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Re: New classic plane started
« Reply #100 on: October 23, 2016, 10:34:53 PM »
Man, I've never had so much trouble fitting stuff into a space. But I finally got it. And it's complicated. Hope I don't have to get to the timer too much. It will be a pain.
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« Reply #101 on: October 25, 2016, 03:18:30 PM »
Here's a quick pic of the nose with hatches fitted. There is a front and back hatch. One to access the motor the other for the battery. They lock together. And the nose gear. That was a pain.
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Re: New classic plane started
« Reply #102 on: October 25, 2016, 07:19:38 PM »
 Is there a hot air exit?

 
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Re: New classic plane started
« Reply #103 on: October 25, 2016, 11:44:46 PM »
Is there a hot air exit?

I so want to comment on this, SO SO badly,, but it would be undignified to say something like " yeah its right under his nose"

right,,
that would be innapropriate and non politically correct?

but it would be funny,

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« Reply #104 on: October 25, 2016, 11:45:59 PM »
but , I have to be serious, the new bird is looking awesome Randy,, if you need some mental therapy when you start sanding the wing, feel free to call HB~> D>K
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Re: New classic plane started
« Reply #105 on: October 26, 2016, 10:23:31 AM »
Wayne.

No, there is not exit yet. You are not going crazy. I have several I'm putting in. One in the bottom, 2 in the top. Just haven't go there yet. I'm designing a vent in the top that will also allow me to get to the timer without taking the entire thing apart. We'll see on that.

Do the vents, build the wheel pants and gear. finish the control surfaces and it's on to finish. Finally.
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« Reply #106 on: October 26, 2016, 10:12:50 PM »
Is there a hot air exit?

 Ha, you know that moment when you realize you just said something out loud? Right after I hit the button on that one I was thinking Ty might show up, or Beavis...  ;D
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« Reply #107 on: October 28, 2016, 06:39:51 PM »
Looks like I'm too late, but the Pathfinder LE is said to have the nose gear mounted into the cowling. Gordan and John say it works fine....and they fly off grass. Post more pictures, Randy!  y1 Steve 
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« Reply #108 on: October 30, 2016, 12:10:17 AM »
I've been working on fiddly bits. Finally figured out how to place the timer so I can actually get to it for programming. And worked out the vents for the nose and have them most built. Will finish up tomorrow and take some pics. Just for Steve.

This thing has been a major pain in the back side. But I think I'm finally getting on top of it and can move on to the wheel pants and finishing the control surfaces. Hopefully tomorrow for some of this.
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« Reply #109 on: October 30, 2016, 07:35:45 PM »
OK, Walter, here are the vents. Started on the cockpit and wheel pants. Fiddly bits.
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« Reply #110 on: October 30, 2016, 10:50:40 PM »
Its looking reall good Randy. Cant wait to see how it finishs out.
lots of corners to sand. LOTS of corners.. and being how diligent you are I see you gave yourslef a bunch more corners to sand with all those portholes ,,
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« Reply #111 on: October 31, 2016, 11:40:36 AM »
Took a bit to figure out positioning so that air could get in there. And yes, sanding it will be fun. Need to round all those ribs so that I don't sand through when sanding it down for paint. Joy.
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« Reply #112 on: October 31, 2016, 12:20:25 PM »
Looks nice and clean. I like that. Can't wait to see it painted.
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« Reply #113 on: October 31, 2016, 10:08:31 PM »
Clint, baring something unforeseen, It will be at VSC. I'm going for the best I-Beam.
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« Reply #114 on: October 31, 2016, 11:34:16 PM »
Clint, baring something unforeseen, It will be at VSC. I'm going for the best I-Beam.

Right on. I'll let you have it this year. I'll go for it next year.  LL~
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« Reply #115 on: November 02, 2016, 02:27:46 PM »
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If I can get it done.
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« Reply #116 on: November 02, 2016, 08:32:43 PM »
Clint, baring something unforeseen, It will be at VSC.

 You'd better be sanding by next week then. :##
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« Reply #117 on: November 02, 2016, 09:44:09 PM »
Wayne,

Just have to finish the landing gear and the control surfaces and it's finish time.
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« Reply #118 on: November 02, 2016, 11:23:04 PM »
Wayne,

Just have to finish the landing gear and the control surfaces and it's finish time.

You'll probably be finished before me and the Sabre. Seems when I have time to paint, the weather is bad. Of course when I'm at work, it's perfect painting weather. Gads!
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« Reply #119 on: November 03, 2016, 03:10:39 PM »
Speaking of that, I'm having some second thoughts on the paint scheme. I was looking through some old pics (of planes I built a long time ago) and saw one that I thought, hmmm, that would look really cool on the Mirage. We'll see.
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« Reply #120 on: November 07, 2016, 04:28:01 PM »
I hate doing cockpits. This one is going to be, uh, minimalist. But Raphael will be the pilot.   ;D
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« Reply #121 on: November 09, 2016, 12:16:10 PM »
Just realized they changed the dates for VSC. As such, looks like I won't be going after all. I have reservations at a time share we belong to and there is not space for the earlier week (you have to get reservations like 9 Months before). So, cancelled the reservations I had and was put on a waiting list for the new week. If something comes open, then I'll go, if not the Oh Well.

Sigh.....

