Tim Hooper Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Posted by Martian on 02/05/2014 21:34:09: Maiden tomorrow Fingers crossed. So who's the lucky pilot then? Oh wait................ tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leighfield Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Today's the day then! Success guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolliffee Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Don't forget the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Day Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Lovely Martin. I hope that it flies as well as it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Thank you all, pictures if I,m not shaking to much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I am sure it will go as well as it looks well done CheersDanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Hi ,well she took to the air well but slowed to a crawl on the climb Tim Hooper designated test pilot turned for the strip as fast as was possible just as all power went for the motor the plane was still under his control but didn't quite make the strip but settled on top of a crop of oil seed rape Tim trudge into the rape and back at the service area it became clear the motor was loose and floating inside the cowl when I removed the cowl all the little countersunk screws were attached to the cowl securing magnet so only minimal damage to motor wires and a slight amount to the cowl oh and pollen and petals from the rape . My fault and a lesson learnt (make sure to loctite all screws so make some adjustments and try again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 So today was the day! First off, it has to be said that Martin has made a cracking job of this model. Boddo would be dead chuffed! I felt that it felt a little tail heavy to begin with (maybe due in part in an over-specified tailwheel assembly - I've suggested a change to a simple skid). I've also recommended cranking the aileron servo horns forwards to counter any tendency to adverse yaw. Other than that, the model is fine as it is. As Martin says, the take-off run was uneventful. The model didn't seem overly powerful, but climbed out normally, needing a touch of aileron correction. After a few seconds though, the power suddenly declined, and I was forced to land the model in the surrounding rape crop. No damage fortunately! Examination of the model revealed the motor to have come adrift from its cross-mount, as the little countersunk screws undidthemselves and dropped free. No biggie, but we felt that the mods needed would be better carried out at home. Anyway, here're some pics ........ tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bennett Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 certainly is a lovely looking model. shame about the motor problem, but at least it is easily sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 A big thank you Tim for your praise and efforts in bringing her safely to earth (crop) at least I know it flies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Lovely build . Nice cheesy grin too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 motor must have shorted when it came loose and blew the ESC so grounded until I replace it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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