RE: RealFlight G4 Coming
To me it just isnt going to be worth it until they have a new engine out that will allow [u]way[/u] more polys and take advantage of 4+ core cpus. Can you imagine how much better the physics could be if they did that :)? But ya, I'm gonna wait for a new engine.
Posted on: 10/25/2007 2:15 AM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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RE: Planning first build
[quote]ORIGINAL: dreadnaut I have heard that it can actualy burst into flames, but have not seen this. [/quote] I've melted a solo cup with too much epoxy before...but an fire sounds like one for the Mythbusters to test :)
Posted on: 10/20/2007 5:17 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: Planning first build
I priced the florist foam when I first started thinking about this. Way out of my range. White foam however, I can get for free. I know white foam is harder to carve.. I've done it before for small things using knives heated over a candle. For something this large I was planning on building something like a small hand held hotwire cutter and carve the rough shape from it. Then clean it up with a heated knife before spackling. Epoxy wont attack white foam will it?
Posted on: 10/20/2007 2:58 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: RealFlight G4 Coming
Is this a true next generation of the program or is it another "3.5" deal?
Posted on: 10/20/2007 1:51 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
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Planning first build
Hey all, I'm thinking about trying a build from mostly fiberglass. The subject is an old Nazi design that never made it into the air. Span, 80" Length 86" 50cc [link=http://www.luft46.com/henschel/hsp75big.gif]4 view (link)[/link] Correct me if any of what I say sounds like a bad idea, but heres what I was planning... First, carve down pieces of foam into the shape of the airframe, cover the foam with spackling and sand smooth. wrap the styrofoam forms in saran wrap and lay the wetted out fiberglass over 1/2 the form. Then after its cured, do the same for the other 1/2 of the form. After both are cured, I'll glue a very minimal balsa and ply structure inside the forms. Then join the halves together. The pics should explain it a little better. To vacuum bag the parts I plan to build a box with a pegboard top and hook a Shop Vac up to it... Something like an air hockey table in reverse. Ok, questions, what weights of cloth and how many layers of each should I use? Will a Shop-Vac be strong enough to vacuum bag? Or should I forget about bagging the parts? And it theres anything thats sounds wrong please let me know. Thanks
Posted on: 10/17/2007 11:26 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: WING TIP EXTENSION HELP
I'd do something like this. I think its along the lines of what BMathews was suggesting. The rods give it strength and the hardwood tab keep the wing attached. If it were me, I'd probably put a blind nut in there and just use a regular nylon wing bolt. Clean and simple.
Posted on: 10/17/2007 11:53 AM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Where to find retracts?
Ya, I'm trying to stay away from getting custom made retracts. My savings account hurts just thinking about it :). I've got access to a really nice machine shop here at college, I may try building my own. A man in my club made a set of retracts for his OV-10, so I can probably get some ideas from him. I'm hoping that I can buy the air mechanism by itself and build everything else. Just an interesting side note, I'm going to try building this one from molded fiberglass. And I don't feel like paying a couple hundred dollars for foam, so, I've been going around to all the businesses in town asking if they have any large scrap pieces of styrofoam. Let me tell you, that question will get you some strange looks [:D]
Posted on: 10/15/2007 12:43 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Where to find retracts?
[quote]ORIGINAL: broke_n_bummin You can replace the music wire (struts) in most mechanical retracts. They're just held in place by a setscrew. [/quote] Music wire for a plane around 20lbs? How thick does music wire get?
Posted on: 10/14/2007 11:55 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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Where to find retracts?
Planing on starting another build in the next couple months. I'm having trouble finding retracts that fit the dimensions though. The plane is a bit unusual, since the vertical stab is underneath the plane, the gear has to have REALLY long struts. The gear also retract forward on this plane. I'm going to give it an 80" wingspan. This mean to be true scale it would need gear 13.5" long from axle to pivot. Anyone know of anything that fits the specs? If not, how hard is it to lengthen store bought retracts? Thanks
Posted on: 10/14/2007 10:15 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: First Profile - 72" Bipe Build Thread
Been a while... Well, I brought the plane up to the college with me. The college has a great shop and I was able to knock out some difficult bits pretty fast. No camera with me but I may get some next time I'm at home.
Posted on: 9/24/2007 1:47 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: SR-71 prop jet project
Thats my luck with white.... It never fails that half the batch will be slightly off.
Posted on: 9/11/2007 4:07 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: RC scratchbuilt Albatross in progress
I too never got to see the pictures.
