Danny Fenton Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hi John, take a look at this page, Frieze ailerons are discussed about 3/4 down the page. Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 As someone asked about Auster pics - - - - -, here is the ex Royal Auxiliary Air Force AOP 6 that I had a 1/5 share in about 20 years ago. Built in 1946, same year as me. Edited By Colin Leighfield on 22/10/2014 11:34:11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 By the way chaps, I think you mean Frise ailerons, the Spitfire had them. Hinges inset so the leading edge goes down as the aileron goes up, inside a shroud to produce a slotted effect. (I think that's about right)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hi Colin glad you arrived safely I am never sure of the spelling, that link I sent used a "z" I would use an s, but at the end of the day i think we know what we mean. However..... Wikipedia says Frise, so you are right Remember I was educated in the States so my subconscious spelling is all to whack Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Cheers Danny I understand the question on the differential now a few pictures not very good but it seems to show rounded edges John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks john thats confirmation then, I will add some V soft block to the leading edges of both flaps and ailerons Thx Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 No big deal Danny, but you had me thinking that there might be a Frieze as well as a Frise! American spelling can be a puzzle. The classic example is "liaise" (UK) against "liase". (US). A while back I was researching the Northrop XB35 and YB49 flying wings. I've got a copy of the USAF pilots' notes for the YB449, printed I think about 1949. The word "liaison" is used in several places and how is it spelt? The UK way! It looks as if that word has got Americanised in recent times. Incidentally, those flying wings tend to inspire us aero modellers and we think "ah, if only". When you read in depth you find out how horrendous they actually were and downright dangerous. Glenn Edwards was frightened by them and then the YB49 killed him and his crew. No wonder they scrapped the lot of them as fast as they could, the B47 ran rings round them in every way except radar footprint. Here's me rambling off on another tangent, but that's the fascination of aeroplanes. Can you tell that I'm on holiday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Posted by Danny Fenton on 22/10/2014 10:16:35: I have received this information from modelling chum Barry P who converted an Airsail Chippy to electric a few years ago, his conversion was featured in one of the mags, I think it was Q and E. Anyway I think I will try and copy his route, but attempt to top hinge the section. Cheers Danny That looks remarkably like my drawing Danny! and I promise I hadn't seen it before. I'll crack on this way too, undecided about hinging or a simpler removable hatch. I said I'd post pics of my Tiger Moth hatch. Well here's some very mediocre pics. The battery slides in as shown, and rotates onto a horizontal shelf, with the rear tucking into a box that supports it all around. To stop the battery moving, there's a velcro strap fixed to the ceiling of the battery box, that pulls around and sticks to velcro on the bottom of the battery. The hinged hatch follows a detail line from the full size. I have a good bit of finishing to do yet, but she's done over 2 hours air time in this configuration already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 For anyone wondering about electric powertrains, battery sizes and power etc, have a look at Trevor Hewson's Chipmunk. It's 75" span so bigger than ours, and weighs just under 6lbs. Here's a vid of it flying on 4S 3000mAh Lipo. A 580Kv 4250 motor and a 14x7 prop. Flying at 88W/lb it must be on a bit over 500W I'm afraid it's a Vimeo iframe, so some folk may not be able to see it. Chipmunk March 2011 from Trevor Hewson on Vimeo. Have a look at Trevor's website for more details, a build blog, more video etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Chris showed me this earlier and i love the "sit" in the air. Its just the right amount of power in my book.It flies extremely well but it is quite light, there is little structure underneath the sheeting. But it is very inspirational!CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 That side hatch looks very good and would certainly give John his Wow factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Just had more pictures sent to me from Whistler, thanks for them I am sure they will be useful. Doncaster Air Museums Chipmunk WB733 they are here Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Whistler Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Posted by Danny Fenton on 23/10/2014 09:01:10: Just had more pictures sent to me from Whistler, thanks for them I am sure they will be useful. Your welcome. Just sorry they are not higher resolution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I'm looking for one of those Flair elevator joiner thingy's. I remember it being discussed in on of the blogs - but can't remember which. Weren't Flair going to be selling direct too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Muckley Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hi all does anyone know why the square opening in the fin is twice as big as it need's to be to accept the fin post? Is it to get a packing piece in behind it or have i overlooked something here, cheer's all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hi Andy, I believe it's to allow the entire fin post and all the rudder steerage bits to pass through during assembly. The sequence is quite critical here and i still haven't sorted it all out in my head.... Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Muckley Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hi Nigel i need one of those too, i hope to get one from Gaydon or something like it, if not i have an idea or two to make one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Muckley Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Ah ok Danny cheer's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hi Nigel Blackburn model supplies aka balsamart Flair joiner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 would love to have been able to take part in this community build but all my efforts are going into my Piper Pawnee as near scale as I can get, But hats of to all of you building the chippie it makes for an enjoyable read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Thanks Andy, Martin. I'm going to give Flair a shout and see if they'll deal direct. If not, it's Balsamart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Muckley Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hi Nigel let us know how you get on as i will probably go down that route because i doubt i'll get anything from Gaydon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Wolf Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Talking of Gaydon, do any of the Chipperteer's intend to meet up and put faces to names? SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A. Barry Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Help, help help, I'm up to building the lower 1/2 of the fuz, but looking at where F3 and F6 sit, there is nothing there, what is the sequence for adding these parts,........ most confusing Cheers Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hi Barry, well you will charge of on your own Only kidding. Just looked at the plan, and I would add to both F3 and F6 to make them reach the crutch. just scrap balsa will do. Once its sheeted knock the added bits out. But I have just glanced at the plan tbh so may not be right..... Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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