New Micro 3DX

[jkarpy]

Flying weight: Under 7oz. (with recommended setup) Wing Span: 22 in. Wing Area: 132 sq. inches Wing Loading: 7.63 oz./ sq. ft. Length: 19.5 in.

Introduction:
The Micro3DX™ Build Kit (developed by James Karpy) is a high quality lasercut kit designed for the more advanced builder and pilot. This aerobatic plane can handle the wind fairly well and is capable of 3D maneuvers as well as sport flying. All hardware needed to complete the airframe is included.

Adult supervision recommended for children 15 and under. R/C Airplanes should be flown following safety guidelines provided by the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics).

CAUTION: This is not a toy!

Video: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1025625#post11912519

Recommendations:
1. Read through all steps before starting assembly.
2. Keep wooden parts in their sheets until needed. Inspect to make sure there are no broken or missing parts.
3. Check off each completed step to help keep from losing your place.
4. Cover the work table with plastic wrap to protect from glue.

List of Provided Kit Parts:

1. 4 balsa sticks 3/32x3/32x24”
2. 3 balsa sticks 1/16x3/32x24”
3. 5 sheets 1/8” balsa laser cut parts
4. 8 sheets 1/16” balsa laser cut parts
5. 3 sheets 1/32” balsa laser cut parts
6. 6 sheets plywood laser cut parts
7. 2 Micro control horns
8. 2 1.5” Mini Lite wheels
9. 1 Mini tail wheel
10. 2 Micro wheel retainers
11. 2 Mini quick-links
12. 2 1-foot pieces of .031” piano wire for push rods, aileron linkage and tail gear
13. 1 Preformed wire landing gear
14. 1 Vacuum molded plastic canopy
15. 1 Aluminum wing tube 7/32” x 4.5”
16. 1 Carbon wing guide pin .125” x 1”
17. 2 Carbon rods 1mm x 12” for push rods
18. 4 inch black 1/16” shrink tubing for push rods
19. Double-stick foam servo tape
20. 4 #0 - ¼ sheet metal screws (Servos & wing adjustment)
21. 2 #1 – ¼ sheet metal screws (Motor)
22. 1 #2-56 blind nut (Wing lock)
23. 1 #2-56 5/16” machine screw (Wing lock)
24. Magnet and washer (to hold down canopy hatch)

Additional Items Required:

1. Cyanoacrylate or CA Glue (thin and thick)
2. Clear canopy glue or Elmer’s white glue
3. Hobby knife
4. 220-grit sandpaper
5. 12” Sanding block
6. Hinge tape (recommend 3M Scotch ™ ¾” Transparent Tape)
7. Clear wide packaging tape or laminate for plans
8. Ruler
9. Square
10. Razor saw
11. Hand drill or small drill with #56 (.046”) drill bit.
12. 1/16” drill bit.
13. Micro screwdriver set
14. Wire cutters
15. Needle-nose pliers



16. Micro-receiver (recommend Castle Creations Berg 4L, Spektrum AR6100E or AR6300)
17. Motor (recommend Hacker or Shulman Aviation Fury A10-7L brushless outrunner motor)
18. Speed control (Castle Thunderbird 9 or equivalent)
19. Propeller (as recommended by motor manufacturer)
20. Four servos (less than 6 grams each, Recommend Dymond D47, JR S185, Spektrum DSP60 or Hitec HS35)
21. Battery (recommend 2-cell lithium polymer battery, 450-730 mAh) Please adhere to manufacturer’s safety guidelines.

[jkarpy]

Fuselage Assembly

Fig 1: Glue hatch jambs to fuselage A and B halves. Hatch jambs must be centered so they create a rim for the hatch door. Caution: Test fit surrounding formers before gluing hatch jambs in order to prevent obstructions. This step can be completed anytime before step 22.

Fig 2: Glue the two F1B parts to F1. Caution: Do not use excess glue as this can prevent the landing gear from fitting in the socket.


Fig 3: Glue the square reinforcement block to the bottom of the main fuselage former. Install 2-56 blind nut. Note that the main fuselage former is marked side A and side B to match the fuselage sides. Glue the two F11 pieces into place.


Fig 4: Install F2 and two F12 formers. Square them with the main fuselage former and glue in place.


Fig 5: (No Glue) Install F3 and F5 into the main fuselage former. Install the assembly into fuselage side B.




Fig 6: Bevel bottom edge of F4 45° and glue magnet in place.

