Show us what you are working on..

[Wayne]

Another build night at Aloft.. Planes for Sunset:

This first one is going to be named "Shipping Damage" as it was folded in half many years ago. Putting on some sealant to the wood.

Rafael building up his Mini Wanderer:

Jarron has completed the big Vampire. Here he is setting up the programming.

Got my little green thing done too. Hopefully I can find the CG.

 

[thenated0g]

Made a plastic retaining clip for my big pitcheron pugs wing joiner. It's not long enough to go completely through each Wing so I didn't want it moving around.

 

[Wayne]

We got some building in today and some flying. My super fast prototype plank refuses to fly. Chasing the CG and setup, does not help that it is just pink foam.

Sanding on Rafael's "Shipping Damage" between coats of WBPU.

It's looking pretty nice.. I'm a little lazy, so not going after some runs.. It is a folded plane with large scars after all. Should fly great.

I'll also post some picks of the AH-100 in its build thread.

Rafael has a mini Wanderer with 2 different wings nearing completion. Jaron has a host of planes he has been working on. Lots going on.

 

[RafaelAvila]

My mini wanderer wing is ready for sunset
I'll be using a different fuselage color skin. Still need to add some graphics to the wing, also build a new acro wing with ailerons for the wanderer.

 

[jure]

Looking for a light primer on the difference between "good" and "bad" times to go out for thermal soaring/dlg stuff. I have no idea what a good thermal day even is.

today we had a superb morning for thermalling at the "sweet spot" near home ,
OMG , 2 power climbs to stay 1:15 in the air !
outstanding !

 

[gp49]

today we had a superb morning for thermalling at the "sweet spot" near home ,
OMG , 2 power climbs to stay 1:15 in the air !
outstanding !

A whole minute and 15 seconds!!! <Sorry could not resist >

 

[thenated0g]

Finally got the electrical issues on my mega pug figured out. So with that done I started just finalizing everything making sure everything was working right and I realized I don't know if I ever shared the geometry on this pitcheron, how I have the servos in place and connected to the wing and how much throw I'm getting. And the little locking stop things I'm using to actually keep the wings on and not fall off.

And here's a shot that shows the original size and the mega size

 

[Hawaii Sloper]

Can't wait to see that thing fly. I was looking forward to it last year but....

 

[Doc J]

Finally got the electrical issues on my mega pug figured out. So with that done I started just finalizing everything making sure everything was working right and I realized I don't know if I ever shared the geometry on this pitcheron, how I have the servos in place and connected to the wing and how much throw I'm getting. And the little locking stop things I'm using to actually keep the wings on and not fall off.
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And here's a shot that shows the original size and the mega size
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You Pugilists are all the same.

Fightin fit!

Doc.

 

[RafaelAvila]

Here's the final build with decals... let me know what you guys think

 

[RafaelAvila]

Last touch decals in the fuselage and now I'm allset for this build... hope the maiden at sunset beach

 

[Red]

I need that palm tree decal!!

 

[RafaelAvila]

I need that palm tree decal!!

Sure just tell me the size, white or black?

 

[Red]

Same as you have on the rudder would be great, maybe in black? At sunset is fine, I'll put them on my Wanderer too.

 

[RafaelAvila]

working on Mini wanderer Brushless Setup

This is my Prop Adapter that works with the existent folding props and adapt to 1404 Brushless motor

printed in Hight quality PETG
tested and looks like working great
do you guys like to see it at website?

 

[RafaelAvila]

 

[Wayne]

It was windy.

 

[48thFleet]

Well, almost a year and a half into this build and the lake has thawed, and Juneau is almost ready to sea trial. Detail is lacking but that is OK because stability test must come first.
BYW, I love ETHOS and my Tanden XE!

 

[Wayne]

Woohoo!! Can we get some under the deck photos? I always like the dirty parts the most..

 

[Doc J]

Well, almost a year and a half into this build and the lake has thawed, and Juneau is almost ready to sea trial. Detail is lacking but that is OK because stability test must come first.
BYW, I love ETHOS and my Tanden XE!

Woohoo thats quite a dinghy...

Doc.