RE: XIGRIS name of new ZN Line Plane
Hi, Thinn,this is my model in solidworks,only an exercise,it's from the hand-drawings. i don't how to draw color-schemes,would you like to tell me the skill?
Posted on: 3/3/2009 9:32 AM by Author "freya-sst" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: XIGRIS name of new ZN Line Plane
Im' interesting by your model in solidworks, can you send me please ?email：chlchen12@tom.com
Posted on: 3/2/2009 5:41 AM by Author "freya-sst" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: What engine to buy?
The straight rear exhaust is from the pre-revlite days, and the head itself doesn't allow the use of a glow driver for starting. The revlite engines are the ones you want, and they'll accept the AP .061 glow plugs, so don't worry about availability. The turbo plug heads however, do simplify the spare glowplug situation...
Posted on: 8/28/2008 6:13 PM by Author "SST" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Anyone using nylon hinges without glue?
I insert the hinge, drill a hole, moisten a toothpic and lightly coat it with Elmers Ultimate glue (low-price Gorilla), and insert. The glue expands somewhat to secure the hinge, as well as the pin, so there is no lateral movement...Works great.
Posted on: 8/25/2008 9:38 PM by Author "SST" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: What Plane Would You Want To See Turned Into A Kit?
But a small IC design lends itself to an inexpensive and simple e-power conversion...That's part of the reasoning for a smaller kit in the first place.
Posted on: 8/13/2008 11:02 AM by Author "SST" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: What Plane Would You Want To See Turned Into A Kit?
I still think the Skyvan would be great, but would like to know what size range you have in mind, other than a maximum limit of 108". My point being that I would really really like to see one or more twin kits for .10-.15 size engines. A pair of Norvel .074s would be perfect, and the span would be in the 60-72 inch range...
Posted on: 8/11/2008 11:40 PM by Author "SST" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: What Plane Would You Want To See Turned Into A Kit?
I would really like to see a Skyvan...I also have a thing for flying boats and amphibians, so would love to see a Sikorsky S-42. How about a Fairchild C-123? And the XB-70 is the sexiest thing to ever take wing...
Posted on: 8/5/2008 3:18 PM by Author "SST" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Cox props
I gave up on the gray Cox props. Their performance wasn't enough better than the rubber duckies to justify the breakage rate (at today's prices) on my belly landers. Once I stumbled across a couple dozen 7X3.5 rubber duckies, my quest was complete...
Posted on: 7/30/2008 3:43 PM by Author "SST" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Small tanks and clunks...
I've made small tanks from the small aluminum purse-size perfume spray cans. They sell them in the local dollar stores, and when empty, I simply drill or turn the spray end for a standard tank stopper, which I cut to 1/2 thickness. I substitute aluminum tubing for the brass, and the extra length of the can as compared to a plastic tank, allows the use of a much lightened clunk. These tanks hold about 2oz, but are about half again as long as a plastic tank, but only about an inch in diameter. Of course you can use mousse cans, and other sizes. I have a freon can and a couple of the aluminum beer/pop bottles to try, too...
Posted on: 7/30/2008 3:38 PM by Author "SST" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: W.E.B. Griffin
I don't think I have enough engine for the 8-footer. I have everything else for it, but the largest engine I have for conversion is about 38cc, and I don't think it will fly a 25lb plane well... Ya know, I'm ashamed to admit I haven't even flown yet this season...
Posted on: 7/29/2008 4:21 PM by Author "SST" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: W.E.B. Griffin
Which one? the SPAD winged 8-footer, or the 1/2a-size SSTaggerwing, or the depron 85%1/2a SSTaggerwing for ACE foam wings?
Posted on: 7/29/2008 3:16 PM by Author "SST" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: W.E.B. Griffin
After reading Clancy's [i]Red Storm Rising [/i](and more recently, [i]The Bear & The Dragon[/i]), I must say other authors are on my B-list, although Larry Bond's [i]Red Phoenix [/i]is very good
Posted on: 7/29/2008 9:06 AM by Author "SST" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Tips for better leading edges?
Whenever possible, I reshape the ribs, or cut my own, to accomodate a hardwood dowel, or a CF tube for the LE. I also usually substitute hardwood for the TE, since I don't have to slot them because I usually use sewn gapless hinges.
