FunnyFlyer Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Maidened mine this morning... OMG LOL WTF! Launch was without any drama or swing to the left. Rock steady. Roll rate amazing, even with 50% rates. Need to increase the expo to around 50% I reckon. Great duration from a 2200 pack - and it's fast! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyFlyer Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Here she is - will take to the air again this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 What a great scheme - that's excellent FF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 FF - keep an eye on those hinges. I had to install new ones on the port aileron and also at the base of the rudder... Enjoy. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyFlyer Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Posted by Jon Laughton on 14/05/2012 06:25:01: FF - keep an eye on those hinges. I had to install new ones on the port aileron and also at the base of the rudder... Enjoy. Jon I will - but never had a problem with my other Multiplex offerings. But then again, they don't get such a hard life as this little critter is going to get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I also have never had a problem before (Easyglider, Twister both with many flights) but it is worth looking out for just in case! Maybe for some reason my moudings were a little thinner than normal...? Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 My Dogfighter also needed a mylar adding at the base of the rudder. I really aught to tape over the other hinges to reinforce them, but so far they are holding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyFlyer Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Well, first job this morning was to order the folding prop option. Broke two APCs yesterday evening on my rough meadow flying field. Also - the final arrival into a tussock of grass not only broke the prop - the deceleration caused the fin to crack where it joined the fuselage. Anyone else experienced this? Flying this very fast model at 8:45pm in flat calm with a setting sun was fantastic. What a plane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 FF yes I did have the same problem after a poor flight and subsequent reintroduction to terra firma! A bit of cyano and a cocktail stick sorted that out though. For info: I am thinking of changing the elevator linkage so that there is a z bend in it such that I can more easily adjust the quicklink from the 'outside' rather than from the inside when I have to try to get an allen key into the gap between the horn and the rudder...anyone else done this? Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 FF Where did you get the idea for the colour scheme? Great minds thnk alike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyFlyer Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Now 10 flights under her belt. 9 x 7 Multiplex folding prop set has proved its value - but does knock the top speed down a bit - but that's not a bad thing... I find it impossible to slow the darn thing down - even on cut and glide landing approaches. I actually look forward to a moderate breeze! Noticed that it fishtails a little bit at times. CG dive test showed a fairly neutral response - so maybe I can nudge the CG forward a bit. Need to increase the elevator throw, as it does not match the roll response. I love the locked in feel - makes you look a very good flyer. Massive loops with a roll in the top section are simply awesome. 9 Minute flights from a 2200 pack consumes around 1800 mAh, with everything barely warm. I think I will retro fit the rudder - I'm missing doing those towering stall turns! Edited By FunnyFlyer on 22/05/2012 12:55:43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 FF I would not recommend the rudder servo (i have one on mine) only on the basis of the added weight and the need to compensate which will make 'slowing down' even more of a problem.... Thanks for the prop advice I may follow that... Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyFlyer Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 For some reason, mine has come out light at 750 grams. I'll tape the rudder servo in place and have a trial run with balancing.Get the folding prop, sourced mine from Slough Models. Their online shopping is much better than their F2F!Edited By FunnyFlyer on 22/05/2012 18:37:57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I have just come off the park opposite home after 60mins fun with mine, what a blast these models are.. the rudder servo is worth it, mine balanced out okay with a larger lipo... .. Even with a good balst about, I can manage 12-14mins in the air.. great model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Mine has as rudder and flies ok with either a 2200 or 2600 LiPo, it just needs some up trim with the bigger pack. It does superb stall turns with multiple rolls in the verticals, so I'm glad I fitted the rudder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyFlyer Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Posted by Area 51 on 22/05/2012 19:32:08: I have just come off the park opposite home after 60mins fun with mine, what a blast these models are.. the rudder servo is worth it, mine balanced out okay with a larger lipo... .. Even with a good balst about, I can manage 12-14mins in the air.. great model. Brave man to let this loose in a park - it eats up the sky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Colman Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Apologies for reviving an old thread. Contemplating adding a rudder servo to my Dogfighter because I think it would widen the flight envelope somewhat, and because it feels very strange to fly without using rudder. From reading here it seems there are those that do and those that don't. Is there an overall consensus? I'm running a very light setup of 682g with a 1800 3S lipo and I still have scope to move the battery forward to obtain cg. If absolutely necessary I could substitute the 1800 lipo for a 2200. Alternatively, I'm also thinking of adding the folding prop option which would also easily compensate for the rudder servo. Just fishing for some thoughts from anyone who cares to chime in. Thanks, Steve. Edited By Steve Colman on 15/08/2017 16:09:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmBuff Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Hi Steve No real consensus on the rudder servo I guess. In the end I did not bother. I have to replace a chattering aileron servo, so I may re-think this. I found the folding prop to be a must. In terms of LiPo, I've gone with 2200s and this gives a good 9 mins on a 9 x 7 prop. I have recently switched to Dynamic packs and they are lighter than my originals but this has had no noticeable effect in flight. Classic model. Mine is 5 years old and stills brings a smile to the face when flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Colman Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Many thanks for your reply FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I have a rudder servo, and rarely use it, it doesn't appear to have much authority and I don't really use it for the yank and bank flying Great model, 3 cell 2200's and the higher C Nano packs give it extra oomph. My son has the race motor and it is soooo much faster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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