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You will indeed - those models are superlative pieces of model engineering!
Before micro jets became available, a colleague back in the 1970s was attempting to build a lightweight model Harrier complete with a ducted fan vectored thrust system. I don't know if he ever succeeded, but it was a brilliant effort nevertheless.
I wonder how well that F-104G model flies....?
I never progressed much beyond a Veron Robot powered by an OS Max II .15with 6-ch non-proportional 27Mhz radio - these models are from a whole different universe!
Before micro jets became available, a colleague back in the 1970s was attempting to build a lightweight model Harrier complete with a ducted fan vectored thrust system. I don't know if he ever succeeded, but it was a brilliant effort nevertheless.
I wonder how well that F-104G model flies....?
I never progressed much beyond a Veron Robot powered by an OS Max II .15with 6-ch non-proportional 27Mhz radio - these models are from a whole different universe!
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Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
A model seems to be coming along nicely too ... but this isn't yet true Vectored Thrust
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Here you go BEagle ... Get that craft knife and dope out for a bit of nostalgic fun over Christmas 
Happy Christmas ...
Coff.
PS. WIWOL's please excuse the thread creep ... Keep the stories coming please
Happy Christmas ...
Coff.
PS. WIWOL's please excuse the thread creep ... Keep the stories coming please
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ORAC ...
Yes this is an innovative approach ... note the electric props providing pusher lift under the wings and on the fuselage centre line
Best ...
Coff.
Yes this is an innovative approach ... note the electric props providing pusher lift under the wings and on the fuselage centre line
Best ...
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Thanks BOAC
I'm making an educated guess here. The Electric Harrier ORAC posted probably works like a Quadcopter ... which has a miniature gyro and speed controller on board. The default airborne state is stable/hovering flight. The pilot then controls pitch and bank by differential prop speeds ... or for a hover climb equal power to all props.
I still think true jet thrust vectoring is going to require some very clever engineering
Best ...
Coff.
I'm making an educated guess here. The Electric Harrier ORAC posted probably works like a Quadcopter ... which has a miniature gyro and speed controller on board. The default airborne state is stable/hovering flight. The pilot then controls pitch and bank by differential prop speeds ... or for a hover climb equal power to all props.
I still think true jet thrust vectoring is going to require some very clever engineering
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BEagle ...
The F104 looks a bit of a handful given the high wing loading ... but Mr Hinton seems very deft at the controls.
Mind you if you cock-up the landing perhaps an appropriate epithet would be the "Poor Maker" given the expense of this type of kit
A little extra for you and Courtney in your Christmas stocking ... sorry no RAF livery
Just in case you ask ... yes ... some have configured After Burners on these model jet engines
For those that appreciate both the engineering and the piloting skills ... prepare to have your socks removed ! I'm sure Shawbury didn't teach some of these handling techniques
Happy Christmas ...
Coff.
The F104 looks a bit of a handful given the high wing loading ... but Mr Hinton seems very deft at the controls.
Mind you if you cock-up the landing perhaps an appropriate epithet would be the "Poor Maker" given the expense of this type of kit
A little extra for you and Courtney in your Christmas stocking ... sorry no RAF livery
Just in case you ask ... yes ... some have configured After Burners on these model jet engines
For those that appreciate both the engineering and the piloting skills ... prepare to have your socks removed ! I'm sure Shawbury didn't teach some of these handling techniques
Happy Christmas ...
Coff.
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are you sure he wasn't on his first solo just trying to hover?http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/sr...ies/icon25.gif
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My final post before heading off for some Christmas Bubbles with Mrs C
This lot might give the RED's a run for their money one day
Just love that horizontal "figure of eight"
Signing off ...
Coff.
This lot might give the RED's a run for their money one day
Just love that horizontal "figure of eight"
Signing off ...
Coff.