Posted on: 7/7/2008 9:14 PM by Author "SST" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: 100% castor vs 50/50 castor/synthetic
I have successfully used: Byron 25%, which contains 16% castor (broken-in Norvel .049s & .074s) I really like the way this stuff ran, but I picked it up in FLA, and my LHS doesn't carry it. SIG 25% Champion 1/2A fuel, with 20% castor. Ran OK, but not as well as the Byron. SIG 35% Champion 1/2A fuel, with 20% castor. I am using it currently, and it is giving me better runs than the 25%, and about as good as the Byron, though it is messier. I started and broke in most of my motors on Omega 15%, with a 50/50 20% oil mix. I have had no fuel-related issues with any of these. The worst problem I have had was burning out glowplug elements before I 86'ed the rubber fuel bulb and went to a plastic syringe.
Posted on: 6/23/2008 10:35 PM by Author "SST" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: new to 1/2 A
I usually dispense with landing gear alltogether and belly land my 1/2A planes, unless it's a scale fixed-gear plane. In that case I generally find a valid reason not to build it...
Posted on: 6/4/2008 4:29 PM by Author "SST" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Hornet .09 any good?
The best .10 you can buy is a Norvel .074...
Posted on: 5/26/2008 7:00 AM by Author "SST" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Super Sport Trainer
My .09 size flies great on a Norvel .074 & Cox 7X3.5, but not quite enough for unlimited vertical. My 1/2A size is sporting a Norvel .061, and should also be more than adequate. While I'm not able to recommend a specific e-motor setup, it should easily work as an electric. Neither the .09 nor the 1/2A have or really need a rudder, but if you want to add one, and carry the extra weight, that's fine. They're supposed to be aileron trainers, but I used half the recommended dihedral, and it's still easy to fly and very aerobatic. Flies better (in my opinion) than a stick, and is way better looking. The K&B .61 in the .40 size is overkill, and is WAY more than enough for unlimited vertical. I usually fly it about 1/2-2/3 throttle. I also have added tip plates, and they really make it a pussycat on approach, and improve the roll rate. I have not built the .25, but after the 40 size, I think a good .25 will be great, and a .40 would be pretty wild. I can copy the plans, if you'd like one. PM me an address, and I'll get back to you. Or I'd be glad to trade a set for a set of Clancy Staggerbee plans...
Posted on: 5/22/2008 5:45 PM by Author "SST" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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Need a copy of Staggerbee plans
Anyone who can send me a copy, please PM me with the cost to 48458, and I will Pay Pal you. Thanks!
Posted on: 5/19/2008 5:39 PM by Author "SST" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Super Sport Trainer
I have the 1/2A size, the .09 size ARF, .25 and .40 size, and have 96" SPAD and an 85% (of the 1/2A version redesigned into a negative stagger biplane for ACE wings) versions under construction. Love the looks, and they fly better than stick-type planes. My avitar shows my .40-size, converted from trike to taildragger, with a K&B .61, and my 1/2A size. As you can see, I like them, a lot...
Posted on: 5/19/2008 5:32 PM by Author "SST" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Another EDF question...Uni-Jet ARF
"This" is the Uni Jet mentioned in the [b]TITLE[/b][i][/i][u][/u] of this thread...
Posted on: 5/3/2008 10:21 PM by Author "SST" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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Another EDF question...Uni-Jet ARF
I picked this one up at Toledo, and as with the A-10, I'd like to know if this plane will hand-launch and belly-land on grass? The guys I bought it from told me I should have no trouble flying it after my Global SST .09 ARF...What do you think? I have no experience with electrics, having been flying mostly .049-.074 Norvel-powered stuff lately. Thanks...
Posted on: 5/3/2008 7:48 PM by Author "SST" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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Questions about GWS A-10
I recently bought one of these with the EDF-55 fans. The box warns it is for advanced pilots. Up to now I have been flying my Global SST .09 ARF the most, and I'd like to know if I should be able to handle the A-10? Will it hand-launch and should it be OK to leave the gear off and belly land it on our club's grass runway? Thanks...
Posted on: 5/3/2008 7:41 PM by Author "SST" in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
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RE: I would never enter a contest because......
