would love to see some pics of your RedEagle. Cheers Ton Edited By Ton van Munsteren on 10/03/2015 20:28:26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottrik Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Many thanks Ton. Haven't built yet, sourcing the bits to make it...I like to have everything in a box when I start a build, that way I'm not frustrated waiting for stuff. As a school teacher, my building season ends up coinciding with flying season (mostly). This time of year, though it would be great to "escape" to the basement in the evenings, I'm usually dead on my feet when evening comes. I REALLY want to get a Red Eagle built first thing this summer so I can use it the second half of our season. My poor Spirit is really starting to look tatty. Not her fault, it's on the pilot. Dare not strip her down, though, until I have a replacement in the quiver. Edited By Scottrik on 10/03/2015 21:59:56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Kenney Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Another Redeagle ready to take to the skies! Been a long build (moved house inbetween) but very enjoyable and pleased with finished result. Now awaiting suitable weather to maiden her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Adams 3 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Well done Kenney, looks just great, I am sure it will fly well, Mike, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Steve, The Redeagle is looking great, thanks for the pics and enjoy the maiden. Cheers Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Adams 3 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Hi Kenney, have you got a folding prop on ?? If not then it looks as if you need an extension so as the propellers go right back against the fuse, then it will not matter where the props stop as they can fold right back, Just a thought. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Kenney Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Hi Mike, yes, got a folding prop on there with ESC set to brake, so should be fine. Thanks for your interest. Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 And yet another RedEagle ready to go. Cheers Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Thorpe Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Looking great!!! Nice work! I will eventually have mine finished soon...just covering wings now and really enjoying the build it's a great design. Will post some pics later. Looking forward to getting it into the air soonish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Adams 3 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi Alan, I have flown mine and it is just great, I have now fitted an altimeter to see how high I can go, will try to send some pics later, when the weather is kind enough to fly. All the best for your maiden. Mike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn44 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Yes well done to all. Mine is still on my bench awaiting to be covered. I keep putting it off as I'm not sure how, as I have never done it. I am getting info from YouTube etc. so will be taking the plunge soon! Kind regards to all, Glyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Adams 3 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi Glyn, start by covering all bottom pieces first,then the tops, I start with the wings, then tail plane and rudder, the fus,, do the bottom then the sides finish with the top , cut each piece 1/4 to 3/8ths bigger, that gives you a bit to play with to wrap around each surface, the different colours can be added after. test the heat of your iron by the method to place a small piece on to the base of the iron and see how it curls , to fast to hot to slow not hot enough, if you are not sure try the covering on to a spare piece of balsa until you are satisfied that it is stuck down ok. Good luck, practice is the only way, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn44 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi Mike, That's really good of you, I will do as you say as soon as poss. When you say "different colours can be added after" I take it mean do all the covering of all the parts in a particular colour, then apply the second colour as required? Not cover everything with colour one and then apply colour two on top of colour one, if you understand. Sorry if I'm being a bit dim here. I especially appreciate the temp. tip, I wondered how I was to find the right one! Thanks and kind regards, Glyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Adams 3 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Hi Glyn, sorry if I confused you, I did mean cover the plane as you would like it, then if you want to add some extra bits like stripes or the name this can be done after. take a look back at Ton's and you will see what I mean. All the best, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn44 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Ok got it. Will pst pics as I progress so you can see your help being put into practice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Thorpe Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Ah super stuff Mike, thanks very much! That's great, hope the weather works out! The altimeter is a great idea! I have one installed in a smaller glider and it's good craic to see what height it was up to and if there were any thermals caught....usually none with my skills!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Thorpe Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Hi Glyn, That's great you're about to cover the glider, nice one!! I found some good help on the Solarfilm packaging and on the web too. The best thing I found, as Mike says was to test on scrap balsa and then to mark on the iron the thermostat position when the film just about sticks to the wood with blue marker and then with red mark it at the other end of the scale, when it's plenty hot without burning/ shrivelling the film. By tacking with a low heat all around the edges of the film, it will hold it in place, then adding a bit more heat it will hold it firm enough to finally shrink tight. I covered the wings by tacking to the leading edge, spar and trailing edge first......then ironing at lowish heat, over each of the ribs and then checking for warps as I went. Applying a heat at setting between the blue and red marks on the iron next lightly shrinks it and sticks it better to the wood. Then finally to add heat at the red setting tightens it to a final finish, being careful not to warp the wing. I think warps happen when the high heat is applied and it shrinks like a drum. Sure let us know how you get on! Looking forward to seeing the finished product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn44 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Thanks Alan, All this info I will put into practice, and I will certainly post progress pics. Gotta get it finished as I have impatiently ordered another wood kit for my second build. And being me I will want to start it soonest! Kind regards, Glyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Thorpe Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Just finishing wing covering today.....I am using 3 different films and have noticed that the coloured opaque ones can melt a little earlier at mid High temperatures that the clear solar film normally withstands. I suppose it's the paint making it a bit softer. Looking forward to finally getting this flying. .....maybe early 2017!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Thorpe Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hi Glyn,Nice one with the new kit.....what did you go for? ? So many class models out there....I'm continuously looking up what to buy next!! Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Glyn, the instructions for Solarfilm are on the back of the labels and also here They also apply( mostly) to the much cheaper unbranded films available from Hobbyking or GiantShark. Note the one really unexpected hint about Complex Shapes like wingtips. Having a large waste part to grip enables the film to shrink neatly around three dimensional parts, while being more economical with the film doesn't work! It's not just to sell you more film, it's true! The Insignia Booklet on that website not only shows proportions of roundels, stars etc but also shows details of how to make a simple circle cutter. The most interesting part is that it gives instructions to move the Solartrim around not the cutter. Not tried that yet...... Edited By kc on 31/03/2015 15:38:53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton van Munsteren Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Posted by Alan Thorpe on 31/03/2015 15:11:49: Hi Glyn, Nice one with the new kit.....what did you go for? ? So many class models out there....I'm continuously looking up what to buy next!! Any recommendations? Alan, Can I give a recommendation, check out the kits from rbckits and the fun thing is that some of the models are my design Cheers Ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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