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Last post by clouddancer 12 May 2008 13:29
Hi all
Not sure if im putting this in the correct forum or not but i just wanted to show you the Radio Control Godphoenix i am currently building.
Hopefully she should fly ok when she is completed.
If anybody is interested in how i built this here is the link to the forum (please tell me if im allowed to link from here, if im not, im sorry)
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=373593&page=41
If anybody is interested in how i built this here is the link to the forum (please tell me if im allowed to link from here, if im not, im sorry)
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=373593&page=41
Welcome Fury! Come join the insanity here...
WOW!!! That is FREAKING AWESOME!!! Keep us updated on this...KEWL!!!
Oh my now there is a skill and a hlaf!
You built that all yourself?
Welcome to the forums btw 
meridianday
Galaxy Girl
posted 3 Mar 2008 05:41
Wow! I have always wondered if the Phoenix would actually be able to fly. I do hope you finish it and that it does turn out to be flyable. Even if it doesn't fly, it still looks very impressive.
Wow, that's cool! Welcome Fury101.
It's great to see our forum growing!
Fury, I am blown away! That looks fantastic!!!!!!! 
I hope you will let us know how it goes when you fly it!
ETA:
I just looked at the other forum you linked to and I love the 'in progress' pictures! How long have you been working on this?
I hope you will let us know how it goes when you fly it!
ETA:
I just looked at the other forum you linked to and I love the 'in progress' pictures! How long have you been working on this?
Would also like to know what you made it from?
That is so cool! Please keep us updated on its progress.
That is so cool, how lond did it take to build it that far? Definatly keep us updated on this lol. Oh and welcome to the site also hope you stay for awhile.
Welcome to Gatchamania.net! 
That is a wonderful looking project you have their Fury, how long do you think it will take to finish it off? 
That is a wonderful looking project you have their Fury, how long do you think it will take to finish it off?
DeletedUser343
Boardie
posted 3 Mar 2008 08:33
Im here and i am not amused!!! I actually like that and i am talking to yall thats weird i usally am in the war room and i just dont understand the reason im talking here......
Great to see another person here..... I hope you like this site........ One suggestion join the dark side and use your full mental capasity on are side and join me in the war room for further information........
Ill be Back!!!!!!!!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Mar 2008 10:51
WElcome Fury. I see you are an Owl like me. And a creative one at that.
It is so great to have a fellow Owl in this madhouse. We may not rule but we can use our "weight" to get things done around here.
Ditto and the welcome, just come this way to the Rubber Room, where you be frisked.....oops sorry, I mean welcomed by the swans. 
Glad that there's another Owl. I think CD was getting a bit lonely.
I can't put in words on about your model but I do agree with everybody. 
I do have one question though. Does it have Fiery Phoenix mode?
Welcome to the insanity, Fury! Once you get past the initial shock of our nuttiness, you'll find that this is a nice place to be!
Oh, and an Owl to boot! CD finally has an Owl playmate! 
Your RC Phoenix looks fantastic! I would love to see footage of it when it's done and goes on it's first flight. My BIL is into RC planes and I've helped him out in the field a couple times with them. I give anyone who's into RC planes tons of credit - I see what my BIL goes through building them and I know they're not for the faint of heart. Especially when they fly... He just lost his best plane when a part failed....
Your RC Phoenix looks fantastic! I would love to see footage of it when it's done and goes on it's first flight. My BIL is into RC planes and I've helped him out in the field a couple times with them. I give anyone who's into RC planes tons of credit - I see what my BIL goes through building them and I know they're not for the faint of heart. Especially when they fly... He just lost his best plane when a part failed....
"THAT'S IT." He says triumphantly. "Gobsmacked. That's the word I was trying to think off. I am gobsmacked." He says again looking at the photos again.
Wow!! WOWOWOWOWOWOW!!! I am amazed!! It's beautiful! And welcome to the forum, Fury!! 
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Mar 2008 13:42
WoW Fury! that is soooo AWESOME!!!!!!
You'll have to get a piccie of it in flight!
Thanks for all the comments guys 
I will be taking it into my local rc shop at some time next week to get it weighed and the correct motor and pusher prop can be bought.
Its made of Depron which is a dense polystyrene type material, its tough but its really easy to work with
Loved Battle of the Planets since i was 8 (I saw them the first time round in the UK ) Always wanted a Phoenix but its only recently i suddenly got the urge to build it, im hoping i can sell the plans when all the kinks are worked out
My next one will be a shuttle from another cartoon called Ulysses 31. Im convinced i can make it fly lol
Will post some proper pictures very soon and maybe a video of the elevators working
I will be taking it into my local rc shop at some time next week to get it weighed and the correct motor and pusher prop can be bought.