Fig 7: Install F4 and side A of the fuselage. Square and glue with thin CA. Do not glue sides to the main former past F5 yet.

Fig 8: Install remaining formers square and glue with thin CA.


Fig 9: Glue firewall into place. Reinforce with medium CA.

Fig 10: Assemble and glue tail mount frame: T1-T6 pieces. Glue frame to tail mount side as marked in balsa. Frame should square-up to the bottom and leading edge of the tail mount side.

Fig 11: Glue opposite side to tail mount frame. Take extra care to square parts.

Fig 12: Glue tail mount to fuselage. Note: A 1/8” slot should continue from the top trailing edge of the tail mount to the bottom trailing edge of the fuselage. Use a piece of scrap 1/8” balsa to aid in aligning the tail mount to the fuselage. Make sure you do not glue the scrap piece to the assembly.


Fig 13: Trim F4 stringer sockets to match fuselage sides.

Fig 14: Install main fuselage stringer. See balsa sheet 9.

Fig 15: Cut the 2 long stringers that are installed on the bottom edge of the fuselage first.
Fig 16: Cut to fit 6 3/32” and 2 3/32” x 1/16” square stringers. Glue in place.


Fig 17: Block sand tail mount so that it blends with the fuselage. Keep a piece of scrap 1/8” balsa in the trailing slot. Do not oversand the trailing edge of fuselage. Avoid sanding top surface of tail mount so vertical stab position is not modified. Sand smoothe the entire fuselage.



Fig 18: Use a strip of transparent 3m tape to make a sub-hinge on the 3 servo hatches. From this point on, use caution when gluing parts to the fuselage. Open the hatches so you do not glue them shut. Do not cut the webbing under the hatches until the fuselage is covered.

Fig 19: Assemble the main hatch. Tack-glue the parts while they are sitting on the fuselage. Glue the washer into place. Some fitting may be required. The washer should be flush with the back side of the head rest.

Fig 20: Cut out the clear canopy, be sure to follow the cut lines. Some trimming of the headrest and the nose end of the base may be necessary. Install the canopy after covering the hatch. Use clear canopy glue, not CA.


Fig 21: Cut a 9/16” long tube from the provided aluminum tubing. Glue it into place so that it is flush with the fuselage sides. Some sanding may be required. You can cut the tubing with an X-acto knife by rolling it on a smooth surface. Use the X-acto blade to remove the burs from inside edge of the tube after cutting.


Fig 22: Stack and glue the four 1/8” nose filler pieces and glue in place. Sand flush with fuselage sides.




Fig 23: Install battery compartment floor.

[jkarpy]

Vertical and Horizontal Stab Assembly

Fig 38: Protect the plan (see Full Page Picture on Page 13) with transparent packing tape. Layout the parts and butt glue them with medium CA. Sand top and bottom flush after the glue has dried.
Fig 39: Bevel the leading edge of the elevator 45 degrees on the bottom side only.

Fig 40: Bevel the leading edge of the rudder 45 degrees on one side only.

[jkarpy]

Main Wing Assembly

Fig 24: Choose the aileron servo mount that best fits your servo. Servo mounts are marked for the four recommended servos. Assemble the aileron servo mounts and glue them to the center ribs (W1a and W1b). Be sure to build them as a left side and right side. Glue W9 into place. W9 hole should align with hole in W1.

Fig 25: (No Glue) Insert the ribs into the main spar crutch. Be sure to install the correct rib in the correct location. Ribs are numbered 1-7. Rib number 7 is installed at the wing tip. Insert the leading and trailing edge pieces. Square the trailing edge piece to the two end ribs and tack glue the trailing edge corners only. Square the leading edge piece to the end ribs and tack glue at the leading edge corners. Do not glue anything else at this time.

Fig 26: Insert top and bottom spar caps. Stretch a piece of transparent 3M scotch tape over the caps end to end. The tape will prevent you from gluing the wing to your work surface. Set the wing on a flat surface and use a straight edge to put pressure on the upper spar cap. Glue with thin CA all joints in the spar.

Fig 27: Install, square and glue the trailing edge caps.


Fig 28: Insert and glue 3/32”x1/16” stringers. Sand all pieces that protrude beyond W1 and W7 flush.



Fig 29: Glue end caps. Some overlap should be visible. After glue dries, sand flush with Rib 7.


