257" B-36D Scratch build.

[ericb]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Craven
	Now I see. That looks awesome. Sorry for the stupid question.

There are no stupid questions, just stupid people.

[Craven]

	Quote: Originally Posted by ericb
	There are no stupid questions, just stupid people.

I R DUM

Can't stand Obama......

[ericb]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Craven
	I R DUM Can't stand Obama......

That actually makes you smart.

[dag214]

	Quote: Originally Posted by zoomer260
	I have zero worries about that. My pockets are empty. Maybe the "hands in my pocket" will be putting something in it ! Very cool doors Dag. How long are they ?

36"

Thanks, DAG

[dag214]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Pistolera
	I assume the articulated doors were needed so they could open them on the ground and load the bombs, eh? Looks nice! Earle

Yep,
They needed the room to fit those huge nukes.

Thanks, DAG

[dag214]

Here is something fun,
I finally got my " Convair B-36 Peacemaker Pilot's Operating Instructions" book.

Emma went right at it to see if she can find anything that can help with my design, and construction.

456 pages of great stuff!


DAG

[dag214]

Work about an hour last night on my nose gear doors, but work has me slammed again, but that is a good thing.

Here is from my SS I am building. I will have part numbers soon for all equipment used. This will help me in my paperwork for the AMA inspection.

I think you can see where a ton of my budget went.

Thanks, DAG

B-36D Systems

Controls Surfaces:
Right Aileron-2 Servos-RX#1 (12X)
Left Aileron- 2 Servos-RX#2 (12X)
Right Elevator -2 Servos-RX#1 (12X)
Left Elevator- 2 Servos-RX#2 (12X)
Rudder- 2 Servos-RX#1 (12X) & RX#2 (12X)

Motor System:
Motor #1-Hacker A60-16L operated from RX# 1 (12X)
Motor #2-Hacker A60-16L operated from RX# 2 (12X)
Motor #3-Hacker A60-16L operated from RX# 1 (12X)
Motor #4-Hacker A60-16L operated from RX# 2 (12X)
Motor #5-Hacker A60-16L operated from RX# 2 (12X)
Motor #6-Hacker A60-16L operated from RX# 1 (12X)

ESC System:
ESC #1-Master Spin 77 Opto operated from RX# 1 (12X) (each ESC has onboard cooling fan)
ESC #2-Master Spin 77 Opto operated from RX# 2 (12X) (each ESC has onboard cooling fan)
ESC #3-Master Spin 77 Opto operated from RX# 1 (12X) (each ESC has onboard cooling fan)
ESC #4-Master Spin 77 Opto operated from RX# 2 (12X) (each ESC has onboard cooling fan)
ESC #5-Master Spin 77 Opto operated from RX# 2 (12X) (each ESC has onboard cooling fan)
ESC #6-Master Spin 77 Opto operated from RX# 1 (12X) (each ESC has onboard cooling fan)

Battery System:
Motors-6 ThunderPower 4900 mHa 6/7 Cell
RX system-8 A123
Lights-1 4900 mHa 3 Cell or A123

Flap System:
Flap #1-2 Servos-RX#1(12X)
Flap #2-2 Servos-RX#2(12X)
Flap #3-2 Servos-RX#1(12X)
Flap #4-2 Servos-RX#1(12X)
Flap #5-2 Servos-RX#2(12X)
Flap #6-2 Servos-RX#1(12X)

Landing Gear System (Air System 100 PSI):
Main Right Gear-2 Air systems sequenced by servos from gear system A&B from RX# 1 (12X) and RX# 2 (12X)
Main Left Gear-2 Air systems sequenced by servos from gear system A&B from RX# 1 (12X) and RX# 2 (12X)
Nose Gear-2 Air systems sequenced by servos from gear system C&D from RX# 1 (12X) and RX#2 (12X)
Main Gear Doors-Air system sequenced by servos from gear system E&F from RX# 1 (12X) and RX# 2 (12X)
Nose gear door-2 Servo system sequenced from RX# 1 (12X)

