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Forum: RC Jets
03-14-2021, 10:05 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

Moved My Grumman A6 Intruder Build

I created a build thread for my 1:5.5 Grumman A6 Intruders. (https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-jets-120/11688466-flight-intruder-grumman-1-5-5-a6-intruder-redesign-build.html)
Forum: RC Jets
02-22-2021, 02:53 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

MAC6's Accommodates Any EDF or Appropriate Size Turbine

Airforce7,

MAC6's will accommodate any size EDF or appropriate power turbine. The original 1:5.5 Intruders flew on ByroJet @ 6.25" diameter. Our Intruder's scale exhaust diameter is not pre-cut....
Forum: RC Jets
02-21-2021, 08:17 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

EDF Location

For multiple reasons I have decided to place the EDF at the rear end of the tube. Placing forward would impose severe CG issues. This also permits bottom EDF or turbine access.

This was the...
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

Turbine Version Of MAC6's

After initial product rollout as JF-110 EDF powered.
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

Mark Sounds as if you were offended...?...

Mark

Sounds as if you were offended...? Thankfully my CG will not change during flight. Thanks for your input.
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

EDF Placement

MarkF,

Thanks for the heads up.

CG has absolutely nothing to do with equipment/fan placement. CG is the aerodynamic distribution of the AUW with respect to wing and horiz
stab area, shape, and...
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

Yes

Yes
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

.................https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www....

.................https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/800x600/headon_ca9ba6ea8b9d6965e02b109e27819bc72197326d.jpg

...
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2021, 03:45 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

Any recommendation for where along the 46" duct...

Any recommendation for where along the 46" duct the pair of JetFan 110Pro should be?
...
Forum: RC Jets
01-23-2021, 03:15 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

The pod and the hardpoint are two separate parts....

The pod and the hardpoint are two separate parts. I will simply edit the internal rear to be a recessed flat w/o the two vent holes
...
Forum: RC Jets
01-22-2021, 09:17 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

Interesting differences in the CAD and your...

Interesting differences in the CAD and your description of the ECM pods. Don't recall the point of origin for the CAD. I have had it a couple of years. Its amazing the number of aviation CAD files...
Forum: RC Jets
01-22-2021, 05:08 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

Hi Oli... :)

Hi Oli... :)
Forum: RC Jets
01-22-2021, 05:03 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

What's An ECM Among Friends?

Thanks...however, from a practical sense...since this is a model not a museum replica...the ECM pod I have is what is on the EA6A and if we are fortunate to eventually do a...
Forum: RC Jets
01-22-2021, 02:29 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

In order to vacuum form, individual forms/plugs...

In order to vacuum form, individual forms/plugs are required for each shape to be formed. For most parts the originals are whole and undamaged. For those unaware the female side of a vacuum formed...
Forum: RC Jets
01-21-2021, 05:33 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

Our instrument panel is builder assembled of 3D...

Our instrument panel is builder assembled of 3D compounded layers. For example: Panel base (medium grey). Individual panel sections (black & color), Instrument bezels (black-orange-red), radar and...
Forum: RC Jets
01-21-2021, 06:52 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

I just discovered the CARF MiG 29 mains from Down...

I just discovered the CARF MiG 29 mains from Down & Locked were perfect for the 6's. Key word...were...no manufacturer and no longer listed on the CARF web site.
Forum: RC Jets
01-21-2021, 06:38 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

Original DCU V-formed Inst Panel

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/dcu_inst_panel_c07afa0d0b04fd387015e8aec910c5207d028be6.jpg

The 6's produced by DCU were "supposed to be" 6A's. Above is the...
Forum: RC Jets
01-20-2021, 05:34 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

Vacuum Formed Parts

Sorry you are offended by my reposting of your photo. Thought since these are the same parts we are going to vacuum form, it was not a big deal. These were the original parts molded by Mark Hambleton...
Forum: RC Jets
01-20-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

Tomorrow I will take a few pics of some of the...

Tomorrow I will take a few pics of some of the vacuum formed parts created for the movie 6's. They will become molds to pour new plugs for vacuum formed parts to accompany the new parts we are...
Forum: RC Jets
01-20-2021, 02:15 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

Gum Drop

Considering there is only one fast low pass per flight round I will opt for shedding all the weight at one time :) These will be molded of endothermic resin to make them light weight but the...
Forum: RC Jets
01-19-2021, 05:50 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

W/Rails...The trick is to release in pairs on...

W/Rails...The trick is to release in pairs on each wing or salvo.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1000x319/wrails_4ddd30a424a0a6e4b75afaeaaa6bb0549fabf87e.jpg...
Forum: RC Jets
01-19-2021, 07:00 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

I left this one out. Yes, they will be airbrushed...

I left this one out. Yes, they will be airbrushed a variegated tan. The "hose" is a natural charcoal grey...
Forum: RC Jets
01-18-2021, 07:58 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

............https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuni...

............https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/640x409/retardingfin_76c0b470243e4157e717c83110d49ea9770de555.png

I have .stl files to print the individual parts that are...
Forum: RC Jets
01-18-2021, 04:39 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

You guys will enjoy this...welcome to my fueling...

You guys will enjoy this...welcome to my fueling drogue... :)

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1382x465/badbirdee3_9f6ed6ae2572a94bd56bbc031ffb9ef612660a12.jpg
Forum: RC Jets
01-17-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 32,449
Posted By Flite-Metal

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/683x413/ecmpod_0893b641b935843c14a92b90fd5d7620fc2f62e7.jpg...
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