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    Hi Simon, I was interested to hear about your experiences with this model. I'm in the middle of programming mine right now and everything seems to be moving in the right direction. I left the servo wells as there were and simply reversed the rotational movement of the left flap servo using my JR DXS9 Tx plus a few minor programme changes to accommodate this reversal. I now have flaps, crow braking, full span ailerons, reflex and camber, etc. Can you let me know what you have found to be the best C of G? I've read in various forums people are using from 70 to 85 mm from the leading edge. Also perhaps you can tell me the type of glue you're using to fix items in the fuse. Many thanks, Chris.
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    Thanks guys for your comments. I will leave things as they are. I will be programming it as a fully functional 6-servo glider with flaps, crow braking, full wing ailerons, reflex and camber, etc. Chris
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    I have just been assembling the wings for my Phoenix 2000 and found a problem with the left wing. I purchased this model earlier this month from HK's UK warehouse after they had informed me they had a new stock. The flap servo well is in the wrong position and is reversed when compared with the right wing. This means that the shafts of the aileron and flap servos face in opposite directions. The servos in the right wing face the same direction as they should.     To correct this will mean I have to hack out more foam to make a new servo well which would weaken the wing I have asked HK to send me a replacement wing but I suspect that all the present stock have this fault. I would be interested to hear from anyone who has experienced this problem. Chris. Edited By chrispy on 19/03/2015 17:42:54
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    Hi Lui, Since writing this thread I have replaced the two metal wing bolts with nylon ones because I found when I caught a wing on landing cracks were appearing around the cut-out in the fuz . I have also reinforced the under edges of the cut-out with carbon tow. All the best with your build. Chris.
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    Hi Marc,   Nice to meet you at Honey Hill this p.m.   If you're interested in the Speedo you might like to read some of the comments during the past year on this thread.     I obtained mine from AeroModel Hut but it does'nt look like they sell them any more. The new importer appears to be:   Slopeside   All the best, Chris.       Edited By Chris Bott - Moderator on 11/03/2012 18:54:55
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    Hi Chris,   I don't have the coordinates but if you turn back to this thread on 22/10/2008 a link is posted to a map.   Hope this helps.   Chris.
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    Very nice.    Is this an early Christmas present?!!   Chris.
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    Peter, I think you're the first owner of an Alex mini who has contacted me on this thread. If you have time I'd be interested to know more about it and you're experiences in assembling it. Are your flaps and ailerons top or bottom driven? Any pictures would be interesting particularly of the arrangement in the cockpit. Thanks, Chris.    
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    Hi Peter, thanks for your info. particularly about the battery.   I'm using a 6V 800mAh Eneloop pack which fits nicely in the nose and have flown it for 3 hours during a day with charge still left.   So far I've not had a lot of opportunities to fly it. I took with me earlier in the year on holiday in the Peak District but unfortunately there was so little wind during that week I was unable to get a flight. I've taken it with me on visits to slope locations around here but on arrival have found either the wind not strong enough or not quite in the right direction. I've had to make do with flying the Weasel. One of these days I'll get it right!   Chris.
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    FYI   Safety Data Sheet for toluene:   see here   Chris
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    Hi David,   I used Zap-a-dap-a-goo from Modelmaniacs for £3.55, It is the same as Goop.   link     Instead of toluene you can use xylene as  thinners, 1litre for £7.95.   http://www.anti-slip-paint.co.uk/xylene-litre-p-31.html   or toluene here, link   Hope this helps. Chris.  Edited By David Ashby - RCME Administrator on 24/04/2010 16:45:34
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    Hi seecomber,   For a simple graphical explanation of the meaning of 'delta peak' I suggest you look at:   http://www.ospreys-mac.org.uk/Differences%20NiMH%20and%20LiPo.pdf   With my Sigma EQ charger I would use 7mV for NiMH and 12mV for NiCd to set delta peak sensitivity.   Chris.
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    Hi Tim,   I'm interested in more details of how the 'stick' on which the Lipo and RX are fixed is attached to the fus. How long is it? Is it a permanent fix or removable for access purposes? There appears to be a hook at the end - what is this for? More pics would be helpful.   Many thanks. Chris.        
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