alex nicol Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I'm inclined to agree with you on the throws My suggestion would be to set your tx high rates mid way between the recommended throws and set the tx low rate to around 60% to begin with. Best of luck with whatever you go with Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stainforth Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 The specs look similar to the Hangar 9 Twist, of which I have had four. Presuming it flies like the Twist, expect it to be pretty lively with that engine and very aerobatic. If you have flown similar models before, go with the manufacturer's recommendations, otherwise scale back the rates as Alex has suggested. I would also watch the CG carefully. For highly aerobatic and 3D flying one will need the CG pretty far back, but not for the first few flights. If the manufacturer gives you a range, I would start with the CG about 1/3 back in that range. For example, for the Twist the recommended range is from 4" to 5" back from the LE, and I found 4 1/4" about right for initial flights, and 4 3/4" right for highly aerobatic flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Z Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Birgir Expo might be helpful to desensitise the controls. Not a great user of expo myself but others on here may have some recommendations. It’s better the flying a twitchy model. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Carlton Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Not quite finished but getting there. Complete with last minute electric conversion which went ok (famous last words) Dereck Woodward "Amelia" just waiting for UC and some last bits of decoration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Elegant Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murat Kece 1 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Wonderwings Vintage Phoenix-100 glider. Still need the tow hook and CG balancing but almost ready to take it into the air. Overall 1325 gr all inclusive, 148cm span (58 inch) fus 114 cm (45 inch).. All moving tail. Completed with glassed (with fiber cloth + Poly C) /painted fuselage and brown/gold paper covered wings. Visibility patches are white vinyl.. Glossed with water based varnish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh McCaber Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Looking forward to first flight Murat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Wisel XL just completed to add to my standard Wisel built last winter. Both are from kits by Dane-RC with Hacker geared motors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murat Kece 1 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 They look awesome John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 That looks superb John, beautiful job, the kit as good as the look implies ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Indeed, both lovely. Not my cup of tea but I can't deny their elegance. I guesss you must like them Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Thanks guys. Yes, John, the kits are excellent. All the laser cut parts fit perfectly so they were a pleasure to build rather than a frustration. I wanted something that I could spend some time on over winter/lockdown & they certainly fitted the bill. I flew the small one quite a few times last summer. My favourite time was late in the evening, often after mowing the strip. I fitted high powered flashing LEDs & it was great to waft around in the calm air as the sun set. Hopefully the big one will do the same as the mood takes me, it also has the LEDs. I'm more a flyer than a builder and most of my flying is hooning around with foamys, but I do like to embrace some of the other aspects of this rewarding hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Posted by John Lee on 27/01/2021 21:20:47: Thanks guys. Yes, John, the kits are excellent. All the laser cut parts fit perfectly so they were a pleasure to build rather than a frustration. I wanted something that I could spend some time on over winter/lockdown & they certainly fitted the bill. I flew the small one quite a few times last summer. My favourite time was late in the evening, often after mowing the strip. I fitted high powered flashing LEDs & it was great to waft around in the calm air as the sun set. Hopefully the big one will do the same as the mood takes me, it also has the LEDs. I'm more a flyer than a builder and most of my flying is hooning around with foamys, but I do like to embrace some of the other aspects of this rewarding hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Another lockdown build, this time a Peter Miller Peggy Sue 2 built for electric and finished in the same colour scheme as my Sig Rascal 110. Quite a bit of 3D printing was involved in this one, including the cowl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Very nice indeed. I have had a couple of Rascals, a smallone from a bult up kit for review and a large ARTF for review direct from Sig, They were a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Thanks Peter, it still needs a spinner which I'm printing right now so that will complete the build. It has a removable hatch which is the windshield and the top of the fuse up to the cowl, that gives me sufficient access for the 4s battery. The reason I built this one is because I wanted something 'similar' to the Rascal but not quite so big. My Rascal has a 110" WS and a rather long fuselage which makes transport a bit awkward but I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I did wonder where to put the battery for easy access. I might even convert mine sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I’ve put some more photo on the Peggy Sue thread Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Evans 3 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Here is my latest Bitsa model called BI-ZARRE . It has a wing span of 33"( made from two halves of an old wing I found lurking in the garage ) It's powered by an old T.T.40 . Ailerons are on the top wing only . Flaps are on the bottom wing . It has double tailplane and elevators . And it weighs 5lbs If I had enough covering it would have been all red with scalloped edges to the flying surfaces .A bit like a Dick Dasterdly plane . I'm not sure how it will fly with the flaps on lower wing only ! ! ! but it has been fun to build . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davies 3 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Keith, that is nothing short of brilliant! Can't wait to hear the flying reports. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Walsh Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 The cream, custard and jam colour scheme looks good, it's a trifle Bi-Zarre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Now that should be very interesting to see in flight. No reason why it should not fly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Never seen owt like it, don't forget a video of maiden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON CRAGG Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Foamboard Avro Vulcan, another lockdown project finished!. Foamboard Avro Vulcan, thanks to Bonzo for idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Posted by Keith Evans 3 on 02/02/2021 10:25:56: Ailerons are on the top wing only . Flaps are on the bottom wing . I'm not sure how it will fly with the flaps on lower wing only ! ! ! but it has been fun to build . Looks brilliant Keith. The original Panic in the 80's had flaps on the upper wing only & ailerons on the bottom. That flew great & I'm confident your model will too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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