RC Projects / Building

[Filipe Lopes]

Small preview of my winter project - SuperGee2 from Mark Drela. I have 3D modelled the plane from the plan and already have most parts 3D printed. Hope to conclude this one soon, I had it as the winter project! 

[rogallo]

Hi Filipe,

I saw some of the printed parts last week and they looked fantastic. Both Brendan and Alan would have an interest in this type of work.

Looking forward to your updates.

Ralph

[Filipe Lopes]

Hello all.
Yes Ralph, I am more than happy to share my experience with this first built using 3D printed parts. Anything which might be needed just reach out.
Here are some more pictures from the built.

[Alan_Perse]

Hi Filipe,

Looks great. Looking forward to seeing it in person.

[Filipe Lopes]

Hi Alan.

Once it is completed I will take it to one of the meetings for sure.
Regarding the weather to be able to fly it, that is another thing. 
Every once in a while I get some suitable weather around the house, so, maybe I will put it to use.

Thanks

[rogallo]

I am sure it will fly in our summer weather. The carbon LE and spar will make it quite rigid and strong. I would be interested in the weight of the model so far and if you had any information on the materials used for the printing. I am sure someone is bound to want to print something like this

https://3d-printz.at/produkt/zet-zwo-download/

Keep up the good work

R

[Filipe Lopes]

Hello all.

Almost finished this one. I had to modify the front area of the fuselage because of the CG.
Overall it feels a bit fragile but will have to test it anyway.
I will also check the weight in the meantime, need to get a battery for the weight scale. Nevertheless, I believe it should be around the 280gram mark.
In regards to the printing filament I am using ColourFabb LW-PLA.
One question if anyone knows, I am getting some jittering from the digital servos. What I saw on the web is that having a ferrit ring in the servos cables should stop it.
As this happened to anyone before? If so, I was solved?

Thanks all and keep well.

[rogallo]

Love the colours, it will look well in the sky.

What film covering are you using and did i require any special adhesive to make it stick?

R

[Filipe Lopes]

Hi Ralph.

I used Oracover. Regarding the sticking part it isn't easy with the 3D printed parts. In summary, you can use the iron but the timing is important, just a quick pass.
I would suggest, if possible, always have a different material for the covering material to stick to. For instance, in the wing trailing edge I have balsa and I was at ease.
I plan to try the plane when the weather suits.

In the meantime I am thinking if I will start a new project, ESCALIBUR. Wing in foam and covered with balsa. Fuselage, 3D printed.

I have also completed an easy one, the LIDL foamy. I have tried it and it flies well.

I hope that all is good.

Keep in touch,

Filipe

 

[rogallo]

Hey Filipe,

good to hear from you, thanks for the info. I have covered a few models with carbon LE and TE and yeah, timing is important. Not too much heat on the spar and preferably no heat.

Fred sells a model called a Quark on Island models and might be worth a look, Great flyer and made in Ireland.

See you in Sept?

All the best

Ralph

[Filipe Lopes]

Hi Ralph,

I will have a look at the Quark for sure.
With September, are you referring to Tountinna or is there an event in Carlow?

Thanks,
Filipe

[rogallo]

The meeting in Carlow, 2 day event, good craic.

Ralph

[Filipe Lopes]

Hi Ralph,

I don't see it in the MACI portal!
What day will it be on?

Thanks,

Filipe

[rogallo]

https://www.gliderireland.net/forum/index.php/topic,4435.0.html

We have our own portal

September 21 and 22nd

Hope to see everyone there

Ralph