Author Topic: New build (Read 103518 times)

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #600 on:** June 18, 2014, 08:48:44 PM »

Randy...remember to bring your charger and soldering iron...we've got 120v AC onsite now, in case you have missed that announcement. I'd like to fly this weekend also...holla!

Steve

Randy Powell · « **Reply #601 on:** June 19, 2014, 10:09:25 AM »

Steve,

That's great!. I was wondering about carting a 12 volt marine battery or something along. Glad there is a source of voltage.

Bob,

Thanks. I appreciate it.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #602 on:** June 21, 2014, 07:01:16 PM »

OK, the paint is done other than a bit of touchup. Then it's on to the next part.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #603 on:** June 21, 2014, 09:38:03 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on June 21, 2014, 07:01:16 PM

Then it's on to the next part.

Which is...?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #604 on:** June 21, 2014, 10:30:13 PM »

Wayne,

Lettering and inking.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #605 on:** June 22, 2014, 07:49:30 AM »

I se we are on 13 pages and it has not flown yet?

And they said Mark was slow.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #606 on:** June 22, 2014, 09:05:35 AM »

Doc,

I took a break in the middle. Should be ready to go in a couple of weeks. Or so. Maybe.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #607 on:** June 22, 2014, 05:06:54 PM »

Yea, ran into a problem and now I'm going to have to reshoot an area. Sheesh!

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #608 on:** June 22, 2014, 06:29:16 PM »

This wouldn't be the ahem, problem, I heard about today, would it? I was hoping to see you this weekend. I called a cell number I had on my phone and got someone else.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #609 on:** June 23, 2014, 09:57:43 AM »

Mike, don't have that cell anymore. I'll give you a new number when I see you.

No, this was a separate problem. I had some issues with the finish on this new plane. Correctable, but a pain. It's almost done, too, so that made it very non-fun. But I should be ready for clear by the weekend or so.

I tried flying the converted plane at the school today but found out some stuff about electric flying (hey, I'm learned) and ended up with a hole in the wing and a broken landing gear leg. Again, fixable, but not any fun. Just a bad day at the ranch, but I'll recover.

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #610 on:** June 23, 2014, 10:19:46 AM »

Steve ratted you out. They have to be all ramped up before launching in grass.

I feel your pain, my new one isn't progressing well either. I may end up with my old one at Muncie, again.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #611 on:** June 23, 2014, 02:53:26 PM »

Steve also ratted you out. Something about your take apart system taking itself apart? That sucks. Glad to know I'm not alone in the boat, anyway.

On the other hand, I have managed to map out an inking plan, such as it is and what there is of it. Should be short and sweet and I can get onto clearing the thing and flying it.

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #612 on:** June 23, 2014, 03:23:58 PM »

We are like a bunch of old women at a knitting party, lotsa gossip and first liar never wins.

Yes, take apart problems from faulty design and material. This was installed before the present system others are using, (that I made) and is too flimsy. It is repaired, but that isn't the issue that's giving me fits. See Paul's trim chart, box #1.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #613 on:** June 23, 2014, 07:59:15 PM »

Well, that's no fun.

Here's a pic of the almost completed paint. Just have a bit of reshoot on the end of the outboard wing (red about an inch square) and it will be ready for lettering and ink. Thank God. I'm getting to that I'm sick of looking at the thing stage.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #614 on:** June 23, 2014, 10:51:27 PM »

Way cool.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #615 on:** June 24, 2014, 06:01:31 PM »

Soon, soon.....

RC Storick · « **Reply #616 on:** June 24, 2014, 06:07:44 PM »

Looks like a eighty pointer to me.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #617 on:** June 24, 2014, 06:15:43 PM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on June 22, 2014, 07:49:30 AM

I se we are on 13 pages and it has not flown yet? And they said Mark was slow.

HEY now,, not fair,, sheesh,,

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #618 on:** June 24, 2014, 06:34:36 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on June 24, 2014, 06:01:31 PM

Soon, soon.....

NOT off the grass without a stooge, right???!!!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #619 on:** June 24, 2014, 10:12:51 PM »

Robert: you haven't seen it up close. Maybe a 16 pointer.

Mark: you still have me beat for sloooooowwww-ness

Mike: Not on your life.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #620 on:** June 24, 2014, 10:17:25 PM »

Randy,,
seems I recall a Bearcat that you have been "building " since before I even started flying,, or at least before I knew you,, so I will protest the slowest accusations,,

Randy Powell · « **Reply #621 on:** June 25, 2014, 09:37:51 AM »

Abandoned builds don't count. I suspect that will never be finished. Probably.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #622 on:** June 25, 2014, 06:35:11 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on June 25, 2014, 09:37:51 AM

Abandoned builds don't count. I suspect that will never be finished. Probably.

Maybe it needs to go up for adoption?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #623 on:** June 25, 2014, 09:44:12 PM »

Unless I electrify it.

