Giant Scale "Stinson 108" ARF - Page 4

Scott Morgan · Apr 14, 2009, 06:08 PM

Yea, The fairing instillation looks really good. When you paint the heads to match the covering, it will be the cats meow. I want one of these 108's real bad, but HL is going to have to put them on sale before I can afford one.

fsheplavy · May 04, 2009, 10:24 PM

Well the weather and my health finally got together and I got the first two test flights in today. All in all, it flies as good as it looks. I'm going to love this plane.
Fred

Tim Green · May 05, 2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fsheplavy

Well the weather and my health finally got together and I got the first two test flights in today. All in all, it flies as good as it looks. I'm going to love this plane.
Fred

Way to go Fred. Glad to hear it.

Borabora22 · Nov 03, 2009, 06:39 PM

I know this thread is old but I was hoping someone would tell me what the field set up process is? Any flight reports?

fsheplavy · Nov 04, 2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Borabora22

I know this thread is old but I was hoping someone would tell me what the field set up process is? Any flight reports?

1. Install the wings
2. Slid the wing strut stud through the landing gear
3. Snug the retaining nut onto the strut stud
4. Install and tighten the strut to wing screws
5. Tighten the strut stud nut

Go flying

The plane is quite honest in its flight characteristics. The only caution is with landing. The plane is a bit slow to react to elevator when you want to flare out. Also the plane is a bit bouncy on landing.

Good luck.
Fred

Hiflyer · Nov 06, 2009, 10:15 AM

fsheplavy

I'm really glad that you are enjoying the big Stinson, it is one of my favorite flyers.

I like all of the work that you did on your Stinson, very nice job.

In your last post you mentioned slow elevator response at landing speed and the tendency to bounce on landing. Both of these traits are indicative of a slightly nose heavy condition. When nose heavy the elevator response at low speed will degrade and the result will be a too hard gear hit. You might try moving the CG slightly aft in small incriments and see if you improve your results.

I have been flying the plane for about 2 years now and I have certainly bounced my share of landings, but as you can see in the HL video the plane can be easily flared to a smooth landing.

Again, really love what you did with yours and hope that you continue to enjoy the model.

All the best,

Mike Hines

fsheplavy · Nov 16, 2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Hiflyer

fsheplavy

You might try moving the CG slightly aft in small incriments and see if you improve your results.
Hines

If you get a chance, I'd appreciate if you could check your CG and let me know the location
Thanks
Fred

Borabora22 · Nov 20, 2009, 09:29 PM

fsheplavy,

I just purchased one of these and am having one devil of a time getting the engine box out. How did you manage it? I thought about leaving it in and adding another box and or stand off but that seems to be kinda of defeating the purpose. I am wondering if it is that hard to get out will I ever get it in again before the glue sets Thanks

fsheplavy · Nov 21, 2009, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Borabora22

fsheplavy,

I just purchased one of these and am having one devil of a time getting the engine box out. How did you manage it? I thought about leaving it in and adding another box and or stand off but that seems to be kinda of defeating the purpose. I am wondering if it is that hard to get out will I ever get it in again before the glue sets Thanks

I used a palette knife to slide in between the box and the fuse structure. Just slip it in and work it around and eventually the box should loosen. After that a little sanding will loosen the fit and allow easy assembly.
Fred

Borabora22 · Nov 21, 2009, 11:26 AM

Thanks, I appreciate your help! That is a good idea! I will look around for something ultra thin and give it a try. I have been trying to tap it out with a board and a hammer on the backside of the firewall. I was almost convinced this thing was glued in. But if yours came out mine should also.

Borabora22 · Nov 23, 2009, 08:13 PM

Ok maybe I am slow but how exactly do the flaps work? There are a total of 5 control horns in the kit. There are no slots cut for a control horn in the actual flap like the other surfaces. It appears that the push rod goes on the inside of the wing thru a cross piece. There is a hole drilled into the trailing edge and the flap that line up similiar to one you would drill if you were installing a robart hinge point. Am I missing something here?

I have not started to build yet. Still trying to figure out which control horns go where.

I am logging a few key points on RCU regarding this aircraft so others do not have similar problems. I finally got the engine box out. Turns out there was a drop of glue holding it.