Posted on: 8/29/2007 4:14 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: FREE Coroplast - as much as you want!
[quote]ORIGINAL: The Toolman It takes a lot of trim if ya use political signs (dem or rep) or else yer plane will fly CROOKED. [>:] Ronnie[;)] [/quote] Just built the left wing out of Democrat sings and the right wing out of Republican signs. [:D]
Posted on: 8/18/2007 4:56 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: foam safe CA glue ?
You can always use some foam safe kicker to speed up the process if you feel the need.
Posted on: 7/30/2007 11:10 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: plane crash in woods
[quote]ORIGINAL: Cyberfyn I find a 12 guage works great......Don't use birdshot though [;)] Ian F. ps I'm serious ! [/quote] Ah, I see I'm not the only one who has used this method then [:D]
Posted on: 7/30/2007 4:05 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: In search of prop.
[quote]ORIGINAL: Deadeye The prop will cavitate on it's own prop wash. Air molecules will not be able to fill the void fast enough. It's just too much turbulence. [/quote] This is what I've always heard as well. The prop doesn't travel forward far enough to get the next blade into "clean" air. However I have seen plenty of scale warbirds fly just fine on 4 bladed props.
Posted on: 7/30/2007 1:28 AM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: What dictates prop diameter?
The larger the diameter, the more thrust is produced....to a point. When it gets to large it will over prop the engine and give you less.. General rule is lose an "inch of pitch gain an inch diameter - lose an inch of diameter gain an inch of pitch". Small diameter and high pitch - little thrust high top speed Large diameter and low pitch - lots of thrust and less speed
Posted on: 7/30/2007 1:23 AM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Hit Your Field Box?
We don't taxi into the pits.... just safer all around.
Posted on: 7/28/2007 9:50 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: What makes an EXPERT
[quote]ORIGINAL: gunfighterII The ability to maiden any plane at any time without fear. [/quote] I think the amount of fear involved in a maiden has more to do with how deep someones wallet is than it does with how good a pilot they are. [:D] I know thats how I think.
Posted on: 7/28/2007 9:43 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: CANARD MIXING
I haven't seen it done with a canard... but I've seen independent elevators to increase roll.
Posted on: 7/28/2007 1:37 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: RC scratchbuilt Albatross in progress
Looking good. What do you think your finished weight will be?
Posted on: 7/28/2007 11:26 AM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: RC scratchbuilt Albatross in progress
That is some of the best craftsmanship I have ever seen. The finish is amazing. Cant wait to see more. :)
Posted on: 7/27/2007 10:23 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: making a wedge for a motor mount
Try a couple washers under one side of the engine. Its what I've always done.
Posted on: 7/27/2007 9:44 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: sc .75 prop
14" isn't to much...but try less pitch.
Posted on: 7/27/2007 9:37 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: saito 82 what prop for more thrust
[quote]ORIGINAL: Flying freak 1/2 of grand clearence isnt THAT bad is it[&:]? [/quote] Its what I've got on my Extra :) Land carefully and you'll be fine.
Posted on: 7/27/2007 11:54 AM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Web site with manuvers
MikeEast here on RCU did a really nice Video how to. Might want to check it out. [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4459958/tm.htm]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4459958/tm.htm[/link]
Posted on: 7/27/2007 11:38 AM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: weird noise
Is the engine a four stroke? There was a thread similar to this a while back.
Posted on: 7/27/2007 11:33 AM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Kobra Krash
From the first pic it looks like you wound up doing more of a scratch build than a rebuild on the wing. [:D] Nice job.
Posted on: 7/27/2007 12:14 AM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: Which do you prefer?
[quote]ORIGINAL: da Rock starter with self contained battery (safer, no wires to snag in prop) self contained glowplug battery (safer, no wires to snag in prop) [/quote] I've got the same setup as Rock. Works just as well as a power panel but theres no wires to get tangled up and caught in anything. ...And, well... I'm to lazy to use a chicken stick. :)
Posted on: 7/26/2007 5:45 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Caddieshack: Helicopter vs Plane
YouTube vid... 8 Combat wings vs a T-Rex heli. The wings never scored a single hit. [link=http://youtube.com/watch?v=TYeox2JYwCo]http://youtube.com/watch?v=TYeox2JYwCo[/link]
Posted on: 7/26/2007 2:03 PM by Author "ArmedZagi" in the forum "RC Combat"
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