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Forum: RC Jets

09-09-2020, 07:16 PM

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Posted By Pull Up Now!

How far away from your thrust tube do those CF...

How far away from your thrust tube do those CF elevator control rods sit? The concern would be heat.

Forum: RC Jets

02-24-2020, 03:01 PM

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1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By Pull Up Now!

maybe this video of my simple gear door closing...

maybe this video of my simple gear door closing mechanism can give you some ideas. The spring is a fine extension spring strung between the two doors. It works fast and reliably for years. The video...

Forum: RC Jets

12-05-2019, 05:55 AM

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1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By Pull Up Now!

Wow, great flight. Agree, it looks a bit tail...

Wow, great flight. Agree, it looks a bit tail heavy though that may have helped the hot landing. Expect to skip ahead in the video because it seems like it starts at the end of the first flight 2...

Forum: RC Jets

08-29-2019, 03:27 AM

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1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By Pull Up Now!

What is that front custom hinge made from?

What is that front custom hinge made from?

Forum: RC Jets

02-25-2019, 07:17 AM

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Posted By Pull Up Now!

I think you're being a bit hard on Bob Moore. ...

I think you're being a bit hard on Bob Moore. Smooth as a baby's bum is just an expression, it's not a guarantee. What Bob produces isn't a complete kit in the same sense as what a huge company...

Forum: RC Jets

11-04-2018, 06:48 PM

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Posted By Pull Up Now!

Did I miss it, or once the thrust tube is level...

Did I miss it, or once the thrust tube is level what is the clearance on each side for a set of elevator bearings? As for the turbine/thrust tube mounts, I would just glue big block shims in there...

Forum: RC Jets

10-30-2018, 11:22 AM

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1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By Pull Up Now!

Hi Gary, sorry it took so long to answer. I have...

Hi Gary, sorry it took so long to answer. I have not used this particular technique, but I would not hesitate to do so. Fiberglass skin is pretty thin too, so I'm not sure pinning thru the skin is...

Forum: RC Jets

10-27-2018, 07:32 PM

Replies: 978

1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By Pull Up Now!

Gary, methyl methacrylate is available from...

Gary, methyl methacrylate is available from Express Composites, and I also saw it on Amazon. But I'm not sure of the price from Amazon, as lately their pricing has been all over the map, high and...

Forum: RC Jets

10-27-2018, 07:50 AM

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1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By Pull Up Now!

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/868x739/stab_rib_assy_e203737bd060072047784f7ccfec432ceab8e54a.jpg

Install a spring pin in the pivot shaft, and cut a keyhole in the root...

Forum: RC Jets

10-26-2018, 05:19 PM

Replies: 978

1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By Pull Up Now!

Well, who knows, Mr Matt....the 3/4" you moved...

Well, who knows, Mr Matt....the 3/4" you moved your pivot might have placed it 4% ahead of the MAC. I just can't believe you're equating the work to create two entirely new stabs with that of...

Forum: RC Jets

10-26-2018, 08:52 AM

Replies: 978

1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By Pull Up Now!

Hi Gary, thanks for your comments. I'll try to...

Hi Gary, thanks for your comments. I'll try to answer your questions in order.
1. Every lifting surface has a mathematical point thru which all aerodynamic forces are "centered". Even irregular...

Forum: RC Jets

10-26-2018, 03:25 AM

Replies: 978

1/6 F-105 Build Thread

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Posted By Pull Up Now!

This is an interesting build thread. It should...

This is an interesting build thread. It should provide a great resource for others out there with the same project. Since I'm interested in aerodynamics, I read thru the section on the stab pivot...

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