Its made of Depron which is a dense polystyrene type material, its tough but its really easy to work with
Loved Battle of the Planets since i was 8 (I saw them the first time round in the UK ) Always wanted a Phoenix but its only recently i suddenly got the urge to build it, im hoping i can sell the plans when all the kinks are worked out
My next one will be a shuttle from another cartoon called Ulysses 31. Im convinced i can make it fly lol
Will post some proper pictures very soon and maybe a video of the elevators working
I have thought of another word to describe how I feel.....flabbergasted. You are an awersome guy dude.
Just don't let any of the Condors fly it as their flying skills are.....erm......limited.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 3 Mar 2008 14:23
Originally posted by fury101 Will post some proper pictures very soon and maybe a video of the elevators workingThe elevators work????? I think I'm in love!!!!
Oh jeez...I didn't think I could be more impressed...but I am now! Elevators, too? 
You simply must post a video of this Phoenix in action!
You simply must post a video of this Phoenix in action!
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Mar 2008 21:41
I starting to think he has all the G-machines in there too!!!
You must be that Toy maker from the Christmas Fair in Paris. that made the scale model with full working engines of the God Phoenix...and here I was thinking you were just a character in a story...
Should you ever decide, for some strange reason, to sell your Phoenix on Ebay, I predict that a bidding war of epic proportions will ensue!
ok, a quick plea for help.
Im looking for a good screen grab of the G-5 wing markings for the phoenix, i will be doing these in white sticky vinyl but i need a good quality capture so i can get them accurate. Any takers?
Few new pictures as i promised almost done.
Engine exhausts to add then its almost time to put the engine and prop on.
Anybody found that logo so far?
Cheers
almost done.
Engine exhausts to add then its almost time to put the engine and prop on.
Anybody found that logo so far?
Cheers
Fury you have to understand this is in international board. Some people are only just reading your post while others may have read it before they went to bed. You usually need to give things at least 24 hours notice before you can expect results. Or like me are on our work computers and do not have access to our home computers.
Give us time... and we will respond. 
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne I starting to think he has all the G-machines in there too!!! You must be that Toy maker from the Christmas Fair in Paris. that made the scale model with full working engines of the God Phoenix...and here I was thinking you were just a character in a story...I can see it now. First the main part comes out of the water. Then it picks up the
in the left wing, then the 
(sorry no smiley for a buggy type thingy in the right buggy, then the 
and finally the 
will land right in the back.
So beautiful!! I'll see if I can get you a screenie of the G5 logo.... 
Great stuff, Fury! It's gonna be great when it's done (not that is isn't great already!)!!! 
I can look for more if you need them, but here are a few I found tonight...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 4 Mar 2008 19:52
WTG Springie! 
Wow Fury that must have taken you ages, like the others I would love to see how well it flies!
Fury I am overly awestruck and slightly envious of your creation. I must agree that if you were to get all bugs worked out of it, you could possibly get some possible large cash for it on e-bay. Except then you would have the license stuff to deal with. Thanks so much for giving us the ability to create our own though.
One more thing... I think the toy creators for the new movie coming out, ought to look into investing in something like your model. They would have the license and you have the thought process into it, something you might want to look into.
Even if it doesn't do well on it's maiden voyage, it's still quite a conversation piece on the coffee table or hanging from the ceiling....
Oooo...I just had an idea...don't ask me why...I don't have kids but some of the parental units on this site may get inspiration...
Fury's pheonix brought back memories of my dad building models, which he hung from my brothers' bedroom ceiling...The enterprise, Klingon battle cruiser, Romulan Bird of Prey, Space 1999 Eagle...
Then the idea...kiddie mobiles of the team with the Dare Da song...
Thanks so much Springie
I have used one of the shots and liberally resized it.
Here is the result, me out in the garden and the phoenix trying to fly out of my hands in the light breeze lol
Looks ok to me
I have used one of the shots and liberally resized it.
Here is the result, me out in the garden and the phoenix trying to fly out of my hands in the light breeze lol
Looks ok to me
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 Mar 2008 07:00
Looks okay? I'd say it looks awesome!!!!!!!!! 
(And the Phoenix looks good too! 
)
(And the Phoenix looks good too! )
I agree with Transmute Jun, on both counts!
