James Hammond - Aeroic Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Ace balsa guru Andy Whitehead (Angel Wing Designs) is getting along well with the Aria VTPR model. The new laser machine is working hard, and Andy is doing trial assemblies and tweaking for super-precision cuts. Here we see the cockpit canopy vacuum form mould, a rudder and the two tailplane halves with Andy's own design Madstab actuator - which really works well. Its coming soon! Cheers, Doc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 (edited) Details please! Is this a “micro” whatever that means? How about supplying us with some engineering data, size (wing area) being a major data point I’d like learn about. Do you have a link to the firm and/or product? Are you associated with the design team? Details please! Edited April 1 by Konrad Change (.) to a (?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hammond - Aeroic Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 (edited) Andy has been busy trial building the Aria VTPR empennage, testing the cuts and parts, finish and fits as he always does. To elaborate, the outline shapes and the aerodynamics for this little whizzer came from me, and Andy, using his exceptional construction design and manufacturing skills is rapidly turning it into a really fantastic balsa model. We are both enjoying the cooperation immensely and I am happy to say that this is only one of several models that will be coming from AWD using this synergy. As you can see from the pics the tail fin and AMT come with a building and sanding jig as do all the alignment-critical parts of the model and I am sure that this represents a level of attention to detail hitherto unseen on a balsa model kit. Even an 'average' builder using the construction aids supplied can turn his build into an exhibition-level model. Here you can see the AWD Madstab assembly which is printed - like many other difficult to manage parts on this model. This is truly one of the best Madstab mechanisms that I have personally seen. More pictures and information here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/566286474295515 Andy is now laser cutting a rib set and the other parts for the wings, which will be next on the agenda - watch this space. Its fun to be playing with balsa again - its been a long time. Cheers, Doc. Edited April 15 by James Hammond - Aeroic forgot to mention the web address/typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Love the built up hollow core vertical fin! Makes a great space for the MAD stab push rod. From a finishing point of view are the fin rib tabs really needed. To my eye it looks like the indexing offered by the tail post sound be suficent. With a note to keep the rib centered over the cap. With out the tabs it would be easier for me to make a nice fin ready to be covered. (no hard points from the glue line making it difficult to sand the fin to a finish suitable for film covering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 I'm sure the model will be fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hammond - Aeroic Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 (edited) 4 hours ago, Benny said: I'm sure the model will be fantastic. Thanks, Benny. I think a lot of people know of Andy Whitehead's prowess when it comes to building balsa models. Using modern manufacture methods and design, he's single-handedly taken these skills to a whole new level. Note that ALL of the critcal assemblies in this model are jig-built, and the jigs come with the Kits. Some more pictures of the Aria progress from yesterday's efforts at AWD. Watch this space! Doc. Edited April 15 by James Hammond - Aeroic Typos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hammond - Aeroic Posted Saturday at 06:07 Author Share Posted Saturday at 06:07 https://www.facebook.com/reel/1037446954939384/?s=group_other&__cft__[0]=AZX0xIWLHTpgICoWWRJgOXC_hR5fmADEoLM9-Z4dOvXHEHdBb1kPjk8TiPPG1f7YmXHlxczTgNJCgFjpNW24LRgo_-KzU0LAOGRrNufdsBfc1JtcPkI1UxilfsSHAFHIEFNKhzIzK64RzVOmaQDOHsmR18EJl_xn4Bv-N1jmTQ8kyFLZ_mO_gRcsrtYX9eBaSHA&__tn__=H-R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hammond - Aeroic Posted Sunday at 00:19 Author Share Posted Sunday at 00:19 Some pics of the Aria Trial assembly. EVERYTHING is jig built. Its coming aolng nicely. cheers, Doc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Wallage Posted Sunday at 06:57 Share Posted Sunday at 06:57 Full ailerons, or ailerons and flaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hammond - Aeroic Posted Sunday at 22:56 Author Share Posted Sunday at 22:56 15 hours ago, Rene Wallage said: Full ailerons, or ailerons and flaps? Hi Rene. I designed the Aria with ailerons/flaps, possible with ailerons only also possible is Wingeron. I'd go with Ailerons and flaps and make the flaps follow the ailerons full span for VTPR and use the flaps for landing. Cheers, Doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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