My converted toy r us foamy lol hehe-flies fantastic though

[drewpyfz6]

Also, liked the golf buggy for getting around in...
Forgot to say...

[groundrushesup]

Originally Posted by drewpyfz6

Also, liked the golf buggy for getting around in...
Forgot to say...

Oh yeah man, I live on 13 acres here, need something to ride out and check the mail, take out the trash, etc. Its got nobbies on it. Got it at an estate sale, almost new, for an absurdly small amount of money. Did I get the fuzzy dice in the shot? lol

Texas is big in case you hadn't heard. And when I say 'hadn't heard', I meant in the background of the videos, the locusts that sound like lawnmowers

Everything's bigger in Texas!

[drewpyfz6]

Blimey, thats some spread - and I thought the back ground noise was the plane buzzing...

Got a question for you.
Just received the motor and esc ordered during the week.
Now the esc as 3 black wires coming from the end that goes to the motor.
These in the past have been coloured, blue, red and yellow I think.

How do I know which goes to which wire to the motor?
The motor has red, black and yellow...

Help

[drewpyfz6]

Originally Posted by groundrushesup

I'm still up because I'm putting together a parts list so I can build TC Mk2 a brother.

Got any pictures of the MK2's brother, work in progress?

Sounds like real fun building these.

[Flatulator]

Originally Posted by groundrushesup

any other ideas for coverings you can explain them to me and I'd be happy to mock them up for you so you can get an idea before you put the iron to it.

cheers,
gru

Thanks, I will keep that in mind. I play around with Photoshop a bit but I'm a novice at best. I wish I had the time to take some classes
or something, though.

Originally Posted by drewpyfz6

Just received the motor and esc ordered during the week.
Now the esc as 3 black wires coming from the end that goes to the motor.
These in the past have been coloured, blue, red and yellow I think.

How do I know which goes to which wire to the motor?
The motor has red, black and yellow...

Help

Just hook the wires together paying no attention to the colors. If the prop spins backwards then just swap 2 of the wires and it will be wired correctly.

[drewpyfz6]

Thanks Flatulator - did not realise it was that simple... :o

Will give it a go later.

Cheers,
Drew

[stevecooper]

groundrush'inBub::Was that a 4 blade 10/6 or 10/7?? eithers to much for that motor!! Two blade last longer for me, Great place you got there!! mines 1 mile by 3/4 mile 100 yards away from my front door, wish I had someone to fly with, It's a shame as we should have lots-o-Bub's fly'in with us!! your bub, steve

[drewpyfz6]

Originally Posted by stevecooper

groundrush'inBub::Was that a 4 blade 10/6 or 10/7?? eithers to much for that motor!! Two blade last longer for me, Great place you got there!! mines 1 mile by 3/4 mile 100 yards away from my front door, wish I had someone to fly with, It's a shame as we should have lots-o-Bub's fly'in with us!! your bub, steve

Wow Steve (Bub), you too have a great flying field, and right on the door step.

Still looking for a a better site, but will be at least a mile or 2 away from home.

Envy you guys...

[groundrushesup]

Originally Posted by stevecooper

groundrush'inBub::Was that a 4 blade 10/6 or 10/7?? eithers to much for that motor!! Two blade last longer for me, Great place you got there!! mines 1 mile by 3/4 mile 100 yards away from my front door, wish I had someone to fly with, It's a shame as we should have lots-o-Bub's fly'in with us!! your bub, steve

yeah, I miscalculated a bit Though to be honest that motor was on its last leg. I'd had it in 3 planes, over 60 flights, and had it apart a handful of times to straighten the shaft

Went to the LHS today and picked up a Common Sense E5-M-11 900Kv, says it will give 28oz of thrust, 32mph for a 16oz plane swinging an APC 9x6 E.

Should be an eventful flight today lol

[stevecooper]

That Common Sense E5-M-11 900Kv, should put a boot in her butt!! Check your wing spars as there about to get a work-out!! your bub,,steve

[Flatulator]

I added scallops to the horizontal stab and called it a job well done. I went out shopping with my wife and ended up at Hobby Lobby. While she was looking at the home decor stuff, I found my way back to the rear of the store and found a new project
They had a 25" glider for $3.99 that I just couldn't pass up. I have a 16g brushless motor that's been screaming for a home and I think I may have found a place for it. Well, on to the next build.

