tony oneill 1 Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 Got a bit more done on the fuselage, almost finished with this part. Installed the control gear and servos and then finished covering it. Only the motor and landing gear to go then finish the wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony oneill 1 Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Couple of picturea of the wing fit. Still to add the trailing edge and ailerons and cover. The motor is also fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Storey 1 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Looking great! Ripmax Quantum 40? If so, I’m using exactly the same with a 4S lipo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony oneill 1 Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 yes its the ripmax, 4s lipo with a 12 x 9 prop i think. the mount is solid so a test this weekend i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Storey 1 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I've decided on an APC 13x7. Just completed my power up test and balanced. Will be checked the control deflections later and then its 'wait for a calm day'! Hope to get up this weekend for the maiden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony oneill 1 Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 hope all goes well matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony oneill 1 Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 Got a bit more done on the wings. Just the ailerons to fit and the wheels and that should be the finish. I will probably paint a stripe on the top of the wing for orientation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Storey 1 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Looking really good, Tony. Not long until you get up now?! Have you worked out your ESC and battery placement? I ended up placing the ESC behind the engine firewall with a cooling hole opened up for it. The battery was immediately behind and it gave me perfect balance - no weights needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony oneill 1 Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 Thanks matt. At the moment the esc is below the motor but not fixed. This week should see it finished then i can set that up properly. Behind the fire wall sounds good. I have a 14.4v battery around 4000ma so its a good weight. No added weight is my target to im hoping for the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony oneill 1 Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 Finished at last. There is a fly in at my club tomorrow i think i will get a more experienced flyer to take it up first. Has to add about 20grams to the tail as everything inside is as far back as i could go. May have to rethink this though. Added a stripe on top of the wing since this picture. Used a lemon stabilizer plus receiver which is working well. Plenty of power and the motor mount is solid. Good to go i think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Storey 1 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Looks great, Tony! If it flies anything like mine, you find it extremely stable and easy to fly. As we have he same motor/battery selection - I found it more than adequate. i followed Lindsay Todd’s guidelines on throws. Now have mine stepped up a notch and looking forward to getting up tomorrow. RE balance - I have my motor really far back with a liteply box to hold it in place. Hope it goes well - I’m sure you’ll be delighted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Storey 1 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Here’s my placement. Didn’t need any weights to get it in the sweet spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony oneill 1 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 Thanks matt. Looks about the same re battery, i have the esc a bit further back. Weather hear is warm and sunny with light wind. The motor mount may have made the difference i only needed a small amount on the tail. I must admit i was surprised at the power! Pulls like a train lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony oneill 1 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 Well first flight was a total success. Flew really well, stable in a slight breeze and with plenty of power for some simple manoeuvres (not by me) landed well and with a 5 min flight 75 % left in the battery. All in all very pleased 😀😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bates Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Well done. looking good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Excellent well done hope you enjoy it. Lindsay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony oneill 1 Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 thanks Lindsay and Chris, yes well pleased it flies well and will be going up again tomorrow. Re the landing gear, i forgot to fit captive nuts, so the solution i tried was to drill a 5mm hole in the ply mount then tap it 6mm like a piece of metal. as its thick it took a thread no problem and i then used 6mm nylon bolts to fix the landing gear. worked a treat and the gear is solid and had no problem on our grass strip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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