Gary Vinten 1 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Delta Foxtrot Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Looking good Gary, nice work! I had been thinking about various schemes for mounting the motor, but am leaning toward something similar to your setup after having seen your pictures. It was wondering if your motor was sitting too far back in the photos, but I guess with a prop adapter fitted your spinner will be in the correct position. I made a start on my CAP 20 L by cutting myself some ply wing rib templates this weekend. I am in no rush with this build, but I was starting to get withdrawal symptoms after finishing my last build and finishing off my fleet refurb jobs. Keep up the good work dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Yes you are right Dave with the adaptor fitted it will be where it is needed. Had a look at your album your last build is very nice May have to do one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Nice job that Gary tail feathers look great Will be a gem to fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Wait until you try the knife edge flight. That is great! The CAP 20L does the best four point rolls ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Posted by Gary Vinten 1 on 28/04/2014 22:34:06: Yes you are right Dave with the adaptor fitted it will be where it is needed. Had a look at your album your last build is very nice May have to do one . Good to hear, thanks! I can recommend the Citabira Pro it is a nice aeroplane to build and it flies very nicely. I have flown it quite a lot now on a 300 watt setup which is quite adequate for this model. I will be very interested in the all up weight of your build and wether your can manage to get the CG in the right place without resorting to adding nose weight. Hopefully you can manage this with the battery position. cheers dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Hi Dave The Auw should be very near to peters original or a few ounces either way The c/g will not be a problem as I have quite a long battery holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 ok a little more done this is the bec iam now using my pilot is very ready and this is where the esc and the bec will be under a removable panel for access access cover fitted by magnets and the hatch fitted with magnets as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Coming along very nicely indeed Gary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Thanks Dave Cowl side cheeks now being cut and fixed may cover them before fitting !! Still haven't quite got my head round the Finnish I have 2 colour schemes in my head but iam leaning towards one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Gary, I have made a start on kitting up for my CAP 20 L build. I have a few more bits to make and then I need to sort out a power train to allow me to finalise the position of F1. I am thinking of a 550 watt setup and need to decide on wether to go for 3 or 4 s to allow me to select motor Kv to match a scaleish prop diameter at whatever pitch I need for that power at full voltage. I am leaning towards 4s to get the advantage of lower amps. cheers dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 That looks neat David This is my last post for about a week as iam of to Italy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 just sneaked these in before my flight, see you all soon !!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 That looks great Gary Cracking job of front end, I want one John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 He builds even faster th an I do!!!!! And better!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 He's working from your plan though Peter Nice job the pair of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew767 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Seriously considering building one one of these......Vortex have the canopy but also have a cowl and just wondering if it would fit as i would build it for electric.Very nice build Gary....well done indeed. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Great job Gary! Looking really good. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hi Dave Thanks How is the build going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Foxtrot Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hi Gary, hope you had a great time in Italy. I am progressing with my build. I have the first wing panel layed out on the board as a trial build. I need to sort out the installation of servos in the wing panel and find materials for the undercarriage hard points. I am not in any rush with this build as I don't have a lot of hangarage left, but I do like the look of yours and want to get this to a point where it can be finished fairly quickly in the event of any casualties in the fleet. cheers dave . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Hi Just a small update on the cockpit a little more done Iam going to cover the wings in heat shrink film and the rest will be poly c and paint as i have been to ITALY it will have to be in there colours white red and green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Is there a full size CAP 21 in Italian colours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Vinten 1 Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Just for you Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Interesting! Same scheme and only a few registrations earlier than my CAP 20 L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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