[groundrushesup]

Originally Posted by Flatulator

I added scallops to the horizontal stab and called it a job well done. I went out shopping with my wife and ended up at Hobby Lobby. While she was looking at the home decor stuff, I found my way back to the rear of the store and found a new project
They had a 25" glider for $3.99 that I just couldn't pass up. I have a 16g brushless motor that's been screaming for a home and I think I may have found a place for it. Well, on to the next build.

Oh man! Thats the model of glider I've been looking for for about a month! Hobby Lobby you say? You know I've never tried there for gliders, I think there's one on the way to my work! looking to pick up a hot wire cutter anyways.

I went with paint on this one, the next one I will try my hand at covering. I took it out today for a flight with an 8x6 prop just to let the motor do its thing without taxing it too bad, and it was a little anemic, but it flew. Paint adds weight I guess - I gotta dig up a scale and see exactly how much this thing weighs now.

[Slowjohn]

Originally Posted by Flatulator

I added scallops to the horizontal stab and called it a job well done. I went out shopping with my wife and ended up at Hobby Lobby. While she was looking at the home decor stuff, I found my way back to the rear of the store and found a new project
They had a 25" glider for $3.99 that I just couldn't pass up. I have a 16g brushless motor that's been screaming for a home and I think I may have found a place for it. Well, on to the next build.

Don't keep us waiting on what your going to do with that little feller. Give us some idea will ya
See what my Ol'Buddy "Bub Steve" the Chunker King done help get started
I gotta get busy on mine :o......

Standing By,
SJ

[Flatulator]

Originally Posted by Slowjohn

Don't keep us waiting on what your going to do with that little feller. Give us some idea will ya

Well, I've geen spending so much time building the past few weeks that I'm falling behind in my duties here at the house. I'm gonna have to take a break from my planes at least for at least a few days so my wife doesn't divorce me
I will post my progress once I get some chores done. Murray

[Flatulator]

Well, I've got a pretty good start on the new conversion. I glued the two wing halves together and added a cf spar running wingtip to wingtip. I've got the two booms glued in also. I then spackled and sanded the wing smooth. I've also started on the fuselage and just need to add some formers to the rear section and cut and shape the rear of it. Here is what I've got so far. Forcast calls for wind and rain because of hurricane Hanna so I should have some more time this weekend to work on this.

[stevecooper]

Flatulator::Look'in good my bub, steve

[Flatulator]

Well, here is what I finally ended up with. She flys like on rails, but whenever I slow her down she likes to spiral into the ground. I'm trying to figure out what the problem is because she sure does look good in the air!

[FlyingMonkey]

I think it's called tip stall...

Adding washout to the wing tips should help.

[groundrushesup]

Originally Posted by FlyingMonkey

I think it's called tip stall...

Adding washout to the wing tips should help.

Yeah, add some NACA droops. Looks great Flatus, And you sure do have a quick turnaround. I am still working on my next project, trying to take it slow and get everything right.

What motors are you using, if I might ask? I ordered a 2408-18T
from HeadsUpRc because I didn't wanna wait a month for hobbycity... looks like you are using similar motors, no?

Short video of how my other chuck is flying thesedays... or isn't. I love EPS, it is so easy to repair!

YouTube Video

Yes, my dog is named Izzy, and yes, I blamed it on her.

[stevecooper]

groundrush'in Bub::Izzy's a good dog though I'll bet!! I can't believe the tail and fuse made it through!, Bub steve

[groundrushesup]

Originally Posted by stevecooper

groundrush'in Bub::Izzy's a good dog though I'll bet!! I can't believe the tail and fuse made it through!, Bub steve

Oh she's the best. Best dog in the world, paws down. Dog is my co-pilot.

yeah Styro is king, man! Clamped it with Gorilla Glue overnight and weather permitting, she's ready to fly this evening!

[Flatulator]

It turns out the wing loading on my boomer was too high which is why I had to fly it fast to keep it in the air. I decided to add a second wing and make it a bipe to increase the wing area. I will try to maiden it today and give a flight report later.

[stevecooper]

Originally Posted by Flatulator

It turns out the wing loading on my boomer was too high which is why I had to fly it fast to keep it in the air. I decided to add a second wing and make it a bipe to increase the wing area. I will try to maiden it today and give a flight report later.

Your have'in WAY to much FUN my bub!!!!!!!!!! can't wait to here your report, This is gonna be cool, your bub,steve

[Slowjohn]

Very interesting
I have to agree with my ol' bud Steve there as I'm anxious to hear a flight report myself.
Good Luck
SJ

[jonloe]

wow that looks great flatulator,one of the best bipes ive seen

ide say that its going to fly amazing, but were just gonna have to see



jon