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Forum: RC Pattern Flying
09-17-2018, 02:31 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

Hi Dan see my above post. I used the DA 50 as I...

Hi Dan see my above post. I used the DA 50 as I had one on my bench. I thought it would be a fun model and it does fly well with 50 apart from vibration. I would certainly like to put a YS 200 in it,...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
09-17-2018, 02:24 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

Hi Ken. I agree with you and that is what I...

Hi Ken. I agree with you and that is what I usually do. However this motor has been vibrating a lot and isn't doing the airframe much good, so I am going to sort it out on the bench. Specifically it...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
08-11-2018, 02:05 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

Finally got Zeus onto the field and got three...

Finally got Zeus onto the field and got three flights done. In spite of the big fuselage it is reasonably fast. The 50 is pretty quiet with this prop and has plenty of power, Still needs to be run...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-29-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

I have installed some reinforcement for the...

I have installed some reinforcement for the canopy hatch, this has stiffened the fuselage considerably. Had some Redline oil stickers made and have been working on more graphics. Have decided to hard...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-26-2018, 09:54 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

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Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-26-2018, 09:42 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

Pretty much done now. Ran up the motor, it needs...

Pretty much done now. Ran up the motor, it needs leaning out. Weight 5.35kg so I'm a bit disappointed with that however it would make weight with the YS200. Still it was all an unknown till I had...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-22-2018, 10:09 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

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Thanks a lot Alex. I have asked my friend Neil to do the video. Still a few...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-19-2018, 05:40 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

Hi Claude it's been a fun project and good to be...

Hi Claude it's been a fun project and good to be able to focus just on this.
I've been working on the motor installation. Shimmed the motor mount for a nice spinner fit. Made titanium prop bolts...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-17-2018, 12:51 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

OK so it weighs 4.6 kg like this.With motor,...

OK so it weighs 4.6 kg like this.With motor, silencer and 1 servo. So I'm thinking a little over 5 kg. Definitely in the ball park though. For a prototype I'm pretty happy with the weight. Need to...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-16-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

Covering done and got the racing number on, time...

Covering done and got the racing number on, time for a preview.


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Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-15-2018, 05:26 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

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Working on the film covering. Curved scissors a scalpel, steel rule and a...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-15-2018, 04:37 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

Hi Will, Yes I will do a thread on the Rubin, not...

Hi Will, Yes I will do a thread on the Rubin, not sure where yet. I got the plans directly from Wolfgang. A simple but elegant design and I am looking forwards to retracts again. I need to order some...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-13-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

No it's Dupont acrylic lacquer. It is an all...

No it's Dupont acrylic lacquer. It is an all lacquer finish. This is the advantage of petrol or electric as it doesn't need the 2 pot finish to resist the nitro fuel. However my next project will...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-12-2018, 04:43 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

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Clear coat. This stuff lasts for ever.
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Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-11-2018, 10:58 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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Blue shadow effect on, ready for clear coating.
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-11-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

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Ready for blue.
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-11-2018, 02:18 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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Continuing with the painting. I'm using acrylic lacquer and masking with...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-10-2018, 01:38 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/640x427/img_1765_565952ce5d5f00de3008133853761e119ada3f2a.jpg

Got the red trim on today. Here are a few teasers.

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Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-09-2018, 03:04 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

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Latching mechanism in place. Seems to work well, push to engage or release....
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-08-2018, 01:46 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

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White base colour on. Hatches and latches fitted.

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Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-08-2018, 12:09 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

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77 worked for me on the port side but looked lame on...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-05-2018, 03:54 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

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Naturally I am working on my colour scheme. Would have preferred 77...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-04-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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Final coat of undercoat. Colour next.
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Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-04-2018, 08:08 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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Fitted the spinner to the prop.
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
07-04-2018, 02:48 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 35,224
Posted By RodneyFord

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

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Vac bagged the prop with 90gm carbon on 45 Degree bias and 80 gm glass....
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