Prop in slot Saab Draken - Plans (6mmFlyRC) - Page 12

mullinspsm · Nov 04, 2009, 08:53 PM

Here is a peek at my Draken, so far. I still need to attach the control links, and install the battery. I think I will have mine drop in from the top and set on the bottom rail. I plan on pulling more positive G's than Negative. Easier to access on the bench as well. It seems like most of the time I see the bottom of my plane anyway, so no visible hatch. Probably more like 17 oz to 17.5 oz RTF. Should maiden Saturday. I will have one of the club members video if possible. But definantly pictures.
Roger

falcon5 · Nov 04, 2009, 09:06 PM

Looks great!!! Very nice looking Draken.

rmgmag · Nov 04, 2009, 10:01 PM

Excellent looking plane.

crxmanpat · Nov 04, 2009, 11:02 PM

Very nice Roger! I like the step you added to the inner portion of the intakes.

Pat

mullinspsm · Nov 04, 2009, 11:10 PM

The step just takes 4 little pieces of foam, but it makes it look more correct, and should reduce drag a little. Saturday looks like the big day. Watching you other guys videos and pictures I know it will fly good. Can't wait. It was my first plastic model as a kid of 12, now at 48 I have one to fly.

Roger

crxmanpat · Nov 04, 2009, 11:21 PM

Here's some more pics that were taken at the Vegas event a few weekends ago.

Pt

vleisie · Nov 04, 2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mullinspsm

Here is a peek at my Draken, so far. I still need to attach the control links, and install the battery. I think I will have mine drop in from the top and set on the bottom rail. I plan on pulling more positive G's than Negative. Easier to access on the bench as well. It seems like most of the time I see the bottom of my plane anyway, so no visible hatch. Probably more like 17 oz to 17.5 oz RTF. Should maiden Saturday. I will have one of the club members video if possible. But definantly pictures.
Roger

Very pretty!

I had the same idea as far as the hatch position. As for CG, I've only flown mine from 1" to 1/2" in front of the wing break. Both positions are very stable, the rearward one just needs less up trim. If you choose the more forward CG you could add a bit of up-trim before the maiden (about 1/4" at the widest part of the elevon).

Enjoy the maiden.

vleisie · Nov 04, 2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crxmanpat

Here's some more pics that were taken at the Vegas event a few weekends ago.

Pt

Nice pics Pat. How was the speed with the lighter battery, or did the lower power output slow it down?

mullinspsm · Nov 05, 2009, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vleisie

Very pretty!

I had the same idea as far as the hatch position. As for CG, I've only flown mine from 1" to 1/2" in front of the wing break. Both positions are very stable, the rearward one just needs less up trim. If you choose the more forward CG you could add a bit of up-trim before the maiden (about 1/4" at the widest part of the elevon).

Enjoy the maiden.

Thanks for the advice, I will follow it, and I'll keep everyone posted on the maiden.

Roger

crxmanpat · Nov 05, 2009, 10:31 AM

Marcel,

Speed was about the same, but I did not get a radar on it.

Pat

mullinspsm · Nov 06, 2009, 08:07 PM

Well I won't be able to maiden tomorrow, I couldn't make it to the Hobby Store, for Rare Earth Magnets and Park Zone Pushrods. So it isn't quite ready. Maybe next week sometime.

Roger

aqkhana2002 · Nov 15, 2009, 04:22 AM

any drawing for 60%???

thanks

mullinspsm · Nov 15, 2009, 11:32 AM

Well I finally maidened mine. It has good performance but the use of the HS-55 servoes is a let down. They do not center correctly, so it chases a little in roll. Also at full throttle and high speed, the controls became sluggish. I believe some HS-65's would be nice. It really does look good in the air, all the club members commented on it. So a little adjusting and I'll try it again.

Sorry no pictures, maybe next time.

Roger

vleisie · Nov 15, 2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mullinspsm

Well I finally maidened mine. It has good performance but the use of the HS-55 servoes is a let down. They do not center correctly, so it chases a little in roll. Also at full throttle and high speed, the controls became sluggish. I believe some HS-65's would be nice. It really does look good in the air, all the club members commented on it. So a little adjusting and I'll try it again.

Sorry no pictures, maybe next time.

Roger

Glad you got it in the air Roger, sorry about the servos!

Marcel

vleisie · Nov 16, 2009, 06:24 AM

Here are some pictures kindly sent to me by fltlevel450 of his squadron of Drakens, including some very cool tiny ones. Apparently the small ones also fly well.

Marcel

Nov 04, 2009, 08:53 PM	#166
mullinspsm Mullinspsm Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Keystone Posts: 974	Here is a peek at my Draken, so far. I still need to attach the control links, and install the battery. I think I will have mine drop in from the top and set on the bottom rail. I plan on pulling more positive G's than Negative. Easier to access on the bench as well. It seems like most of the time I see the bottom of my plane anyway, so no visible hatch. Probably more like 17 oz to 17.5 oz RTF. Should maiden Saturday. I will have one of the club members video if possible. But definantly pictures. Roger Attached Thumbnails 57.5 KB · Views: 79 59.1 KB · Views: 82

Nov 04, 2009, 11:21 PM	#171
crxmanpat TEAM EJF MINION Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 9,411	Here's some more pics that were taken at the Vegas event a few weekends ago. Pt Attached Thumbnails 6.7 KB · Views: 40 7.2 KB · Views: 49 Where did it go? 93.0 KB · Views: 43 Another successful sortie! 41.8 KB · Views: 64

Nov 16, 2009, 06:24 AM	#180
vleisie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 227	Here are some pictures kindly sent to me by fltlevel450 of his squadron of Drakens, including some very cool tiny ones. Apparently the small ones also fly well. Marcel Attached Thumbnails 12.2 KB · Views: 25 11.4 KB · Views: 23 13.2 KB · Views: 31 12.5 KB · Views: 27 10.7 KB · Views: 23 Last edited by vleisie; Nov 16, 2009 at 06:38 AM.

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Nov 04, 2009, 09:06 PM	#167
falcon5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tonopah, Nevada Posts: 120	Looks great!!! Very nice looking Draken.

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crxmanpat TEAM EJF MINION Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 9,411	Very nice Roger! I like the step you added to the inner portion of the intakes. Pat

Nov 04, 2009, 11:10 PM	#170
mullinspsm Mullinspsm Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Keystone Posts: 974	The step just takes 4 little pieces of foam, but it makes it look more correct, and should reduce drag a little. Saturday looks like the big day. Watching you other guys videos and pictures I know it will fly good. Can't wait. It was my first plastic model as a kid of 12, now at 48 I have one to fly. Roger

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crxmanpat TEAM EJF MINION Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 9,411	Marcel, Speed was about the same, but I did not get a radar on it. Pat

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mullinspsm Mullinspsm Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Keystone Posts: 974	Well I won't be able to maiden tomorrow, I couldn't make it to the Hobby Store, for Rare Earth Magnets and Park Zone Pushrods. So it isn't quite ready. Maybe next week sometime. Roger

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aqkhana2002 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 171	any drawing for 60%??? thanks

Nov 15, 2009, 11:32 AM	#178
mullinspsm Mullinspsm Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Keystone Posts: 974	Well I finally maidened mine. It has good performance but the use of the HS-55 servoes is a let down. They do not center correctly, so it chases a little in roll. Also at full throttle and high speed, the controls became sluggish. I believe some HS-65's would be nice. It really does look good in the air, all the club members commented on it. So a little adjusting and I'll try it again. Sorry no pictures, maybe next time. Roger