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Forum: Pusher Park Jets
06-26-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,185
Posted By crxmanpat

So I finally got the 2212-6 motors and 30A ESCs....

So I finally got the 2212-6 motors and 30A ESCs. Not only are those available, but I also now have a full power package that would work for most pusher jets that use only 2 servos. The package...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets
03-05-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,185
Posted By crxmanpat

Good luck with whatever you decide to build. If...

Good luck with whatever you decide to build. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. There's a lot of foam building expertise on this forum. :)
Forum: Pusher Park Jets
02-29-2012, 11:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,185
Posted By crxmanpat

So this thread has been sitting out there a...

So this thread has been sitting out there a while, and I went back through and updated some of the posts with new or revised information.

I also just placed an order with Suppo Model, and will...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets
08-17-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,185
Posted By crxmanpat

Nina, Thanks for the post. When I...

Nina,

Thanks for the post. When I originally wrote this, RC Timer had just come on the market with the eBay ads. Nice to see you guys with your own website now. Those are great motors for the...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets
06-23-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,185
Posted By crxmanpat

Kit sources

OK, so now I've posted a lot of tips about building with depron, but what if you don't want to cut you own foam planes from plans? Here's a list of places where kits can be purchased:

Nico...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets
06-23-2010, 11:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,185
Posted By crxmanpat

Painting/Finishing/Decals

There are some people who seem to have trouble finding the right paints for foam. In the years I've been doing this, I've used Testors rattle can spray paints more than anything else. I've used it on...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets
06-23-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,185
Posted By crxmanpat

Power System and electronics

Because of the limited size of the prop canyon, the biggest prop you can use is 7", and in some cases 6" is as big as you can go. Unfortuntely, that limits the choice of motors you can use. However,...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets
06-23-2010, 11:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,185
Posted By crxmanpat

Hinging the control surfaces

Most people hinge their control surfaces using packing tape. I used this method for quite a while, but finally got tired of the tape peeling up on me as I live in a very hot summertime climate (it...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets
06-23-2010, 11:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,185
Posted By crxmanpat

Motor Mount

OK, mounting the motor has probably been one of the most challenging items that I've encountered on these builds, but I think I have it down to a science now. If you are cutting your own plane from...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets
06-23-2010, 10:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,185
Posted By crxmanpat

Basic construction

Most of the parts on these planes are tabbed or slotted for ease of contruction and alignment. However, some pieces such as intakes, dividers and vertical stabilizers may require installation at an...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets
06-23-2010, 10:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,185
Posted By crxmanpat

Installing the wing spar

The first step to almost every build (once all the foam parts are cut out) is to install the wing spar. You will need:

Flat, level working surface
Knife
CF spar
Straight edge (I use a 36" metal...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets
06-23-2010, 10:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,185
Posted By crxmanpat

Building materials

First I'll talk about a list of materials that I typically use for these builds. If you are downloading the plans and building from scratch, then you will need to buy foam. Most of these are done...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets
06-23-2010, 10:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 20,185
Posted By crxmanpat

Profile pusher jet construction techniques/tips

I did this thread over on RCGroups, and figured it would be good here too.

I'm often asked about techniques I use to build these profile pusher jets, so I thought I'd start a thread that...
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