RE: Kingcat-Like Design and Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: Strykaas Well, I thought you were dead. Glad to see you again :) [/quote] [quote]Well, I thought you were dead. Glad to see you again[/quote] LOL! You should talk. This whole thing is your fault. "Hey Kelvin. Why don't you build a cnc machine? It would make this whole process a lot faster and cheaper" Sincerely, Thanks guys
Posted on: 10/20/2009 5:03 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: Kingcat-Like Design and Build
time. Your Friend, Mods
Posted on: 10/19/2009 8:54 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: Highly Modified AK Models SU-27 Build Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: cjray ahhh come on! I was reading this thread b/c I have a great interest in building the SU-27 and no updates since '07? What happened? Anyone know? [/quote] Life happend. I changed jobs twice in the last two years and started CNC machining parts for my protoypes. Will come back to the flanker some day. Just not now. Thanks Mods
Posted on: 3/19/2009 1:21 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: 2nd Newbie Build- GP Super Skybolt
Are you going to add a smoke system to his bird? (Say yes!?)
Posted on: 11/24/2008 2:15 AM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: 2nd Newbie Build- GP Super Skybolt
[quote]ORIGINAL: biplanemurphy [quote]ORIGINAL: Mods-R-Me Welcome to the insanity! Are you going 4 stroke or 2 stroke, fiberglass or monokote? Details man, we need details! [/quote] Hi Kelvin, I live in the Antelope Valley Also......[:D] [/quote] Where do you fly? Muroc?
Posted on: 11/17/2008 1:58 AM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: 2nd Newbie Build- GP Super Skybolt
[quote]ORIGINAL: tessex Great thread!! Thanks for all the info guys. I promised myself I wasn't going to start my Skybolt until I got my '68 Ford Mustang running. Unfortunately, the ugly weather tends to make me want to work inside. (And on the nice weather days, I tend to go flying instead of working on the car! I hate competing hobbies!!) And, the Skybolt has been calling out to me these past few days. I started my build about an hour ago. The rudder and vertical stab are glued up on the plans. Just count me as yet one more soul lost to the Siren Song of the Skybolt! Tom [/quote] Welcome to the insanity! Are you going 4 stroke or 2 stroke, fiberglass or monokote? Details man, we need details!
Posted on: 11/15/2008 6:17 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Kingcat-Like Design and Build
Not yet. I'm still working on the cnc machine. I've also just moved (again), so that's taking up most of my time. Good new is that I now own a large 3 car garage that will never see a car.....
Posted on: 10/12/2008 12:42 AM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: INTRO CAD PROGRAM TO DESIGN JET PART'S?
Another vote for Solidworks! I also use Solidcam for machining
Posted on: 8/18/2008 5:31 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: BalsaUsa Force-One kit bashing project : Force-B-One !
Strykaas, I like what you're doing with this! For this build I would suggest a FIRE engine because you can enclose the engine and exhaust tube in a hollow cowl (fiberglass?). To solve the exhaust mess problem, try attaching a heat proof tube to the end of it and running the tube down through the bottom of the fuse. Worked well for the Modkat.
Posted on: 7/5/2008 6:17 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: Introducing my CNC lathe
Looking Good Sean. You up?
Posted on: 7/2/2008 11:38 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Best way to make plans from a 3D model ?
That's the way I would do it.
Posted on: 6/20/2008 8:51 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7642799

RE: Modified yf-23: WIP
Nice CAD work! Starting off this way will lead to many other time/money consuming hobbies. I'll guess that you are already thinking about building a CNC manchine? [:)]
Posted on: 6/7/2008 12:50 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: New Jet Kit Model
1. sketch menu -> insert picture -> move where you want it 2. Create Sketch to define plane -> create sketch plane
Posted on: 4/28/2008 5:36 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: New Jet Kit Model
[quote]ORIGINAL: seanreit I'm not prepared to show off what I'm working on, but promise it will be awesome when I do. [/quote] Let me know if you need some help Sean. Kelvin
Posted on: 4/28/2008 2:39 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Kingcat-Like Design and Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: mcdonald77 Mods, are you saying you are ready to get them going? [/quote] Good question. I'm still not sure what they need to do [sm=confused.gif]. I think it's CAD work, but I'm not sure. They still haven't called me yet.
Posted on: 4/7/2008 12:57 AM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: Kingcat-Like Design and Build
[quote]Who knows Kelvin may even get involved with a 200+ MPH Ducted Fan design. [/quote] When you guys are ready, give me a call.
Posted on: 4/5/2008 1:16 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: Kingcat-Like Design and Build
. It hurts me everyday not to be building, but once the upgrade is done it will be well worth it. Mods
Posted on: 4/4/2008 8:57 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: Kingcat-Like Design and Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: Razor-RCU Holy crud, your baby is BEAUTIFUL! Sorry I just caught that pic. Don't let me wife see it though she is 38 and no kids yet--- [:)] [/quote] Sent you a PM. ________________________________ 38 and no kids? How do you keep her content? I'm sure the bio clock is now a ticking time bomb by now [:)]. I haven't flown in over a year, I'll be glad to show up and bring a few "science projects".
Posted on: 3/23/2008 12:41 AM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: HOW MANY G's is ENUFF ?
Sean, You're using Cosmos on your designs now? Man you learn quick. We got to talk and exchange techniques sometime. Have you tried using floworks for airflow/lift predictions? [;)] Kelvin
Posted on: 3/19/2008 12:11 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7249150

