MikeS Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Got myself a new project for this year which I picked this up on Thursday for little money.. I plan to put my ASP 1.20 in and will need to order some new servos. I count nine servos for it so need to plan the power system as my normal route would be a RCE-B6X using Lipo. My Piper Pawnee runs on seven servos which is fine however for m current setups. Well here are so photos: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john melia 1 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Is that the one from the classified section on here. If it is i nearly had it myself. Nice model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Always wanted one of these... from the shiny cowl I would put a coat of satin over it and wether it! Good buy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 John, yes the very one. Very pleased with it to be honest. Stevo the cowl is shiny and needs looking at. Mike Edited By MikeS on 08/02/2014 15:12:19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Hi Mike - I think I know where you got it! I bought the new DX9, new servos and the new OS120 FS that were for it all for 'not much money' too. I would have had the aeroplane too but that's a bit more difficult to get to France when it's already built up! I shall watch with interest. (The Grob is still progressing, if a little slowly. Got so many models on the go I' spinning a bit!) Hope the Stuka flies well when you've got it sorted! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Terry. You would be right, I would have gone for OS 1.20 but already have the ASP 1.20. You will enjoy the Grob when you fly it. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Some more photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 If you are into it of course, some real subtle weathering, charring around the exhausts.. That will look real nice. Not being too familiar - bomb drop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Stevo, I agree with you on the weathering. The bomb can be setup for dropping. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Whiskey Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Looks good Mike, a wee bit bigger than my 190 - look forward to seeing in the flesh ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Just a little Doug, the Stuka is just smaller than the Pawnee. Once I get it done and the weather gets better we might see it fly. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Today I had few hours spare so had a look at fitting the servos in the port wing. First question is what type of servos, I have an abundance of FP 148 servos. These are around 3.0kg pull at 6v. Now these are fine in my Piper Pawnee but will they be ok in the Stuka. With a target weight of 12-13 pounds and a ASP 1.20 up front along with the traditional "Stuka Dive" I found myself wondering.. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Reynolds Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I have one of these. 3kg pull will be fine for the flaps. You will need a bit more for the main control surfaces. I think the manual recommends a higher kg pull for the elevator and aerlerons. It is online if you google it. If I get time, I will check for you tomorrow. Cheers Mark Edited By Mark Reynolds on 17/02/2014 00:24:54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks Mark. I have fitted the 148 servos to the flaps and downloaded the manual. I have Hitec 485 servos in my H9 P40. These have worked and so far not had a servo stall at full chat. The 485 are 6kg at 6v. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 I have a Hitec 635 servo that came with the Stuka, this has been deployed in to use as a the elevator servo with 6kg of torgue I think it is more than adequate. So I need to order some 485 servo's for the ailerons and a decided on a metal gear servo for the rudder/tail wheel control. On removing the cowl I noticed a refuelling point fitted and also something else which I think is a glow plug point. Never having used one I am not sure. here are a couple of photos of the outside and inside. Outside, Inside, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 I'm still none the wiser to the above so may have to remove it and have a look. Fitted the elevator servo and found a little servo Buzzing going on so need find where its binding. One thing, I did not find no reference point in the manual to the aileron central position in relation to the wing. I suppose its guess work to what looks right. I set the dual flaps to 5s drop time which might be about right. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Reynolds Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I set my aileron to the same angle as the wing and then aligned the flaps to match the aileron. I have not maidened it yet, just waiting for the weather to break and then have a little practice before I stick it up in the air. Flap speed sounds about right to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Mark, thanks for the advice and agree with the flap speed. Well today swapped out the aileron 148 servo's for some 485's. That will give me 6kg of torque and put a 422 on the rudder giving me 4kg of torque. Made up a balsa plate for the rx to sit on and ran the servo wires in the fuse. With that fitted next trial fitted the three blade prop. The spinner is perfect for the cowl to scale but has four screws with one screw right where one the of the props will sit. so that's no good so will have to look for another 3.5" spiiner. So here we so far: Engine fitted Prop fitted. My exhaust extension is slight bent. I will have to order a new one. Mike Edited By MikeS on 04/03/2014 12:21:51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Reynolds Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I maidened my stuka today. It flew perfect -- no trim required. The sound system is working well. Unfortunately, the magnets came off the motor, I managed to save it but damaged the undercarriage. I will fix and retry again. How you getting on with yours? **LINK** Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Mark that looks great and sound system is very good. I have most of the stuff installed now just sorting out the ubec location and possible rx battery location. Still have to find a spinner though. Where have you placed your cofg. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Its been a while but the Stuka had its maiden flight last Thursday. Finally got everything sorted out on it. Setting the ailerons level to the wing was interesting but got it done. Fitted a 15x8 prop for this flight and needed to add six 70g strips of lead to the nose to get the CofG at 90mm. Flew great will little trimming needed. Happy days. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Whiskey Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 It did look good Mike - will send you a link to the short video I shot soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Well done Mike - been wondering what had happened to the aeroplane that donated my bargain DX9, OS120 FS and quite a few servos ! Glad it all went well Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Thanks Doug, Terry. Looking forward to seeing the video of the first flight. Lol I was holding on to the tx sticks for dear life until Doug reminded me to trim it out. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I shall look forward to it too! If I could've got it into a suitcase and brought it over here with me I might have beaten you to it! Enjoy it Mike! You still flying the Tutor? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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