Fig 30: Cut remaining aluminum tubing in half. Each piece should be approximately 2”. Install with two W8 pieces. Take extra care that the tube is straight.



Fig 31: Temporarily install the carbon wing guide-pin in the fuselage. It is a good idea to taper the ends of the pin before installing. Install wing lock tabs into the fuselage, one over the other using provided #2-56 screw. Note: The slots in the wing are offset, be sure to match the tabs to the wing. Slide the wings into place and tack glue the tabs to the wings. Let the glue dry then remove the wing and finish gluing the tabs. Avoid applying glue where it will affect sliding the wing into the fuselage.

Block sand the entire wing. Sand trailing edge pieces flush with the ribs and each other.

[jkarpy]

Ailerons Assembly

Fig 32: Organize the aileron parts so the left and right orientation can be identified. Aileron ribs are numbered 1-7 with 7 being placed at the wing tip. Line up the notches in the aileron leading edge and the bottom aileron sheet. The leading edge should slightly overlap the bottom sheet. Tack glue W2b and W6b in place. Take care to keep the aileron bottom sheet straight and the ribs square to the bottom and leading edge.


Fig 33: Tack glue W3b-W5b to leading edge only. Take care to keep the aileron bottom sheet straight and the ribs square to the bottom and leading edge.


Fig 34: Glue W1b and W7b in place.

Fig 35: Glue plywood control horn in place. Take care to keep the aileron bottom sheet straight and the ribs square to the bottom and leading edge.

Fig 36: (No Glue) Install top aileron sheet. Place a piece of ¾” Scotch tape the full length of the aileron on the bottom sheet at the trailing edge. The tape should hang halfway over the edge. Flip the aileron over with the sticky side of the tape up and the control horn hanging over the edge of the table. Use a straight edge tool to pinch the top and bottom sheets together at the trailing edge. Do not apply excessive pressure. The tool should be ¼” from the trailing edge. Glue the trailing edge with thin CA. The tape will keep the part from sticking to the work surface. Glue all joints at this time. Glue ribs through holes in top and bottom sheets. Saturate the control horns with thin CA glue.
Block-sand the leading edge so that it is flush with the bottom and top sheet. The angle of the top and bottom sheet should continue on the leading edge.


Fig 37: Glue the end cap in place. Sand the cap flush with the aileron surfaces.

[jkarpy]

Covering

Use light model covering only, such as Ultracote Lite, Oralite, Solite or Midwest Coverlite. Do not use Monokote or Regular Ultracote.
Cover the fuselage with the servo hatches installed and closed. Cover directly over the Scotch tape hinge. After covering is complete, cut hatch doors left, top and right side. Keep the covering on the bottom edge of the hatch to act as a hinge. Cover the wing, ailerons and stab pieces.

[jkarpy]

Final Assembly
Apply taped hinges to all control surfaces with 3M clear scotch tape. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=953823

Final Assembly

Apply taped hinges to all control surfaces with 3M clear Scotch tape.
The Micro 3DX has 3 hatches that can be used for the rudder and elevator servos. It is a good idea to line up your servos and do a “dry run servo fit” to ensure that you know how the servos will fit and that the locations you choose allow the plane to be balanced properly.


RUDDER AND ELEVATOR SERVOS

Start out by centering your servos. Mount a single sided arm on servo. Remove grid from servo hatch that you are going to use. *Hint* you may want to remove loose labels from servo before applying the provided foam tape. Apply foam tape to servo. Tuck wire from servo into plane before placing servo in plane.



Fig 41: Position your servo. Center servo arm on servo arm slot located on the opposite side of your servo hatch. Hold servo up so tape does not stick. When servo is in position press down on servo while holding the outside wall of the fuselage to ensure you do not break the fuselage. Install second servo in the same manner.


RUDDER AND ELEVATOR LINKAGE

Fit the carbon pushrods into pushrod guides before removing them from the sheet. Push the carbon back and forth to ensure it operates smoothly. Enlarging the hole may be necessary on push rod guides. If so, use a small drill bit to enlarge them. Remove elevator and rudder push rod guides from plywood sheet. Sand them smooth if so desired



Fig 42: Remove covering from four push rod guide sockets on fuselage. Cut four 1” pieces of shrink tubing.



Fig 43: Take the shorter carbon rod and put it on the left side of the aircraft (side with servo mounted closest to tail section) and install with no glue. Cut a 2 ¼” length of piano wire and put a small z-bend in it.



