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You Vote, I Build EDF

Discussion in 'EDF Aircraft Plans' started by AnyAirRc, Dec 14, 2008.

  1. AnyAirRc

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    Hey guys with three cool looking projects already roughly SketchUped I want to know what the PhlatClub wants built first. I will build all of them but the order they finish in is the order I will build them in. The X-31 would be the easiest to build and take a 70mm fan, and be fairly fast. The F-20 will be made out of quite a few parts and use the most foam but with the 500 watt 70mm fan it should be almost as fast as the X-31. Lastly the ARES will require the most extra cad work from its current state and use a 55mm fan. I think they all would be neat models so I am leaving it up to you!

    p.s. You only have a week to vote so get them in! Attached files [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  2. tvcasualty

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    I voted for the F20, but I think these are all really good. I lack a 55mm fan though, so it's likely I would not build it in the near future... But I would also be tempted to scale it to fit the fan I do have if my MiG does not work out!
     
  3. AnyAirRc

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    The X-31 and F-20 are for a 500 watt 70mm fan. The ARES is the only one for 55mm fan, I forgot to mention that!
     
  4. kram242

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    F-20 for me! I just love the look of that bad boy!
    Mark
     
  5. AnyAirRc

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    It looks like everyone agrees with you Mark. Good thing I just ordered a few cases of Depron!
     
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    lol sorry about that, its just too cool looking! Can't wait to see it in the air.
    I am stoked because I have the 70mm fan, just need the motor for it :)
    Mark
     
  7. AnyAirRc

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    It is cool Mark, I like them all! I just can't wait to get started!! The F-20 is fairly big so I would say you need a 350-500+ watt motor for your fan if you want jam. I think 200 watts would fly it around if you keep it light.
     
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    Ok cool thats thats what I'll get do you have any name brand motors in that range that you like/recomend?
     
  9. AnyAirRc

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    Mark: I have just one 70mm fan and motor. I ordered this one http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=7887 It pulls more watts than it says, I get nearly 50A out of mine. The rotor did need to be balanced and broken it. The blades keep stretching and I had to rebalance it every time. After 5 packs it seems to be stable now. I can not get it perfect, I think the bearings in the motor are the problem. I can't complain about a $21 500 watt fan and motor.
     
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    Thanks man, thats a must have!
    Wheres the old man in the red suit when you need him! :p
    Mark
     
  11. AnyAirRc

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    I am going to close the poll Saturday some time that way I can start working on the first plane.
     
  12. kram242

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    Sounds good!
    Mark
     
  13. AnyAirRc

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    The F-20 won the X-31 came in second and the ARES came in last. Thank you all for voting, I would have thought the X-31 would have won but the people have spoken. The cad refinement has already started and the foam F-20 work will start soon after Christmas.

    Thanks guys it is nice to have such a cool place to talk to one another!
     
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    Thank you! this is going to be so nice.. Can't wait
    Mark
     
  15. Thewz

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    Any updates?
     
  16. AnyAirRc

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    Not yet but the F-20 is going to be built soon. It is always on my mind but I need to buy a bunch of Depron first!
     
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    any new updates?
     
  18. AnyAirRc

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    I still plan on building the F-20 but man, school is kicking my but. I should have never took two full course loads!
     
  19. Thewz

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    2.....frick....that's what 30-32 credits....does your school charge you more for taking so many credits at one time? At UH you would have to beg the chair to go more than 16 credits in a semester.....

    What's your major?
     
  20. AnyAirRc

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    My major is liberal studies, I am studying to become a teacher. I am going to one college on campus and one online, it is hard. I do have to jump through hoops to take so many classes. I don't think I will take as many next year. I need more time to build planes lol.
     
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    Teacher......I would have thought your area of study was engineering. Takes a special kind of person to become a teacher. :ugeek:
     
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    yessir, it does. good for you too. i should go back to school and get my Bachelors in Aviation, but i am very lazy and we are building kids right now. it will be too hard for someone with ADHD And 2 kids And a class schedule to make it. i am weak in the head. :lol:
     
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    Spad, you should go for it. I had 2 kids, a mortgage, and was working a full time + OT job and went back to school to complete my degree. I don't have ADHD......I'm plain old thick headed..... :lol:
     
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