What's on your workbench? - Page 5

nuevo · Dec 02, 2005, 09:08 AM

Thanks Jim. I think I can arrange a visit.

GLIDERGIDER · Dec 02, 2005, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tram

Ahh.. just got done with the Chippy.. Should fly tomorrow.. Hmm.. what can I throw on the table next..

Tram,
What does your Chippy look like? Pictures please.
Dave

Tram · Dec 03, 2005, 03:52 AM

This is not mine, but mine looks just like it, only the stickers are in slightly different places..

Very nice ARF for 90 bucks.. Flies alot like it's big brother..

Moonbeam Six · Dec 03, 2005, 08:37 AM

After visiting the R/C Hobbies' Grand Opening yesterday, I'll now have to add a GWS PT-17 Stearman to my "to be built" list. I just couldn't resist a 58% markdown.

While technically not "on my workbench," it joins a few others in the box in a holding pattern awaiting approach and landing clearance to the workbench. That is a good thing. Dreams do not diminish while the plane is still in the box.

Bargains still await. The Grand Opening continues 3 and 4 December.

Frank

Tram · Dec 03, 2005, 07:52 PM

Oh man, if we count the kits "lying in wait" my workbenches would probably buckle..

I've got 6 kits in the room I am in now..

I think I am more of a collector..

Jim_Marconnet · Dec 04, 2005, 11:25 PM

Well, my workbench is now more of a storage area for SS parts with two ARF planes from Rick's with removeable reusable 4-channel radios wrapped and locked up till Christmas AM.

I have a used SS with some radio gear "on order", but no idea when the check will clear and that will come in. So guess it's time for a "vacation" from R/C till Christmas or thereabouts. Probably a good idea for several reasons.

The Spektrum DX6 I had planned to get whenever they come in (now predicted as Late-December!) will just have to wait till next year, if then. Someone else will get to be the local first-tester. But this way I am open to any "deals" I run into on the proven soon to be "obsolete" radios!

Everyone here has been so nice to me, not to mention patient. I really appreciate it! Hiatus Time!

Moonbeam Six · Dec 05, 2005, 12:21 AM

With any luck, I should clear my workbench of a Great Planes Escapade within a couple of days. I tried to get it finished this evening, but the final step (getting the wing washout right and equal) is a critical step that should not be rushed or tackled when it is bedtime. Once that step is completed, the rest will go quickly. Basically, installing the wheels and putting the receiver and ESC back in, is all that remains.

Frank

dee-grose · Dec 05, 2005, 01:14 AM

Here's what's on my workbench right now...a Steelhead Eureka slope glider. I'll be doing up a full build thread once I finish and can post it all in one lump sum. I've only worked on it one evening and I think I'm about halfway done. This should be a fun sloper!

Jim_W · Dec 05, 2005, 06:39 AM

http://www.nehp.net/~jimw/Mini%20Sportster/

ghee-grose · Dec 05, 2005, 09:51 AM

That Sportster is gonna be a neat little plane!

Go brushless with it and you won't be sorry, I'm sure.

SU Jags · Dec 05, 2005, 09:57 PM

This is what I'm working on, I know the color scheme is pretty lame but I think it's ok for my first try. I still need to cover the winglets and elevons. Hope to have it done by the weekend so I can see how bouncy this EPP stuff is.

GLIDERGIDER · Dec 05, 2005, 10:33 PM

SU Jag
Nice wing. I hate the tape too, but your design looks fine. What is the motor and battery?
Dave

SU Jags · Dec 05, 2005, 10:47 PM

Dave

I'm not even sure if I will like wings, so I'm using a sp400 and 8 AAs. If I want something faster, I will probably get a Stryker or Bird Of Prey.

GLIDERGIDER · Dec 06, 2005, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SU Jags

Dave
I'm not even sure if I will like wings, so I'm using a sp400 and 8 AAs. If I want something faster, I will probably get a Stryker or Bird Of Prey.

Wings are great, and EPP is way better then EPS (stryker). If you want something faster, try a Lipo battery. The reduced weight will provide a speed increase and give you longer flights. Maybe Don Miller will bust in here and give us some insights into that sentence. A crash of the Stryker will result in a broken nose while your wing will have no damage. I'm getting a Stryker tomorrow but I don't plan to motorize it anytime soon. I plan to fly it on the slope so I can beatup on the Gross boys.

dee-grose · Dec 06, 2005, 01:16 AM

Bring it on, Mr. Cousins!

We're ready! Bring that JW too... Ya know, I think the only reason Jon's plane didn't last long is because your JW was out for blood after my Weasel put the smack-down on it the previous weekend.

Regarding the Stryker, it is not EPS, but a different foam that Parkzone calls Z-foam or something like that. Seems very similar to the Multiplex Elapor stuff. Much more durable than EPS.

And crashing a Stryker...have you watched the last clip in my video? I whacked it nose-first into the edge of the cliff it just bounced right back into the air. I think Gary's broken nose was a fluke. Could be wrong though...I might have just been lucky.

Speaking of building wings, I picked up a cheap Wattage Hyper Wing 400 kit from Rick's sale last week. It looks very similar to SUJags' wing. In trying to keep up with the latest rage, I'm planning on putting a single, center-mounted fin instead of the wingtip fins. May also cut a little off the center section so I don't have as much sweep to the wings. For $10, I figure it can be a cheap experiment.

