1:9 Scale Bristol M1C - The HangarRC 2022 Build off Challenge
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Spitfire76
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and he who that guy ? Does he have something to do with the Bristol M1 ?
Baron VonHelton
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His name is Theodore Roosevelt. He was President of the United States. My post was meant to be congratulatory.
Spitfire76
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Oops, sorry I guess I should have recognized such a famous president although I am not originally from the USA but it should be no excuse.His name is Theodore Roosevelt. He was President of the United States. My post was meant to be congratulatory.
Baron VonHelton
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Spitfire76
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Having to add 168g (6oz) of ballast to the nose to balance this plane. I guess its because the wings are close to the nose and likely due to the full scale engines being so heavy in 1916/17.
Its been suggested to extend the nose slightly and since I have a removable power pod I can a little on this version and by doing so it has reduced the amount of ballast to 4.5 oz or 126 g. On the other hand If I do get to land this plane I had better do it gently otherwise that weight will likely break the landing gear!
Its been suggested to extend the nose slightly and since I have a removable power pod I can a little on this version and by doing so it has reduced the amount of ballast to 4.5 oz or 126 g. On the other hand If I do get to land this plane I had better do it gently otherwise that weight will likely break the landing gear!
Baron VonHelton
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Yes. My Plalz E.I would take off, but then want to hang on its prop rather than continue to fly straight. It's a daunting task to get these old warbirds ballanced.
Spitfire76
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It flew!. Yesturday's maiden flight(s).
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Baron VonHelton
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Spitfire76
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Yesterday was the cutoff date (Feb 14th) for submissions to the HangarRC Build-off challenge and so I sent in what I had done so far and whats needed to complete it which is
Either way I will continue to complete the build as I have really enjoyed designing it and may not have done so without this challenge.
- Cowling (3d printed)
- Spinner (3d printed)
- Cockpit area decking (poster board)
- Empennage decking (poster board)
- Painting or skin
- Further test flights (without Aura 5 lite)
- Develop plans from Inkscape development drawing
Either way I will continue to complete the build as I have really enjoyed designing it and may not have done so without this challenge.
The Fopster
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Excellent work! Looks good in the air!
Spitfire76
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Great news, the deadline for submissions has been extended to March 15th - https://www.thehangarrc.com/buildoff/
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Spitfire76
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Spitfire76
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Finally got around to covering the rear end of the fuselage with poster board turtle deck. I was hoping to add some decals to the Bristol M1 but my Epson WF 2660 printer has a 0x09A error code and so have started to troubleshoot it. I will conduct some test flights again tomorrow with the M1 with a reduced nose weight.
Baron VonHelton
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Nvr mnd......It is white. Duh. I forgot about the fixed vertical.
Spitfire76
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The M1 flew really well today but did have an issue with one of the 3d printed wheels. The tire came off on the landing. Now I don’t have any sort of suspension so may have to work on that but for the moment the repair is to reprint the wheel hub.
cyclone3350
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Well Done! I liked how U scored the foam on the rear fuse for that fabric over longeron effect.
Spitfire76
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Well, just 2 days to go before the deadline of the HRC challenge and the plans are in progress. I did replace my inkjet printer and so was able to print some decals.
Spitfire76
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Plans submitted today March 15th, 2022!.
Spitfire76
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Finally got around to designing and printing the iconic spinner for this plane.
