Stephen Jones Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 I seem to have lost interest at the moment , so this wont be ready for the indoor meeting , started repairs on other indoor models . But for the time being here is some pictures of the motor bike engine . It weighed 55 grams , i used a dremel on the inside of the cast metal engine . It now weighs 34 Grams , i fear it is still too heavy , i may be able to reduce it a little more if i had smaller tool bits to get in the little nooks and cranny`s . Shame as it looks as though it has potential and runs fine too. Would still need to think on the right way to fit it , possible with supporting wires . I could position the battery and timer near the back to get the CoG right . This one will take some pondering to decide if i stick with it or move onto constructing a balsa one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 I took the Rc version to Rochdale`s indoor meeting today and i can report it flew very well no adjustments needed , I just set her down on the floor opened up the power and up she went . Un fortunately i forgot to take my camera so no pictures or video .sorry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reg shaw Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Great news on the flights Stephen, not so great news on the lack of pictures or video front!! Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Thanks Ian , I know theres always something i forget to take, usually the transmitter . My son took his spy plane so i am going to have a quick look through his videos see if there is anything of interest on it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Hi , I have decided not to use the metal motor bike engine as it is too heavy . And i have made my own gear box and used a 1s Brush less motor . The complete motor setup only weighs 10 grams minus the Esc and timer that is also in the picture . The plan is to cover the motor in foam and sculpture it to look like a engine. Steve, Edited By Stephen Jones on 21/02/2014 21:50:43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Ok now i have got the new motor covered in foam it does not look as scale but it is half the weight . The complete unit with prop and spinner weights in at 15 Grams and runs up a treat . Next job will be the wings . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reg shaw Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 That looks MORE scale Stephen, a Scott Flying Squirrel if I'm not mistaken!!?? Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hi Ian , You are correct, i made that from memory as i have taken photos of the flying flea and the spare engines on display at Lakeland motor museum . But the computer that my pictures are on i can not use as my kidz have spilt coke on my keyboard so i can not login . As soon as i can login i will make changes , so as i said it is not as scale , i think that it was more engine block than pistons and a remember some copper pipes coming out of it . I will also post my pictures of the real flying flea engine as soon as i get a new keyboard that is . Cheers Steve , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Flea Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hello Stephen, You're Flea is looking good, Ihope to get to the next Rochdale indoor meet and see it fly. I've attached a couple of photo's of the Scott engine on the HM14 in the museum of science and industry. The photo's are from Airliners.net,there are some really good pictures on there. Regards, Kieran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi , Here are some pictures taken from my phone . It`s more crank case than pistions . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Looks like i have a bit more sanding to do on that block of foam and i will see if i can find some thin copper wire . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hi Kieran , Thanks , You missed the rc flying flea it is a real floater . Would of been easy to take photos of . i flew it several times while my son enjoyed flying my Tiny Bit Special . Next time i will try to remember the . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Posted by reg shaw on 25/02/2014 21:47:53: That looks MORE scale Stephen, a Scott Flying Squirrel if I'm not mistaken!!?? Ian. Hi Ian , Thanks , Yes my choice of words should have read not as detailed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Just realized there is a indoor meeting on the 9th . I had better get a wiggle on . So i have decided to make the wings out of 2mm Depron and cover them with Tissue . Not very clear pictures at the moment but you get the idea they have a under camber to them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 A little bit more work on the wings , Covered rear wing with tissue and weighted it 4grams and the white foam rear wing weighs in at 5 grams . The 1\16th balsa is to keep the wing to shape and when dry is reduced to 2mm . It would of been better to bake them to shape but most should be able to do it this way . The ribs have now been trimmed down and the wing parts glued together to the desired shape and are currently drying . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Well i Tried to get this ready for tomorrows flyin At Bury Metro indoor meeting but i guess it was not to bee . As you can see i have the wheels and some struts to finish off as well as the electronics . I may get a bit of tinkering time tomorrow . If not will go with the RC version and hopefully i will not forget the camera this time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverlandgirl. Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Cheers lyne, I russed to get it finished for Bury`s indoor flyin . And as a result i did not charge bateries and on the free flight version i did not have time to fit a on/off switch so i also did not sheet the under side of the model . And that meant i had to quickly fit a batery and then sett the model down which also meant that i could not adjust the settings on the timer . And this is the result . Lesson take youre time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 It`s Finished . I have fitted the battery switch and finished the sheeting on the bottom and checked the timer settings . Which was set to low speed so no wonder it would not take off . Strange thing is that it is heavier than the Rc version Hopefully it`s next outing will be more successful . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi again , I have added some more pictures to my album as A4 which should work as a print out plan . If you are interested in giving this one a go . View the picture as full screen and use, save as , which should work out as a plan spread over several copy`s . if that is ok with the Mods who control this site of course . This one shows the lay out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 I have also done a PDF but i would have to link to a differant site for you to get it . Plan A , Plan B, Edited By Stephen Jones on 28/03/2014 22:54:22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Plan C , Plan D , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Plan E , Plan F , If you could let me know if it prints out ok for you , Cheers Steve , And Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 It would appear that the pictures have gone through the wash or at least they have shrunk so you will need to print them out at full size or scale them to A4 . Cheers Steve , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Here is a Video update of these two Novelty planes . A little more trimming sessions needed for the free flight version. Shame my son did not video the last one from start to finish but then again that just would not be Paul. I may try to trim it to go clockwise next time as at present at the end of the power run it flies straight into walls . Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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