David Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I want to build the Tipsy Junior - is anyone else building one? If so:-a) What have you done about fitting the throttle servo? The plan shows the route and location of the elevator & rudder servos, but does not show the throttle servo.b) How have you set up the aileron servo? The plan shows clearly the two bellcranks for the ailerons but does not show the aileron servo or the connection of the spanwise wire to the aileron servo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Hi David,I don't normally show the throttle cable run because there are variations in throtle arm location. Basically the servo arm ends close to the right side of the fuselage.. Depending on the position of the throttle arm on the engine, drill a hole in F-1.and then a hole in F-2 in a straight line between the hole in F-1 and the servo arm.If you sharpen a piece of 8SGW piano wire about 10" long you can use that as a drill to go through both formers. Use it in a normal power drill, a Dremel opr similar is too fast and could make the wire whip with very painful consequences.The aileron servo is mounted flat on its side using Radio Active servo mounting brackets.If you look at the Sonerai plane feature you will see a picture of my standard setup. Don't siler solder the wire, just use soft solder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 Thanks for the info - it helps a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Peter Miller I am stillhaving trouble sourcing all the items shown on the plan. Where do I find control horns like the ones shown for the ailerons? Where do I find Radioactive servo mounts? I have tried most of the major retail web sites without any success - my local model shop does not have either of these.David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 The horns shown on the ailerons are normal nylon horns. The person who redrew my plans has stretched them a bit. The standard horn will end up with the holes behind the hinge line but this will merely give slight aileron differential the right way.I think that the problem with most retail websites is that they don't bother with the small and useful stuff, just the big expensive goods. Any decent model shop should stock the brackets. Give Galaxy a call on 01473 729279and you should have them next day, Alternatively phone Nexus on 01233 713665 Ask for cat number RC5368.A tip for all your builders. Get all the catalogues that you can, then you can find anything that you might need. I have Ripmax, Perkins, Nexus, SMC. Micro-Mold, SLEC etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly-navy Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Peter,I am enjoying the build very much as it is my first plan build ,previously building a few kits and scratch building,can I have your opinion please on the control runs.In the past I have always used the plastic snake system with outer snake captivated,I see a lot of models,even new bigish ones with the square balsa and wire,is this a good method and does the wood need supporting in the middle,not captivating,as it just moves along an horizontal plane doesn't it? Many thanks, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hi JohnI use snakes becasue they are so much simpler. I use Dubro Lazer Rods because they are not affected by temperature. (Available from any good J> Perkins stockist. If they don't stock them they should!) You can get some embarrasing trim changes with some snakes if the day is much hotter or colder than last time you flew it. If you can get the lazer rods just be aware of what can happen. Push rods are OK. They need a little support because they can bow under high G manoeuvres. When I use pushrods (Very rarely these days) I like to use Micro Mold transfer links. These are a small lever mounted on the side. The pushrod connects to the inside of the lever and the outer end is connected to the control surface. This avoids bends in the pushrod which can bow. It also makes life much easier and the pushrods much more free in operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly-navy Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Thanks for reply and advice Peter,I will stick with the snakes then and try the lazer rods never really thought about temp.changes affecting the snakes before,some good advice there.Thanks for reply on other post re scaling plan size up,I decided to build as drawn I have an Enya 25 doing nothing runs sweet as a nut and quiet to boot. Regards John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 The enya 25 should be just about perfect. I prefer smaller models myself.Currently just about to test fly a 32" span semiscale Cussutt with a .15 in it. The Shoestring based Okie Swinger for the same size engine (See Denight Album in gallery) goes like a little dream.Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly-navy Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I am sure your Cussutt will be on "rails",I have a free plan from yonks ago for that,if its the one i am thinking about,was it a racer?The plan I have has 32 or 33 I.D.on the tail.can I ask you another question please Peter?The Enya has a swivel plate on the forward part of the silencer which covers up a slot,what is it for?I think it may be to introduce some "prime"to the cylinder or after run oil,of course I could be completely bl**dy wrong. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fly-navy Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Cheers Eric,engine is fine,burbles like a good un,put a tankfull through on Thurs as I hadn't run it for a while,started 2nd flick,pays to look after them doesn't it?I always let mine drain fuel and stop and put a drop of 2 stroke oil in and turn the prop a few times by hand.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 The Cassutt has been flown. I can only describe it as a "hairy Little Beast" Not for the faint hearted. Pampers will be worn!I did another, bigger Cassutt look alike fior Model Flyer. RCMW has several in the catalogue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nick Burroughs 2 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Here in (not so) sunny Spain I am building your Tipsy Junior and it going together perfectly. Having built your CAP 21 I really enjoy your designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Hi Nick.So glad that you are enjoying my plans. Hope it isn't quite as cold where you are even if the sun isn't shining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Burroughs 2 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Weather forecast for Wednesday is very windy,showers around,6c,wind WNW 11 metres/sec and willb the same for the rest of the week. Not as cold as the UK thoughNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Sounds like most of our weekends! Sunday before last we ended up flying in 30 mph winds by the end of the afternoon.Not much fun but it proved that it can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly-navy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Well at last the great day arrived,imaginary fanfare please,decided lunchtimethat the weather was at last good enough to go flying and to maiden my Tipsy Junior,it was finished about 5 months ago!!!!!Anyway,the engine wasn't really on song but went for it,what a delightful model,well done PeterI am a bit of a coward at maiden flights and have the rates on,halfway down strip at 3/4 throttle she was airborne,bit twitchy with those rates(dozy s*d) knocked rates off two clicks of down and that was it,wind picked up but she handled it ok,dead sticked after about 5 mins but got it down and should have gone home.Filled her up and away again about 8 mins this time but had really enjopyed myself,plastic wing bolt sheared this time(it's what they are for)now to sort out engine.Thanks again for a nice design Peter,well done you.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 So glad you liked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalman Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi Peter, I've just abandoned my planned winter build on the grounds that several people feel it wasn't a good flyer so I've come round to looking at the Junior. I have an OS20 Max doing nothing but it's at the low end of the power range, something I'm normally wary of. Do you think it's worth a go please ? PS I've just bought your "Hints & Tips" book; a mine of information ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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