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  1. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    mock up installation for proof of concept
  2. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    these came in today , had to modify the large gear to 3/8 inch dia. also the beatiful 3/8 in dia. carbon fiber tubing.
  3. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    Possibly will have to look into it , thanks for the tip
  4. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    I'm starting to like this , and getting the hang of it also
  5. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

  6. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    a bit more done, this is fun and not hard to do , simply a bit time consuming which I have plenty of lately
  7. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    I can send you some ribs for the other wing :adore:
  8. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    yes indeed each panel takes some time but guess what with this stay at home thing I guess I have a bit more time :congrats:
  9. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    I'm trying something I have never tried before, cover the wings and fuselage with aluminum , What I am using is 0.011 inch, , I ordered some tiny rivets not for structural but for looks only, you can also see I tested the clear gorilla polyurethane glue, the one that doesn't expand, and I can...
  10. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    Dam I guess I will continue and bore you guys :)
  11. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    Hi everyone, I decided I will no longer post the construction of the Tiger cat here , the interest is fading which is understandable , but if some of you would like to follow, you can join "Scale Everything airplane" on Facebook.
  12. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    This how I decided to do the aileron control for the tigercat, unfortunately the pushrod will be slightly visible. In the mean time , I will pursue the bevel gear system if only for my own curiosity. On this drawing you will notice I will still use a carbon fiber torque tube running in...
  13. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    So for now I reverted back to this more standard system, the bevel gear system would work but much mods would have to be made
  14. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    Thanks, it is a good system but for smaller models where there is less stress, remember this airplane is very large as compare to what this system was intended for, Now I wish I would have made this airplane smaller LOL
  15. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    this is a revised drawing with trailing spar and bearing support
  16. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    The Tiger cat doesn't have exterior control pusrods and its impossible for me to use the same method as I did for the Dalotel, I decided to try something like this with bevel gears, once pleased with the design, I have already started printing parts to assemble a proof of concept , then if...
  17. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    forgot the cad drawings
  18. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    more work done, all ribs and formers done, with weight reduction, probably 10 lbs, and more work done on cad as well
  19. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    Have a look here
  20. Forgues-Research

    Scale F7F Tigercat 1/4 scale

    If your on Facebook, check David Glen page
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