[quote]Only some 10% of RC modelers participate in competitions of any kind. (Confirmed on a local level by an earlier poster here.) You started this thread supposedly to find out why the other 90% don't. Then you argue and belittle the people who are trying to give you honest answers. Well, you can call me anything you want, I'm secure in my accomplishments in this hobby. I finally realized that you don't really want answers. You seem convinced that your way is the best way to enjoy RC flying, but 90% of the RC world disagrees with you. I can understand why that would be unsettling. Oh, and don't worry, I won't be entering any of your "contests". Jim [/quote] 'Nuff said...
Posted on: 5/2/2008 12:14 PM by Author "SST" in the forum "Sport Flying"
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RE: I would never enter a contest because......
[quote]So, IMO, You do as you please, but as a club member, if you jump in and help with the chores, you may find a lot more fun and camaraderie just among your fellow clubmembers. After all, maintaining the Club and the flying facility is the main objective that serves everyone regardless of personal flying interests. Model Aviation has been a big part of my life and now at 72 years young it still is. You have every option, so why not help your buddies with their options. Great World if you want it to be. [/quote] Don't preach to me...I was in my club for less than three months when I took the chairmanship of the club swap meet. It's easily the largest in the state, and it is what provides our operating capital for the year, and allows us to have one of the nicest and most well-equipped facilities around, at a ridiculously low dues rate. After two years of that, I became the club safety officer for two more years. Since I don't think I have five years as a member until winter, I think I qualify as a participant. The 'If you don't compete, you don't count' attitude is what I don't like...Almost as bad as horse show breed snobs. Fortunately, we don't have many 'superstars' at our club, but there's another local club with a couple of nats-level primadonnas who think they're the only one in the air when they fly. They'll hover 1/3 scale planes 3 feet off the center of the runway when there are a dozen other planes in the air, and I watched one of these guys refusing to clear the runway, forcing landing pilots to roll out 3 feet underneath him!
Posted on: 5/1/2008 11:57 AM by Author "SST" in the forum "Sport Flying"
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RE: I would never enter a contest because......
Congratulations Regent, that is the most pompous, presumtuous, insulting and condecending post I've read in months. You're why a lot of us aren't impressed with competing...
Posted on: 4/30/2008 4:53 PM by Author "SST" in the forum "Sport Flying"
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RE: Cox .09 prop size
Graupner makes a 7X3 that is a virtual twin to the Cox prop, and is supposed to be nearly identical, performance-wise. I haven't tried them though, as I have several of the Cox props yet...
Posted on: 3/18/2008 11:07 AM by Author "SST" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: CA hinges
Don't like 'em, and won't use 'em...I use sewn or flat pinned hinges on everything.
Posted on: 3/14/2008 9:44 AM by Author "SST" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Norvel .074 prop sizes?
I have found the Cox 7X3.5" props to be the best thrust props for sport models, but since they're so hard to find, I understand the Graupner 7X3" are nearly as good. I have an .074 with the Cox prop flying a 60" span Sig Ninja at 38oz, and able to loop it from level flight.
Posted on: 2/26/2008 11:52 AM by Author "SST" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Is this resin any good??
Though it's unlikely to be an issue, I'd just like to remind everyone that when cured polyester resins, unlike epoxy, are [b]not[/b][i][/i] waterproof. No, it doesn't disolve in water, but when boat builders use it, the gelcoat, not the fiberglass layup, is the hull's sealer.
Posted on: 2/21/2008 3:10 PM by Author "SST" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Word to the wise on shipping
[quote]I just quit shipping outside the US. Committing fraud on a US Postal service form is a federal offense and I could wind up in prison for it. Sorry to my northern neighbors. You'll have to buy from somebody else. [/quote] Me too. I got tired of being asked to undervalue, or list as a gift. I have a concealed pistol license, and refuse to jeopordize it, and my right to own a gun at all, over someone else's tax code... I weigh my items for sale, specify my shipping method and use the calculate feature. I add $1.00 as a packing fee that is figured into the shipping cost by the calculator, to offset the cost of bubble wrap, tape, etc, so the bidder knows exactly what he's getting into before bidding. It won't stop the whining (there's always someone trying to beat the system) , but it gives you an unassailable position with regards to complaints that you overcharge for shipping.
Posted on: 2/14/2008 7:40 AM by Author "SST" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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