This reminds me when I had a bit of inspiration as a teenager. I kinda of made various design of paper aeroplanes. I know, I know, it sounds stupid, but I did use variations on the usual designs and various designs, eg a coffin shaped design whith the narrow end at the back. about 90% of the planes I made actually flew.
I even tried them outside and they still flew. One of them actually got caught by a gust of wind and flew, in a sort of staggered twisting way, about 50 metres or something like that. One of the proudest moments of my life that was.
But your model fury is just.....just.....just awersome.
That is awesome, so how long did it take to do it start to finish?
Originally posted by damieon That is awesome, so how long did it take to do it start to finish?Its taken about 3 weeks
im off work with a slipped disc right now so its given me lots of time to work on it
Going to get more supplies on Friday, another load of 6mm Depron for the next project as well as get the engine and prop for this, hopefully test flight will be next week will get video of it
Wonderful, I hope it works for you that would be really kick ass. You have a nice garden by the way.
DeletedUser343
Boardie
posted 5 Mar 2008 08:39
Yes that would be awsome.....
Perhaps if get to run show us a video?
WOW, that Phoenix model is amazing! The colors and the details are just perfect. Now all you need is to get the five birdies figurines around and the KNTG is ready to go!
Absolutely gorgeous, Fury! I am so glad the screenshots worked for you!
And you look so handsome modeling it, too!
Oh, and your garden is lovely, too!
Thanks so much for sharing the pics with us!
You know, Imagi will be at the SanDiego comic convention in July...if you get it working, and even if you don't...I'll bet they would LOOOOVE to have it there for their display...
Oh, and your garden is lovely, too!
Thanks so much for sharing the pics with us!
You know, Imagi will be at the SanDiego comic convention in July...if you get it working, and even if you don't...I'll bet they would LOOOOVE to have it there for their display...
Originally posted by Springie Absolutely gorgeous, Fury! I am so glad the screenshots worked for you! And you look so handsome modeling it, too!It seems Fury that you have a Swan swooming over you. You lucky devil.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Mar 2008 15:09
Originally posted by MetaliantIt is a little known fact that the Swan and the Owl had a thing. hee hee hee.Originally posted by Springie Absolutely gorgeous, Fury! I am so glad the screenshots worked for you! And you look so handsome modeling it, too!It seems Fury that you have a Swan swooming over you. You lucky devil.
(Yeah! In my dreams)
I love the pics Fury. And I agree with everything everyone said. Good looking guy, great model and great garden. I would love a water feature like the one you have in your garden.
Sorry to hear about your back. Hope it is getting better.
Awwww Met, we Swans swoon over you, too... just look at how everyone is falling all over themselves to be on your Christmas list! 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 Mar 2008 15:33
Originally posted by Springie Awwww Met, we Swans swoon over you, too... just look at how everyone is falling all over themselves to be on your Christmas list!ITA! Met is the original Eagle in Residence here!
Wow, Fury! What can I say that everyone else hasn't said already?? The model, the garden, and. oh yeah, the Phoenix are all amazing! You have an incredible talent there.
Originally posted by Transmute Jun ITA! Met is the original Eagle in Residence here!There ya go, Met! There's your official title (if you want it)!
Originally posted by Hinotori Wow, Fury! What can I say that everyone else hasn't said already?? The model, the garden, and. oh yeah, the Phoenix are all amazing! You have an incredible talent there.Blimey Fury, not only got a Swan swooming over you, but your fellow Owl and the only female Eagle, who's The Eagle In Charge as well. Maybe I should start making models myself.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Mar 2008 05:58
Originally posted by Metaliant Maybe I should start making models myself.Are you going to start modelling then, Met?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Mar 2008 06:09
Originally posted by Transmute JunHe could model with a lager in his hands.Originally posted by Metaliant Maybe I should start making models myself.Are you going to start modelling then, Met?
Met it's strange to see you with no comment.
Fury.... there isn't anything I can say but agree with everyone on those comments (with all things). It looks so awesome!
Ok, slight change of plans. When i took the Phoenix into the model shop he was almost jumping up and down with excitement (love seeing an older bloke actually happy bout something, they usually look so miserable lol )
The original plan was to place a pusher propeller on the back of the phoenix BUT, when the guy saw how i had built it, with plenty of empty space inside he pretty much insisted that i put an EDF (electro ducted fan) deep inside the fuselage, cut out the air inlets and put some ducting in so it forces the air thru the EDF.
