The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

Snoopy1 said:

Great to see you back and hard at it again and multiple projects on the go all looking good.

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Thanks bro. Been tough for sure. I have really been quite dis-enchanted with the rc hobby lately. I think a combination of my two computers taking a dump on me, all the hours I have been working and not getting any "air" time in, had me to an all time low. But the doctor ordered up a remedy. A Saturday off and some airtime with the Baby Yak-ster. Ah yeah....feeling good now. And so excited to get the 330 up and flying. I got to get that Velox done so I can start on the Big 'Stang soon. That...is going to be so much fun. And after crunching the numbers, (power to weight ratio, fit and overall cost) unless a Kolm twin comes up with an out of this world price tag, the DS Mustang will be fitted with a "Dub" 110cs inline twin. Can't wait.

That inline oughta sing pretty well

stangflyer said:

Thanks bro. Been tough for sure. I have really been quite dis-enchanted with the rc hobby lately. I think a combination of my two computers taking a dump on me, all the hours I have been working and not getting any "air" time in, had me to an all time low. But the doctor ordered up a remedy. A Saturday off and some airtime with the Baby Yak-ster. Ah yeah....feeling good now. And so excited to get the 330 up and flying. I got to get that Velox done so I can start on the Big 'Stang soon. That...is going to be so much fun. And after crunching the numbers, (power to weight ratio, fit and overall cost) unless a Kolm twin comes up with an out of this world price tag, the DS Mustang will be fitted with a "Dub" 110cs inline twin. Can't wait.

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That will be nice setup. A 3W 110cs in-line is a powerful engine. Did you know the in line engine out perform the boxer engines.

Snoopy1 said:

Great to see you back and hard at it again and multiple projects on the go all looking good.

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Yes, yes and yes!

OOk it is almost done just some minor cleanup and a lot of blue loctite. The radio needs to be set up and need to buy a reviewer or just wait awhile for a new radio will see what happens.
And the wheels have been enlarged to 3 inch diameter thanks for the help on finding the light wheels.


Ok when I started out I had some goals for the plane and it was to build a pure 3D machine to help teach me to do 3D.
So the end result is as follows which I am pleased about.
1. 50cc 3D machine that comes close to the performance of a profile plane.
2. Wing span 83 inches
3. Long 79 inches
4. Weight 12 lbs 5 oz no fuel
5. Wing cube loading 7.25
6. Power ratio 326 watts per pound.

Must thanks all the people at GSN for all their support on the build and suggestions.

Snoopy1 said:

OOk it is almost done just some minor cleanup and a lot of blue loctite. The radio needs to be set up and need to buy a reviewer or just wait awhile for a new radio will see what happens.
And the wheels have been enlarged to 3 inch diameter thanks for the help on finding the light wheels.
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Ok when I started out I had some goals for the plane and it was to build a pure 3D machine to help teach me to do 3D.
So the end result is as follows which I am pleased about.
1. 50cc 3D machine that comes close to the performance of a profile plane.
2. Wing span 83 inches
3. Long 79 inches
4. Weight 12 lbs 5 oz no fuel
5. Wing cube loading 7.25
6. Power ratio 326 watts per pound.

Must thanks all the people at GSN for all their support on the build and suggestions.

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That looks like an awesome little bird. Can’t wait for a flight report!

Wow snoopy. I know how much fun my Edge profile is at 13.4lbs so even lighter should be a blast. Should have a nice float to it. Thinking of my big edge it has been sold. Gotta figure out the logistics of getting it to the buyer but it will be going to much more capable hands.

That DA50 will only see half throttle for hover pull outs . WTG Snoop .

Like the wheels.

Snoopy1 said:

OOk it is almost done just some minor cleanup and a lot of blue loctite. The radio needs to be set up and need to buy a reviewer or just wait awhile for a new radio will see what happens.
And the wheels have been enlarged to 3 inch diameter thanks for the help on finding the light wheels.
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Ok when I started out I had some goals for the plane and it was to build a pure 3D machine to help teach me to do 3D.
So the end result is as follows which I am pleased about.
1. 50cc 3D machine that comes close to the performance of a profile plane.
2. Wing span 83 inches
3. Long 79 inches
4. Weight 12 lbs 5 oz no fuel
5. Wing cube loading 7.25
6. Power ratio 326 watts per pound.

Must thanks all the people at GSN for all their support on the build and suggestions.

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You're insane. 12 and half pounds on a 50cc engine? HA! Nice going. Can't wait to see a video bro.

stangflyer said:

You're insane. 12 and half pounds on a 50cc engine? HA! Nice going. Can't wait to see a video bro.

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Thanks to all of for the complements, but let’s all see how it fly’s first. Looks good but now I hope it fly’s good.