Lindsay Todd Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 To many scale projects so figured it was time for a quick build fun model. Always fancied doing something a bit odd so have spent some time sketching out shapes I came up with this for an idea. It started off more sensible but adding the eyes and ears seemed to work and I have even thought of covering the fuz in some of that long fur fabric however I think a paint finish will add just a tad less drag but I do intend to keep the 'Kermit the Frog' type eyes and ears - glow in the dark? well that's the plan too by internally lighting the wing! Can I get it built in time for Greenacre's? well that's the plan so the build will be a bit retrospective as I need to push on a bit. The design is just 36inch span but quite wide so the area is not so bad, fully symmetrical section with good sized surfaces for maximum fun factor. Power will be via a 3cell 3000mah lipo and motor will depend on what I have around in the workshop that suits but going slow is not the plan. Construction is almost completely 6mm and 3mm balsa with just a little ply for motor mount and battery tray. The model features a strong wing design due to its thin section and will have full house controls. Progress so far not too bad for a couple of days whilst I get stuck into some cockpit detailing on my other project. Should be fun I hope. Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 now that looks special sir. going to be fun seeing that fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 That'll be a dusk flyer then Lindsay Looks great, everybody will want one John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Dusk Flyer? LOL no that's the name for Dawn Flyer 2 - on the drawing board now. Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Adams Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Lindsay You certainly don't hang about do you! Looks great I must say how fast and aerobatic do you think it will be? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 I guess that comes done to how fast and how aerobatic you want it. Not sure about motor yet but I would like some good vertical performance (multiple vertical twinkle rolls) and the control surfaces should be capable of launching her into some wild gyroscopic manoeuvres I should think. That being said, forward cg, expo and reasonable power restraint should provide general sport model characteristics. I hope the wing design proves to offer reasonable slow speed handling with its profile and plan but the proof will be in the flying? Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I take it that it will be stored in the shed, hung upside down from the ceiling ? How about this for a colour scheme ? Edited By kevin b on 24/05/2014 21:46:51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Will you be charging its' batteries between flights Lindsay, or giving it a blood transfusion? I suppose if we see it hanging from your neck, we'll know the answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Flyer Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Loving that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Nice one Lynds. Go for the fur mate - with the nap facing backwards its won't be any serious drag problem and will look very cool! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Got to paint some teeth on the front of it.. Inspiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Looks like it will be a Fun Fly . I like it , But then i would as it is A Little Bit different . Nice one Steve , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverlandgirl. Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 That is soooo cool!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 It's looking more like a magazine plan every minute ! (Go on David, you know you want to) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Posted by kevin b on 25/05/2014 21:56:45: It's looking more like a magazine plan every minute ! (Go on David, you know you want to) Go on David, go on, go on, go on or a laser-cut kit Dylan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Thanks for all the positive feedback, if it all works out and fly's well enough it's down to the ed as usual I did warn him of something a bit different in the pipeline a while back. I'll post a few more pics soon and get a bit of a retro build blog going. Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I love it. It has to have big fangs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braddock, VC Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Posted by Peter Miller on 26/05/2014 08:48:21: fangs! You're welcome (I'll get my coat). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo565 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Well a few more pics before I start the build blog of how she / it stands at the moment with all the fuz now sheeted with 6mm balsa and generally sanded to shape. I will cut out the hatches later. Spot the ham fisted thumb through the wing - doh! Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Looking very good indeed . Steve , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Some progress made, fuz all now sanded and filled, not too difficult as its is all 6mm balsa flat sheet glued around the formers , gaps filled and sand to shape. I also added the final 3mm ply firewall for the motor mount. Once all done I then set about covering the tail surfaces with semi opaque solartex and then the wings. I picked up some glass cloth so I will set about glassing the fuz over the weekend. This will really strengthen up the fuselage and as we will be belly landing it sort of makes sense to use glass epoxy. I will make up the rudder and elevator whilst it dries. With a bit of luck I can then look at getting the radio installed next week and then start thinking about the appropriate colour scheme. Ready for Greenacres - should be. Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reg shaw Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Straight out of Wacky Racers, love it Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 More like 'Catch the Pigeon' hmm that dives me an idea for the future. Good day for getting some glass work done, 78 gram glass cloth and epoxy laminating resin, no need for scale precision here just slap it on with an overlap onto the solartex. Tomorrow I will sand back and give it a final coat prior to primer but will also mark and cut out the access hatches in the fuselage. As planned also made up the elevator and rudder, these are from 2mm sheet centre core with 2mm x 6mm wide laminates to leading edge and 2mm laminates for the ribs and doubles at the edges. Sand to section and added some 2mm ply for the horns to fix too. Later I will get the surfaces covered in solartex as per the wing. Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Totally bonkers. Well done that man! tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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