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Forum: RC Jets
09-10-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

Some photos from our recent jet rally. Many...

Some photos from our recent jet rally. Many thanks to Scott, Judy and Richard for some outstanding photos of the Buccaneer.

...
Forum: RC Jets
09-10-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

As an experiment (never having tried it before) I...

As an experiment (never having tried it before) I made a water-slide decal of the XII Squadron RAF motif, which is a fox's head. Starting with a close up photograph, I cleaned it up in Photoshop and...
Forum: RC Jets
09-10-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

The prominent aft swept antennas mounted on the...

The prominent aft swept antennas mounted on the fin were next. These were CNC routed from G10 as two pieces (upper and lower), with a stub extension to mount into the fin. A slot was then milled on...
Forum: RC Jets
09-10-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

A few more updates. I've been focusing on some of...

A few more updates. I've been focusing on some of the smaller scale details including the fin mounted antenna, the squadron fox head decal on the intakes and adding some weathering. I also missed...
Forum: RC Jets
08-03-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

Frank, Another Buccaneer - it looks great....

Frank,

Another Buccaneer - it looks great. Please start another build thread on is so that we can watch your version progress into reality and flight. Yours seems to be the same size as mine. If...
Forum: RC Jets
08-02-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

Thanks for continuing to watch this thread....

Thanks for continuing to watch this thread. Apologies, but I have been tardy about posting updates.

I now have 39 flights on the Buccaneer and it is now flying really well. I have learned its...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

Landing https://youtu.be/04Vj1k5bDg0

Landing

https://youtu.be/04Vj1k5bDg0
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

Low Pass https://youtu.be/XeDkU2zCnlk

Low Pass

https://youtu.be/XeDkU2zCnlk
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 06:19 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

Performance wise, the model is around 48lb dry...

Performance wise, the model is around 48lb dry and holds 179floz of fuel, and its performance, powered by 2 Merlin 100XBL motors, could be considered to be over powered. Take off roll is around 400ft...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

I finished the lower bulged weapon bay plug, made...

I finished the lower bulged weapon bay plug, made a mold and laid up a part, along with the internal structure to allow bolting it to the fuselage. This definitely helps with the overall look of the...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

Before painting the forward fuselage, a number of...

Before painting the forward fuselage, a number of the more prominent surface details and vents were designed and printed using a resin printer. These were mounted from the inside and once the epoxy...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 05:55 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

As for finishing the model, I have worked on...

As for finishing the model, I have worked on various parts as separate efforts. The wings were finished first, with gaps, and seams cleaned up and an overall rub-down with scotchbrite. The very...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

The other characteristic of the trailing edge...

The other characteristic of the trailing edge droop is a very strong rolling moment with sideslip. With the flaperons drooped, when banked into a turn, on releasing the roll stick, the model has a...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 05:47 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

The early flights were flown with the tailplane...

The early flights were flown with the tailplane flap fixed at 0deg. I wanted to replicate the full scale and have the entire wing trailing edge acting as a flaperon and drooping down with the flaps...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

Thomas/ Buck, many thanks, and it's long overdue...

Thomas/ Buck, many thanks, and it's long overdue for an update to the build, so here goes. I'll break it up into digestible pieces.I now have 19 flights on it and based on the last 3 flights I think...
Forum: RC Jets
09-13-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

A video of one of the initial flights ...

A video of one of the initial flights

https://youtu.be/9975ldSWICc


I need to work on the landings a bit more.
Forum: RC Jets
09-12-2022, 04:49 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

Thanks. I'd suggest probably a bit of each. ...

Thanks. I'd suggest probably a bit of each.

Good to see you back Gordon - I loved your Hunter and Jaguar builds.


Paul
Forum: RC Jets
09-11-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

Ron, Thanks for the clarification - yes,...

Ron,

Thanks for the clarification - yes, c.g. set to give a 5.0%mac static margin. Previous post updated.

Color scheme will be green/ grey wrap around camo from the early 1990's. Subject...
Forum: RC Jets
09-11-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

The c.g. for first flight was set at a calculated...

The c.g. for first flight was set at a calculated 5.0%mac static margin and this was achieved without any ballast and was verified by hanging the model and it sitting level. The model felt stable,...
Forum: RC Jets
09-11-2022, 09:09 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

First flight was this week in the lead-up to the...

First flight was this week in the lead-up to the Waco HOTMAC 40th Annual Southwest Jet Rally.

The first take-off was a bit 'exciting' as the model was out of trim in both pitch and roll, so the...
Forum: RC Jets
09-11-2022, 08:45 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

Well, it's been almost a year since the loss of...

Well, it's been almost a year since the loss of Bucc #2, and I am extremely happy to report that Bucc # 3 has now successfully flown.

I started on #3 immediately after the loss of #2, correcting...
Forum: RC Jets
10-29-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

Thanks all for all the comments and support. ...

Thanks all for all the comments and support.

Confirming that there will be a Bucc #3. Just catching up on some deferred maintenance on my other planes before starting back on the Bucc.

David G...
Forum: RC Jets
10-22-2021, 12:25 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

Thomas, Luckily it seems that all of the...

Thomas,

Luckily it seems that all of the systems survived. At least they look undamaged - I have not powered anything up yet for a functional check though.

I lost the fuel tanks and one exhaust...
Forum: RC Jets
10-22-2021, 09:51 AM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

Spent the morning stripping the wreckage and...

Spent the morning stripping the wreckage and looking for clues, especially in regards to some form of structural failure.

All control surfaces were still attached and linkages intact and able to...
Forum: RC Jets
10-21-2021, 06:20 PM
Replies: 746
Views: 177,817
Posted By JSF-TC

With the changes made, batteries charged and the...

With the changes made, batteries charged and the model and telemetry checked for anything abnormal we set off for flight 2.

The take-off was much more relaxed, with it being in trim. It lifted off...
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