Fig 44: Assemble as shown with 1” overhang on shrink tubing. Pull back. Apply CA glue then apply heat to the shrink tubing. Repeat for other side, with longer push rod. *Note* Push rod guides are still NOT glued. Take push rods and set them aside.
Slide wing tube into wing sockets and temporarily install wings.

Use a fresh razor blade and remove covering from area where fuselage will be glued to vertical and horizontal stabs on both sides. Do not glue yet.



Fig 45: Insert vertical stab and align horizontal stab so it is square with vertical stab. Center the horizontal stab with fuselage. Measure from a point on the tip of the horizontal stab, not the elevator, to a point on the wing tip. Both sides should be equal. Make sure that the horizontal stab is square to the vertical stab and glue both in place with thin CA. Check that the horizontal stab and main wing are on parallel planes. If the fuselage is twisted, twist it in the opposite direction while removing the wrinkles in the covering with a heat gun or iron.



Fig 46: Temporarily install the elevator control horn. Slide a 1” piece of shrink tubing over the push rod. Bend a piece of wire as shown and fit it to the pushrod so the elevator is neutral and the servo centered. Glue the wire to the carbon pushrod. Remove the entire pushrod assembly from the plane and heat the shrink tubing until it is tight. Reinstall the assembly and glue all parts.



Fig 47: Install rudder pushrod using the same procedure.



WING SERVOS AND LINKAGE

Install aileron servo. Feed wire through wing. Use the provided 0 x ¼” screws to mount servo. *Note* Do not try to use screws provided with servo. They may be too big. Center your servo and install your servo arms with the arm pointed towards fuselage. Repeat for other wing.
Install quick-link onto aileron control horn facing fuselage side of the wing. You will need to drill a 1/16” size hole in the control horn. Make a z-bend in provided .032” piano wire. Cut wire ¼” past quick-link.



Fig 48: With the wing flat on table tighten the quick link screw but be careful not to over tighten it. It is aluminum and you could strip the quick link. Repeat on other wing.





MAIN LANDING GEAR



Fig 49: Install the wheels using the provided wheel retainers. Insert the gear into the socket on the fuselage. Use plywood part F1A to wedge the gear in. Some sanding of F1A will be required to make it fit. Do not glue the gear in place as this will make repairs difficult.



TAIL GEAR

Fabricate a tail gear from .032” piano wire. Drill a pilot hole in the front end of the tail gear slot which is in the bottom of the fuselage. (Refer to drawing on Page 13).


Fig 50: Mount the tail gear with medium CA glue.

MOTOR

Feed the motor leads through the bottom hole of the motor mount so that the wires run along the bottom of the battery compartment. Mount the motor to the motor mount with provided #1 ¼” screw. Down thrust is designed into the model. Right thrust may be added as needed. Connect the ESC route wires so they do not obstruct battery.

[jkarpy]

CG

The balance point for the Micro 3DX is 2” – 2.5” from the leading edge of the main wing. 3D pilots will want the CG closer to 2.5” while sport pilots will want to be closer to 2”. The CG can be changed by repositioning RC components.


RADIO SETUP

Set all control throws to maximum. Use 60% at low rate.

[jkarpy]

FIRST FLIGHT

Set controls to low rate for first flight and trimming. Take off from the ground or have someone hand launch for you. The model should liftoff at 60% throttle. Land the model under managed throttle. Do not shut the motor down for landing. Flaps are also effective on this model. Set flaps to 35% for landing.

[mkeigwin]

Thanks James I got the kit today , laid it out on the work table, alot more parts than i thought would be there . The lazer cutting is the best I have seen in a kit so far. this kit should fall together like the others kit that i have built from you so far. I know i built the Micro SSX in about 3hr ready to cover . :) i will post my Build Pic as i go .

Thanks again Mike

[jkarpy]

Thanks James I got the kit today , laid it out on the work table, alot more parts than i thought would be there . The lazer cutting is the best I have seen in a kit so far. this kit should fall together like the others kit that i have built from you so far. I know i built the Micro SSX in about 3hr ready to cover . :) i will post my Build Pic as i go .

Thanks again Mike

Thanks Mike

Keep a close eye on my posts I am editing them daily.

[mkeigwin]

So far this is what i have done . i waited to install the hatch in step one until after i glued the formers in . that way i did not get them wrong.