Shame they decided to change the week.
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« Reply #122 on: November 09, 2016, 01:16:45 PM »
well then Randy, time to start planning for the NATS
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« Reply #123 on: November 09, 2016, 03:43:15 PM »
Truth is, without the VSC goad, I may just put this in the rack (after I finish the airframe) and start on my new PA plane. Kinda itching to get it started. But we'll see.
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« Reply #124 on: November 09, 2016, 06:56:28 PM »

 There's gotta be an alternative. Isn't there usually a VSC host hotel? Other hotel/motels?
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« Reply #125 on: November 10, 2016, 10:09:23 AM »
Wayne, It's, ah, complicated. Since they had to change the dates, I don't really have an option.
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« Reply #126 on: November 10, 2016, 12:15:01 PM »
Again from another post,  why the change in dates?
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Re: New classic plane started
« Reply #127 on: November 11, 2016, 03:04:58 AM »
Still struggling getting the electrics to fit. But i'm close. Joy.

We don't fly electric's in Ontario Canada.  Hydro rates are so high we can't afford to recharge the batteries!  It's only a matter of time before the carbon credits put our internal combustion systems out to pasture too! HB~>  Sure glad we've got legalized pot grow ops #^

Good luck with the new bird Randy.  I love watching your stuff come together.

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« Reply #128 on: November 11, 2016, 11:02:55 AM »
John,

Well, it seems that they had trouble booking the banquet hall. But I was told that the dates were set way back (like July). I just must have missed it. The original dates (I thought) were the second full week in March but it is the 1st full week. I suspect that this was just a misunderstanding. So, I won't be there. That's OK
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« Reply #129 on: November 11, 2016, 02:43:12 PM »
What VSC's I attended they always announced the dates for the next year.  Some how always coincided with the school spring break.
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« Reply #130 on: November 14, 2016, 04:04:52 PM »
Doc,

I suspect, as I said, it was just a misunderstanding. I'll look to attending next year perhaps. Such is life.
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« Reply #131 on: November 14, 2016, 10:24:29 PM »
Doc,

I suspect, as I said, it was just a misunderstanding. I'll look to attending next year perhaps. Such is life.

Well, this just sucks. On top of not having Randy there this year it means that if I build an I beam ship next year, I'll have to compete against him for the award. That's no Bueno. I got no chance against his models.
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« Reply #132 on: November 15, 2016, 11:03:31 AM »
Come on Clint I was there when you got the beauty award.  .  I think that was your first VSC.
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« Reply #133 on: November 15, 2016, 12:58:30 PM »
Come on Clint I was there when you got the beauty award.  .  I think that was your first VSC.


It was my second VSC and the competition was light.  LL~
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« Reply #134 on: November 15, 2016, 08:19:41 PM »


It was my second VSC and the competition was light.  LL~
Having to compare one of mine vs. one of Randy's isn't much of a contest.

 I say go for it anyway Clint. Do you have a certain 'beamer in mind?
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« Reply #135 on: November 15, 2016, 09:09:50 PM »
I say go for it anyway Clint. Do you have a certain 'beamer in mind?

Yes, I do. But not ready to disclose such info on an open forum just yet.  n1

But we're thread jacking here. Back to Randy's plane!
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« Reply #136 on: November 15, 2016, 09:53:06 PM »
But we're thread jacking here. Back to Randy's plane!

 Yep, back to our regularly scheduled programming... ;D
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« Reply #137 on: November 17, 2016, 11:30:48 AM »
Hey Clint go for the triple:  I-Beam award,   Sheeks High score award and the Best appearing Sheeks award.   I think all of Jacks designs were I-Beam. H^^
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« Reply #138 on: November 18, 2016, 11:54:09 AM »
Clint is way, way too modest. His Tempest was awesome.
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« Reply #139 on: November 18, 2016, 12:24:42 PM »
Clint is way, way too modest. His Tempest was awesome.
I agree
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« Reply #140 on: November 18, 2016, 06:14:22 PM »
Clint is way, way too modest. His Tempest was awesome.

 I only ever saw a couple photos but I thought it looked really good too.  y1

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« Reply #141 on: November 25, 2016, 07:00:09 PM »
OK, the canopy is on. Put the fillet on but it's pretty sloppy. Will take some grinding but should be fine in the end.
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« Reply #142 on: November 25, 2016, 07:10:30 PM »
how about emailing me a few hi res pictures for my column Randy,,

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« Reply #143 on: November 26, 2016, 03:43:09 PM »
I'll see what I can do.
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« Reply #144 on: November 29, 2016, 11:52:56 AM »
So, the filler is ground down and here's a shot of pieces parts underway. It's moving along anyway.
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« Reply #145 on: November 29, 2016, 12:59:44 PM »
sexy Randy,,

really nice so far,,
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« Reply #146 on: November 29, 2016, 05:41:52 PM »
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« Reply #147 on: November 29, 2016, 05:48:41 PM »

 Lookin' great Randy.  y1

 'Spose we could see a step-by-step on the wheel pant assembly as you progress? I've often wondered about the cleanest/best way to go about doing them, including wheel retention methods etc.
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« Reply #148 on: November 30, 2016, 05:33:11 PM »
Wayne,

I'm doing this the simplest way possible. My PA Plane has a slick system where the wheel pants are removable and the removal system is also the retention system. Works great but is pretty work intensive to build. This plane is done the old fashion way. Wheels are soldered on with washers and the wheelpants will be retained using some soldered brackets and glue. Permanent. Probably foolish if I need to change out a wheel, but the easiest method.
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« Reply #149 on: November 30, 2016, 05:52:05 PM »
Wayne,

I'm doing this the simplest way possible. My PA Plane has a slick system where the wheel pants are removable and the removal system is also the retention system. Works great but is pretty work intensive to build. This plane is done the old fashion way. Wheels are soldered on with washers and the wheelpants will be retained using some soldered brackets and glue. Permanent. Probably foolish if I need to change out a wheel, but the easiest method.

 10-4. I'd stiil be interested in seeing a how-to on the removable system, someday.

 With using the foamie wheels on this one, you might want to just make two sets now then.  S?P :##
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