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Forum: RC Jets

05-23-2019, 03:51 AM

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1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By FalconWings

Even easier.....use a slider switch and program...

Even easier.....use a slider switch and program to turn on only at full selection. On my F-35 I have a lateral slider set up for aerodynamic braking, which may not be a good idea in flight. Sliders...

Forum: RC Jets

02-04-2019, 04:16 AM

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1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By FalconWings

You are doing a great job, just put it into...

You are doing a great job, just put it into perspective: the end product is far from an ordinary modeling accomplishment!

Keep your eyes on the prize!

David

Forum: RC Jets

01-22-2019, 04:04 AM

Replies: 978

1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By FalconWings

Nahh, I'd stick to steel pins, but try to find...

Nahh, I'd stick to steel pins, but try to find something to fill the end of the aluminum tube to prevent the steel from chewing into the 2024 tube, perhaps a hysoled piece of tube ground to match ID....

Forum: RC Jets

01-18-2019, 05:56 AM

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1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By FalconWings

Gary, you will need at least one or two...

Gary, you will need at least one or two anti-torque pins. Be very careful as you used a hollow aluminum stabilizer rod...there must not be any play at those pins or they will bite into the aluminum,...

Forum: RC Jets

01-16-2019, 03:52 AM

Replies: 978

1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By FalconWings

Aluminum tubing is not well know for great shear...

Aluminum tubing is not well know for great shear allowances. If you want to use Aluminum, go with .065 at least. Note that for wall thicknesses beyond that, you may start considering thinner wall...

Forum: RC Jets

10-14-2018, 02:55 PM

Replies: 978

1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By FalconWings

Yes I do, our new field is now on the south side...

Yes I do, our new field is now on the south side of the lake. Very nice facilities. I also work for Skunk Works at the F-16 factory. I'm currently assisting on the development of the F-16V. Though...

Forum: RC Jets

10-11-2018, 05:13 AM

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1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By FalconWings

Long overdue!! ...

Long overdue!!

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NG Mounting Frame Detail...

Forum: RC Jets

09-16-2018, 03:20 PM

Replies: 978

1/6 F-105 Build Thread

Views: 200,370

Posted By FalconWings

If Matrix did the gear,then I would give them a...

If Matrix did the gear,then I would give them a try first. If they don't work as intended,you just have to fit one of these...

Forum: RC Jets

09-16-2018, 09:00 AM

Replies: 978

1/6 F-105 Build Thread

Views: 200,370

Posted By FalconWings

Gonna go ahead 6 months in my time travel...

Gonna go ahead 6 months in my time travel machine: landing gear.

As I recall on Bob's videos, at BITW and other places, pneunatic gear was just not up for the task. I see the nose gear has two...

Forum: RC Jets

09-16-2018, 08:51 AM

Replies: 978

1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By FalconWings

Your structure surrounding the nose gear mount...

Your structure surrounding the nose gear mount makes it perfect to use carbon flex plates, similar to BVMs concept. The load that nose gear sees is very significant. Flex plates absorb a lot prior to...

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