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- From: torsten@rnivh.rni.sub.org (Torsten Leibold)
- Newsgroups: rec.models.rc
- Subject: Re: Suggestion on prop for ASP .75 ?
- Message-ID: <2475@rnivh.rni.sub.org>
- Date: 6 Nov 92 15:07:11 GMT
- References: <2450@rnivh.rni.sub.org> <$stevee.25.0@sasb.byu.edu>
- Organization: Rhein-Neckar-Informationsdienst Viernheim
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- $stevee@sasb.byu.edu (Stephen Eldredge) writes:
-
- > I am interested about your
- >model though. I have been toying with the idea of buying the Dynaflite
- >Mustang .60. After having built one what do you think? Would you consider
- >doing a construction review of it for us? It's been quite a while since we
- >have seen anything really interesting lately in this group. (I know, its
- >different for others but hey...) In particular I'm interested in the
- >configuration of the airframe. Is it fairly accurate in scale details?
- >Flaps? Retracts? How does it build up? Would it be possible to mount the
- >engine at an angle so that the head doesn't ruin the profile lines? Info on
- >this kind of stuff would be great.
-
- I'm almost about to finish the plane. So far, I'd say I'd buy it
- again, although the wood quality is not the best (the exactness of the
- die-cut parts also).
- The kit is quite cheap and there's much work to do until you are able
- to take a lokk on the raw frame. But actually that's what I wanted.
- The can be completed buy any advanced builder who has already finished
- some kits without worrying too much about the building instructions
- (cause Dynaflite doesn't provide many :-).
-
- I already considered writing a construction report, and sure I'll do
- it (it's just that I have not so much time lately, but you'll get it).
-
- No, the airframe is not scale at all. It has a flat bottom airfoil
- with a very strong ( <- is that right ?) thickness. The thickness
- decreases rapidly from the center to the tips. But this will make the
- plane quite stable I guess. There's no room for flaps unless you are
- willing to split the ailerons. Also, it would be quite challenging to
- install retractable gear. It is intended to mount the usual steel gear
- on a maple block which is connected to 3 ribs.
- The plans suggest holding the wing with rubber bands (my o my), which
- I do not appreciate. I installed my own construction which includes
- two 6mm nylon screws holding the wing (that was not too difficult to
- cope with). Ah, BTW 6mm are about 1/4".
-
- Yes, you could install the engine upside down, so the head won't ruin
- the outline, but it would make handling more complicated (the plans
- doesn't mention that either) and so I installed the usual way, I won't
- see much of it in the air anyway ...
-
- >Good luck on your first flights. (Be interested in those stories too)
-
- ok, I'll post that too, also that will take some more time I guess.
- The weather here's really unfriendly in winter.
-
- So watch out for the construction report...
-
- Bye,
- Torsten.
-
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