[jkarpy]

So far this is what i have done . i waited to install the hatch in step one until after i glued the formers in . that way i did not get them wrong.

Mike, the washer I included in the beta kit is stainless so it will not work with the hatch magnet. You will need to replace it with a steel washer.

[mkeigwin]

just getting ready to do the 1st wing . i have the tail and most of the fuse done now.

Thanks for the heads up on the washer. i will post a pic of what i have done so far . i like the way you did the tail and how it fits on the fuse. no way to get it wrong.

[DesmoHead]

I have wanted this ship since I laid eyes on it at the NEAT. James, if you're looking for beta builders I'd be there in a second.

-Eric

[jkarpy]

I have wanted this ship since I laid eyes on it at the NEAT. James, if you're looking for beta builders I'd be there in a second.

-Eric

The beta program is finished; we are just finishing the production and instructions. We should have this on the web site shortly. :D

James

[Doctor Who]

Looks good. Hope to see some flying pics and video.

[jkarpy]

James,

Here are a few pics of the plane. I am extremely pleased with the 3DX flight characteristics. It flies like a plane twice it's size. 3D maneuvers are a breeze and although I thought it would fly fast, it floats as well. Thanks for letting me test this new plane. It should be a great success.

Cheers,

Joe, Beta Builder

[jkarpy]

Looks good. Hope to see some flying pics and video.

Hey Jay, is it cold up there yet? :D

[Doctor Who]

Hey Jay, is it cold up there yet? :D

Freezing more like!

Looks like you have a winner with this one. I bet Moses likes flying it.

[DesmoHead]

Awesome! I can't wait!!


-Eric

[MustangAce17]

James,thanks again for letting me test fly these awesome little birds. Here are a few pics of us flying together taken by Michelle Taylor at ZEFF.

[Team3D]

hey james,

it looks great man, can't wait to fly one again next time i see you :)

btw-how are you doing old friend?

[jkarpy]

hey james,

it looks great man, can't wait to fly one again next time i see you :)

btw-how are you doing old friend?

Hi Chuck, good to hear from you. I hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving. Be sure to say hello to the entire FlyRC gang. I am counting on you and your Dad to do a review for the Micro 3DX. I am sure you will have plenty of time to build this winter. I will contact the magazine as soon as production kits are available.

James

[jkarpy]

James,thanks again for letting me test fly these awesome little birds. Here are a few pics of us flying together taken by Michelle Taylor at ZEFF.

Thanks Kyle! the pictures are Great! I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.

James

[Team3D]

Hi Chuck, good to hear from you. I hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving. Be sure to say hello to the entire FlyRC gang. I am counting on you and your Dad to do a review for the Micro 3DX. I am sure you will have plenty of time to build this winter. I will contact the magazine as soon as production kits are available.

James


were doing good, thanks giving was fun, hope your thanks giving went great.
I will say hi to the whole flyrc gang for you :D Also you can count on us...
Still flying the micro SSx everyday so i am still having fun with it...

chuck

[MustangAce17]

thanks James and hope you did to. Let me know when the kits are available,you know i gotta have one:)

[DesmoHead]

Dear Santa Karpy,

The only thing on my X-mas list is a 3DX kit from Millennium RC. I've been a really good boy this year despite any reports you may have heard about me allegedly over flying the "Big Iron" airspace at the NEAT this year. Also, reports of me taunting the 3S Mini Swift guys after smoking them with my MSSX is partially exaggerated I promise. I had a great conversation with the Chief Elf at Millennium today and she agrees that the 3DX clearly tops a Red Ryder BB gun as the perfect X-mas gift. All good boys should have one!! :)

Best Regards

-DesmoHead (Eric)

[jkarpy]

Dear Santa Karpy,

The only thing on my X-mas list is a 3DX kit from Millennium RC. I've been a really good boy this year despite any reports you may have heard about me allegedly over flying the "Big Iron" airspace at the NEAT this year. Also, reports of me taunting the 3S Mini Swift guys after smoking them with my MSSX is partially exaggerated I promise. I had a great conversation with the Chief Elf at Millennium today and she agrees that the 3DX clearly tops a Red Ryder BB gun as the perfect X-mas gift. All good boys should have one!! :)

Best Regards

-DesmoHead (Eric)

You’ll fly your eye out - You’ll fly your eye out! :D

I am shipping first kits Monday. We will have them on the web site by Saturday.

