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#101 chris_uk

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 12:28 PM

is that cliffies wing?

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 12:36 PM

Looking good in white, Matt. thumbsup I mocked up a very similar central support for the same wing and reckon that's more than enough to stop it wobbling which is less down to the wing element but more as a result of the uprights mounting to the less than 100% rigid clam. I'd made it out of balsa wood (to get the shape) and it was plenty strong enough under compression but decided I'm not going to fit the wing (until somebody writes off the rear clam and I become less precious).

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 12:49 PM

is that cliffies wing?


Good question Chris, will check my car when I get home... It better not be mine.

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 12:55 PM

Looking good in white, Matt. thumbsup

I mocked up a very similar central support for the same wing and reckon that's more than enough to stop it wobbling which is less down to the wing element but more as a result of the uprights mounting to the less than 100% rigid clam. I'd made it out of balsa wood (to get the shape) and it was plenty strong enough under compression but decided I'm not going to fit the wing (until somebody writes off the rear clam and I become less precious).


Matt, is it painted already?

If so, you are gay and I am coming up with a drill.

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 12:55 PM

VXT'ED has the best solution for this wing wobble.

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 02:02 PM

VXT'ED has the best solution for this wing wobble.


Yeah I've been in contact with VXT'ED and most probably going to go down that route. although I have another plan which may or may not come into fruition.

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 02:02 PM


Looking good in white, Matt. thumbsup

I mocked up a very similar central support for the same wing and reckon that's more than enough to stop it wobbling which is less down to the wing element but more as a result of the uprights mounting to the less than 100% rigid clam. I'd made it out of balsa wood (to get the shape) and it was plenty strong enough under compression but decided I'm not going to fit the wing (until somebody writes off the rear clam and I become less precious).


Matt, is it painted already?

If so, you are gay and I am coming up with a drill.


If you're coming down a drill bring a hole cutter with you lol....

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 02:10 PM



Looking good in white, Matt. thumbsup

I mocked up a very similar central support for the same wing and reckon that's more than enough to stop it wobbling which is less down to the wing element but more as a result of the uprights mounting to the less than 100% rigid clam. I'd made it out of balsa wood (to get the shape) and it was plenty strong enough under compression but decided I'm not going to fit the wing (until somebody writes off the rear clam and I become less precious).


Matt, is it painted already?

If so, you are gay and I am coming up with a drill.


If you're coming down a drill bring a hole cutter with you lol....


I have a hole cutter Matt.

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 02:13 PM




Looking good in white, Matt. thumbsup

I mocked up a very similar central support for the same wing and reckon that's more than enough to stop it wobbling which is less down to the wing element but more as a result of the uprights mounting to the less than 100% rigid clam. I'd made it out of balsa wood (to get the shape) and it was plenty strong enough under compression but decided I'm not going to fit the wing (until somebody writes off the rear clam and I become less precious).


Matt, is it painted already?

If so, you are gay and I am coming up with a drill.


If you're coming down a drill bring a hole cutter with you lol....


I have a hole cutter Matt.


It's OK got loads of em at the shop.

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Posted 19 November 2011 - 11:52 PM

Today has been spent cutting sanding flatting and fitting and fettling.

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Shhh don't tell Cliffie!!!!

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Couple of tweeks to the wing mounts

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Posted 20 November 2011 - 10:12 AM

pffft, its still multicolour :P :lol:

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Posted 20 November 2011 - 10:14 AM

looks like youre making good progress. any plans for the engine? i preferred it silver ;)

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Posted 20 November 2011 - 02:11 PM

pffft, its still multicolour :P :lol:


:P Not for long!

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Posted 20 November 2011 - 02:12 PM

looks like youre making good progress.
any plans for the engine?
i preferred it silver ;)


Coming on Chris yeah I have plans for the engine but funds are stopping me.
Just aiming to get it road worthy to start with run it for a year then look at tuning.

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Posted 20 November 2011 - 03:12 PM

You seem a really capable modder Matt, maybe you could consider a straight swap to a LNF engine - I'm keen to see a project using this engine ;)

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Posted 20 November 2011 - 09:54 PM

You seem a really capable modder Matt, maybe you could consider a straight swap to a LNF engine - I'm keen to see a project using this engine ;)


lol budget is stopping me going anywhere with the engine for now. But will most probably end up charging it.

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Posted 26 December 2011 - 04:13 PM

OK a little update on 'P.F.S.'

Been a bit quiet on here it is Christmas after all!!

Anyway I thought I'd vinyl the rear spoiler this afternoon inbetween visting and turkey dinners. So here's what it looks like..

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Posted 26 December 2011 - 04:13 PM

OK a little update on 'P.F.S.'

Been a bit quiet on here it is Christmas after all!!

Anyway I thought I'd vinyl the rear spoiler this afternoon inbetween visting and turkey dinners. So here's what it looks like..

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Posted 26 December 2011 - 04:14 PM

looks good chinky chinky

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Posted 26 December 2011 - 04:17 PM

Cheers Joe.. I'm up the workshop tomorrow so hopng to get some more work done...
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