The guy reckons that it should "scream thru the air" (his words, not mine)
Basically this means that there will be NO PROPELLOR and it will have the air being blasted thru the jet outlets at the back
No prop means that it will look like a jet whilst in flight
Im very happy with it. One thing tho, im gonna have to half dissasemble the airframe to make all the changes that are needed but it wont take too much to do and it will not damage the airframe.
Will take some photos as i make the changes.
Also, thanks to everyone for being so kind, I dont usually make a habit of hanging out on Forums but i bet im gonna be here for a good long time
(love seeing an older bloke actually happy bout something, they usually look so miserable lol )
The original plan was to place a pusher propeller on the back of the phoenix BUT, when the guy saw how i had built it, with plenty of empty space inside he pretty much insisted that i put an EDF (electro ducted fan) deep inside the fuselage, cut out the air inlets and put some ducting in so it forces the air thru the EDF.
The guy reckons that it should "scream thru the air" (his words, not mine)
Basically this means that there will be NO PROPELLOR and it will have the air being blasted thru the jet outlets at the back
No prop means that it will look like a jet whilst in flight
Im very happy with it. One thing tho, im gonna have to half dissasemble the airframe to make all the changes that are needed but it wont take too much to do and it will not damage the airframe.
Will take some photos as i make the changes.
Also, thanks to everyone for being so kind, I dont usually make a habit of hanging out on Forums but i bet im gonna be here for a good long time
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Mar 2008 09:35
Originally posted by fury101 Ok, slight change of plans. When i took the Phoenix into the model shop he was almost jumping up and down with excitementLook at that we have brought another one across. And it did not take as long a some, for him to admit it.
1) You are locked into the Rubber Room for life anyway as the Swans, Owl and female Eagle have the key.
2) It would look and sound good (hopefully) if you use that EDF thing.
3) Pity that you have to take out the inlets but heck, if it means you can fly it without a prop, then go for it.
4) Maybe to make old people jump around in excitement is to make models of their favourite TV program vehicles?
I hope it works, the wings are too short for my likes.
(says she who has built RC planes too)
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Mar 2008 09:42
Originally posted by Metaliant 1) You are locked into the Rubber Room for life anyway as the Swans, Owl and female Eagle have the key. 2) It would look and sound good (hopefully) if you use that EDF thing. 3) Pity that you have to take out the inlets but heck, if it means you can fly it without a prop, then go for it. 4) Maybe to make old people jump around in excitement is to make models of their favourite TV program vehicles?Oh, Met I have just noticed you added to your signature line. I like it.
You know I am thinking everybody should have one. You could be The Hooter of all Hoots.
Originally posted by fury101 The guy reckons that it should "scream thru the air" (his words, not mine)This is great news. I look forward to seeing photos of the modification process. I don't know anything about RC planes, but I'm definitely interested now!
Originally posted by clouddancerMet's a model, y'know what I mean As he does his little turn on Phoenix bridge On the Phoenix bridge On the Phoenix bridge, yeah He does his little turn on Phoenix bridge Oh, gosh... After that I need a lager!Originally posted by Transmute Jun Are you going to start modelling then, Met?He could model with a lager in his hands.
Originally posted by fury101 Basically this means that there will be NO PROPELLOR and it will have the air being blasted thru the jet outlets at the backThat's so cool, Fury! Now it really will look like the Phoenix! The model's going to be beyond incredible when it's done!!
So it will scream in flight yay!
Make it sound more like the phoenix we know and love in firebird mode!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Mar 2008 14:16
Originally posted by Metaliant You know I am thinking everybody should have one. You could be The Hooter of all Hoots.Ummm! We already discussed this Met. Remember, Hootters - the strip club conversation?
Oh that sounds so incredible! Now I am even more excited to see it fly! I hope you'll post the video on You Tube as well...people really need to see this to believe it!!
And Met...I love the new siggie...fits you perfectly! 
Hi all
First of all, those with a nervous disposition and cant stand guts......look away now!!!!!!
Dont worry, nowhere near as bad as it looks lol
Just getting it sorted for the Ducted Fan
Dont worry, nowhere near as bad as it looks lol
Just getting it sorted for the Ducted Fan
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Mar 2008 15:21
Oh no!!!! 
I hope it gets fixed soon!
I hope it gets fixed soon!
Ooh, Springie! Are you ok there???
Fury, you may want to forewarn the Swannies before you post pics of a dissected Phoenix (or anything else for that matter). As you can see, they don't always react very well... 
BTW, is that a foamie?? I didn't realize it until you posted the pics. That's pretty darn cool to have such a great paint job on a foamie. And now that I realize how light it is, when you put the "jet engine" in it, it's going to get some awesome speed to it!
