you're the MAN
I got mine at tap plastics about a half hour away from here, I'm not exactly sure, it might be .02, I was guessing at 1/64", I cut the tail down about 1/2" in height and shortened it a bit chordwise so it would slot into the rear bridge and not overhang, it's a bit flexy but seems to work fine.That is VERY effective in changing the look of the model. I found polycarbonate sheet as thin as .020 on Amazon....do you have a local source for .015 sheet?
I haven't flown mine since I made that stupid CG mistake that was on display at Sod Blaster II, but I do have two packs of motors. Doing this mod would be a way to get my head back into flying it.
CG for that would be in the forward 25% of the disk and with a rear mounted motor it's so short the nose weight would be prohibitive at almost any size...it would look funny with a pod mounted forward motor....AND a Romulan "Bird of Prey" !
Dave F.
Franks,CG for that would be in the forward 25% of the disk and with a rear mounted motor it's so short the nose weight would be prohibitive at almost any size...it would look funny with a pod mounted forward motor....
I don't think the demand is there, It's a lot of parts to hand cut and special tubing and lengths I normally don't use but we'll see.Any chance it coming back as a kit we can purchase? [grin]
I measured it today it is .035" polycarbonate.That is VERY effective in changing the look of the model. I found polycarbonate sheet as thin as .020 on Amazon....do you have a local source for .015 sheet?
I haven't flown mine since I made that stupid CG mistake that was on display at Sod Blaster II, but I do have two packs of motors. Doing this mod would be a way to get my head back into flying it.
I'm trying to get three more people to justify getting the tubing that I need, I've simplified construction slightly and will include the clear fin in this run they would be $80 shipped.Any chance it coming back as a kit we can purchase? [grin]
I hope I'm already included. If not, then you only need one more. [grin]I'm trying to get three more people to justify getting the tubing that I need, I've simplified construction slightly and will include the clear fin in this run they would be $80 shipped.
if you eject the pod, that carries away some of the required nose weight, so you would have to carry more weight on boost than necessary and reduce altitude.Franks,
Could the pod be jettisoned at Transition / Apogee ?
Dave F.
What kind of foam are you using?Cut the foam this morning.
Foamy foam.What kind of foam are you using?
6mm depron from RC depron.com it's far superior to anything else in this applicationWhat kind of foam are you using?
Lucky number 5, invoice on the wayHey, put me on the list for another D7 (with the clear fin).
Foamy mcFoamface? AKA DepronFoamy foam.
Details here:https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4183871-Klingon-D7-BattlecruiserFor the electric version, what size prop, motor, and battery are you using?
No, I'm not a fan of failure and I'd have to test it to failure to be sure...Just curious: Have you ever tried flying the Battlecruiser WITHOUT a rudder?
I have wondered if the warp pods/nacelles (on the wingtips) might give sufficient stability.
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