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Title: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: AEROVISHWA on June 14, 2012, 11:48:37 PM when my beloved sonic went down at IIT kanpur in JAN.... thought of getting it back to life with another similar one using salvages parts from the oldie.... this reloaded version is gonna have full aerobatic profile, retractable landing gear, flat dihedral... etc etc.... watch out this space...!
original sonic link http://www.paylessflymore.com/proddetail.asp?prod=G2%2FAT%2F0006 Title: Re: BUILD log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: AEROVISHWA on June 14, 2012, 11:51:49 PM some more
Title: Re: BUILD log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: AEROVISHWA on June 14, 2012, 11:52:37 PM next
Title: Re: BUILD log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: Pradeep on June 15, 2012, 12:36:36 AM nice one vish!!!!! {:)} {:)} {:)} {:)} {:)} {:)} {:)} {:)} {:)}
Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: amit_delhi on June 15, 2012, 11:50:50 AM {:)} {:)} looking forward to more detailed build up pics..... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: AEROVISHWA on June 15, 2012, 08:14:08 PM some for today.....
PIC 1> wheel well for retract PIC 2> top sheeting PIC 3> installed wheel well...! Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: AEROVISHWA on June 20, 2012, 10:58:52 PM plans for the retract cancelled..! putting on other plane...!
pic1> tail assembled.. pic 2> tail extended 2 inches on either side..! pic 3> wind ready.... (alirons fitted forgot to take the later pics....) pic 4> DIY ear plates for landing gears..! Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: Pradeep on June 20, 2012, 11:23:28 PM very nice!!!!wanna see once the covering is out!!!
Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: AEROVISHWA on July 22, 2012, 01:43:35 PM there had been development but no camera for clicks.... finally did get it today..so posting the final pics... still the LETTERING to be done...
Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: shadman_alam on July 22, 2012, 05:41:42 PM Good job... Nice scheme... Are those retractable landing gear? Btw you can have alot fun if you increase the rudder n elevator surface.. Good build..
Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: AEROVISHWA on July 22, 2012, 05:53:36 PM thanks...! they are not retracts, retracts plan was cancelled...!
yep agree to that... kinda need a bit warm-up.. before some serious planes come in...need to fly a bit faster and smoother hence u can see.... a smaller wing, sharp LE... short rudder, powered up engine with new piston cylinder and bearings..... anyways thats quite much it...! Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: izmile on July 22, 2012, 07:15:56 PM Cool... sharp looking plane there..
Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: rcpilotacro on July 22, 2012, 08:16:50 PM wheel track, visvesh is more, she is already quite 'Vishram' you need to 'Savdhaan' her a bit, else, slight hard touch down and prop will touch the ground for sure
Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: satz flying on July 22, 2012, 08:51:08 PM got new look :)
Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: AEROVISHWA on July 22, 2012, 10:16:51 PM gusty sir. roger that..!
Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: AEROVISHWA on July 25, 2012, 09:16:06 PM some more to the trim added....
Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: SunLikeStar on July 25, 2012, 09:31:10 PM That's a beautiful model.
:goodjob: Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: ujjwaana on July 26, 2012, 11:37:45 AM Nice build Vish! Did you salvaged parts from Sonic ? Or is it kit cut/bought from someone ? It looks like the famous Tiger/Calmato design.
Why is there a rectangle in the Ribs, just behind the central Spars/Webbing ? Lightening holes should not have sharp corners like square/rectangle/Triangle. The corners should be rounded/smoothened. Sharp corners may lead to cracks under stress. Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: VC on July 26, 2012, 12:44:45 PM Beautiful build! The nose art reminds me of a P40 Warhawk.
Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: AEROVISHWA on July 26, 2012, 06:22:58 PM @ujjwaana : i did not get what u are talking about, the square thing behind the spar... could u please highlight...! yes the tail, elevator, alirons, fin and rudder were salvaged from the sonic... the design was copied and enlarged.. turned out the same as the SHARK pradeep (PVA models) sells.....
@VC sir... P40 was the inspiration for this nose art.. it was even on my previous model..! Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: AEROVISHWA on August 19, 2012, 10:19:04 PM done with the maiden today.... quite gusty winds and also very strong... the plane was being thrown
could not get the perfect characteristics of the plane due to winds... but what ever i got ... it was totally worth it... had 2 flights... one was a dead stick (glided back pretty well....)... second was awesome.. could not get the vid... probably get it on wednesday or sunday... Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: shadman_alam on August 19, 2012, 10:22:51 PM Good job.. Coming to warangal??
Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: AEROVISHWA on August 19, 2012, 10:31:00 PM thinking of...!! if all works out well then surely will....!!
Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: rcpilotacro on August 20, 2012, 06:37:56 AM ... quite gusty Got to be careful when it is Gusty ;D Anyways ! good job done Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: xantos on August 20, 2012, 11:29:07 AM Hey Vishvesh
Where do you guys fly in Belgaum ? I have good memories of the place when I was studying at the Medical College. At the time I used to fly at the Sambra Airport or at the Golf Course. I used to fly a Curare 40 and a Dirty Birdy then. Mr Bilawar from the NCC Airwing was the only flyer around then. Title: Re: Build log: sonic reloaded...! Post by: AEROVISHWA on August 20, 2012, 01:45:36 PM hello sir....
we have our own ground in belgaum. and a group of 8 people who fly except for the one mentioned.... there were 4 fliers when u were here, may be u were kept away from them. (heard a lot of stories about your flying eager to meet u.) Mr Abhay saraff is one of the seniors here.... into aeromodelling for around 45yrs now.. was in mumbai for some time. may have heard about him...!! the GOLF course is closed and so is the airport. (atleast for us) have got very nice reviews about the curare.... will be starting a build... may be tomorrow i will start a build-log on the same..... |