Originally Posted by nzak

Interesting diagram in post#1432. I had my wife translate some. Why is it in Russian?

It is strange, the best photos I could find where at a Russian site on US aircraft, go figure. Some people say that it is not very close on scale, but when I scale it from the actual dimensions I have they are close enough.

DAG

Originally Posted by dag214

IMHO you need to keep it in perspective, heck I have built ARF's I thought were tough because the were designed and built by someone else that expects you to understand (sometimes) bad directions with really bad photos of how parts fit. I also have spent over a two thirds of my life designing my own things. If you are the designer it goes a lot easier than you would think. I had a ARF once that all the directions were written in a language that I could not even read, and no photo's, when done I had a ton of parts left over, but she still flew great. I love to torture my self by pushing my design skills, but it is not anything anyone could do with enough time. I have been thinking about this plane since I was 12, at 15 I wanted a control line of this B-36. I am 46 soon and now building my dream, just hope she flies . I will tell you this, I am very surprised at how it has gotten so much attention, This thread is approaching 75k of views, that is something I never thought would have happened.

Also if anyone ever wants to ask anything about this project or designing, just ask, I try to answer all. And if I don't answer, ask again, I must have forgot to answer the first time.

Someone once asked for my 3D of my robart air tank, I still can't remember who that was and can't find the thread. Ask away!!!

Thanks, DAG

Haha. Thanks Dag, made me feel better.

I really do think its great that you are sharing this build with us. I believe that the reason you have so many views too, is that many of us have a dream to build something as beautiful and big as your plane. However, I think many of us lack either the skill or funding or even courage to start with such a project.
By following your build thread, we get to, in a way, feel part of the project and perhaps closer to starting our own.

Cant wait for her to be completed.

I think funding is the reason many of us don't attempt a project of this scale

For now, we will all live vicariously through your extravagent build...

Funding is certainly a big part of why the rest of us don't do projects like this, but for me, and also a lot of other people these days, time is a huge factor. I enjoy building, but just don't have the time. I got a Dumas Helldiver about 5 years ago, it's still not finished! Too many things demanding my time. I've got an EP Sportster for my birthday last summer, it's still only half built, and that's an ARF!

I've got to get back to my Helldiver...

Some pics from playing late last night with the foil tape. I really think this is going to look very cool.

Thanks all,
DAG

Ok need some info,
where can I get about 300' of 12 gauge silicone wire, and 100' 10 gauge silicone wire like what is on batteries???

Thanks, DAG

Nice. What did you say the thinnest that stuff came in? I wonder if it would be light enough for a 32" H-1....

Originally Posted by dag214

Ok need some info,
where can I get about 300' of 12 gauge silicone wire, and 100' 10 gauge silicone wire like what is on batteries???

Thanks, DAG

http://www.powerwerx.com/wire-cable/

http://www.powerwerx.com/product.asp...608&CtgID=1002

Even your adjustable wrench looks great!!!!!

Hi Dag...

Well......

In talking to the folks at Castle Creations, I was told they have it in small quantities, but that much might be a bit over the top, but it doesn't hurt to call them. It just might be a way to get them in on this great project of yours.

Also... you don`t want to use "zip" type cable, as it does not have enough strands in the cable to carry the load. Dag, I`m sure you know this, but for those that don't, electrical current does not actually flow "through" the conductor, but rather on the surface of the conductor, this is why multi-strand cable is able to carry more current than solid wire can. Just think of welding cable.. It has many, many strands of fine conductors, and this is not just so that the cable will be flexible.

Just as a matter of mentioning, some folks have used some types of "Monster" brand cable for long runs, as some of it has the large number of strands needed to carry the current.

SteveT

Originally Posted by sneasle

Nice. What did you say the thinnest that stuff came in? I wonder if it would be light enough for a 32" H-1....

.0012, I think it is very light. I will try to weigh 100 square inches and let you know what is weights. The stuff I have is only .003 at this time, have not ordered the .0012 yet.

DAG

Originally Posted by dag214

Ok need some info,
where can I get about 300' of 12 gauge silicone wire, and 100' 10 gauge silicone wire like what is on batteries???

Thanks, DAG

I'll see what I can do.

Originally Posted by dag214

Ok need some info,
where can I get about 300' of 12 gauge silicone wire, and 100' 10 gauge silicone wire like what is on batteries???

Thanks, DAG

Thanks all,
Just spoke with ThunderPower and they can get me the wire I need.

Rock On!

DAG

Originally Posted by Draknkep

Hi Dag...

Also... you don`t want to use "zip" type cable, as it does not have enough strands in the cable to carry the load. Dag, I`m sure you know this, but for those that don't, electrical current does not actually flow "through" the conductor, but rather on the surface of the conductor, this is why multi-strand cable is able to carry more current than solid wire can. Just think of welding cable.. It has many, many strands of fine conductors, and this is not just so that the cable will be flexible.

Just as a matter of mentioning, some folks have used some types of "Monster" brand cable for long runs, as some of it has the large number of strands needed to carry the current.

SteveT

That theory only applies for AC
Just look at the transformer in Your welder, it's solid wires!
Wireing in houses are also solid.
The sole reason for mulitstrand wires is flexibility

dag, the cable you are looking for is SIS type. Very flexible and high strand count. Common in control panels.