SUJags, if you're gonna get a Stryker, Rick has one coming to him this week. He got three last week, but one was damaged. He was gonna return it for a replacment. I was going to buy it as a spare, but think I'll wait a while ;-)

Andy

Dec 03, 2005, 03:52 AM	#63
Tram Rammer Jammer, ya'll.. Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Florence, Al Posts: 24,911	This is not mine, but mine looks just like it, only the stickers are in slightly different places.. Very nice ARF for 90 bucks.. Flies alot like it's big brother.. Attached Thumbnails 132.6 KB · Views: 74

Dec 05, 2005, 01:14 AM	#68
dee-grose When's the next fly-in? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tanner, Alabama Posts: 3,144	Eureka Slope Glider Here's what's on my workbench right now...a Steelhead Eureka slope glider. I'll be doing up a full build thread once I finish and can post it all in one lump sum. I've only worked on it one evening and I think I'm about halfway done. This should be a fun sloper! Attached Thumbnails Here's how it starts out. Very nicely cut from blue foam. Very clean wing panels. 87.7 KB · Views: 82 Electronics recessed into top of fuse. Aileron servo will be in the wing center section. 84.9 KB · Views: 100

Dec 05, 2005, 09:57 PM	#71
SU Jags Rejisterd Youzer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 874	Workbench/Dinner Table/Desk/.......... This is what I'm working on, I know the color scheme is pretty lame but I think it's ok for my first try. I still need to cover the winglets and elevons. Hope to have it done by the weekend so I can see how bouncy this EPP stuff is. Attached Thumbnails I hate tape!!!! 92.4 KB · Views: 83

Dec 05, 2005, 10:33 PM	#72
GLIDERGIDER cousin Dave Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 1,603	Nice wing SU Jag Nice wing. I hate the tape too, but your design looks fine. What is the motor and battery? Dave

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Dec 02, 2005, 09:08 AM	#61
nuevo Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,020	Thanks Jim. I think I can arrange a visit.

Dec 03, 2005, 08:37 AM	#64
Moonbeam Six Slow Is Sweet Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Athens, Alabama Posts: 614	After visiting the R/C Hobbies' Grand Opening yesterday, I'll now have to add a GWS PT-17 Stearman to my "to be built" list. I just couldn't resist a 58% markdown. While technically not "on my workbench," it joins a few others in the box in a holding pattern awaiting approach and landing clearance to the workbench. That is a good thing. Dreams do not diminish while the plane is still in the box. Bargains still await. The Grand Opening continues 3 and 4 December. Frank

Dec 03, 2005, 07:52 PM	#65
Tram Rammer Jammer, ya'll.. Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Florence, Al Posts: 24,911	Oh man, if we count the kits "lying in wait" my workbenches would probably buckle.. I've got 6 kits in the room I am in now.. I think I am more of a collector..

Dec 04, 2005, 11:25 PM	#66
Jim_Marconnet Fly long and land softly Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Madison, Alabama USA Posts: 3,287	Well, my workbench is now more of a storage area for SS parts with two ARF planes from Rick's with removeable reusable 4-channel radios wrapped and locked up till Christmas AM. I have a used SS with some radio gear "on order", but no idea when the check will clear and that will come in. So guess it's time for a "vacation" from R/C till Christmas or thereabouts. Probably a good idea for several reasons. The Spektrum DX6 I had planned to get whenever they come in (now predicted as Late-December!) will just have to wait till next year, if then. Someone else will get to be the local first-tester. But this way I am open to any "deals" I run into on the proven soon to be "obsolete" radios! Everyone here has been so nice to me, not to mention patient. I really appreciate it! Hiatus Time!

Dec 05, 2005, 12:21 AM	#67
Moonbeam Six Slow Is Sweet Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Athens, Alabama Posts: 614	With any luck, I should clear my workbench of a Great Planes Escapade within a couple of days. I tried to get it finished this evening, but the final step (getting the wing washout right and equal) is a critical step that should not be rushed or tackled when it is bedtime. Once that step is completed, the rest will go quickly. Basically, installing the wheels and putting the receiver and ESC back in, is all that remains. Frank

Dec 05, 2005, 06:39 AM	#69
Jim_W Jim Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,497	http://www.nehp.net/~jimw/Mini%20Sportster/

Dec 05, 2005, 09:51 AM	#70
ghee-grose Honey, I got more planes! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Athens, Alabama Posts: 3,928	That Sportster is gonna be a neat little plane! Go brushless with it and you won't be sorry, I'm sure.

Dec 05, 2005, 10:47 PM	#73
SU Jags Rejisterd Youzer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 874	Dave I'm not even sure if I will like wings, so I'm using a sp400 and 8 AAs. If I want something faster, I will probably get a Stryker or Bird Of Prey.

Dec 06, 2005, 01:16 AM	#75
dee-grose When's the next fly-in? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tanner, Alabama Posts: 3,144	Bring it on, Mr. Cousins! We're ready! Bring that JW too... Ya know, I think the only reason Jon's plane didn't last long is because your JW was out for blood after my Weasel put the smack-down on it the previous weekend. Regarding the Stryker, it is not EPS, but a different foam that Parkzone calls Z-foam or something like that. Seems very similar to the Multiplex Elapor stuff. Much more durable than EPS. And crashing a Stryker...have you watched the last clip in my video? I whacked it nose-first into the edge of the cliff it just bounced right back into the air. I think Gary's broken nose was a fluke. Could be wrong though...I might have just been lucky. Speaking of building wings, I picked up a cheap Wattage Hyper Wing 400 kit from Rick's sale last week. It looks very similar to SUJags' wing. In trying to keep up with the latest rage, I'm planning on putting a single, center-mounted fin instead of the wingtip fins. May also cut a little off the center section so I don't have as much sweep to the wings. For $10, I figure it can be a cheap experiment. SUJags, if you're gonna get a Stryker, Rick has one coming to him this week. He got three last week, but one was damaged. He was gonna return it for a replacment. I was going to buy it as a spare, but think I'll wait a while ;-) Andy