RE: Mibo A-10 fans flight tested
[quote]ORIGINAL: STAN-CAUSSEL Hello Wayne These fans look great , like real double flux hi-rate engine. I wonder how is buiding this fan? I don't mean the axle but the fan itself. Is it molded , is it metalic? What is the weight and how does the structure react to gyroscopic effects ? Will it be next a detail4scale option ? Could wayne give us a flight report of the use of decelerons ? Best regards Stan [/quote] Stan, I didn't have anything to do with the fans, they are Wayne Layne's handy work (making them functional that is) As for the decelerons, Bob Levine flew his A-10 last week with the decelerons and they functioned perfectly. No in flight issues what so ever.[:D] BRG, Dan
Posted on: 11/15/2009 3:26 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Building a new Jet Legend CT-114
the scale pieces interior to the front landing light lens just like they appear in this thread. Dan
Posted on: 11/1/2009 3:29 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: abufletcher, this eindecker is for you
Nice parts Barry, I take it these are the parts you were talking about. Dan
Posted on: 10/17/2009 2:05 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: OH Sh#*%$$t!!!
Hey Dave, I was there that day at El Toro. The pilot was performing a square loop and came up short on power at the bottom. Everyone couldn't believe that the F-18 didn't just explode! The crash crews did a fantastic job. I recall the pilot spent about 6 weeks in the hospital. Too bad too, it's was an awesome airshow that day! I can't recall what year it was, but I still have the pictures from that day. Dan
Posted on: 10/2/2009 2:38 AM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Finally maidened the Super Bandit and the Raptor this weekend!!!
Congrats Jeremy! I also wanted to let you know that I finally have the Raptor main gear plate molds completed. Mike Terfehr was kind enough to send me a plate to work from. Just FYI in case you ever need a set, I'll have them. Dan
Posted on: 9/22/2009 2:40 AM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Fuel monitoring on jets?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Guillermo Ibanez [quote]ORIGINAL: Details 4 Scale [quote]ORIGINAL: KC36330 [quote]ORIGINAL: blighty many moons ago we used to use low fuel warning lights on helicopters where it was hard to see the fuel tank. what you had was an ultra bright LED mounted on the heli as a nav light. there was 2 screws that went either side of you fuel tank about 1/4 of the way up. when the fuel got
Posted on: 9/10/2009 4:11 AM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Fuel monitoring on jets?
[quote]ORIGINAL: KC36330 [quote]ORIGINAL: blighty many moons ago we used to use low fuel warning lights on helicopters where it was hard to see the fuel tank. what you had was an ultra bright LED mounted on the heli as a nav light. there was 2 screws that went either side of you fuel tank about 1/4 of the way up. when the fuel got below the screws, the contact was broken and the LED would come on. don't know if you can still get them, but I'm sure some one could work out how to make them........... and no the fuel tanks didn't leak. [/quote] you'd be getting the light constantly as fuel moved about the tank, inverted would give a light at 3/4 tank. IIRC the Dan Gills setup was working around a light source and it was calibrated to how much light the fuel filtered out, i just don't see this being a practical (and consistently functional) way of doing it, the voltage of the fuel pump v/s time is about the only reliable way IMO. [/quote] Just to clarify that our fuel monitoring system uses hall effect sensors and not light to measure the fuel levels. Accuracy levels can reach 1oz or so once the unit has been programmed to work in the tank the unit is installed. A 900 MHZ telemetry system provides fuel level updates every 5 seconds. Bench testing has been completed and the unit will be forthcoming soon. Dan
Posted on: 9/9/2009 7:10 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: AWESOME FEJ F-100
[quote]ORIGINAL: mr_matt Hi Dave, Very nice plane! Just so happened I was looking for the scale of the BVM F-100, it is 1:6.857, FWIW. Regards, [/quote] Wow Matt, That's tight. 6.857... OK so I rounded up to 1:6.9...lol. I say that's close enough. David, if this above is the case, I won't have to change any of the chute parts. It sounds like a very close match size wise. Dan
Posted on: 8/27/2009 11:07 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: AWESOME FEJ F-100
; and you get the FEJ F-100F at 1:6.8 scale. Looks like all my 1/7th F-100 ordnance will fit that puppy. Even though the specs are no longer available from BVM on their website. I remember the scale for the BVM F-100 to be around 1:6.9 scale. I guess it depends what 3-views were used. Either way the FEJ F-100F
