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Supra X or Super Supra Assembly
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Introducing a full build log for a whisper model aircraft kit.
The Eastern Soaring League and lots of others around the world have found that the Molded Supra by Vladimir Models/Kennedy Composites is an excellent all around TD and F3J contest design, I own one and learned pretty much all my contest soaring skills flying it. But building is part of my thing so I started asking about bagging wings and molding fuselages (thanks Anker!) which ultimately lead to the Supra X 4m. You can find other threads of the Super Supra I created which finally got me to the Supra X 4m, you'll see in this build log.
There have been many significant changes from the Super Supra design and construction and most important the move from a "tipper" full flying horizontal stab to the current "articulated" horizontal stabilizer used on a few of the lastest Euro-Moldies recently. (I want to thank Phillip Kolb, Larry Jolly, JoJo and GordySoar for their input on this topic!)
The tipper stab uses a V-mount which I found expensive and fragile, so it didn't take too much to inspire me to try the old style articulated stab and elevator. It wasn't a good option in the past due to a bunch of factors, including weight, incidence consideration, and stab airfoil. Those factors have been overcome by brains in the hobby far greater than mine (again thanks guys!), so I went full speed ahead on designing a pylon for the new stab which you'll see later in this build.
The Super Supra (3.8m)...Continue Reading
The Eastern Soaring League and lots of others around the world have found that the Molded Supra by Vladimir Models/Kennedy Composites is an excellent all around TD and F3J contest design, I own one and learned pretty much all my contest soaring skills flying it. But building is part of my thing so I started asking about bagging wings and molding fuselages (thanks Anker!) which ultimately lead to the Supra X 4m. You can find other threads of the Super Supra I created which finally got me to the Supra X 4m, you'll see in this build log.
There have been many significant changes from the Super Supra design and construction and most important the move from a "tipper" full flying horizontal stab to the current "articulated" horizontal stabilizer used on a few of the lastest Euro-Moldies recently. (I want to thank Phillip Kolb, Larry Jolly, JoJo and GordySoar for their input on this topic!)
The tipper stab uses a V-mount which I found expensive and fragile, so it didn't take too much to inspire me to try the old style articulated stab and elevator. It wasn't a good option in the past due to a bunch of factors, including weight, incidence consideration, and stab airfoil. Those factors have been overcome by brains in the hobby far greater than mine (again thanks guys!), so I went full speed ahead on designing a pylon for the new stab which you'll see later in this build.
The Super Supra (3.8m)...Continue Reading
The Supra X takes flight
| Supra X (1 min 43 sec) |
Super Supra Landings
Did some testing today with the new elevator setup. Lots of authority and very durable.
During the zoom the model could be pushed over at the slowest speeds I've seen.
No more v-mounts for this guy
Enjoy the video!
Much more info in my blog about the model and build log.
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During the zoom the model could be pushed over at the slowest speeds I've seen.
No more v-mounts for this guy
Enjoy the video!
Much more info in my blog about the model and build log.
| Super Supra Landing Practice for TD (3 min 4 sec) |
...Continue Reading
CNC Hotwire Foam Cutter
Up and running now!
Pricing will be as per project. I can only find hiload 60 and 15psi Dow wallboard in area...
Max panel length is 33"
Cutting accuracy is around 0.003"
Pricing will be as per project. I can only find hiload 60 and 15psi Dow wallboard in area...
Max panel length is 33"
Cutting accuracy is around 0.003"
Super Supra Wing Assembly
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Jan 10, 2012 @ 09:48 AM / 18,551 Views /
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This thread is an attempt to answer some questions and offer some build advise once you get a wing from me. First will be sanding joiners and drilling alignment pins. Lots more to follow...
A New Build Log has been started here:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1839092
A New Build Log has been started here:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1839092
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I start by chucking the joiner in my drill and using a metal file to remove material quickly. -
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This is plumbers emery, found in the home stores plumbing section. This will polish up the surface. -
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Repeat many times untill the fit is what you want. I don't like a fight so mine are pretty loose.
Pricing and Wing Fuse Options.
3.8 Meter Wing $625
4.0 Meter Wing $700
3.8 Meter Kit (wings, fuse, tail feathers, and some hardware) $900
4.0 Meter Kit (wings, fuse, tail feathers, and some hardware) $950
Weight (average) breakdown:
3.8m wing 42oz
4.0m wing 43oz
Fuse 6.5oz
Stab for v-mount 37grams
Elevator horizontal with hinge 49grams
Rudder 29grams
Add-ons:
Two tone wings or strips $25 and up
Painted bottoms $40 and up
Servo wells cut (servo depending) $15
Sand joiners install alignment pins $50
Shipping at cost + $8 box.
William Lipscomb
4.0 Meter Wing $700
3.8 Meter Kit (wings, fuse, tail feathers, and some hardware) $900
4.0 Meter Kit (wings, fuse, tail feathers, and some hardware) $950
Weight (average) breakdown:
3.8m wing 42oz
4.0m wing 43oz
Fuse 6.5oz
Stab for v-mount 37grams
Elevator horizontal with hinge 49grams
Rudder 29grams
Add-ons:
Two tone wings or strips $25 and up
Painted bottoms $40 and up
Servo wells cut (servo depending) $15
Sand joiners install alignment pins $50
Shipping at cost + $8 box.
William Lipscomb
