Converting PZ Spitfire to brushless
08-25-2008, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by groundrushesup
Here's an illustration. It's a slow day at work lol
In your case it looks like #3, the backplate, is that flat washer.
Here's an idea of how to mount the stock spinner until you get a new one. Ream out the hole in the bottom part, of course.
Hope this helps.
In your case it looks like #3, the backplate, is that flat washer.
Here's an idea of how to mount the stock spinner until you get a new one. Ream out the hole in the bottom part, of course.
Hope this helps.
Thats brilliant help mate thanks very much for that.
1 more silly question tho lol
By looking at mine do you know what my radial mount is or have I not got 1 ?
P.s Ive just noticed my name on the motor LOL Excellent work love it
08-25-2008, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by groundrushesup
yeah, your radial mount is already on, its the thing that attached to the motor housing with the hex screws.
and that was noway near full throttle.
08-26-2008, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by groundrushesup
Here's an illustration. It's a slow day at work lol
In your case it looks like #3, the backplate, is that flat washer.
Here's an idea of how to mount the stock spinner until you get a new one. Ream out the hole in the bottom part, of course.
Hope this helps.
In your case it looks like #3, the backplate, is that flat washer.
Here's an idea of how to mount the stock spinner until you get a new one. Ream out the hole in the bottom part, of course.
Hope this helps.
08-26-2008, 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by joeted
brilliant thanks buddy. ive just plugged it all in and gave the motor a little run for the first time ,dont it just sound gorgeous .the power on this thing is amazing .it lifted off the table a bit and i havnt even got a prop on lol.
and that was noway near full throttle.
and that was noway near full throttle.
08-26-2008, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by radweld
Wow, great drawings there. You must have had a real slow day lol.
Anticipating the question, here's a third
08-26-2008, 01:38 AM
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I would suggest when you launch this plane to have someone else throw it at first, launch @ WOT and hive them throw it up on a 45 degree. You have the 'i don't have to worry about stall' card so you might as well use it.
Get the plane up in the air and trim it out before you attempt to hand launch it yourself. If you look at my spitfire maiden video it takes me quite a while to dial it in. Give it a good firm toss, the plane will want to torque roll a little at first but it will pull out of it rather quickly once you gain airspeed.
Get the plane up in the air and trim it out before you attempt to hand launch it yourself. If you look at my spitfire maiden video it takes me quite a while to dial it in. Give it a good firm toss, the plane will want to torque roll a little at first but it will pull out of it rather quickly once you gain airspeed.
08-26-2008, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by groundrushesup
Yeah, its been a killer. And the drawings are basically what I do, so why not.
Anticipating the question, here's a third
Anticipating the question, here's a third
Thanks for the extra pic buddy, they are brilliant pics and a massive help
Cheers
08-26-2008, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by DetroitHawk
I would suggest when you launch this plane to have someone else throw it at first, launch @ WOT and hive them throw it up on a 45 degree. You have the 'i don't have to worry about stall' card so you might as well use it.
Get the plane up in the air and trim it out before you attempt to hand launch it yourself. If you look at my spitfire maiden video it takes me quite a while to dial it in. Give it a good firm toss, the plane will want to torque roll a little at first but it will pull out of it rather quickly once you gain airspeed.
Get the plane up in the air and trim it out before you attempt to hand launch it yourself. If you look at my spitfire maiden video it takes me quite a while to dial it in. Give it a good firm toss, the plane will want to torque roll a little at first but it will pull out of it rather quickly once you gain airspeed.
Theres a possible little issue,when I lay the plane on its belly on a table it rolls onto its left wing (as im facing the plane), due to the fact that the belly is curved i suppose its got to roll one way but even when i lean the plane on its right wing it still rolls over onto the left wing.will this effect the flight ? its strange coz i think theres more weight on the right side coz thats where the larger reciever is and the little 2nd reciever is on the left side with the servo ( which i suppose weighs a bit). if i lay it on its belly on the carpet it doesnt seem to do it as much.
08-27-2008, 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by joeted
Ok mate thanks I'll make sure I follow them instructions.
Theres a possible little issue,when I lay the plane on its belly on a table it rolls onto its left wing (as im facing the plane), due to the fact that the belly is curved i suppose its got to roll one way but even when i lean the plane on its right wing it still rolls over onto the left wing.will this effect the flight ? its strange coz i think theres more weight on the right side coz thats where the larger reciever is and the little 2nd reciever is on the left side with the servo ( which i suppose weighs a bit). if i lay it on its belly on the carpet it doesnt seem to do it as much.
Theres a possible little issue,when I lay the plane on its belly on a table it rolls onto its left wing (as im facing the plane), due to the fact that the belly is curved i suppose its got to roll one way but even when i lean the plane on its right wing it still rolls over onto the left wing.will this effect the flight ? its strange coz i think theres more weight on the right side coz thats where the larger reciever is and the little 2nd reciever is on the left side with the servo ( which i suppose weighs a bit). if i lay it on its belly on the carpet it doesnt seem to do it as much.
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08-27-2008, 10:53 PM
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Ok Im all set apart from the spinner,prop and charger which im waiting to be delivered.Oh I need the cf tubing too but 1 more thing about the centre of gravity,in the spit manual it says 70mm with a 11.1v lipo from leading edge of wing (I take it thats from the edge opposite the ailerons) but it doesnt say how many mm from the end of the wing or if u like from the fuselage ? or is it just 70mm from the leading edge and it doesnt matter about the distance from the end of wing or fuselage ?
08-28-2008, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by joeted
Ok Im all set apart from the spinner,prop and charger which im waiting to be delivered.Oh I need the cf tubing too but 1 more thing about the centre of gravity,in the spit manual it says 70mm with a 11.1v lipo from leading edge of wing (I take it thats from the edge opposite the ailerons) but it doesnt say how many mm from the end of the wing or if u like from the fuselage ? or is it just 70mm from the leading edge and it doesnt matter about the distance from the end of wing or fuselage ?
08-28-2008, 07:31 AM
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Maiden Video
Alright, here is my official maiden... (this was a replacement airframe and never flew with stock kit) after a few shakedown flights everything seems to be working great - besides a slight pitch-up at WOT as predicted by Aetc4Boom, it flies great. And fast enough for me.
08-28-2008, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by groundrushesup
Alright, here is my official maiden... (this was a replacement airframe and never flew with stock kit) after a few shakedown flights everything seems to be working great - besides a slight pitch-up at WOT as predicted by Aetc4Boom, it flies great. And fast enough for me.
08-28-2008, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by AETCBoom4
Awesome job!!! Here are pics to help the WOT pitch up you mentioned. Just shim it between the fuselage and wing at the mount holes. (Pic is from my former P-51, but principle is the same).
08-28-2008, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by joeted
Houston we have a problem !!
Look at how far my spinner is infront of the cowl, does this mean i need to make a new motor mount ?
Look at how far my spinner is infront of the cowl, does this mean i need to make a new motor mount ?
08-28-2008, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by groundrushesup
if you cant adjust it back any more, then yeah, thats a problem. And I'm closer to San Antonio.
08-28-2008, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by joeted
lol , san antonio we definately have a problem then,i cant adjust it back anymore,i'll look around for a smaller mount but if not then its to the work bench and saws for me
08-28-2008, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Lieutenant Loughead
Wow, she's fast! 
