Focke Wulf 802 ... my first secret project here in forum

noxioux · February 11, 2009, 05:26:43 PM

That 802 looks like it would be a great candidate for a turboprop whiff. . .

Optimist · February 11, 2009, 11:54:30 PM

This is what they thought originally

Hansjoerg

Mossie · February 12, 2009, 04:38:51 AM

Glad you found something Optimist! Intrigued to see what it'll be, there are only a few single engined jet types on there, hmmm.....

Optimist · February 12, 2009, 10:36:44 AM

Mossie --- Watch out for my second thread ... It will be the TA183 III

Hansjoerg

Mossie · February 12, 2009, 03:14:34 PM

Nice choice! Didn't think you'd go for the earlier Ta-184, I imagine it's high T-tail might cause you some control problems.

Optimist · February 20, 2009, 01:10:58 PM

Time to post some progress!

Hansjoerg

John Howling Mouse · February 20, 2009, 04:17:25 PM

Seriously good craftsmanship there.

Optimist · February 21, 2009, 05:54:23 AM

Thanks ... but it is mostly scripting and handling coords...

Optimist · February 21, 2009, 02:04:23 PM

... and painting...

!

Hansjoerg

BlackOps · February 22, 2009, 09:54:26 AM

Very cool! OK, I'm still a little confused about the process you use. You design these in the computer but what is the process they are produced in. Are they cut by a machine or molded? Not sure what happens after you design it.

Great paintjob by the way

Optimist · February 22, 2009, 04:10:32 PM

The smooth spherical surface of the CAD model is separated into short staight sections and this sections are manufactured via Hot Wire Cut ( CNC as in this case ) or manually...

Take a look...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w07yOWsflEE

BlackOps · February 22, 2009, 05:33:23 PM

Thanks, now I get it, I didn't know there was such a machine. Pretty neat process.

Optimist · February 23, 2009, 10:16:04 AM

At least the machine is DIY

/ mostly Handcrafted

Zeke · February 24, 2009, 12:23:53 AM

Is the clip of the MiG-3 maiden flight yours Optimist?
It looks like that one flew very well indeed, surprisingly stable.

Optimist · February 24, 2009, 09:01:51 AM

Yepp! That is me ( thath one with the hat!!) as the Mig is rather half as much as compareable others in weight ... it is more like a "warbird trainer" ... not that fast as a piston engined plane, but it flies great with about 350 Watt of E power!!! and the climbing abilities are more than enough!!!

Hansjoerg