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Forum: RC Jets
01-03-2023, 05:47 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

some more pics of the locking pins and location...

some more pics of the locking pins and location of the grub screws:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1024x768/img_0862_medium__77f7b2a556bda04af7e6ffcd30ba76fc680ce863.jpg...
Forum: RC Jets
01-03-2023, 05:24 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

see attachment for a basic drawing.... all...

see attachment for a basic drawing.... all dimensions in millimeter, scale 2:1.
Drill the 2mm hole when the block is installed into the scissor (through the lower half) to provide for a locking pin....
Forum: RC Jets
01-03-2023, 04:12 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

Stopper

well, I would, if I had a drawing of it........... I just started milling away on a chunk of aluminium to end up with this.... :-)

fairly basic design though..... I guess I could measure it up and...
Forum: RC Jets
01-02-2023, 01:32 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

Rudders

I also eliminated the slop in the hinge pins on the rudders. Since it's almost impossible to find the right size wire ( 1.75mm instead of the 1.5mm provided), I decided to modify the rudders...
Forum: RC Jets
01-02-2023, 01:25 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

Locking pin

here's a pic of the locking pin inserted into the scissor link. "Remove before Flight" of course... :-)
...
Forum: RC Jets
01-02-2023, 01:19 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

Mains scissor links

hey Guys,

All my best wishes for the new year, and happy flights and good landings to y'all!

I've had some time to dig deeper into the landing gear issue on the Tomcat, and although the...
Forum: RC Jets
12-07-2022, 07:09 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

Fender, how could I get hold of these, and...

Fender,

how could I get hold of these, and what would a set cost?

Wim
Forum: RC Jets
12-01-2022, 04:20 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

hey Fender, would you happen to have...

hey Fender,

would you happen to have pictures and a source for the redesigned strut and holding cylinder?

I had issues with the strut cylinder initially. indeed, if you allow the gear to slam...
Forum: RC Jets
05-11-2020, 03:16 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

How did you get it below 25kg with full function...

How did you get it below 25kg with full function wings?
mine is 28kg DRY, with two G-Boosters 130+ turbines...… and it takes on 8 litres of fuel……. I'd like mine to lose some weight, flies fine like...
Forum: RC Jets
12-05-2016, 03:49 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

hey Jim, very impressive flight indeed!! I...

hey Jim,

very impressive flight indeed!! I hope I can get to the point sometime that I dare to fly mine like that......

what does yours weigh?

Wim
Forum: RC Jets
03-31-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

Fender, I'm afraid I don't have contact...

Fender,

I'm afraid I don't have contact details for John anymore since changing jobs (and computers....)

Wim
Forum: RC Jets
03-31-2016, 09:52 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

hey Fender, Thx for the heads up. I'll guess...

hey Fender,

Thx for the heads up. I'll guess I'll have to drop Anton a line, since moving and changing jobs both my adress and mail have changed....

Regards,

Wim
Forum: RC Jets
03-30-2016, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

Fender, Updated lock cylinders?? I had...

Fender,

Updated lock cylinders??

I had the shaft on mine tear out of the piston when slamming down.... there should indeed be a mechanical stop to prevent these forces going to this tiny...
Forum: RC Jets
03-18-2016, 04:53 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

dear Barry, Sorry to read of the loss of...

dear Barry,

Sorry to read of the loss of your Tomcat... I can only imagine how I would feel if I lost mine...
Can I ask how yours was powered? it fluttered in the up leg of a loop, right?

I...
Forum: RC Jets
07-27-2015, 05:34 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

Keith, Still only one... no time (new job +...

Keith,

Still only one... no time (new job + home improvement) is the main problem... I took the Tomcat along on my last trip to the Pampa-field, but an issue with the temp probe on the left...
Forum: RC Jets
07-27-2015, 05:21 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

indeed........ batteries up front, powerbox as...

indeed........ batteries up front, powerbox as far forward as it goes, all valves mounted to the sides of the fuse(about under the front windshield), turbines as much forward as practical, and this...
Forum: RC Jets
07-27-2015, 04:55 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

I have NO lead in mine, and it comes out...

I have NO lead in mine, and it comes out perfectly balanced... guess it's all in the equipment placing....... the heavy pilots da help as well....

Wim
Forum: RC Jets
02-17-2015, 11:42 PM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

I rechecked mine yesterday, after the mods I did...

I rechecked mine yesterday, after the mods I did ont the nose module, and it balances at about 1cm in front of the spar. Ok in my book...

Wim
Forum: RC Jets
02-15-2015, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

Mine is 28kg, dry, UAT's full. full option wings,...

Mine is 28kg, dry, UAT's full. full option wings, don't remember if I had the ordnance on when I weighed it. balance was spot on without lead.

Wim
Forum: RC Jets
01-12-2015, 02:10 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

Super!!! W.

Super!!!
W.
Forum: RC Jets
01-12-2015, 12:19 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

Danny, No way to unlock it without air, The...

Danny,

No way to unlock it without air, The downlock is air operated. Just connect your handpump to the 'up' side of the cylinder and give it some pressure. You will probably need to push back on...
Forum: RC Jets
01-07-2015, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

Murray, the rudders are a pain indeed......... ...

Murray, the rudders are a pain indeed.........
Wim
Forum: RC Jets
01-07-2015, 03:45 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

I must admit I did cheat on mine.... although...

I must admit I did cheat on mine.... although it's a "B", I did install the "D" double chinpod.... looks meaner in my book.....

W.
Forum: RC Jets
01-07-2015, 03:35 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

Keith, you're right... The D has the two...

Keith,

you're right... The D has the two screens side by side. the RIO panel also has a CRT screen in the upper middle of the panel, above the round radar scope, and the MDI screen on the right...
Forum: RC Jets
01-07-2015, 02:14 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 435,549
Posted By WimB

Keith, It looks so much better than the...

Keith,

It looks so much better than the supplied stuff..... I sure would like a nicer cockpit in mine.... seats look good to!
one point of attention: Am I correct that you're molding the "D"...
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