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Good luck, keep us posted! Mine is awaiting two big batteries to power it, I've used smaller batteries to check it all works. I need to buy two 4000-5000 mAh batteries to achieve the centre of gravity and then fly. I'm very pleased with myself as I cut everything out myself rather than buying the pre cut parts. it went together really well and certainly looks the part, the end of May should see it in the air.
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Ive just checked mine and I don't need to power down after changing models. It asks me if I'm sure I want to change and then changes. It then asks if I want to transmit again but I don't need to power down. Or have I misread you? What I would like is when mixing flaps to elevator I can servo slow the flaps but not the elevator. Of course I could slow the elevator the whole time but I would like the flaps to come in over 2-3 seconds and the elevator trim to come in over the same time. Hopefully it will be added in an upgrade.
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Spectrum DX8 v Hitec Aurora 9 v Futaba 8
Bucksboy replied to Miroslav's topic in General Radio Discussion
I was Futaba all the way until I decided to buy a Transmitter that was a bit more programmable. I looked at the Futaba but was swayed by the high price of receivers and that they have bought out another system to FASST. I'm sceptical that Futaba wont end up with FASST being 'high end' and new system 'low end' Of course, replace the words 'high end' with the words' very expensive' and that swayed me. So, I bit the bullet, sold all the Futaba stuff and bought an Aurora 9, its excellant. Receivers are much cheaper and as its got the touch screen you rarely, if ever, need the instruction book! -
Here is the internal shot of my 190 plus the external shot after a session with an airbrush. Minus the cowl I'l start some tests with a Watt meter to try and work out a decent sized prop for this plane, its got a XYH motor from Giant Cod in it.
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Time Lapse movie of Tomboy build.
Bucksboy replied to Steve Roberts 4's topic in General Vintage R/C Chatter
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Phil, the ply doubler does go to F2, it bends round ok, the two sides dont meet underneath, there is big chunk of balsa on the bottom. I've covered the rudder and elevators are covered in solartex, they take paint nicely. Hope this helps.
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Phil, thanks for that, its covered in Fibretech resin and 25g cloth. Fibretech is now known as Bucks Composites. Its very easy to apply and gives a good finish, its then sprayed with Humbrol Enamels and a cheap airbrush. I'll have to look later to see where my doublers extend to, i dont remember any problems with folding both sides around and under F1 and F2 and glueing. I'll take a snap if it helps.
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Here it is, minus the prop adaptor and prop. The undercarriage legs need cutting off too. I've hooked up two batteries to test the ESC but still have to buy two big capacity 3 cell LiPos for it, only then can I check the c of g.
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Mines nearly there but i need to get to my computer to post photo's, this is from an i pad. I'll check the plane and plan and see what help i can give. Mine's is just awaiting a prop adaptor for the 8mm motor shaft, I'll hopefully get one at Blackbushe. I bought vinyl stickers from e bay too for £8 odd and they are excellant, i'll post details later.
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Christian, I've looked at this nice looking model but my LMS said that E Flite don't make electric twist and turn retracts. Could you suggest where to find the retracts to buy them? Or a part number? Yours looks really good.
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I saw this tonight, it's got a slightly different nose than I remember for a Spitfire Someone is bidding, I hope for the starter and bits rather than the plane.
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Bucksboy replied to Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator's topic in eBay Watchers
My son is selling some of his bits and pieces, I can vouch for the Futaba receiver being in perfect condition, we've moved to Hitec. Futaba 2.4 receiver If you look at his other items you'll see that he's also selling a Fly Fly ducted fan plane, we bought that at Wings and Wheels last year but haven't touched it since. It comes with the motor and fan and fixed uc. The Acromaster is fitted with the Multiplex motor, ESC and prop. The wheels and spinner have both fallen off in flight and been lost to the brambles. It flies really well, no receiver or battery with either plane mind you. He's selling purely to finance more planes and doesn't fly these two. -
I use the Wickes bubble wrap/silver foil thermal insulation stuff. It comes in a big roll and Gaffer Tapes together nicely.
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Dear all, Very stupidly I stripped the glow thread on my SC 180 over the weekend. I cannot find anyone advertising Helicoil repairs, does anyone know who I can use? Its either that or replace the whole head. thanks
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Dean, I had exactky the same TX as you, the Futaba 6 EX, it was excellant. However, when I came to upgrade, Futaba bought out the FHSS system. I've taken the oppurtunity to jump ship to Hitec Aurora 9, its got all the bells and whistles I'll ever need and its cheaper than Futaba. I've sold my FASST receivers for £40-45 which allows me to buy Hitec 7 channel RX and still receive change! I am very happy with the Hitec, telemetry as standard is good to have.
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Sorry, I don't know anything about transmitting in France but recently bought the Aurora 9. I can say I'm very pleased with it, its got all the bells and whistles and its cheaper than Futaba. my ha'porth worth. Bucks
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I bought Futaba from the start, 35mhz then 2.4 Fasst. Now they bring out a new system that is not compatable. Why not invest all that money spent in developing it into making Fasst cheaper? I'm changing to Hitec, i dont believe that they will stick with Fasst, i think support will slowly wither away. Thereby forcing Fasst users to buy really expensive sets. I think its a really poor decision from Futaba, I'm off.
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Up until now I've flown using a Futaba 2.4 6 channel set with Fasst receivers. Seeing the introduction of FHSS on their basic set made me nervous that they would abandon Fasst for the lower end. This is confirmed by an earlier post. So, as the aerial bit has broken on my TX and I need a new one. After a lot of thought I've abandoned Futaba and bought a Hitec Aurora 9. The 6 channel receivers are £35, the TX has all the bells and whistles I'll ever need and RX battery power telemetry is included. Sorry Futaba, I've been very happy but I've jumped ship. All the money invested in FHSS could have been used to reduce Fasst prices somehow.
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I've just grasped the nettle and bought a Hitec Aurora system to replace my Futaba basic 2.4 set. Why? Prices are much better with Hitec and I needed to upgrade my transmitter. I know that this set is not the one you are thinking of buying but I must say that the Hitec is so easy to use, you don't really need the instruction book. I've been a Futaba man for years but I'm a bit miffed with them bringing out a new set that is not Fasst compatible. That to me suggests that may no longer support Fasst in future and as I'm buying a transmitter for years of use its enough for me to jump ship now. A vote from me for Hitec. @import url(/CuteEditor_Files/public_forums.css);
