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Forum: Foamies 04-29-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By npowell28
I started to build one from a plan in RCME a year...

I started to build one from a plan in RCME a year or so back. I increased its size by 50% but abandoned it about 1/2 way through as the weight was far too much. I will revisit it soon though. I've...
Forum: Foamies 04-28-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 318
Posted By npowell28
Any full fuse scratch built DH mosquitos out there?

I've seen a fair few full fuse spitfires, hurricanes, p51's etc but i've yet to see a full fuselage DH mosquito that is made from depron foam. I'm talking scratch built not shop bought. Does anybody...
Forum: Beginners 03-19-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 597
Posted By npowell28
Unfortunately its a write off but it was a...

Unfortunately its a write off but it was a valuable lesson.
Forum: Beginners 03-18-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 597
Posted By npowell28
Well done good flight. Had my first flight for 4...

Well done good flight. Had my first flight for 4 months today. It lasted 23 seconds according to my TX before i crashed it. School boy error, Didn't centre the right aileron properly after some...
Forum: Foamies 03-17-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 659
Posted By npowell28
After much experimentation i have found a cheaper...

After much experimentation i have found a cheaper solution to acrylic paints. I have mixed water based varnish with cheap poster paints from sainsbury to create a waterproof varnish/paint that doesnt...
Forum: Beginners 03-17-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,034
Posted By npowell28
Ha! That made me laugh. Yes there is a few...

Ha! That made me laugh. Yes there is a few differences of opinion regarding wing loading and WCL but i think overall i've got my answer. Thanks to everyone that contributed. Very much appreciated.
...
Forum: Beginners 03-14-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,034
Posted By npowell28
But isn't it true that you should take wing cube...

But isn't it true that you should take wing cube loading into account instead of wing loading?
Forum: Beginners 03-08-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,034
Posted By npowell28
Do bigger scales fly better

Having just watched some Guillows conversions on you tube i noticed how twitchy they looked in the air. Am i right in thinking that the same plane will fly better in a bigger scale? I'm sure theres...
Forum: Beginners 03-05-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By npowell28
I haven't test flown this build with the smaller...

I haven't test flown this build with the smaller 35-36 motor yet but i have decided to fit a bigger one. Bought a XYH 48-50 800kv from Giantcod.co.uk. I'll fit it with a 13inch prop. Looking at the...
Forum: Beginners 02-26-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By npowell28
Just when you thought you were reaching a point...

Just when you thought you were reaching a point where it was sorted in your mind, it all goes fuzzy again. Hmmmmmmm.
Forum: Beginners 02-25-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By npowell28
Cool Just trying to get my head around the suggestion...

Just trying to get my head around the suggestion of using a 4s battery. Hope this doesn't sound like a stupid question but here goes. Based on the fact that watts = volts x amps, if i use the same...
Forum: Beginners 02-13-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By npowell28
The motors only rated for 3s. I'm pretty happy...

The motors only rated for 3s. I'm pretty happy that it is going to fly. 75w per lb should be more than enough. I have a twin motor plane. Total watts is only 220. It weighs 3.5lbs. THats about 64 w...
Forum: Beginners 02-12-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By npowell28
Yeah that might be a miscalculation on my part.

Yeah that might be a miscalculation on my part.
Forum: Beginners 02-12-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By npowell28
just thought i'd put a quick pic on of the build...

just thought i'd put a quick pic on of the build so far. wing and fuse both built. Quick pic of the fuse. I wasn't going to paint it but the weathers not good at the moment so i thought i'd waste a...
Forum: Foamies 01-24-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,128
Posted By npowell28
Ok this is the paint scheme so far. The blue...

Ok this is the paint scheme so far. The blue painted window will be replaced shortly with a cockpit and proper windows. Motors will also get covers when i get the chance.
Forum: Foamies 01-24-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,128
Posted By npowell28
No i'll have to wait for the better weather....

No i'll have to wait for the better weather. Don't want to mess up the work that the groundsmen do.
Forum: Beginners 01-23-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By npowell28
Yeah i think i've missed a trick here. I was...

Yeah i think i've missed a trick here. I was beginning to think along the same lines. Trouble is if i go down the lines of a bigger motor i'll have to fork out on new motor, 4s batteries and ESC....
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 01-23-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 591
Posted By npowell28
I've been using Sketchup to design a DH mosquito....

I've been using Sketchup to design a DH mosquito. Not got very far with it to be honest though. I did see a piece of kit called Devfus which seems to do most of the work for you. Might be worth...
Forum: Beginners 01-22-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By npowell28
I'll see how it goes first. THe motor should...

I'll see how it goes first. THe motor should produce 320w dropping down to about 300W. Even at 4lb that will give it 75W per pound. I know it's old data but the Shaw-Kopski values show that it should...
Forum: Beginners 01-22-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By npowell28
I will do once i've joined the wings. Wing...

I will do once i've joined the wings. Wing loading is good but i think my motor will possibly be underpowered. 300 - 320W motor. It doesn't really hit the 100W per pound figure. We'll just have to...
Forum: Beginners 01-22-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By npowell28
Cool. So about 1 to 1.5 inch. I've sized it up...

Cool. So about 1 to 1.5 inch. I've sized it up and that looks good. Yes my wing does have some washout at the tips. Just on the building with foam and balsa comments. It's still coming out heavier...
Forum: Beginners 01-22-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 328
Posted By npowell28
Having done a weight check on my model i'm now...

Having done a weight check on my model i'm now wondering do i really need a seperate battery pack? What are the pro's and con's of having one?
Forum: Beginners 01-19-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 328
Posted By npowell28
also do i need to connect a ubec?

also do i need to connect a ubec?
Forum: Beginners 01-19-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 328
Posted By npowell28
So how do i connect the battery pack to the RX?

So how do i connect the battery pack to the RX?
Forum: Beginners 01-19-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 328
Posted By npowell28
How do i set up servos on seperate powerpack

Currently building a low wing trainer and my thoughts are now on powering the servos. I will have 5 servos(2 x aileron, 1 x flap, rudder and elevator) and a pair of electric retracts. My Lipo will be...
Forum: Beginners 01-19-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 950
Posted By npowell28
Low wing trainer dihedral - suggestions please

Hi,

I'm currently about half way through building my scratch built low wing trainer. It's mainly depron with a bit of balsa and ply. It is 60" span with a 13inch constant chord giving it loads of...
Forum: Foamies 01-19-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,128
Posted By npowell28
Hi thanks for the interest. After my initial test...

Hi thanks for the interest. After my initial test flight, my make shift runway(cricket wicket) became really wet and bumpy. This planes belly is really low to the floor and needs a good surface to...
Forum: Foamies 01-07-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 326
Posted By npowell28
No i was going to just use emulsion paints for...

No i was going to just use emulsion paints for large areas and then acrylic paints for decals on my depron builds. Once dry i was going to varnish to keep it waterproof. I found in the past that...
Forum: Foamies 01-06-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 326
Posted By npowell28
UK Brand names for polyurethane varnish

Hi,

does anyone know of a Brand name for polyurethane varnish(water based) in the UK.

Cheers

Neil
Forum: Beginners 11-07-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 475
Posted By npowell28
It's based on a C130 and that flys pretty good....

It's based on a C130 and that flys pretty good. Basically when it's given any more than 1/2 throttle it balloons. Anything lower than that it'll just put the nose up and flay with that sort of...
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