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HuckinChikn · 03-14-2011, 08:53 AM

wow, alot has happened since ive been away, my computer has been down at home, and ive ben on vacation for the past week.....
first of all, KENDAL DUDE, she is beautiful!!! congrats to you guys! there is NOTHING in this world
that is better than holding your baby for the first time, words cannot express that feeling!
my daughter is almost 3 now, and my son is 6 months old... ive always heard people say that kids grow
up way too fast, well now i understand what they meant! cherish every second!

and KARL, DUDE! this thing is looking amazing!!! keep up the great work buddy, I cant wait to
see this thing finished, and Im really excited to see the NEXT project you come up with!

Krazy Karl · 03-14-2011, 11:20 AM

To avoid making the Little Prop ( 36" ) look stupid I've decided to shorten the gear a pinch.

Here's the paper computer at work.

I'm thinking the ship shown here has shortened gear. Maybe....

Kevin.. ????

Brent G · 03-14-2011, 12:05 PM

Kendal

Congrats on the little lady. Life will never be the same.

rcpilot82 · 03-14-2011, 12:20 PM

Kendal,
Congrats on the new arrival!!! they do grow up fast!!

Karl, I went to the other home depot last night (lowes) to get some stuff and almost picked up some Aluminum and rivets to play with, LOL!

Krazy Karl · 03-14-2011, 05:49 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by rcpilot82
	Kendal, Congrats on the new arrival!!! they do grow up fast!! Karl, I went to the other home depot last night (lowes) to get some stuff and almost picked up some Aluminum and rivets to play with, LOL!

Belle Vernon? I'm thinking an all Aluminum P-38. 14 foot span or so ok? Might have to make the V 12's though.

Krazy Karl · 03-15-2011, 08:47 AM

I just would like to ask that everyone keep Japan with the horrific disaster in mind and pray for the best for human kind. Sometimes we take for granted how fortunate we are.

forgues research · 03-15-2011, 08:50 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Kendal Simpson
	Now the fun part... Here's the reason I've been a bit preoccupied lol This is Sarahs and my little baby girl Keira Morgan Simpson born March 12th a 2:16am 6lbs 10oz and 19" She's a happy healthy little baby and Sarah is doing great now too.

congratulation, awesome

forgues research · 03-15-2011, 08:51 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Krazy Karl
	I just would like to ask that everyone keep Japan with the horrific disaster in mind and pray for the best for human kind. Sometimes we take for granted how fortunate we are.

That is so true, we think we have problems until we see something like this.....

rcpilot82 · 03-15-2011, 09:06 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Krazy Karl
	Belle Vernon? I'm thinking an all Aluminum P-38. 14 foot span or so ok? Might have to make the V 12's though.

Yep, thats just a shade closer to me than Greensburg. I am gonna see what your AUW come out to before I get serious about building aluminum. I have become a weight freak since I started my build, LOL.

Krazy Karl · 03-15-2011, 09:52 AM

The Foam Legs are done. We're going with a composite structure. I have a huge roll of Graphlite rod I was going to use for a full scale glider but that is on hold so I'm going to use some of it for the gear. Aircraft Spruce sells it and you can buy 12 foot lengths of 1/8 diameter I believe. It is off the charts for strength in tension and compression. Well mix in some 1/4 plywood and some aluminum. It will work and I'm looking forward to trying some of these ideas I have had for quite some time.

If you see this in the future you can say you know where it started. If it fails you can say you don't know me.

Uses are endless.

rcpilot82 · 03-15-2011, 10:46 AM

You got my attention here.

LarryMagoo · 03-15-2011, 11:32 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Kendal Simpson
	Now the fun part... Here's the reason I've been a bit preoccupied lol This is Sarahs and my little baby girl Keira Morgan Simpson born March 12th a 2:16am 6lbs 10oz and 19" She's a happy healthy little baby and Sarah is doing great now too.

Mr. Simpson, congrats on your new baby girl! Child birth is a miraculous thing!

Japan...ALL of us needs to be grateful every day we can step out of bed to greet the world for another day!

KK, your plane is shaping up Dude...I'm liking your Landing Gear plans! Can't wait to see more!

T_Simatovic · 03-15-2011, 11:47 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Pistolera
	W T F ???? Well.... this will certainly be interesting! Earle

	Quote: Originally Posted by vsnap
	Popping his head or the styrofoam?

my thoughts exactly... it sounded funny!!! what ever it meant lolol

ohahonen · 03-15-2011, 02:21 PM

Congrats Kendal and Sarah ,

A kid is the best thing that can happen! Enjoy!

Otto

kjkimball · 03-15-2011, 05:43 PM

Karl,

2 gear lengths available for the model 12. Standard and long. Standard is for all model 12 aircraft EXCEPT those that get the BPE hotrod engine which requires a longer prop (102" instead of 98"). Standard gear is as follows (think of a one piece alum RC model landing gear):

1.25" thick 6" wide alum 2024-T3
32" wide flat for fuselage mount
3.5" radius 118 degree inside bend at the shoulder
3.5" radius 143 degree bend at bottom to get 9 degree over camber
38.875" total height
72" width where axles attach (plus axles and tires for full track width)

So from the lower longerons to the ground, it is about 48" including the tire diameter.