James

[DesmoHead]

DIBS!! (not sure that will work but worth a try)

That's awesome news. Is the first run sold out yet?

-Eric

[jkarpy]

DIBS!! (not sure that will work but worth a try)

That's awesome news. Is the first run sold out yet?

-Eric

First run is not sold out yet. We are sending an e-mail over the weekend and it will be first come first serve; except for those who called Dibs. :D


James

[DesmoHead]

Sweet!! Biplane just needs final assembly and my building board will be clear for this new project.

-Eric

[rcproptester]

i want one!

[Ratking]

Looks really awesome James!!! I cant wait to get my hands on one!!!

Cya
Chip

[rcproptester]

dibs again!!!!

[rcproptester]

I am waiting on my e-mail
I think I want 2

[jkarpy]

We have placed the Micro 3DX on our web site. We are offering it at a special introductory price of $74.95. The regular price is $84.95.

James

[Doctor Who]

James

Do you plan on making this available as an ARF in the future?

[jkarpy]

James

Do you plan on making this available as an ARF in the future?

I am working on it, It will be several months.

[Flying-Monkey]

darn you!

if it doesn't work with hot glue, I can't build it!

:D

[Tim Semeraro]

Congradulations J. it looks great, I just ordered your biplane last friday,and I'm building a water SSX. using your pics, and 2 sets of x gear. I'll be getting this one also. Tim from CT

[DesmoHead]

I can't wait. It should be here late(ish) this week.

If you can operate a hot glue gun with anything less then 2nd degree burns, I wouldn't be at all afraid to attempt one of these build kits. I've built Jame's Bipe and it was a straight-forward process. In fact it was a ton of fun. It all went together quickly. The parts all fit perfectly and the instructions are great. James really takes the time to think these things through and it shows. I was able to knock out a section of the construction every evening after getting the kids to bed. Even the covering with SoLite was easy after watching some YouTube videos on technique. The best part is, if you get stuck, post something here and James/other members of the Millennium Nation will help you out.

I have an MSSX ARF and when it gets bent I'm going to build it's replacement from a kit. It's that easy.

Cheers!
-Eric

[jkarpy]

Congradulations J. it looks great, I just ordered your biplane last friday,and I'm building a water SSX. using your pics, and 2 sets of x gear. I'll be getting this one also. Tim from CT

If you can build a set of legos then you can build this model.

[jkarpy]

Pictures and instructions have been updated in post 1 - 9

This completes the Build.

[DesmoHead]

James,

Any flight videos to hold us over until the kit arrives?

-Eric

[jkarpy]

James,

Any flight videos to hold us over until the kit arrives?

-Eric

I will try and get some good footage over the weekend.

[garrcass]

Jkarpy i just wanted to share this way of puting on eazy conectors it has been the easyest way i have ever found all you need is a pair of miniature flush cuters it works great

[Tram]

Any video of this lil' guy yet? :)


Jeff
www.CommonSenseRC.com

[jkarpy]

Any video of this lil' guy yet? :)


Jeff
www.CommonSenseRC.com

I am sending one to Fred Midget soon. He does the best job with video.

James

[Tram]

Awesome.. Can't wait to see it fly!

[jimmy34256]

Does Graves have these yet??????

[jkarpy]

Does Graves have these yet??????

Yes they do.

[Spudx]

I finished building my micro 3D this week, what a great build. As with all of James kits it went together with out any problems. All the parts fit like a glove and the good new I didn't have any parts left over. The instructions were very clear. follow the steps as he has them in the instruction. I haven't had a chance to fly it, the weather has turned cold with lots of wind (wind is not my friend) You can't go wrong with this kit, I know it will fly as good as it looks.
Spud

[jimmy34256]

I finished building my micro 3D this week, what a great build. As with all of James kits it went together with out any problems. Al the parts fit like a glove and the good new I didn't have any parts left over. The instructions were very clear. follow the steps as he has them in the instruction. I haven't had a chance to fly it, the weather has turned cold with lots of wind (wind is not my friend) You can't go wrong with this kit, I know it will fly as good as it looks.
Spud

Nice job with the purple ! Come on down to FL !!!!!! You can carry on the Micro 3D.... ;)

[Spudx]

Nice job with the purple ! Come on down to FL !!!!!! You can carry on the Micro 3D.... ;)
Fl sounds really good right now, It is cold and windy here

[jkarpy]

Fl sounds really good right now, It is cold and windy here

Today was a perfect day for flying. :D

[Spudx]

