Hawkwrench Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 BAM, you nailed it Kev!!! Tim Pete Fleischmann, Derek B and LSP_Kevin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 58 minutes ago, LSP_Kevin said: It might even look something like this: Kev Holy Smoke! that looks awesome Kev! cheers Pete Derek B, LSP_Kevin and Marcel111 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 4 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: It might even look something like this: Kev YES, YES, pretty please???? Derek B, themongoose and LSP_Kevin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Tail rotor is up- chukw, Piero, Landrotten Highlander and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Beautiful work ! Steve Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkwrench Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Absolutely beautiful!!! Great work Pete! Tim Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Does the tail rotor change at all in flight, or is it just the main rotors that flex during flight? The whole looks absolutely incredible. Almost to the finish line. Matt Pete Fleischmann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkwrench Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) 36 minutes ago, scvrobeson said: Does the tail rotor change at all in flight, or is it just the main rotors that flex during flight? The whole looks absolutely incredible. Almost to the finish line. Matt I've never seen or heard of the tail rotor flexing. All they do is pivot just like a propeller on an airplane by inputs from the anti-torque pedals in the cockpit which in turn changes the pitch angle of the blades. Tim Edited February 18, 2021 by Hawkwrench Pete Fleischmann and scvrobeson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, Hawkwrench said: I've never seen or heard of the tail rotor flexing. All they do is pivot just like a propeller on an airplane by inputs from the anti-torque pedals in the cockpit which in turn changes the pitch angle of the blades. Tim That's what I figured, but wanted to ask. Just know how much the main rotors flex in flight. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkwrench Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 You'd be surprised how much they flex and flap! They tend to flex more as they are slowing down turning. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 9 hours ago, Pete Fleischmann said: Tail rotor is up- Wow, that is fantastic Pete, well done! (I don't know which direction the main rotors turn, but hopefully, the tail rotor blades are in the correct pitch plain to counter the main rotor torque, otherwise, it will be a very uncomfortable ride for the occupants! ). Cheers Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) Work presses on with the base... A simple box with trim Moulding- the open box easily allows me to drill a hole for the female stand receiver- the empty space shimmed with wood toothpicks and super glue, then cut and sanded flush- a touch of wood filler helps a little paint and stain. I had the carpenter who’s been working in my house for many years cut the circle for the raised emblem first test fit- not bad cheers Pete Edited February 18, 2021 by Pete Fleischmann Greg W, LSP_Kevin, Fanes and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 4 hours ago, Derek B said: Wow, that is fantastic Pete, well done! (I don't know which direction the main rotors turn, but hopefully, the tail rotor blades are in the correct pitch plain to counter the main rotor torque, otherwise, it will be a very uncomfortable ride for the occupants! ). Cheers Derek Thanks Derek, The tail rotor turns counter clockwise- the blade pitch was adjusted for the hover back on page 68 of this thread. Timmy! Helped me sort that out. cheers Pete Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Pete Fleischmann said: Thanks Derek, The tail rotor turns counter clockwise- the blade pitch was adjusted for the hover back on page 68 of this thread. Timmy! Helped me sort that out. cheers Pete Good news Pete. I was more concerned about the correct pitch angle (positive or negative), rather than rotation direction, in relation to the direction that the main rotors turn? (from your image, it would indicate that the main rotors would rotate in a counter-clockwise direction when viewed from above?). However, if Timmy has been on the case, then I guess all is well! Awesome work there Pete - it is going to look absolutely stunning when completed Cheers Derek Edited February 18, 2021 by Derek B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Putting that beautiful model on a stick elevates where this model is headed two fold. It is going from really cool to super exciting. I can't wait for the finish line! Cheers, Chuck Derek B and Pete Fleischmann 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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