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    Photo taken of my Seagull edge 540 v2 taken last Thursday. Model is fitted with an MLD 35cc petrol and a 20 x 8 Biela prop.
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    I would second the use of epoxy finishing resin, on several models I have mixed in a VERY small amount of black paint and it then dries just like a coat of paint but still gives a tough fuel proof finish
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    The 3200mAh batteries would probably work ok...........but the endurance would probably be just 3 mins or so. Ducted fan models have a high current draw and even with the recommended battery flights of 4-5 mins are the norm, which is why many people fit batteries that are much larger than recommended and accept the weight penalty, in addition fitted to an EDF a 25C battery would only give average performance at full throttle and a battery with a higher 'C' rating would give better performance. As to the model it all depends how much you want the ME262, if you don't want to buy new batteries stick to the Tempest, if you really want the ME262 get some new batteries with a 4000-5000 mAh capacity and a rating of at least 30C Edited By chris larkins on 23/09/2016 14:37:26
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    Posted by Mike T on 01/09/2016 21:18:01: Nice! I'm going to try the plug in a 'stock' SC65 F/s, just to see how usable an unmodified engine is. My SC 1.20 is totally stock, no head shims or any other mods. The only thing I found, as have many others, is that the main needle is extremely sensitive with just one click either way making a big difference. I have read on another thread (similar to the diagram on page 1) that giving the needle a finer taper helps to make it far less sensitive and I will be trying this next
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    I test ran my SC 1.20 4 stroke this afternoon on the O.S G5 plug, see video below. This engine was converted to electronic ignition using an ignition unit from hobbyking and a magnet ring/sensor bracket from Morris Mini Motors and it ran beautifully...........Today's engine run was a first test using an O.S G5 glow plug, the magnet ring and sensor bracket are still fitted to the engine but have been disconnected. With a small amount of tuning we got the engine to idle reliably at 2500 rpm and peak at 8050 rpm with a smooth transition using an evolution 16 x 6 prop. The engine sounds pretty loud in the video but the exhaust was aiming directly at the camera and in reality didn't sound much different from when it ran on glow fuel.......the major advantage was that it literally sips fuel as the main needle was only open 1/2 turn and it ran so clean that there was no exhaust residue whatsoever...........so far so good.
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    Posted by AndyD on 15/08/2016 21:25:44: i had a dle 30 in my first big bh chippy lovely setup apart from the sound,we got three in our club at the mo two of them flying with the ngh 38 4 stroke,very nice but tend to vibrate alot,one of them as lowered the compression and retimed it which helps but ive heard the latter ones are better,i hope so as ive got one and was thinking of useing it in my big chippy then hopefully we are goin to fly them all a tthe same time,i was going to fly the small one with them last wekend but the ign module packed up on one of them so they ended up playing around with that for the rest of the day. I was thinking of the setup with an NGH 38 4 stroke, does it fit completely within the cowl?
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    chris larkins replied to David Soper's topic in Beginners

    Check out the setup videos by Spektrum on Youtube, there are 16 in total and they take you through every step including using the app, the link below is to step 2, there is a link to all the others on the right hand side Edited By chris larkins on 07/08/2016 17:13:05
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    I've used one of these with great success, it has the small magnetic cone type balancer as well as the shaft supported by bearings for large diameter props..........good price too **LINK**
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    Does anyone have a copy of the instructions that came with the Flair P-26 Peashooter ARTF kit? I have just bought a second hand model that is ready to fly but I wanted to verify the correct C of G and control surface throws. I believe the model is identical to the C M Pro Peashooter so if anyone has the manual for one of these that would be helpful too.
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    Halfords actually make a separate lacquer that is petrol resistant, this is not the same as the normal lacquer, see link **LINK** Edited By chris larkins on 01/07/2016 23:03:04
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    Check out the videos on youtube that Horizon Hobby did to guide you through the process, there are about 8 in total, here is number 5 which is connecting the receiver   Edited By chris larkins on 14/06/2016 22:04:23
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    <iframe width="450" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BLozJgKuea8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen> Edited By chris larkins on 27/05/2016 15:53:24
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    I finally got to fly my Taube today, I added the additional tail bracing wires as recommended by Peter and these did seem to stiffen the tail considerably. I must say that the model surprised me by just how responsive it is to rudder inputs and was a joy to fly, helped no doubt by the almost perfect weather conditions today. Now that I know the model flies well I will add some markings so that it doesn't look quite so bare. I have a video of one of the flights and will post this once it has finished uploading. Chris
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    Posted by mightypeesh on 29/03/2016 09:31:55: Hi folks. Have Spektrum started gold plating their AR610 dsmx receivers? I bought around 5 or 6 at various times last year mainly from Als Hobbies but also from others and they were all around the £22.00 mark including postage. Just gone onto Als to get another and they are now nearly £38.00! That is quite a hike......... It's strange that you say the AR610 are £38.00 at Als Hobbies, on their eBay page they are advertising them for £27.50 inc p&p **LINK** I agree with others comments about Lemon receivers, so far these have proved totally reliable for me and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them, value for money is incredible.
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    That looks terrific Danny..............I have been impatiently waiting for you to get back to the Apache so I for one can't wait to see more progress on that!
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    Thanks Peter, that info is very helpful. I will look at doing a similar mod with the tail bracing wires & I will check to see where the C of G is now and compare it to what you have found to work.
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    That would be great Peter, the model has flown before so I am assuming the C of G is ok but confirmation would be nice, as would the recommended control surface movements.
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    Still looking for the C of G and surface movements for the Taube, has anyone got a copy of the instructions?
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