The wind finely slowed down today and I decided to give it a try. It was one of those days if any thing could go wrong it did. I checked out all of the controls and it appeared everything was OK, so off I went. The plane took of fine and I was able to do a slight amount of trimming (it wanted to go right) got everything aligned and was flying pretty go. Then the unthinkable happened, the dam O ring broke and of course the prop came of. I was in the process of flying all most straight up. It started to fall like a rock but then it leveled out. I was able to turn and fly in to the breeze and landed with no problem. So all in all it was a good first flight. The little guy flies great and is very forgiving considering what happened. I didn't have a spare prop or O ring so was through for the Day. I did discover one thing, the solid purple is hard to see and tell direction so will add some white to the under side of one wing.
Spud

[jkarpy]

The wind finely slowed down today and I decided to give it a try. It was one of those days if any thing could go wrong it did. I checked out all of the controls and it appeared everything was OK, so off I went. The plane took of fine and I was able to do a slight amount of trimming (it wanted to go right) got everything aligned and was flying pretty go. Then the unthinkable happened, the dam O ring broke and of course the prop came of. I was in the process of flying all most straight up. It started to fall like a rock but then it leveled out. I was able to turn and fly in to the breeze and landed with no problem. So all in all it was a good first flight. The little guy flies great and is very forgiving considering what happened. I didn't have a spare prop or O ring so was through for the Day. I did discover one thing, the solid purple is hard to see and tell direction so will add some white to the under side of one wing.
Spud
I have had O' rings break but not a fresh one. I wish those motors had a shaft, I hate prop savers.

[Spudx]

James. I forgot to mention that the little motor you sent me has plenty of Power. I guess I will have to start working on my 3d skills, your never to old to learn.
Spud

[Murocflyer]

Any new updates to share on the Micro 3DX?

I thought I had decided on what new indoor flier to get (Radical RC Mini Stick) until I ran across this plane.

I'd like to hear some more thoughts if you don't mind. Has Napo ordered one to do a review yet? How about Jeff?

Frank

[jkarpy]

Any new updates to share on the Micro 3DX?

I thought I had decided on what new indoor flier to get (Radical RC Mini Stick) until I ran across this plane.

I'd like to hear some more thoughts if you don't mind. Has Napo ordered one to do a review yet? How about Jeff?

Frank

I have one sitting here for Tram, he must be busy because he has not answered my e-mail. :(

James

[Tram]

James, my e-mail box must have eaten it.. I can't find it..

Let me check the spam box!

Jeff
www.CommonSenseRC.com

[Murocflyer]

Cool. I'll be watching for the build/review Article.

Frank

[Tram]

I'll throw one up..

You gonna be at SEFF, Frank?


Jeff
www.CommonSenseRC.com

[Murocflyer]

Jeff,

Not going to make it this year -can't afford the time it will take to attend. Maybe next year, but not this one.

I'd sure like to know how this plane would work in an indoor venue.

I know someone that going to SEFF, perhaps he can pick me one up if this will work for an aerobatic indoor plane.

Frank

[rcproptester]

I just picked one up at the recent Model show in Perry.... I can't wait to get started! Hopefully, I will be starting this week. Look for a build thread here and at WF on it.

[Murocflyer]

I just picked one up at the recent Model show in Perry.... I can't wait to get started! Hopefully, I will be starting this week. Look for a build thread here and at WF on it.

Cool! If you do start a build thread here on RCG that is not in this thread, please post a link so I don't miss it.

Thanks,

Frank

[rcproptester]

Will do

[Liquidity]

James, thanks for the kit at Perry. I am going to start it right now, however it will take me a long time to complete with this new baby.

[_OZ_]

Funny, I never used a baby to build a plane.

[Murocflyer]

Cool. Two build threads. Thanks for jumping in Bryan. Looking forward to them.

Frank

[jkarpy]

Babies and CA just don't go together. :D :eek:

[Flying-Monkey]

but, babies coated in CA do...

[rcproptester]

Babies and CA just don't go together. :D :eek:
That is an easy way to keep them still..... CA to the floor

[rcproptester]

Funny, I never used a baby to build a plane.
Craig is just jealous... he isn't one of the cool kids... He didn't get one of these..

[Murocflyer]

Anyone start their build threads yet?

Thanks,

Frank

[Liquidity]

Frank, I started one on WF. I will cut and paste it into my blog RCG later,

http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44700

[Murocflyer]

Thanks looking forward to it.

