Re: Free Flight Radio Assist

TD ABUSER Mon Nov 11, 2024 11:58 am

rdw777 wrote:I thought it would be fun to try some small engine powered free flight .......I SWEAR THAT'S ALL THIS IS FOR OFFICER...!!!

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Imagine what would happen if you were traveling to a FF Contest and Homeland Security found this in your luggage lol!

rdw777 Mon Nov 11, 2024 12:46 pm

I agree TD LOL!!!….And I haven’t even painted black or made the little hole for the green led on the receiver yet!! lol!

TD ABUSER Mon Nov 11, 2024 1:36 pm

rdw777 wrote:I agree TD LOL!!!….And I haven’t even painted black or made the little hole for the green led on the receiver yet!!

Don't forget to add the LED countdown display that beeps faster and faster as it gets closer to zero...
and a warning sign that reads..."DANGER 10,000 OHMS" lol!

TD ABUSER Mon Nov 11, 2024 1:41 pm

TD ABUSER wrote:
rdw777 wrote:I agree TD LOL!!!….And I haven’t even painted black or made the little hole for the green led on the receiver yet!!

Don't forget to add the LED countdown display that beeps faster and faster as it gets closer to zero...
and a warning sign that reads..."DANGER 100,000 OHMS"

rdw777 Wed Nov 13, 2024 10:41 am

TD ABUSER wrote:....I SWEAR THAT'S ALL THIS IS FOR OFFICER...!!!

I think my alibi will be that it’s under 250 grams lol!

Working thru the details a little at a time….

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TD ABUSER Wed Nov 13, 2024 2:58 pm

rdw777 wrote:
TD ABUSER wrote:....I SWEAR THAT'S ALL THIS IS FOR OFFICER...!!!

I think my alibi will be that it’s under 250 grams

Working thru the details a little at a time….

Once you get your feet wet with this one you ought to build a .60 sized version next....! Smile

rdw777 Thu Nov 14, 2024 10:43 am

TD ABUSER wrote: Once you get your feet wet with this one you ought to build a .60 sized version next....!

I should have kept my Super Tiger blue head!! lol!

…. Now that would be skeery as much loopy tendency as this thing has built in !! Very Happy

TD ABUSER Thu Nov 14, 2024 11:10 am

rdw777 wrote:
TD ABUSER wrote: Once you get your feet wet with this one you ought to build a .60 sized version next....!

I should have kept my Super Tiger blue head!! …. Now that would be skeery as much loopy tendency as this thing has built in !!

I read about FF in the model mags but have never seen the competition level models in action

I've always thought those guys were nuts..... Smile

OTOH it would be great fun to meet out in the middle of the desert and see this sport being flown by the experts.

rdw777 Thu Nov 14, 2024 11:24 am

TD ABUSER wrote: I read about FF in the model mags but have never seen the competition level models in action

I haven’t either TD, I think they pretty much evolved into rockets with very short engine run and super efficient glide….When I was about 16 yo I got a Goldberg 1/2A Blazer and installed a Babe Bee….. Knew nothing about trimming but dumb lucked out and flew it several times on a full tank of fuel…. No rocket climb but just kind of lazy went up to very high…. Lots of big open cotton fields to chase it across…. Nice memories… Very Happy

rdw777 Sat Nov 16, 2024 3:43 pm

Ink, varnish, tissue, BBQ sandwich wrap - finish/trim lol!

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TD ABUSER Sat Nov 16, 2024 4:46 pm

rdw777 wrote:Ink, varnish, tissue, BBQ sandwich wrap - finish/trim

Yeah rdw777..it looks like you really poured your heart and soul into the finish work just like I do....!!

Is there any particular brand of BBQ sandwich wrapper that works better than the rest...? Smile

GallopingGhostler Sat Nov 16, 2024 6:41 pm

Robert, looks good thus far, you have mastered the art of tissue finishes over balsa, a real head turner. Being a lightweight finish, it should be a spiffy good micro flyer.

Levent Suberk Sat Nov 16, 2024 11:26 pm

Very good work Robert Very Happy

Masterpiece Very Happy

rdw777 Sun Nov 17, 2024 3:35 am

Thanks fellas, Nothing special about the materials, Just cheap and easy to repair Very Happy

I got the idea for the trim scheme from Ken Willard’s Pageboy article…. Similar to the plane behind him in the photo….. I trimmed my own PB more like the one in front of him….Sort of a tribute I guess…. His designs have always performed well for me….

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getback Sun Nov 17, 2024 6:28 am

Hey George did you not see the video of Wild Joe fling ? On page 1 , not going to be a calm flyer lol!

Nice way to make good on available material for the covering Robert Eyebrows

roddie Sun Nov 17, 2024 2:07 pm

Nice colors! I'm picturing it (finished-off) sitting on a picnic table next to a platter of hotdogs and a couple bottles of soda pop.. on a clear, calm, warm Summer afternoon, after another successful flight!! sunny

MauricioB Sun Nov 17, 2024 5:25 pm

What a beautiful job Roberto, it really takes you back to its time.
I really like the quality of the finishes and the way it is decorated. Without a doubt, a magnificent job. Congratulations!

rdw777 Sun Nov 17, 2024 6:03 pm

Thanks Gentlemen, I appreciate your comments!!….. I like that afternoon of hotdogs and flying Roddie…. If we weren’t so far apart we’d just get together and do that Very Happy

rdw777 Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:24 am

A little at a time….Target weight is 100 grams or less….. At 85 now with all the parts piled on the scale minus a few minor details….

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GallopingGhostler Thu Nov 21, 2024 12:54 pm

Looks really good, Robert, very nicely done, for sure, it will be a winning flyer, lightweight, easy to see in flight and on the ground. Thumbs Up

In fact, would make a nice indoor flyer in an aircraft hangar or school gymnasium.

rdw777 Thu Nov 21, 2024 4:51 pm

Thanks George Very Happy

…. Absolutely would make a good electric park flyer with a few small changes… In fact, the receiver I’m using has a 2 amp speed control built in….This version though is set to be castor gooed…. Thumbs Up

Yes, Those colors are great for visual in the air, Especially when the plane is small already…And sometimes helpful finding them on the ground lol!

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getback Fri Nov 22, 2024 7:02 am

Looking Sweet Robert ! The rudder hinge looks sowed on ? Huh...

The paper covering sure looks good cheap and effective Smoking

rdw777 Fri Nov 22, 2024 9:24 am

Thanks Eric, ….. Yes, The rudder and stabilizer trim hinges will be sewn on this one…. They’re very free moving….Paper trims work OK for me…. Just something I happen to like to work with Very Happy

rdw777 Tue Nov 26, 2024 9:28 am

I set the height of the tank based on an old RC plan that used a similar tank….Comments welcome if it should be moved… while I still have a little wiggle room ….

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TD ABUSER Tue Nov 26, 2024 7:18 pm

She looks great..!

I think if you set the needle with the nose pointed at the highest angle you think it will do...then see how well it runs after you level it out again...then it should be golden.
I've never had much luck with double back tape to hold a fuel tank though...[if that's what you've got there]
I think GOOP works better.

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