nnMIG 3 Swappable - design, build, and review log
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1/16" x 1/2"
I'll post the the length and cut marks when I get the plans done, but if you wanna buy it now you should be able to find a 3 foot piece for just a few bucks at Lowes/Home Depot.
Sorry for the delay guys, I got a little tied up with some other things and haven't made any progress on the nnMIG yet. I am working on the plans right now, though. Once I finish those I'll get started on the fuse.
Also, the DTFB box was actually an accident. The first time I went to my local DT and bought foam the dude was like 'if you're gonna buy 15 sheets you should have a box to protect them.' I hesitated at first, thinking to myself that I'd never need an entire box of DTFB. Funny looking back at myself 7 months ago.. I was so naive
I am lucky enough to live in an area with 4 DT within 15 minutes of my house so I make monthly trips and clean them out. Yeah.. I'm the jerk who buys 20 sheets at a time, haha. It's okay, though, they restock by the next week so I don't feel too bad
Also, the DTFB box was actually an accident. The first time I went to my local DT and bought foam the dude was like 'if you're gonna buy 15 sheets you should have a box to protect them.' I hesitated at first, thinking to myself that I'd never need an entire box of DTFB. Funny looking back at myself 7 months ago.. I was so naive
I am lucky enough to live in an area with 4 DT within 15 minutes of my house so I make monthly trips and clean them out. Yeah.. I'm the jerk who buys 20 sheets at a time, haha. It's okay, though, they restock by the next week so I don't feel too bad
Updated first post - added updated sample plans.
The MIG 3 is definitely a bit more challenging to design with the slim wing (just look at how many lines there are!). I am opting to try a new design method with this one, no fuse bottom plate under the wing. The wing will be its own bottom plate. With the bottom airfoil it should curve right in line with the fuse angle and look flush and scale. If this ends up working out how I hope, it will be the new way I design my wing/fuses going forward.
The MIG 3 is definitely a bit more challenging to design with the slim wing (just look at how many lines there are!). I am opting to try a new design method with this one, no fuse bottom plate under the wing. The wing will be its own bottom plate. With the bottom airfoil it should curve right in line with the fuse angle and look flush and scale. If this ends up working out how I hope, it will be the new way I design my wing/fuses going forward.
jayz 84
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Updated first post - added updated sample plans.
The MIG 3 is definitely a bit more challenging to design with the slim wing (just look at how many lines there are!). I am opting to try a new design method with this one, no fuse bottom plate under the wing. The wing will be its own bottom plate. With the bottom airfoil it should curve right in line with the fuse angle and look flush and scale. If this ends up working out how I hope, it will be the new way I design my wing/fuses going forward.
Ive been thinking about trying that let us know how it works out. Ha i might even alter my rarebear build and lower the wing so i can fit the pod... now are these plans up ready to build or just a beta build?
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jayz 84
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Also, I will be adding plans for decals to match this scheme, because it's awesome.
Thats great man i like that idea...
JohnRambozo
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I don't think I'm going to be able to pass this one up. There's just too much awesome.
I hope the wing attachment works out. That joining line is going to have to be to match the top wing shape precisely to get the right AoA. That was why I redesigned the H1 fuse. But I believe in you.
Making a removable wing would be a little different with this plane because of the position of the lower scoop, too. I'm excited to see how this one turns out. The MiG-3 is such a cool looking plane. I'm sure the nnMiG-3 will be, too.
jayz 84
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Johnrambozo you can still do a removable wing i did it with my old p51 like a year ago just glue your scoop inplace then do a cut line down the scoop at the aft wing. Just beef up the inner scoop with some extra foam after you remove the wing to keep it strong
SnowRocker88
Amateur pilot and builder
I'll have to build one of these. Do a Mig 3 meets Mig 15 fly!
Christopher14
Driftin' with the wind...
That would be cool.
I don't think I'm going to be able to pass this one up. There's just too much awesome.
I hope the wing attachment works out. That joining line is going to have to be to match the top wing shape precisely to get the right AoA. That was why I redesigned the H1 fuse. But I believe in you.
I'm excited to see how this one turns out. The MiG-3 is such a cool looking plane. I'm sure the nnMiG-3 will be, too.
Yeah it's gonna require a really precise cut. I just hope its a strong enough joint.
MIG 3 and MIG 15 lets fly?
JohnRambozo
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As long as there is some kind of internal support near where the wing attaches it will be fine. My planes are removable wings, which are effectively the same thing.
Quick update. I got everything built except the poster board. The good news is that I don't think the wing will have any strength issues but the bad news is this thing didn't go together nearly as smoothly as I hoped. It's not even that I had to make too many plan adjustments, it's just a tricky build because of the wing and how it joins to the fuse. I am hoping to get everything finished for this weekend so I can maiden.
jayz 84
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Thats great to hear the progress. I figured you might end up running into problems with the joining of the wing and keeping it strong. Hope everything works out for the maiden this weekend. cant wait to see this bird.
jayz 84
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First tape brothers order came in today!
Ya i would say so
i just got my order of black and red the other day to try it out on the mig 3 buildSimilar threads
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