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Tag Archives: Project Progress
Where Does the Time Go?
Well, My mini shell finally arrived. I had to thicken the inside for added strength. Here you can see I’ve got it masked and am adding layers of paint for final shaping. This has become quite the mini project in … Continue reading
More 3D Modeling
Hi all! I apologize. It has been too long. Life has been pretty busy lately and I’m on the cusp of an exciting new adventure. That said, progress is still being made on the miniature 3D model of the Learjet 45 … Continue reading
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Tagged 3D Modeling, Motion Control, Project Progress, Software
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Micro Servos (Fit for a Tiny Elvis)
Found some micro servos that can be used for the yaw coordinator. The technical drawing is full scale. I’m still not sure how I want to build it yet, but I have a few ideas floating around in my head. … Continue reading
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Tagged Micro Servo, Project Progress, Servo Controller, Software, Yaw Coordinator
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Yaw Coordinator
I’ve got my software working reasonably well, so I decided to build a quick and dirty mock up of a yaw coordinator and test it out. The ball shakes a little too much, because the connection wire to the servo … Continue reading
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Tagged Motion Control, Project Progress, Servo Control, Software, Video
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Where do they sell Learjet Windscreen Templates?
So I can’t find any door skins – thin plywood usually used to cover hollow-core doors – to use as windscreen templates, so I had to order them from California. I initially thought about using 1/8-inch MDF, but the edges … Continue reading
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Tagged Lexan Windscreens, Project Progress, Windscreen Templates
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Hey! Who put a Learjet in my Basement?
The foam has hardened, and just one more coat of paint up top before the real fun begins.
Paverglass Update (Paverpol+Fiberglass)
Happy All Hallow’s Eve! Well, the “Paverglass” is hardening nicely. It’s rather pricey, but much easier to work with and way better for my lungs and liver than resins. The test piece is a little lumpy and uneven due to … Continue reading
Painting the Shell
The port and starboard side foam has been hardened and I’ve applied a fresh coat of paint. It’s a slightly different color than the Apple Green I’ve been using, but the final coat will be Apple Green. If you were … Continue reading
Fiberglass Cloth and Paverpol
While building this thing I’ve been trying to figure out what to use as a final shell covering. Others have used the traditional fiberglass method, but they are building something more permanent. If you didn’t know, using toxic resin and … Continue reading
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Tagged Fiberglass, Panels, Paverpol, Project Progress, Walls
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Unfriendly Skies
Sorry for the lack of updates. I’m finishing up a few house projects before old man winter arrives and also cutting my teeth on some new development software. Work on the pit is continuing, however. I’ve hardened the foam on the … Continue reading