Posted on: 8/27/2009 6:51 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 4th gen A-10 by Mibo jets
[quote]ORIGINAL: P38J Thanks Dan, I glad you’re doing it because I don't think I'd want to take on making molds for all three pieces. Now with that being said, Get'er done.[:D] no rest for the talented. [/quote] Wayne, I wish it was only just the 3 pieces. The trim tabs are separate now too. When I split the ailerons into decelerons, the tirm tab had to separate since it goes with the top deceleron half. The molds were not fun for these, so I know what you're saying now about not wanting to do them. Oh, well, I should be done early next week. Dan
Posted on: 8/22/2009 6:53 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 4th gen A-10 by Mibo jets
[quote]ORIGINAL: P38J here you go Joe, some decelerons for ya. [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67ZnElktKR0]A-10 Speed brake powered test[/link] [/quote] OK Wayne, now you're realy pushin' me to finish the fully molded ones. Yours look great by the way. Nice job! Dan
Posted on: 8/22/2009 3:06 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 4th gen A-10 by Mibo jets
[quote]ORIGINAL: f16jc Dan is that something new, what is the LGB, and what trim tabs [/quote] Joe, Jon answered one of the questions. The trim tabs are molded in the up position on the decelerons that come from Mibo. When the decelerons split, the trim tab stays with the top part of the deceleron, so it had to be a separate piece for the pair. I have take about 6 weeks to make the tooling for the molded decelerons and mechanics for them. I was surprized at just how complicated such a simple looking unit could be. I should have them completed next week so you'll get a chance to see what I mean when the first pair is assembled. Dan
Posted on: 8/22/2009 12:30 AM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 4th gen A-10 by Mibo jets
on a scale fowler flap mechanisim? I can't remember if it was you or Roger. I'll send you an e-mail.... BRG, Jon [/quote] Jon, I have the scale lighting system, operational inboard diverter slats and should have the scale decelerons next week. All the tooling is comlete for them, except the trim tabs
Posted on: 8/21/2009 7:35 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 4th gen A-10 by Mibo jets
[quote]ORIGINAL: F106A The problem making the canopy operation scale is the square panel mounted on the fuse right behind the canopy. On the real plane, as the canopy opens, it moves rearward and then opens and the door raises and moves aft with the canopy. All the pictures I've seen of models do not have the panel, it's just part of the rear canopy. Also, the canopy is raised/lowered
Posted on: 8/21/2009 12:04 AM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Drogue Chute
[quote]ORIGINAL: smchale [quote]ORIGINAL: Patrick Frost I had a Details 4 scale chute deploy in flight on my F-100 and the chute popped right off. Never found the chute [:(] I now use the Details 4 Scale AutoChute II system and it works great! I would recommend it to anyone. [/quote] Patrick... as, ''Package includes 4 slot scale parachute with hardware, molded fiberglass chute housing
Posted on: 8/16/2009 6:32 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Kentucky Jets Photos
Thanks Bob, I feel better now...lol... How many pilots had aircraft with lighting systems?
Posted on: 7/10/2009 11:45 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Kentucky Jets Photos
WHAT??? No pictures for today? [:(] Who won the parade of lights??? You guys in KY are cruel...I'll bet today was awesome too! COME ON BOB....I see you're online!!![:o]
Posted on: 7/10/2009 11:25 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 1/6th A-6 Intruder Scratch Build
Ian, The Gorilla glue is the best option I've found for laminating the foam in place. Just be sure to keep the G glue at least 1" from the outer edge of the formers when gluing the foam in place. It expands a whole bunch and it's better not to have it anywhere near the outer edges of the formers after it cures. Wipe any glue the runs out with a disposable rag before it dries. The other issue with Gorilla glue is toxicity. Hot wiring the Gorilla glue can get you really sick from the isocyanate fumes. (cyanide) Very bad for the lungs!. The foam really only has to be stuck in place until you can hot wire the major chunks from the outside anyway, so it doesn't take that much glue. After hot wiring, you can fill the cracks with the Gorilla glue and final sand to shape. Use Fixall for the skim filler before fiberglassing. It dries 10X faster than drywall mud and won't flake off. Just be sure there are no globs or it can be "FUN" to sand off. Otherwise, It sands about the same as the drywall mud. Great looking project. The A-6 is a classic airframe! BRG, Dan
Posted on: 7/10/2009 8:13 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Skymaster T-33??