BTW, is that a foamie?? I didn't realize it until you posted the pics. That's pretty darn cool to have such a great paint job on a foamie. And now that I realize how light it is, when you put the "jet engine" in it, it's going to get some awesome speed to it!
Originally posted by Springie AAAAAHHHHHH!!With a lot of temporary
Originally posted by fury101 Ok, slight change of plans. When i took the Phoenix into the model shop he was almost jumping up and down with excitementSounds like you made his day...along with ours! It's nice to hear, and that is going to be one wicked bird! Keep up the great work!
Still working on her today, here are the latest pics. Will continue working thru the evening. Hopefully should be somewhere close to finishing putting the airframe back together tomorrow.
Cheers
Cheers
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 7 Mar 2008 12:40
Keep working on it! We need to see our Phoenix back to full health!
Keep us updated on the progress as TJ says we'd love to see the phoenix back in one peace and flying.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Mar 2008 16:10
Go, Fury, Go!!
get that bird back in one piece again. And then I hope you have some good weather so you can take her out flying soon.
Love the updates to the Phoenix Fury. I hope that it screams like lightning through the air, but I also hope that you don't lose it if it goes that fast. Unless it flies here. Then I promise to try and send it back to you.
With all the Swannies , makes me think of how many times did the actual ship look like this after a battle with Galactor/Spectra? Says the Condor, who probably caused that to happen more then once.
, makes me think of how many times did the actual ship look like this after a battle with Galactor/Spectra? Says the Condor, who probably caused that to happen more then once.
With all the pics that Fury has posted..it does kind of remind me of the rebuilding of the pheonix when it blew up. What episode was that in? I can't remember...
I just saw this smilie...so cool...I had to use it!
I just saw this smilie...so cool...I had to use it!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 22 Mar 2008 14:10
We have not heard from Fury in a while.
I hope he did not get lost when/if he took the Phoenix for a flight. 
Welcome to the boards and nice work!!!
Sorry its been so long, been back at work solidly for the past couple of weeks with no days off due to an incident where 3 members of my team got themselves knocked out by a gang of youths.
So, we are short staffed and working long shifts right now.
The phoenix is all but complete. The engine has been tested and managed to knock over a pile of CD's at a ten foot range (not intentional but it proved how much power is coming out of her)
Also we have had bad weather for the past few weeks so no chance of a test glide let alone a test flight.
All I have left to do is is sort out the centre of gravity, recharge the battery and wait for a nice still day for the maiden flight.
Fingers crossed it will still be in one piece after the test flight lol.
Will check back soon.
Paul
(not intentional but it proved how much power is coming out of her)
Also we have had bad weather for the past few weeks so no chance of a test glide let alone a test flight.
All I have left to do is is sort out the centre of gravity, recharge the battery and wait for a nice still day for the maiden flight.
Fingers crossed it will still be in one piece after the test flight lol.
Will check back soon.
Paul
Originally posted by fury101 The engine has been tested and managed to knock over a pile of CD's at a ten foot rangeExcellent! Evil-doing CD mechas of the world, beware!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 25 Mar 2008 13:28
I hope you get some good weather to take it out, Paul!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Mar 2008 13:46
Looking forward to hearing how the test filght goes.
Thanks for the update, Paul! Can't wait to find out how the test flight goes!
Originally posted by fury101 Sorry its been so long, been back at work solidly for the past couple of weeks with no days off due to an incident where 3 members of my team got themselves knocked out by a gang of youths. So, we are short staffed and working long shifts right now. The phoenix is all but complete. The engine has been tested and managed to knock over a pile of CD's at a ten foot rangeI agree with lborgia88, any Galactor CD mechs out there, beware. Glad it going okay and hopefully there will be nice weather (when don't know but don't trust those Galactor weather people like Micheal Fish). I think what you need to do Paul is to hire our Swannies to be part of your team, then those youths will pay, especailly after eating their cookies.
Hi all
If you cant wait for my mini god phoenix models i am posting the link to the website where i found the card model which i based my rc phoenix on.
Its in japanese but if you look on the left hand side you will see several buttons. Pick the fourth one down and if you look through the pictures you will see a god phoenix. Click on it and you will find a printable model with graphical instructions so its reasonably easy to follow and make
Enjoy.
http://win1999.web.fc2.com/
Enjoy.
http://win1999.web.fc2.com/
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 12 May 2008 09:28
Thanks so much, Fury!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 May 2008 13:29
Thank you for the link Fury.
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