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Hi all. I have some E-flite 15-25 retracts (EFLG200) that have a 3.5mm strut diameter. Does anyone know of any Oleos that will fit these retracts (around about 100mm long)? I have been hunting around with little success – most Oleos have a 5mm strut. Failing that, has anyone used some sort of 5mm-3.5mm reducer? P.S. They will be used in a Cambrian Spitfire - 55inch version. -
All gone quite for a while CS.....I guess you must have finished!!!!!!
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Hi CS. How are things progressing with the build? I have a couple of questions, if you don't mind. What wheels did you go for (and where did you get them). I note on the plan is says 70mm wheels but in the instruction book it suggest using 50mm if installing retracts. Also, I notice the wing joining method does not have a brace glued in. Does it appear strong enough with just butt jointed foam glued together - I guess you will be reinforcing the joint with fiibre glass and epoxy.
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Cambrian 55" Spitfire
Geoff Gardiner replied to Simon B's topic in Building from Traditional Kits and Plans
I will be watching with interest as I have just got one of these kits which (when I get around to it) I will also be building electric and using E-Flite retracts. -
Free stuff weekend
Geoff Gardiner replied to David Ashby - Moderator's topic in All Things Model Flying
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Wow, that does sound complicated (and a little scary). I will indeed have a look at the Tiffie blog. Many thanks.
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Having never played with retracts before, this may be a stupid question but...... If the body of the retract unit is mounted flush and parallel with the wing surface, will it not then fully retract? Hope that made sense.
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Hi CS. I have just picked up one of these at the Southern Model Airshow today so will be following your thread with interest. I just wondered what retracts you have - are they the eflite 15-25 90 degree ones? I will be building mine electric, when I get around to it (I am a very slow builder). I am off to open the box and see what is inside.
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Popped over to the field today with the Mini Panic for it’s maiden voyage. The wind was a bit gusty but not too bad. Took a deep breath, opened the taps and away she went. After a bit of trimming she flew magnificently – should have had more faith in my building ability. Four flights later we both came home in one piece!
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It's pretty much done - I can't believe how slow I've been (enjoyed it though). Not too sure where the CofG should be. I have balanced it at 3 inches behind the leading edge of the top wing. What has anyone else used? Also, what size prop? (I have a 9x6 on but have not put it on the watt meter yet). When I fitted the landing gear I found that the elevator was touching the ground. After a bit of head scratching I added a horn to act as a skid. On testing, it was acting more like an anchor so I have fitted a small wheel. It might not be man enough for the job but we will see.
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My Wildthing is here!!
Geoff Gardiner replied to I_AM_MARKEVANS's topic in Slope Soaring and Dynamic Soaring
You are not alone........built my Fusion a while back but still yet to get in the air. Edited By Geoff Gardiner on 18/03/2013 23:05:19 -
Hi Jimmy. Are you thinking of doing a build blog for the Pup E. There don't seem to be any/many on the net. I have one under the bench waiting to be started so would be keen to follow your progress. Geoff...
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Hi Kc. Well spotted - I actually had not noticed myself. Fingers crossed that it will not make any difference. Good luck with the Mini Frantic build...
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Been busy lately but have done a bit of tinkering today. I went to Avicraft regarding the missing bits from the kit and they were most helpful and sorted me out with the required items – only problem was I chatted so long, I got a parking ticket! I have made the top wing – just needs sanding. Fitted a battery tray. Installed the servos in the fuselage. I have decided to use the Towerpro MG90’s
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Friday free stuff
Geoff Gardiner replied to David Ashby - Moderator's topic in All Things Model Flying
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Well.........I kinda got side-tracked with various other ARTF builds and have only just started on the Mini Panic. This being my first build from a bunch of sticks, I thought I would update this thread. I believe this kit has been improved upon since I purchased mine. I Started with a wing and ran into a couple of problems: I found it a bit tricky (using the flat foam rib spacer jig) to get all the ribs straight and true. I believe the latest kit has tabs on the ribs to help this part of the build. My Kit is miising the shear webbing. A fact I did not realise until after I had cut up one ot the trailing edge sheeting strips to use for webbing - I will have to get some spare balsa for the other wing. Also I found that after I had glued the edge of the leading edge sheeting, to the leading edge with thin CA, when I tried to bend the remaining sheet around the ribs - it cracked. Hopefully this will sand down OK. There is a bit of a warp in the tip of the trailing edge, on one side. It's not massive and I am hoping I can pull it straight when I cover the wing. I also made a start on the Fuselage. I have ground to a halt as I need to get some wood to make a battery 'shelf' and work out where to fit the servos (I have tower pro 9g SG90's - hope they will be man enough for the job). That's all for now. P.S. I am a slow builder....
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Hi All. I am just putting together a Kyosho Stinson Reliant that I purchased 2nd hand. It is the gas version which I have converted to electric. The kit is missing the side windows and my question is this: If I leave the side windows 'unglazed' in order to increase aiflow (I have drilled holes in the firewall) over the battery and esc, is this likely to cause a lot of drag and effect flight performance?
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I am about to start building one of these so shall follow this thread with interest. How did you find the build - it looks quite straight forward.
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A few Friday freebies!
Geoff Gardiner replied to David Ashby - Moderator's topic in All Things Model Flying
Fingers crossed....
