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Tom Wright 2	11/06/2011 23:28:47
3403 forum posts 168 photos	Hi All. Its fun time a couple of days ago i set my self the task of designing and building a 36" span EP model for less than £25 all in eg lipo, esc, motor,servos, and all airframe materials. Well it took less than 8 hours to build and i have had three successful flying sessions with it today. The fus forward of the wing T/E is made from foam pipe lagging has any one else done this before ?.........it works .
Tony Bennett	11/06/2011 23:40:26
1751 forum posts 125 photos	well done tom. when i grow up i want to be just like you.
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator	11/06/2011 23:52:10
Moderator 8841 forum posts 431 photos	Sounds interesting Tom, any photos? BEB
Tom Wright 2	11/06/2011 23:56:38
3403 forum posts 168 photos	Don't be daft Tony your own designs are really good particularly as you haven't built or flown a model for year.............s, A bit more flying practice with the easy models and you will be well away,keep up the good work .
Wiltshire Flyer	11/06/2011 23:58:01
710 forum posts 1 photos	Pic Tom, pics!
Tom Wright 2	12/06/2011 00:12:15
3403 forum posts 168 photos	Hi BEB. Will post some photos tomorrow ...pipe material and completed model . Here are some stats on the model. Span 36" Chord 8" W area 2 sq ft Length 38" W L 4.5 oz per sq ft Power 40W AUW 9 oz Surprisingly it performed well into days windy conditions ,and impeccably at 9pm this evening when the wind dropped to 2-3 mph.
Tom Wright 2	12/06/2011 00:21:36
3403 forum posts 168 photos	Hi DF. Don't get to excited lol its cheap flys well but not a glamour model,......if you know what i mean,. I designed it as an air experience tool,for people that have aspirations but have never flown tried it out on such a person this evening no problem no damage the foam pipe fus just bounces. How is good golly miss..... Cheers Tom.
Wiltshire Flyer	12/06/2011 00:30:30
710 forum posts 1 photos	Good golly is just fine thx Tom my little gardening sideline has taken off quite well, so much so that i have very little free time at the moment, still it's good! Martyn Sharp was so kind and gave me a wing dragon just over 2 weeks ago, but i have not had the time to try it out! or to arrange a get together with Martyn for a good ol modelling chin wag Anyway i ramble lookin forward to the pics or maybe even a vid for this latest creation of yours!
Tom Wright 2	12/06/2011 00:58:39
3403 forum posts 168 photos	Creation suggests...... artistic .smooth balanced flowing lines ......you might be disappointed DF . Edited By Tom Wright 2 on 12/06/2011 00:59:42
Wiltshire Flyer	12/06/2011 01:04:20
710 forum posts 1 photos	You are too hard on yourself Tom, it flies does it not? it serves it's intended purpose does it not? then it is a fine piece of work form a fine sculpter Tom On the other hand, if it looks like a straight boomerang, you will have to be punished!!!! (no pressure)
Tom Wright 2	12/06/2011 01:16:15
3403 forum posts 168 photos	Would that be a years lawn cutting then .
EZ-Hawk	12/06/2011 01:31:31
32 forum posts	Looking forward to seeing this would love to have a go, and may well lol!
Tom Wright 2	12/06/2011 01:40:39
3403 forum posts 168 photos	Hmm at least my last design has twinbooms.
Wiltshire Flyer	12/06/2011 02:08:11
710 forum posts 1 photos	Posted by Tom Wright 2 on 12/06/2011 01:16:15: Would that be a years lawn cutting then . Yes, with half a razor blade
Tom Wright 2	12/06/2011 02:10:43
3403 forum posts 168 photos	if you all want to see artistic use of depron check Richards" WebBipe "thread and Simon's" Another Bachem Natter " thread. Tom. Edited By Tom Wright 2 on 12/06/2011 02:15:18
Tom Wright 2	12/06/2011 02:13:44
3403 forum posts 168 photos	Posted by Dorset flyer on 12/06/2011 02:08:11: Posted by Tom Wright 2 on 12/06/2011 01:16:15: Would that be a years lawn cutting then . Yes, with half a razor blade Oh no i will have to stay up all night working on it to avoid DFs punishment ......................AGAIN! Edited By Tom Wright 2 on 12/06/2011 02:17:37
Tom Wright 2	12/06/2011 12:36:07
3403 forum posts 168 photos	OK after the late evening fun here is the foam pipe lagging used for the fus. Weight 0.35 oz per ft ,its light ! Diameter 2 in . Wall thickness 0.5 in . Internal hole diameter 0.9 in . The material is water proof and has a ready cut strait line along the length this is a usefull reference and is ideal for inserting a keel.
Tom Wright 2	12/06/2011 12:51:32
3403 forum posts 168 photos	Cut outs are simple and quick ,using a razor saw or balsa knife. This was done very quickly as a try out ,a neat job can easily be done. Wing dowels are bamboo skewers ,the 1/2 x1/8 spruce keel can just be seen and the motor mount is a light ply disc . Edited By Tom Wright 2 on 12/06/2011 12:54:32 Edited By Tom Wright 2 on 12/06/2011 13:01:12
Tony Bennett	12/06/2011 12:59:42
1751 forum posts 125 photos	that is very clever. me likes. why not a full length fuselage. Edited By tony bennett on 12/06/2011 13:02:07
Tom Wright 2	12/06/2011 13:11:07
3403 forum posts 168 photos	Simple motor installation.

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