Thanks for any help

fsheplavy · Nov 23, 2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Borabora22

Ok maybe I am slow but how exactly do the flaps work?
Thanks for any help

I'll try to get a photo posted tomorrow that will show the set up. You are on the right track. Read my wing assembly tips on pages 1 & 2. It will save you some time.
Fred

Borabora22 · Nov 23, 2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fsheplavy

Shim up the leading edge till the surface at the trailing edge is flat on the table. Install the push rod attachment pin into the flap.
Fred

I must be getting old. I read this thread before I purchased it and do not remember the statement above or the knife suggestion. Sorry. A picture would be great. Not sure I get how this is going to work and have sufficent integrity.

I finally got the darn box out!. I had to put plane on the nose supported by blocks and dropped a 3 LB weight several times to finally break the motor box loose. The last drop it just popped out. Thanks for your help

skypan12 · Yesterday, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Borabora22

I must be getting old. I read this thread before I purchased it and do not remember the statement above or the knife suggestion. Sorry. A picture would be great. Not sure I get how this is going to work and have sufficent integrity.

I finally got the darn box out!. I had to put plane on the nose supported by blocks and dropped a 3 LB weight several times to finally break the motor box loose. The last drop it just popped out. Thanks for your help

What motor or eng are you going to power it with?

Borabora22 · Yesterday, 10:01 AM

I am going electric with a Hacker A60-18L with 14s2p A123 batteries.

May 04, 2009, 10:24 PM	#47
fsheplavy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 112	Test Flight Well the weather and my health finally got together and I got the first two test flights in today. All in all, it flies as good as it looks. I'm going to love this plane. Fred

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Apr 14, 2009, 06:08 PM	#46
Scott Morgan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Archdale,N.C. Posts: 829	Yea, The fairing instillation looks really good. When you paint the heads to match the covering, it will be the cats meow. I want one of these 108's real bad, but HL is going to have to put them on sale before I can afford one.

Nov 03, 2009, 06:39 PM	#49
Borabora22 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 28	I know this thread is old but I was hoping someone would tell me what the field set up process is? Any flight reports?

Nov 06, 2009, 10:15 AM	#51
Hiflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: TN Posts: 1,068	fsheplavy I'm really glad that you are enjoying the big Stinson, it is one of my favorite flyers. I like all of the work that you did on your Stinson, very nice job. In your last post you mentioned slow elevator response at landing speed and the tendency to bounce on landing. Both of these traits are indicative of a slightly nose heavy condition. When nose heavy the elevator response at low speed will degrade and the result will be a too hard gear hit. You might try moving the CG slightly aft in small incriments and see if you improve your results. I have been flying the plane for about 2 years now and I have certainly bounced my share of landings, but as you can see in the HL video the plane can be easily flared to a smooth landing. Again, really love what you did with yours and hope that you continue to enjoy the model. All the best, Mike Hines

Nov 20, 2009, 09:29 PM	#53
Borabora22 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 28	fsheplavy, I just purchased one of these and am having one devil of a time getting the engine box out. How did you manage it? I thought about leaving it in and adding another box and or stand off but that seems to be kinda of defeating the purpose. I am wondering if it is that hard to get out will I ever get it in again before the glue sets Thanks

Nov 21, 2009, 11:26 AM	#55
Borabora22 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 28	Thanks, I appreciate your help! That is a good idea! I will look around for something ultra thin and give it a try. I have been trying to tap it out with a board and a hammer on the backside of the firewall. I was almost convinced this thing was glued in. But if yours came out mine should also.

Nov 23, 2009, 08:13 PM	#56
Borabora22 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 28	Ok maybe I am slow but how exactly do the flaps work? There are a total of 5 control horns in the kit. There are no slots cut for a control horn in the actual flap like the other surfaces. It appears that the push rod goes on the inside of the wing thru a cross piece. There is a hole drilled into the trailing edge and the flap that line up similiar to one you would drill if you were installing a robart hinge point. Am I missing something here? I have not started to build yet. Still trying to figure out which control horns go where. I am logging a few key points on RCU regarding this aircraft so others do not have similar problems. I finally got the engine box out. Turns out there was a drop of glue holding it. Thanks for any help

Yesterday, 10:01 AM	#60
Borabora22 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 28	I am going electric with a Hacker A60-18L with 14s2p A123 batteries.