New beast.
I will try and log what I can of the build here, my first time building either a glider or a composite, so it is going to be a slow process for sure.
Cherokee Babe Project
I will be posting pics soon, but with my latest project about to go in the air, time to work on the next one, might do a SPAD during this, even more so if I find some servo's and a motor cheep, even better if it is a busted motor that I get to fix, just the way I am with the hobby.
This will be a little closer, and a possible lead up to my first full kit build that will lead to a scratch build.
Anyways I was given an older Cherokee Babe by one of the local fliers here, just happens to be the same one I bought my last project from.
Still debating servo's for her, as well as a covering scheme, been looking at pictures of the full scales for some ideas.
Going E-powered since it is about a .20 size plane so I will have a balsa park flier
E-Flite 450 motor on the burner for her, going to have to test some ESC's 20 AMP is what is called for, I most likely will use a 30 AMP because I like a little overhead. 3S 1800 most likely will be the order of the day, figuring out the best way to mount is going to be a little challenge, but that is part of the fun.
First order of work is to remove what is left of the old glittery covering. It has some work to be done in the tail section, some of the sheeting needs repairing, and some new sheeting added. Then will be covering, and adding some scale details as well as motor, ESC, battery and servo placements, and how to connect the control surfaces.
Hinges look good, going to work on removing the pins, if I can do that then it will assist in removing the old covering and placing the new covering on easier, if not then I will re-hinge with real hinges not CA's, sorry easy is not better....
Anyways if nothing else I should get around to taking pictures on my days off coming up, as well as some starting on removing what covering is left not looking forward to working with that gooey stuff.
This will be a little closer, and a possible lead up to my first full kit build that will lead to a scratch build.
Anyways I was given an older Cherokee Babe by one of the local fliers here, just happens to be the same one I bought my last project from.
Still debating servo's for her, as well as a covering scheme, been looking at pictures of the full scales for some ideas.
Going E-powered since it is about a .20 size plane so I will have a balsa park flier
E-Flite 450 motor on the burner for her, going to have to test some ESC's 20 AMP is what is called for, I most likely will use a 30 AMP because I like a little overhead. 3S 1800 most likely will be the order of the day, figuring out the best way to mount is going to be a little challenge, but that is part of the fun.First order of work is to remove what is left of the old glittery covering. It has some work to be done in the tail section, some of the sheeting needs repairing, and some new sheeting added. Then will be covering, and adding some scale details as well as motor, ESC, battery and servo placements, and how to connect the control surfaces.
Hinges look good, going to work on removing the pins, if I can do that then it will assist in removing the old covering and placing the new covering on easier, if not then I will re-hinge with real hinges not CA's, sorry easy is not better....
Anyways if nothing else I should get around to taking pictures on my days off coming up, as well as some starting on removing what covering is left not looking forward to working with that gooey stuff.
Ace Staudacher S300
OK so not quite a build, more of a re-build but I picked it up for 35 bucks with 3 servo's and due to the kindness of the folks of my club, should be about to get her in the air for about 100 bucks.
Sorry did not take pics of the progress of installing the motor last night, but used blind screws and bolts.
Made the throttle linkage using what I had around the house, CF rod , some wire, both threaded and non threaded, floss, CA and shrink wrap, if this wiggles loose there are bigger issues than the linkage.
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Sorry did not take pics of the progress of installing the motor last night, but used blind screws and bolts.
Made the throttle linkage using what I had around the house, CF rod , some wire, both threaded and non threaded, floss, CA and shrink wrap, if this wiggles loose there are bigger issues than the linkage.
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My collection
Hmm well I started off around Nov 2011 with and Air Hogs 3 channel heli. Ate a few of those and got a Nine Eagles Solo pro and really started the collection.
Anyways I have since traded my Mcpx and got the family involved in flying as well.
Here is a small part of my collection, and I will try and update what I have to at least keep track of what I have on here lol.
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Anyways I have since traded my Mcpx and got the family involved in flying as well.
Here is a small part of my collection, and I will try and update what I have to at least keep track of what I have on here lol.
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