Nigel Hawes Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 I think the draughtsman in Greece must be pretty used to that song as for 15 years he's been changing my CAD (Child Ability Drawing) to his version of CAD (Computer Aided Design) Oddly enough, when I showed the models to Graham Ashby at Greenacres, he said that when flying it in front of a large crowd, I should do as many loops as possible! I'm not sure why... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 How about calling it , High Flyer ? Steve , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Champion...the wonder Hawse John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I like it John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim C Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 My Prototype Project X in its D Day 70th Anniversary scheme, this is the Balsa Depron composite version!! slightly off plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Tim Why such a long nose wheel leg or is that short mains. What's wrong with 'rotating' for take off and landing on the mains? - like airliners do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim C Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 It is a bit!! longish nose leg to get Prop clearance, a bit more main U/C bending to tweek up the wheels a bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowerman Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Call it 'fewda' cos when the plan is published lots of people will say 'fewda done it this way or fewda done it that way' As you know you can never please all the people all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Cardona Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 How about name itPadawanSince it's a trainer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Atkinson Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Nigel... this is just what I've been waiting for! Thanks for a great plan/aircraft -- and for creating two versions. I have the full series of articles and will start building the plane towards the end of this year when my work pressure declines. I'm sure I'll have a number of queries (as this is my first build), but will post them on this forum. One question that springs to mind immediately is when are you hoping to submit the mini-plan for the aileron wing. As a beginner I realise that I won't be need a wing with ailerons, but it would be go to know when the plan will be published -- so that I don't miss it. All the best Simon (complete newbie in all things R/C) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Harrison Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Any Chance of Measurements for Ailerons in order that I can crack on? Thanks R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Laurie Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Hi, as a beginner model maker and flyer, I don't know the quantity of wood required to make this. I've got the magazine with the plan in and am keen to get started. Can anyone provide a shopping list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Hawes Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 To answer some of your questions, I'm working on the aileron wing now; it will have the same chord as the standard wing, a semi-symmetrical wing section and 1" strip ailerons in addition to the chord driven by a pair of 9-gram servos. But the way it locates with the fuselage is very specific so the incidence is correct. There is also only 1/2 an inch dihedral under each tip. I hope to create a parts list as soon as the CNC pack is available and we know exactly what goes in to each model! Nige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick Whitehouse Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Hi Nigel, just about to start building chapter one,my first model for 20yrs. Will be using my 20 odd year old thunder tiger 25 FSR ABC engine,should be great. What month did the series of articles begin for chapter one please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 If ou haven't decided a name, The Hawsey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray O'Connor Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hi Nigel, am new to the hobby and keen to build from plans. The Chapter One looks great for a start and can't wait to get building ! Can you advise when the CNC parts and the complementary wood pack (as listed in your November build article will be available? I enquired the other day but not available yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Price 2 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Signing in, with interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Atkinson Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Posted by Nigel Hawes on 19/10/2014 16:00:19: To answer some of your questions, I'm working on the aileron wing now; it will have the same chord as the standard wing, a semi-symmetrical wing section and 1" strip ailerons in addition to the chord driven by a pair of 9-gram servos. But the way it locates with the fuselage is very specific so the incidence is correct. There is also only 1/2 an inch dihedral under each tip. I hope to create a parts list as soon as the CNC pack is available and we know exactly what goes in to each model! Nige. Hi Nigel It's great to hear that you are working on the aileron wing for the Chapter One, but do you have any idea when the plans will be published in RCM&E? I hope that I haven't already missed them! All the best Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Wilson Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Simon, the plans were published in the November 2014 edition of RCM&E and should be available as a back issue from the RCM&E shop (link above) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Atkinson Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Hi Vaughan Thanks for responding. I have the plans for the plane, which appeared in the Nov issue, but these cover the standard wing. I'm looking for the plan for the aileron wing version for the Chapter One. It appears form the earlier post by Nigel that he was designing the wing with ailerons for advanced training. I'd like to know when these will be published in the magazine. All the best Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Hawes Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Bizarrely enough, I finally managed to get the flying shots of Chapter One today with the aileron wing upgrade, first major photoshoot I've managed this year! The aileron wing plan is on its way to the RCME draughtsman and should appear as a feature in a summer issue. It transforms the model into quite a capable aerobat in the right hands (not mine, I hasten to add!) but retains the docile characteristics of the original design, so I'm very pleased with it. I'll post some pictures tomorrow when I get a chance to shrink them to the required size for this site. Nige. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Hawes Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 I think THIS shot shows it the best, you can see the semi-symmetrical wing section, reduced dihedral and simple strip ailerons; otherwise the wing design is almost identical to the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Atkinson Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Posted by Nigel Hawes on 19/03/2015 10:17:53: I think THIS shot shows it the best, you can see the semi-symmetrical wing section, reduced dihedral and simple strip ailerons; otherwise the wing design is almost identical to the original. WOW! This looks terrific!!! -- I'm looking forward to buying the plans for the wing this summer! All the best Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Atkinson Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Posted by Nigel Hawes on 18/03/2015 22:24:22: Bizarrely enough, I finally managed to get the flying shots of Chapter One today with the aileron wing upgrade, first major photoshoot I've managed this year! The aileron wing plan is on its way to the RCME draughtsman and should appear as a feature in a summer issue. It transforms the model into quite a capable aerobat in the right hands (not mine, I hasten to add!) but retains the docile characteristics of the original design, so I'm very pleased with it. I'll post some pictures tomorrow when I get a chance to shrink them to the required size for this site. Nige. ....most excellent news! Thanks All the best Simon ====> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Atkinson Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 While I realise that the IC version uses the super custom .25 ...as a matter of interest what would be the best four-stroke engine --size/capacity-wise -- to use in this aircraft. All the best Simon ====> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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