Tim Mackey Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 fair game I say....fair game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultymate Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 You mean Timbo actually does this on the top of the Orme ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Kev....just because he's too modest to say so, Ulty is a long time control line combat / race freak, and has flown and pitted for the best of them at Barton over the years. However, neither of these 2 handsome chaps is himBesides, the results of a hit in the combat circle means a few seconds flat walk to pick up the remains, whereas the Orme sometimes provides a tad more exercise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iawnski Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 i no what you mean lost her in the sun( huum) bl--dy long walk to the cafe to pick her up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lloyd Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I think you need to talk combat elsewhere lads - this is getting a bit off topic - shame on you, forum moderator! I wonder if I can get my fox ready by the 4th... no, hang on, I need those replacement wings. Sugar.Need to sign-in on Lee's thread, methinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 and I dont even have a bloomin fox windrider ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lloyd Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Here's my Fox - wings not finished yet (still waiting for replacements from Ming), but may have to adapt the ones I have if I am to maiden on the Mynd this weekend (my wings lack the spar slot, but I could feed in a reduced diameter carbon rod that will fit INSIDE the exisiting spars).I removed the moulding 'bumps' off the fuz with W&D paper and a cool iron, filled some of the major defects with spackle, and then gave it two coats of paint with a brush. The result is still a bit rough, but for a cheapie like this it will do. I MAY do the same to the wings, mainly to cover it with enough paint to hide the spars which can be seen through the foam. It just needs balancing now - a qucik check reveals that even with a 9.5g servo in the fin I am nose heavy, so will have to hide some church roof on the back somehow. The colour was added using left over signwriters vinyl from my Wildthing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lloyd Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 My replacement wings have just arrived VERY well packaged, these wings are much stiffer than the ones originally supplied and have a slot for the spar - excellent! I can recommend Ming of Windrider as he has been very prompt with his emails and quick with the replacement wings. The model is of good quality and went together very easily, and I am very happy with the whole experience.It will fly this weekend! Up for chucking it for me, Lee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Looks nice Mathew - get up here to a proper slope and I will chuck it for ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lloyd Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Spent this evening fitting the 7.5gram servos in the new wings and setting it all up - very easy indeed.I added some CW tape to the ailerons to stiffen them up, and now find the model balances perfectly - no lead required. Kev - have you set yours up with spoilerons/flaperons? Not this this model will take much stopping, but it does seem a good opportunity to practice this set up. Somehow, without playing with the set up, I have spoilerons on flap setting one, and flaperons on setting two! So I need to attend to this regardless. Also, are you flying yours with the suggested 2" from LE CofG?I think I rather like the llines of the Fox - anybody out there flying a mouldie Fox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alan Fine Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 hi all,alan here in johannesburg south africa .i managed to get my supplier in south africa to bring a fox in for me and im busy completing the installation.Im fitting a brushless motor as we dont have to many slopes here in johannesburg.awesome little package and hope to maiden it this weekend.has any one fitted a brushless motor to thers yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lloyd Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 And here she is - scooting up and down the slope at Pole Cottage, the Long Mynd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I've made a start on mine now and having been inspired by a couple of examples seen on the net Im electrifying mine... I'm keen for my model to do 2 things - a lightweight slope soarer for use on days when our PSS models are grounded and a flat field glider for gentle aeros when Im at the power club. My chosen set up is as follows; Axi 2208/20 mounted with the radial convertor on a 1/4" light ply firewall. 9x5" Aeronaut CAM folding prop. JETI Advance 08 ESC. Overlander 3S 1500mAh LiPo. Although Ive not finished and flown yet this set up seems to give more than enough power for adequate climbs and gentle aeros. Well, I hope so anyway. Servos - Ive fitted HS65s all round - I moved the elevator servo to the tail to combat the motor mass up front, there's one in the fin for the all important rudder, and the wing mounted servos have been exited on the top sides to avoid slope rash. I've increased the span of the ailerons and made them from balsa, conventionally hinged into medium balsa sub-TE. This stiffens the wings up nicely. I've mounted the LiPo battery over the CofG in a cavity I cut over the wing. Access through the canopy which is still removable and fitted as designed. Other than that she is stock build. Heres a few pictures as she stands, Ill post more as we move along to completion! Axi motor in situ mounted to a 1/4" light ply firewall using a radial mount. Firewall is keyed into fuselage sides aiding both alignment and the load bearing into the foam. Bringing the 2 fuselage sides together finishes it off - just needs a 40mm spinner and a folding prop. Rudder cut oversize, conventionally hinged on medium balsa fin spar - plenty of movement! Compartment cut out of the foam above the wing - a 1500mAh LiPo mounted here sets the CofG nicely! Ele servo moved to the back end to help balance the motor and ESC up front - also aids wiring in the nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 A couple more shots from tonight - I fitted the prop and did a power check - seems to have more thrust than weight - I just hope Ive got the thrust line about right!!! Nose now complete with a fairly well matched spinner and 9" folding prop Ive added a degree or 2 of right side thrust to combat the torque under power, but ive elected to keep the vertical thrust line at zero degrees - I hope this is proven right as its tough to alter now... Side view of the fully rigged machine during a CofG and power check tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lloyd Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I like the extra width on the ailerons - good move. I flew mine the other day and have come to the conclusion that this model is OK - but nothing more than that. It lacks inertia, and flying it generally feels more like stirring your sticks in cold porridge rather than anything crisp. I will keep it though, and use it in light lift. It hasn't really improved my flying, and flying my WT afterwards reveals the SAS foamie wing to be far smoother and far crisper - and that's saying something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I successfully test flew my electric fox this weekend in perfect conditions, hardly a breath of wind, perfect for the maiden flight!! Rez was good enough to capture the highlights on his camera and has created this great little video for YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yiuxxTAwSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hey nice one Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lloyd Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I'd call that a success! It seems to be happier at speed and with that extra weight it carries much nicer through the turns. Hmmm, ballast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliderpilot01 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I have a Phoenix Rainbow which I have converted into an electric glider tug. It tows lightweight gliders ok in the EasyGlider weight range but struggles with anything much heavier, or without ailerons. So.... I have just ordered a Windrider Fox from Galaxy models. The plan is to put a tow release in the nose. What I need to know is a) are BRC cheapie (£15 for 4) servos adequate for this model? b) what's the balance like with a servo in the tail for the rudder? ie any nose weight reqd? c) has anyone successfully thermal soared a Fox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Lloyd Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 My stab at some answers: a) Yes b) No - the battery will do that c) Not yet - too busy flying other models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gliderpilot01 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 The so-called 'manual' gives no indication of control throws. Can anyone help with suggested throws for aileron and elevator please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill grundy Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 My wind Ryder Fox had its maiden flight today it behaved impeccably. I am probably the oldest fox flyer in the world 80 years young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cunliffe Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 You're probably a wily old fox yourself ; ) I hope I'm still fit and well enough to be flying when I get to 80. Simon PS I bet there isn't many 80 year olds posting on internet forums either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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