And the paint is done (moving back to on topic). I will be doing chores for the next couple of days. It will have to wait for the weekend for the next part.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #624 on:** June 29, 2014, 09:19:58 PM »

So, the graphics are on and the inking is started. Going pretty simple. I really need to get this toad done.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #625 on:** June 29, 2014, 10:38:56 PM »

john e. holliday · « **Reply #626 on:** June 30, 2014, 08:52:31 AM »

Just don't screw up the clear.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #627 on:** June 30, 2014, 01:18:31 PM »

Gee, thanks Doc. I'll do my best. And no bats in sight.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #628 on:** July 01, 2014, 10:53:30 AM »

Is it soup yet??

Cool ship!!!

Marcus

Randy Powell · « **Reply #629 on:** July 01, 2014, 11:30:09 AM »

Marcus,

Almost. Doing inking now. Hope to clear it over the weekend. Probably first flight a week from Saturday, weather permitting.

MarcusCordeiro · « **Reply #630 on:** July 01, 2014, 11:31:27 AM »

Way to go Randy!!!

Marcus

Randy Powell · « **Reply #631 on:** July 04, 2014, 08:56:31 PM »

Yea, I hate inking.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #632 on:** July 06, 2014, 08:50:29 PM »

Clearcoat is one. Sort of. Needs some touch up. But overall, not horrible.

Matt Colan · « **Reply #633 on:** July 06, 2014, 10:13:45 PM »

That looks so cool!!! I see why you were saying my gear doors have an eeiry familiarity to yours.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #634 on:** July 06, 2014, 11:34:20 PM »

WOW!

You may have outdone yourself with this one Randy, looks AWESOME! Can't wait to see some good pics when it's all assembled.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #635 on:** July 07, 2014, 12:06:49 PM »

Thanks, Robby.

Wayne: Well, it actually look OK live. But like a lot of my high school girlfriends, the closer you get, the uglier it gets. From 3 feet it is really pretty cool.

Wynn Robins · « **Reply #636 on:** July 07, 2014, 03:05:17 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on July 07, 2014, 12:06:49 PM

Wayne: Well, it actually look OK live. But like a lot of my high school girlfriends, the closer you get, the uglier it gets. From 3 feet it is really pretty cool.

girls like that are called "Monets'"

good from far, but far from good

Randy Powell · « **Reply #637 on:** July 07, 2014, 04:40:56 PM »

I would note that the name comes from one of my favorite Larry Correia novels. Part of the Grimnoir Society novels.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #638 on:** July 07, 2014, 08:04:04 PM »

OK, I did my trick and it seems pretty good now. Go figure. Will really find out when I start sanding and polishing it. I've got a couple of runs on the controls surfaces but those can be blocked out. Managed to dump the orange peel on the bottom. Good technique to fix this stuff.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #639 on:** July 07, 2014, 11:06:30 PM »

Did your trick? Huh?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #640 on:** July 08, 2014, 09:52:58 AM »

Yep. Getting rid of orange peel and overspray on catalyzed polyurethane. Seems to have worked OK. We'll see when I start sanding it out. Probably tomorrow as you really need about 48 hours before you start sanding.

RC Storick · « **Reply #641 on:** July 08, 2014, 11:00:27 AM »

The most important question for me is how much is it going to weigh? It looks great!

Randy Powell · « **Reply #642 on:** July 08, 2014, 01:52:11 PM »

We'll see, Robert. Prior to finish and ready to fly, it was at 51oz. We'll have to see how much paint I piled on. I can tell you the white is pretty thin.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #643 on:** July 09, 2014, 02:48:30 PM »

Well, I was going to post a picture but it appears my build thread has disappeared.

Oh well.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #644 on:** July 09, 2014, 03:00:39 PM »

well i did a search,, it showed up here,, not sure why its not showing in the forum listings though

http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php/topic,29559.650.html

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #645 on:** July 09, 2014, 04:38:22 PM »

Bizarre.

Randy, did you tick someone off?

RC Storick · « **Reply #646 on:** July 09, 2014, 05:30:28 PM »

Quote from: Randy Powell on July 09, 2014, 02:48:30 PM

Well, I was going to post a picture but it appears my build thread has disappeared.

Oh well.

Not from me I will look for it.

RC Storick · « **Reply #647 on:** July 09, 2014, 05:32:39 PM »

Its still here!

RC Storick · « **Reply #648 on:** July 09, 2014, 05:39:03 PM »

Quote from: Mark Scarborough on July 09, 2014, 03:00:39 PM

well i did a search,, it showed up here,, not sure why its not showing in the forum listings though

http://stunthanger.com/smf/index.php/topic,29559.650.html

Me either. It might have gotten to big for the software

RC Storick · « **Reply #649 on:** July 09, 2014, 06:11:16 PM »

I found it it got set sticky and no one looked there at the top.