How is it going so far? Is it an easy build?

Frank

[Liquidity]

Yeah it is fairly straight forward. not too difficult at all. I do not get to work on it a lot as I have a new baby here. I only get 30 min to 1 hr every other night.

[Murocflyer]

Glad to hear that. Looking forward to the pics and congrats on the new baby. Kids are great aren't they?

Frank

[rcproptester]

poor kid..... don't know what she is getting in to...

[btsai]

Any video of this plane yet? I stopped by the booth on Friday at EFExpo about 5 times but didn't pull the trigger -- I've just got a thing about seeing a plane fly before I buy...

:)

[Murocflyer]

Any video of this plane yet? I stopped by the booth on Friday at EFExpo about 5 times but didn't pull the trigger -- I've just got a thing about seeing a plane fly before I buy...

:)

I hear ya. Come one fellas, what seems to be the hold up? :p

Frank

[rcproptester]

I am almost finished with Liquidity's Lynx pusher plane. When I get done with that, the Micro 3dx is going on the table. My plan is to have it finished by SEFF, but I ain't holding my breath over that one...

[Liquidity]

Here you go Frank. My build thread as copied form WF so far.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1018511

As stated it might take awhile to complete this because of the new baby

[Murocflyer]

Thanks Bryan. Looking good so far.

Frank

[rcproptester]

I am done with the Lynx! I plan on starting the build of the Micro 3dx tonight! I will try to take lots of pictures.

[Murocflyer]

I am done with the Lynx! I plan on starting the build of the Micro 3dx tonight! I will try to take lots of pictures.

Sweet! Looking forward to it.

Thanks,

Frank

[rcproptester]

Started a build log here:http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1019989

[Murocflyer]

Thanks for the link!

Frank

[Liquidity]

James - I had 2 small problems so far.

1. The back of the canopy that holds the washer did not fit with the rest of the canopy assemble as advertised. I had to trim off the legs of the back piece and glue it to the rest of the assemble with a piece or tri-stock.

2. The trim lines on the plastic canopy seem to be to off. If you follow them, then canopy will be just a tad too short (length wise). Ask me how I know :)

No real worries, but curious if anyone else has had these problems.

[rcproptester]

I had the same problem with the fit up, and also with the canopy being too short.

I do have a question though. Which aileron servo mount do I need to use for the HXT500 servos?

[jkarpy]

James - I had 2 small problems so far.

1. The back of the canopy that holds the washer did not fit with the rest of the canopy assemble as advertised. I had to trim off the legs of the back piece and glue it to the rest of the assemble with a piece or tri-stock.

2. The trim lines on the plastic canopy seem to be to off. If you follow them, then canopy will be just a tad too short (length wise). Ask me how I know :)

No real worries, but curious if anyone else has had these problems.


Trim the front of the base so the canopy goes further back.

Not sure what you are talking about on the head rest not fitting.

[jkarpy]

I had the same problem with the fit up, and also with the canopy being too short.

I do have a question though. Which aileron servo mount do I need to use for the HXT500 servos?

It's not designed specifically for the HXT500 servo. Your going to have to fit it . How much does that servo weigh?

[jkarpy]

Some trimming of the base and headrest are required.

[rcproptester]

Here are the specs on the HXT500 servo.
Size : 22.9x11.4x22 mm / 0.9x0.45x0.87 in
Voltage : 3v ~ 6v
Weight: 5g / 0.18oz
Speed : 0.10 sec/60(4.8V)
Torque : 0.8 kg-cm
Working Temp : -30C~60C
Teflon Bushing, 15cm wire, coreless motor
Servo arms & screw included

[rcproptester]

Looks to be about the size of a S60 servo. http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLRS60

[Liquidity]

Thanks James. I will do a little trimming tonight.

[jkarpy]

Here are the specs on the HXT500 servo.
Size : 22.9x11.4x22 mm / 0.9x0.45x0.87 in
Voltage : 3v ~ 6v
Weight: 5g / 0.18oz
Speed : 0.10 sec/60(4.8V)
Torque : 0.8 kg-cm
Working Temp : -30C~60C
Teflon Bushing, 15cm wire, coreless motor
Servo arms & screw included

Try the servo mount labeled DSP60. That is for the Spektrum servo which looks like the same servo.

[rcproptester]

Thanks James, I will do that!