The tall gear is 3" tall than the above info. This is what is on Kendal's airplane and a few others but most model 12's have the standard gear.

03-14-2011, 08:53 AM	#2281
HuckinChikn just wanna FLY! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St. Louis Age: 29 Posts: 2,542 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 50% Pitts Python M12 Scratch Build wow, alot has happened since ive been away, my computer has been down at home, and ive ben on vacation for the past week..... first of all, KENDAL DUDE, she is beautiful!!! congrats to you guys! there is NOTHING in this world that is better than holding your baby for the first time, words cannot express that feeling! my daughter is almost 3 now, and my son is 6 months old... ive always heard people say that kids grow up way too fast, well now i understand what they meant! cherish every second! and KARL, DUDE! this thing is looking amazing!!! keep up the great work buddy, I cant wait to see this thing finished, and Im really excited to see the NEXT project you come up with! __________________ Jared Reeves www.ultimatefoamies.com www.redwingrc.com www.STLFLYER.com

03-14-2011, 11:20 AM	#2282
Krazy Karl Bad-ass Super Contributor! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southwest Pa. Posts: 3,528 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 50% Pitts Python M12 Scratch Build To avoid making the Little Prop ( 36" ) look stupid I've decided to shorten the gear a pinch. Here's the paper computer at work. I'm thinking the ship shown here has shortened gear. Maybe.... Kevin.. ???? Attached Thumbnails 50.8 KB · Views: 82 88.3 KB · Views: 84

03-14-2011, 12:05 PM	#2283
Brent G Super Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: York SC Age: 44 Posts: 380	Re: 50% Pitts Python M12 Scratch Build Kendal Congrats on the little lady. Life will never be the same. __________________ Brent Brent Good Custom Airframes www.3dxhobbies.com www.rclasercutter.com

03-14-2011, 12:20 PM	#2284
rcpilot82 It's Sooo Fluffy!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Western, pa, usa Posts: 2,988	Re: 50% Pitts Python M12 Scratch Build Kendal, Congrats on the new arrival!!! they do grow up fast!! Karl, I went to the other home depot last night (lowes) to get some stuff and almost picked up some Aluminum and rivets to play with, LOL! __________________ KUSTOM AERO DESIGNS http://kustomaerodesign.weebly.com/index.html Laser Cutting & Engraving Services From Prototype to Production

03-15-2011, 08:47 AM	#2286
Krazy Karl Bad-ass Super Contributor! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southwest Pa. Posts: 3,528 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 50% Pitts Python M12 Scratch Build I just would like to ask that everyone keep Japan with the horrific disaster in mind and pray for the best for human kind. Sometimes we take for granted how fortunate we are.

03-15-2011, 09:52 AM	#2290
Krazy Karl Bad-ass Super Contributor! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southwest Pa. Posts: 3,528 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 50% Pitts Python M12 Scratch Build The Foam Legs are done. We're going with a composite structure. I have a huge roll of Graphlite rod I was going to use for a full scale glider but that is on hold so I'm going to use some of it for the gear. Aircraft Spruce sells it and you can buy 12 foot lengths of 1/8 diameter I believe. It is off the charts for strength in tension and compression. Well mix in some 1/4 plywood and some aluminum. It will work and I'm looking forward to trying some of these ideas I have had for quite some time. If you see this in the future you can say you know where it started. If it fails you can say you don't know me. Uses are endless. Attached Thumbnails 44.6 KB · Views: 77 42.8 KB · Views: 72 39.0 KB · Views: 70 41.1 KB · Views: 77 60.9 KB · Views: 116 54.9 KB · Views: 85 75.8 KB · Views: 109 104.0 KB · Views: 79

03-15-2011, 10:46 AM	#2291
rcpilot82 It's Sooo Fluffy!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Western, pa, usa Posts: 2,988	Re: 50% Pitts Python M12 Scratch Build You got my attention here. __________________ KUSTOM AERO DESIGNS http://kustomaerodesign.weebly.com/index.html Laser Cutting & Engraving Services From Prototype to Production

03-15-2011, 02:21 PM	#2294
ohahonen Keep Calm and Fly RC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tuusula, Finland Age: 40 Posts: 56	Re: 50% Pitts Python M12 Scratch Build Congrats Kendal and Sarah , A kid is the best thing that can happen! Enjoy! Otto __________________ "Anyone who's not interested in model airplanes must have a screw loose somewhere." - Paul McCready 1925 -2007

03-15-2011, 05:43 PM	#2295
kjkimball Super Contributor Join Date: May 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 426	Re: 50% Pitts Python M12 Scratch Build Karl, 2 gear lengths available for the model 12. Standard and long. Standard is for all model 12 aircraft EXCEPT those that get the BPE hotrod engine which requires a longer prop (102" instead of 98"). Standard gear is as follows (think of a one piece alum RC model landing gear): 1.25" thick 6" wide alum 2024-T3 32" wide flat for fuselage mount 3.5" radius 118 degree inside bend at the shoulder 3.5" radius 143 degree bend at bottom to get 9 degree over camber 38.875" total height 72" width where axles attach (plus axles and tires for full track width) So from the lower longerons to the ground, it is about 48" including the tire diameter. The tall gear is 3" tall than the above info. This is what is on Kendal's airplane and a few others but most model 12's have the standard gear.

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