Peter Miller Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Bbefore I ever owned a computer I talked a computer salesman, an honest one! He said that in fact I would not save very much time over my normal system. I also like to see the drawing full size. It is amazing how a slight change to an angle or curve can transform a non scale design. I quite enjoy drawing and these days I have to actually complete the drawing before building, otherwise I may never complete the drawing. Then I only have minor corrections to make. I can promise you that there will never be another Bellanca Tri Motor. Once bitten twice shy and anyway I have done it albeit unsuccessefully. The Gee Bees don't appeal except the Model E and D. I have Heenry Haffkes book on the Gee Bees. Now I have the two Robert Hirsch books on Goodyear and Formula 1 racers I have 3 views to inspire me for the next 10 years. 70plus in each book with photos. Admittedly I stretch the wings and slim the fuselages a bit or they would be little monsters but they are fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Cardona Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Will this be a pull-out plan for rcme? Looking foward to build one, I have a. 25 waiting for a new home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Yes it will. Not sure when. Graham Ashby wants to come and take the flying shots and take advantage of our flying field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Cardona Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Well now looking at the rcme sept issue it writtin that it will be in thw oct issue, but now looking at the homepage the oct issue will have another plan not the jezebel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Yes, well. I am told that that was done because at the time they didn't have another plan to use. In fact they didn't have the Jezebel material at the time either. They do put in the disclaimer that contents may change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hi all sorry for the delay iam now back on the build , the wing is done (pics later) iam now concentrating on the fuselage mods and pictures will be up shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hi Gary. I am hoping to take more flying shots very soon, will then be sending the plans in to Graham. He had hoped to come over and take some himself but the weather has been so unsettled and the forecasts erratic that it hasn't worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hi all had a long time from building as i broke my arm tried a little building a while ago but just to much made my arm ache well iam going to have another go and peters jezebel will fit the bill !!! i had built the wings but had a leak in the workshop so will have to do them again . the spec will be as above and should take me about 2 weeks will start on monday the maiden should be at the end of January watch this space I see the plane is in this months RCM@E anybody thinking of a build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hi Gary. Sorry to hear about your broken arm. That was bad.. Have fun. I have a new design on the drawing board at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hi Peter Good to here from you what are you doing on the board now !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Lewis Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hi Peter Just finished perusing the Jezabel plan and article in the mag.....it's a perfect size for 4s power, so buildings begins tomorrow I guess.... This is going to look good at our patch!....not sure on colours yet, but won't jazz it up cus it looks pretty retro... May go down the scale route instead being it's based on an actual racer.....choices! Choices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hi Peter , I got the Mag today and just had a quick look over it . It looks a nice build , So when the weather gets warm enough to work in the loft i shall give it ago i have all the gear to go in it after all . I read that it is fast great that is just my style , you mentioned that a .32 would be over kill for it , So i have a Magnum .25 which is a good runner but not a high performer . Also a OS fp .25 , OS fp .20 . Or even a OS .26 fs . Which do you think would best suite . Also is it just my plan or is there two F7 . Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Actually, I do like the model. Have a few dozen .25 engines lying around, and probably use one of the OS25 Fx's I've got . Is there a Laser Cut pack for the ribs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Posted by Gary Vinten 1 on 16/01/2015 19:43:11: Hi Peter Good to here from you what are you doing on the board now !! I am designing a Peyret Maubousssin Type XI. I did a small one for electric power back in about 2002 which came out in the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 My original has a .25FX but any reasonable 25 will be adequate. Not sure about a four stroke but it is light and has reasonable wing area. I think I wouldgo for the Magnum mysef but the FP will be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I'll repeat the question... Is there a CNC pack for the plan, or plan to bring one out - mainly the ribs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Posted by Paul Marsh on 17/01/2015 10:28:31: I'll repeat the question... Is there a CNC pack for the plan, or plan to bring one out - mainly the ribs? It is no good asking here. We don't know. That will be decided by the company. Ayway, simple way to do the ribs. Spray them with spraymount adhesive and stick them don=wn on the wood and cut them out. You can photocopy them but do check that the photocopies have not distorted them at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Go on Paul be grown up and cut your own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I find the easy way to transfer part from the plan , is to trace them , or if you do not have tracing paper just use thin A4 paper by holding the plan up to the window and placing the A4 sheet over the part you want to trace Easy . Or you could do what i have , and make a large light box , four sides a bottom two tube lights and a Perspex cover . Cut out part and fix to wood with spray mount, cutting out parts is not that hard and trust me you do not have to be that accurate . Steve Edited By Stephen Jones on 17/01/2015 17:08:07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Can cut them, as I did on the Comanche, but is was not the best result, and time consuming. Probably will, anyway, as there is no other option at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I've started it. Cut the ribs out and the fuselage formers. Used the wood I had left, but need to get some more, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 As they always say, the longest journey starts with a single step....Or getting in the car ans switching on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Building it now, bought some wood, and small servos for the ailerons. Using 2 2.5kg metal gear jobs, instead of a bell crank and one servo that Peter used. Give room to add expo and provides a slop-free linkage. Fuselage first, build the wings when most of the fuz is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I am of the opinion that putting servos in the wings will reduce the roll rate , as there is more weight on the wings as opposed to one servo placed in the centre of spin so the ailerons have less weight to lift. I could be wrong of course . Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Marsh Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 No difference. Usually models have too much roll rate, compared to full size, and this model is aerobatic, anyway, so will be more than enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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