Air Brake System (100 PSI system regulated to 40 PSI):
Main right gear brake system-Air system A actuated from RX# 1 (12X)
Main Left gear brake system-Air system A actuated from RX# 1 (12X)
Main right gear brake system-Air system B actuated from RX# 2 (12X)
Main Left gear brake system-Air system B actuated from RX# 2 (12X)

Bomb Bay System:
Bomb bay# 1- 4 Servo system actuated from RX#3 (9303)
Bomb bay# 2- 4 Servo system actuated from RX#4 (9303)

Bomb Release System:
Bomb bay# 1- 2 Servo system actuated from RX#3 (9303)
Bomb bay# 2- 2 Servo system actuated from RX#4 (9303)

Telemetry System:
Air Speed-Monitored at 10 HZ and will have airspeed warning tone
Battery- Monitor voltage and mHa used

Lighting System:
Landing Lights- 2 lights actuated from RX#3 (9303)
Navigation Lights- 8 lights actuated from RX#3 (9303)
Formation Lights- 6 lights actuated from RX#3 (9303)
Flight Deck/Fuse interior light-6 actuated from RX#3 (9303)

[vsnap]

yikes

[vsnap]

I think I know why your business is doing just as well though...

[gmilo]

I've really enjoyed following this thread along. The level of planning and analysis that went into this project before the first piece of balsa was cut is just amazing. Nice work! I look forward to seeing video of this plane flying for years to come. Thanks for sharing.

[Craven]

No new posts for 5 days. I'm going through withdrawal.

[WangoTango]

Hi Craven,
I think DAG said work was keeping him hopping...... Same here!
WT

[dag214]

Sorry all I was in Dallas most of last week. My Dallas trip was good, but exhausting. I will now be in a catch-up mode for my company over the next few day. I hope to get a few hours in each night.

One thing about traveling and trying to un-wind at 10:30 at night after getting back from seeing clients is...... I have time to compile all the info for the book. I have to tell you I have great reservation on writing a book about this project. The last thing I would ever want to come across as is a ego nut, or a know-it-all. But I guess I have learned a lot in my life about designing and creating a plane that could actually be built. So ego aside I am going to attempt to write a book, but it will be mostly pictures, diagrams, and how-to stuff. I know I could never of made this project happen with out a great family, and learning 3D drawing.

After sketching out all my data the chapters might look like this.

1. A bit about this madman.
2. The Dream
3. The List
4. The Design
5. The 2D design
6. Learning 3D drawing can be fun as long as you love going to the dentist.
7. The practice build-187" B-29
8. Burn-out, why a took a break from madness, and built a 50% Pitts S-1
9. Electric Motors could work.
10. Setting down with the wife and family and explaining what it will take.
11. This first piece cut that will never end up in the plane.
12. Fuselage.
13. Slowing Down and Testing.
14. The Gear Design.
15. Why some Manufactures will never be Apple.
16. Wing
17. H-Stab
18. V-Stab
19. Nacelles.
20. Gear II
21. Wing II
22. Hold the Phone and Stop Everthing
23. Air system 101
24. Failed designs, dumb people, and flushing money down the crapper.
25. Parts, Parts, and thousands of Parts!
26. I love it when a plan comes together.
27. I can remember when the budget was $8,000.00
28. Yes honey I need a new trailer.


33.??? AMA-And then the last chapter will be about the AMA, what it means to me, and why it is still cheaper to be a member than go to a dinner and a movie.


That's it for now, and this is a very rough draft. In all after looking threw all above I have over 3400 pictures, 65 videos, 311 drawings, and can draw resources from 5820 post on RCG, 4 note books worth of info and notes. I have 1272 post here on FG.

Thanks all,
DAG

[Craven]

Don't forget your chapter about me.

[dag214]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Craven
	Don't forget your chapter about me.

Of course I will.
Your the guy that helped on that part that had the thing spin left when it was moving forwarder after that other thing got to full voltage after the switch was activated by the knob.

DAG