Complete TM System
Mod Delete
Posted on: 2/26/2008 9:27 AM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "UAV's and Drones"
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RE: Rollin' my own 50CC Yak 54
[quote]ORIGINAL: USAce777 By exporting you mean.... [/quote] He means to save it under a different file name (looking good Syd). This way changes to one does not affect the other & since everyone is showing off their CAD muscles....here's my contribution.[:D]
Posted on: 1/29/2008 11:18 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: 3D models available soon
Thanks Mike! I'll keep a look out. Glad to see your site is up again!
Posted on: 1/22/2008 11:52 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6954087

RE: JetJoe OWNERS thread
WOW [X(]. My hats off to you knobby. You might have a money maker here [;)]. Edit: Without an adjustable nozzle, does the engine have to be in "A/B" the whole time?
Posted on: 1/22/2008 3:10 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: AK Models F16 Test Build/Fly Prototype Project
Just signing on. F-16 should be good.
Posted on: 1/20/2008 10:34 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
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RE: f22 raptor-rc work on progress!
[quote]ORIGINAL: bruce88123 TW - we may not comment often but we're watching. [/quote] copy that
Posted on: 1/15/2008 5:10 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: Need a source to have a plug cnc cut
The cnc machine in this thread is called a Joe2006 and the plans for it are free. Do a search on cnczone. com for more info. I THINK he even offers a pre-cut kit that only requires hardware for ~$300. Costs depend greatly on the quality of the materails used in construction. Total cost ,excluding electronics, are $300-500$ depending on how patient an ebayer you are. The machine I'm building is a "spare no expense" type of machine made completely out of Aluminum. Costs are well into the thousands [&:] [X(]
Posted on: 1/13/2008 12:04 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: Need a source to have a plug cnc cut
[quote]ORIGINAL: seanreit Geez, count me in as well, If someone has a big enough machine I want to do a 110 Fuse in two or three parts. [/quote] Funny that you may ask this now as I am building a custom cnc machine for that exact purpose. It will be able to machine MDF, aluminum, foam, etc in a cutting area of 59" x 36" x 9". I'm not sure what rates I'll be charging, but I do know it will be much cheaper than laser/plasma. Here is a CAD rendition. I can accept just about any 3D CAD format. When the machine is complete, I'll begin a thread and start servicing customers on a first-come, first-serve basis. Kelvin @ MRM RCModels
Posted on: 1/12/2008 12:20 AM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: Need a source to have a plug cnc cut
[quote]ORIGINAL: Pitts S1S Well I really put the cart before the horse on this little project. [:D] I built the machine first, then started looking at software for it, Then picked up a "Student Version of Solidworks" (much cheaper) If I can figure out how to use and get a proficient as you are then I might spring the big bucks for the regular version. I went with the Xylotex just because they had a RTR version. The HobbyCNC board is nice but I didn't have any inclination in becoming an Electronics expert building it. The Xylotex was plug and play, except for the Mach 3 / Vista part of it. Load and run everything as Administrator or it doesn't want to work right. Take it from someone who knows [:@] Jeff [/quote] Vista? [sm=punching.gif] One of my laptops has vista on it. Just sits in the corner until they get all the bugs worked out. The Xylotex board is nice but when you want to upgrade (you will, did I mention that when you mix CNC w/ RC it's almost as addictive as an 8 ball of a controlled substance?), you'll need Nema 34 size motors that requie A LOT of amps. Look at the Bob Cambell break out boards with Gecko 202's. That's the standard IMHO. If your interested, I'll be selling the 3D model with dimentioned 2D .dxf files, parts list, and wiring diagram of my machine from the MRM website in a few months. It's all aluminum and can cut metals without a care.
Posted on: 1/12/2008 12:01 AM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: Need a source to have a plug cnc cut
[quote]ORIGINAL: Pitts S1S I'm running the RTR Xylotex 3 axis with the 269 oz steppers, Mach 3 and Sheetcam so far. Finished up my hold down board tonight, had the cnc cut all the tracks, and drill the mounint holes out. (Good Practice) I've just got to finish the stand for it, put on the limit home switches, and tidy up all the wiring. But so far its working well. I've made a few other sample cuts if 1/4" MDF, 3/4 birch plywood just to test it out. What are you going to use for your 3d CAM software? I've been looking at V Carve package. Jeff [/quote] From what I hear V Carve is pretty good, but if this is your first machine look at BobCAM. Doesn't get more user friendly than that. Right now I'm using SolidCAM (CAM add-on for Solidworks) with Mach 3 as a G-code reader. Works great because I never have to leave the program for toolpaths ans I can simulate the all the cutting operations BEFORE turning on the CNC machine. Previously I was using Mastercam, but it was a little "over the top" for my needs.
Posted on: 1/11/2008 11:29 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: Need a source to have a plug cnc cut
[quote]ORIGINAL: Pitts S1S Heres my new machine, another week or so and it should be done. Cutting area is 24" x 48" x 7". Next I have to figure out how it works [X(] Jeff [/quote] Nice Joe2006! Are you running Geckos? Let me know if you need any help getting it going.
Posted on: 1/11/2008 11:06 PM by Author "Mods-R-Me" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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