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Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 05-09-2013, 11:36 PM
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Posted By vicrider
Cant wait to see it. Still enjoying mine. I have...

Cant wait to see it. Still enjoying mine. I have a bunch of flights on mine now with no mishaps, and it still flys great.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 02-16-2013, 01:43 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
I have an eflite 480 also. The shaft is real easy...

I have an eflite 480 also. The shaft is real easy to remove. On mine it was just a matter of loosin the set screw on the bell and tap the shaft out. I used a piece of brass and it didnt take much...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 01-31-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,065
Posted By vicrider
Congrats Nodd, great job, really enjoyed...

Congrats Nodd, great job, really enjoyed following this.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 01-24-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
I used the eflite .480 in mine. With the nose...

I used the eflite .480 in mine. With the nose extented 1.5 inches and a 3 cell 2200 in the nose and with the reciever and futaba 3114 servos under the wing it balanced close to perfect.

Going...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 01-15-2013, 01:31 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
me eather. my wife keeps saying i dont pay...

me eather. my wife keeps saying i dont pay attention, maybe she's right.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 01-15-2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,065
Posted By vicrider
Man that thing is a work of art. Really really...

Man that thing is a work of art. Really really enjoyed this thread. Good job and good luck on your maiden.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 12-14-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
oh crap! sorry to see that. I hope your first...

oh crap! sorry to see that. I hope your first flight gave a good enough impression that you will go ahead and rebuild it.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 12-14-2012, 05:12 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
Good luck on your madien Steve. I have my throws...

Good luck on your madien Steve. I have my throws set up like yours, more or less. I fly it mostly in low rate. I do not use any expo. I use a Futaba 8u and have my spoilers on channels 5 and6 mixed...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 12-12-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
That looks fantastic steve, good job.

That looks fantastic steve, good job.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 12-08-2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,065
Posted By vicrider
That is some fantastic work.

That is some fantastic work.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 12-02-2012, 04:57 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
Its lookin great steve.

Its lookin great steve.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 12-01-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
I changed the prop to a 13x6.5 with 2200mah 2...

I changed the prop to a 13x6.5 with 2200mah 2 cell, now drawing 27 amps and 214 watts and its turning 5850 rpms. It pulls decently but the motor gets hot in a matter of seconds, esc is fine. Im...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-26-2012, 02:07 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
Thanks don. I have been looking in to this more...

Thanks don. I have been looking in to this more and I beleave your right. I think moving down to a 2 cell like you said here and in other threads is the way to go. I have a tach but havnt used it...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-25-2012, 11:56 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
Thanks for the advice Don, that lets me know what...

Thanks for the advice Don, that lets me know what direction to go in.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-25-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
The limit switch is shutting it down before I...

The limit switch is shutting it down before I nose it over. The 362 watts may be some what deceiving. The way its set up now im sure is alot less efficient then yours. With the eflite 480 and the...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-25-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
I replaced the eflite .480 motor cause it was...

I replaced the eflite .480 motor cause it was over its max amp and watt specs, but I liked the way that 12x5 prop climbed. I replaced it with a rimfire .10 and a silver series 45 amp esc, The...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-13-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
I did it exactly as shown in the plans, even...

I did it exactly as shown in the plans, even though I had considered doing it differantly. Glad I didnt cause it works well and was easy to do. The ends of those little push rods are z-bends and they...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-13-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
I would like to see you do a thread. A friend is...

I would like to see you do a thread. A friend is planning on doing an electric conversion on a gentile lady, this could motivate him to get his butt in gear. I have done a conversion on a wanderer...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-12-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
Yes I did start after you but I cheated, The wife...

Yes I did start after you but I cheated, The wife had a road trip that lasted 2 weeks. So I sat on my butt in front of this the entire time.

The maiden is posted above, it was excellant.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-12-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
I maiden mine today. All I can say is AWSOME....

I maiden mine today. All I can say is AWSOME. Steve you are really going to like this plane. Took it out about an hour ago, there was just a little wind and a little cool out (51 degrees). It took...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-12-2012, 03:05 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
Thanks George. If the weather clears up I will...

Thanks George. If the weather clears up I will give a try here within the next few days.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-10-2012, 12:48 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
Here is another. Will have to wait to fly it,...

Here is another. Will have to wait to fly it, winds are up, weather is going to be crappy for a few days.

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Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-10-2012, 12:33 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
I finished mine. Came out at 35oz with a 1800...

I finished mine.
Came out at 35oz with a 1800 3 cell battery. I used a eflite 480 motor with a cam 12x5 prop and a 40 amp esc, futaba 3114 servos on th R/E and 2 cheap 5gr servos for the spoilers....
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-08-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
Steve, Sorry I dont know what to tell ya cause I...

Steve, Sorry I dont know what to tell ya cause I made my wing 1 piece.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-03-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
Yes, just cut two piece's and glue together. You...

Yes, just cut two piece's and glue together. You will find this typical on most kits. I did the smaller areas first and used the extra that was trimmed away to make the middle areas longer.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 10-31-2012, 04:12 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
It's looking great Steve.

It's looking great Steve.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 10-29-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
I had seen this mentioned in another thread...

I had seen this mentioned in another thread somewhere, so I was aware of it and wasnt surprised when i seen it and doing as you described it wasn't a problem at all. The wing is going together nice.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 10-29-2012, 05:21 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
My kit came in on Friday. I did get into it a...

My kit came in on Friday. I did get into it a little bit. I started on the wing. Only thing of note is that the notches cut out on the trailing edge for the ribs do not match the plans. I read about...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 10-20-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,212
Posted By vicrider
Awesome !

Awesome !
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 10-19-2012, 11:44 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 14,904
Posted By vicrider
Steve, you have inspired me with this thread....

Steve, you have inspired me with this thread. Lots of good info, have really enjoyed it. So I broke down and finally ordered mine about 15 minutes ago.
Hopefully will have it soon.

Will be...
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