OOPS, sorry Scott, My BAD....[&o] How long have you been in Florida?
Posted on: 7/9/2009 5:30 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Skymaster T-33??
[quote]ORIGINAL: jetpilot Check out the new F4 Scott [/quote] Hi Scott, I believe those are the wing plugs for the A-4...Kinda funny looking F-4 wings...lol...I figure your post is a type-o, yes? Nice looking plugs. Lots of detail... Dan
Posted on: 7/9/2009 5:09 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 1/6th A-6 Intruder Scratch Build
Hi Ian, Just sent you a PM. The wire is on it's way via priority mail. I have tried every type of wire there is and nothing performs like the Inconel. At .020 it cuts so clean and doesn't stretch like other wire. Most of the cutting wire sold by companies is not good as it heats, it stretches causing dips in the cuts; especially over long distances. If you use a Variac for the power supply, the results are hard to beat! Oliver, Just sent you a PM as well. BRG, Dan
Posted on: 7/9/2009 12:51 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: 1/6th A-6 Intruder Scratch Build
Hey Ian, I have a 1/4lb. spool of .020 Inconel foam cutting wire. Pretty much the best foam cutting wire available...How much do you need? I can send you some tomorrow. This stuff is awesome. No matter how hot it gets, it doesn't stretch like nichrome wire does. Best of luck on the A-6. It looks like a great project. Dan
Posted on: 7/9/2009 2:23 AM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: CAI Raptor Gear Plates
Mike, If you have any plates left, I can make new ones for you. I would need the plates for a mold as I only have the old Razor plates and not the Raptor plates. The new materials today are a lot better than when I made them for CAI years ago. Let me know and I can make as many of them for you as you would need. Dan
Posted on: 7/7/2009 10:11 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Jets Over Kentucky Week
HI Louis, Just sent you a PM. I need your address! THanks, Dan
Posted on: 6/30/2009 1:19 AM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Skymaster F-86 1/5 first products
Hey Mods, What happened to the post I placed on this thread yesterday??? Did I say something wrong or did it just get hacked?
Posted on: 6/26/2009 3:08 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: BLESS ME FOR I HAVE SINNED
WOW, Sorry Dave. I only understood part of your phone message. I get it now!!!!!! What is it about these guys that fly $100.00 foamies and P.F. aircraft that they just love F@#$ING up $15K+ Jets? I seriously don't know how you could keep it together after that...What was the guy thinking after 2-3 times? Sometimes, life, really sucks![:(] Dan
Posted on: 6/26/2009 12:59 AM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Skymaster F-86 1/5 any one built one?
We received the first order for the custom scale parts we are offering for the SM 1/5th F-86 today, so deliveries must be getting close. I talked to Henry Nuygen last week and he said he has two in the shop to build already. I'll be finishing the white F-86 we have in the shop with BVM Metal... decided to make a custom super scale cockpit for it so it should be a lot of fun. Dan
Posted on: 6/24/2009 11:53 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Fei Bao F-5 Build
Jed, Kasper, LOOKING GOOD. Kasper, The lighting looks great on the aluminum T-33 finish. Nice job. Jed, That F-5 looks fantastic! Nice job on the belly pylon and tank. Dan
Posted on: 6/21/2009 6:12 PM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: What I got last week! Skymaster Viperjet
Gonzalo, You won't be dissappointed! Dan
Posted on: 6/17/2009 12:52 AM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: JMP T-33 build time
[quote]ORIGINAL: drdoom Dan [/quote]Dan: That may be the most beautiful T-33 ever built. It is sensational. [/quote] Thanks man. It's really a great kit. Tom does a fabulous job on them. Dan
Posted on: 6/13/2009 12:09 AM by Author "Details 4 Scale" in the forum "RC Jets"
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