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Mr Big Head · Mar 07, 2013, 04:03 PM

Here is a great how to that changed every thing I thought I knew about soldering. Take the time to read it. My soldering is pro level now.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/radio-el...ef-lesson.html

JamesFM · Mar 07, 2013, 07:54 PM

Took my slick out for 2 quick flights today. Had a blast! I still can't believe how fast and violently this thing will tumble.

Had a scare though, I was doing a WOT dive and flyby and my canopy came flying off! It forced it down about 3-5 feet and scared the crap out of me. It would have been a 5,000 piece puzzle if it hit the deck

. I think I'll have to open up another slot on the bottom, must not have enough airflow going out.

Helldiver · Mar 08, 2013, 10:30 PM

was the canopy properly latched?

If you guys take out your Slicks this weekend, can you please take and post pictures?

Thanks and have a great flying weekend! Keep em Low!

Alex Schauer · Mar 09, 2013, 02:35 PM

I know on my 74" gasser the canopy pops off whenever I land...airframe must flex.

Bloosee · Mar 09, 2013, 06:43 PM

Just bought the last one from Esprit Model! Don't know when I'll get it built but at least I have one.

bwbkx125 · Mar 12, 2013, 03:59 AM

Has anyone had issues with the hacker x-40 on this model? For some reason after binding to my radio when I connect servos in their respective ports on the receiver it stops working or the servos 'click'. If I leave the servos off the motor will fire up.

To me it sounds like the BEC is toast but I thought I'd check on here first..

Alex Schauer · Mar 12, 2013, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwbkx125

Has anyone had issues with the hacker x-40 on this model? For some reason after binding to my radio when I connect servos in their respective ports on the receiver it stops working or the servos 'click'. If I leave the servos off the motor will fire up.

To me it sounds like the BEC is toast but I thought I'd check on here first..

If you have a separate esc just plug it in and see if it works...if t does you know your issue!

maxx4wd · Mar 13, 2013, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwbkx125

Has anyone had issues with the hacker x-40 on this model? For some reason after binding to my radio when I connect servos in their respective ports on the receiver it stops working or the servos 'click'. If I leave the servos off the motor will fire up.

To me it sounds like the BEC is toast but I thought I'd check on here first..

Funny, this just happened to one of my other brand new ESCs on my FPV machine...sounds exactly like what mine was doing...and confirmed bad BEC - replaced it with a different ESC and no issues.

bwbkx125 · Mar 13, 2013, 04:34 AM

Yeah just going to get a new speed controller. It had at least 250 flights so im not too worried

Alex Schauer · Mar 17, 2013, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwbkx125

Yeah just going to get a new speed controller. It had at least 250 flights so im not too worried

I'm sure if you contacted Hacker they'd replace it for you.
I'm not a fan of Hacker ESC's though.
They are slow and mushy, but that is just my opinion. I'm a die hard Castle Creations guy

Helldiver · Mar 20, 2013, 12:24 AM

Slick Sunset! I am really enjoying these after work flights

FlyWW1 · Mar 23, 2013, 01:07 PM

Hey Guys,

I have mine listed for sale at a great price shipped. RX ready.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1857685

Aaeolien · Mar 24, 2013, 08:09 PM

Wow too bad I missed out on that deal. Would not have minded a 2nd one laying around.

Helldiver · Mar 25, 2013, 07:52 PM

I'm giving in and upgrading the ESC and RX. The Slick will be down until my new Castle Lite 50 ESC arrives. This should save me 18grams. I should be able to run the servos at 6.0v and with this I need a new high speed RX that can take advantage of the 11ms response time the new setup will provide. I am switching my AR600 to an AR8000x 1.5gram heavier but twice as fast. I am guessing 1 week downtime. I am also upgrading the servo horns to actual 3D ones...lol I guess I want every performance I can get out of this Slick.

The last upgrade will probably be the motor. I love the power of the Eflite Power10 but at 122 vs the Omega 103g....I want to shed that extra weight. Unless somebody can please convince me to stick with the Power10. (save me money-lol)

joshgluck · Mar 26, 2013, 05:22 PM

love this plane....

Got 4 flights in this morning, thats 7 total on this airframe.. Still trying to get CG and trim just right. I think the HS-65MG in the tail is having some issues and I need to test it out tonight. I am getting much slower movement on the rudder than the other surfaces. Has anyone else had issues with it on the rudder? I've got the ice 50 lite running at 6v from the 3s 1800 Glacier pack and the ailerons and elevator move nicely. Maybe its the pull pull cable? I'll check that tonight too... hmmm

Mar 09, 2013, 02:35 PM	#24709
Alex Schauer 3DHobbyShop Addict United States, MN, North Mankato Joined Feb 2011 4,180 Posts	I know on my 74" gasser the canopy pops off whenever I land...airframe must flex.
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Helldiver Going Supersonic! United States, CA, Los Angeles Joined Aug 2012 270 Posts	Slick Sunset! I am really enjoying these after work flights Images View all Images in thread Views: 44

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Mar 07, 2013, 04:03 PM	#24706
Mr Big Head Registered User United States, CA, Redding Joined Feb 2011 619 Posts	Here is a great how to that changed every thing I thought I knew about soldering. Take the time to read it. My soldering is pro level now. http://www.rctech.net/forum/radio-el...ef-lesson.html

Mar 07, 2013, 07:54 PM	#24707
JamesFM Registered User Joined Nov 2012 19 Posts	Took my slick out for 2 quick flights today. Had a blast! I still can't believe how fast and violently this thing will tumble. Had a scare though, I was doing a WOT dive and flyby and my canopy came flying off! It forced it down about 3-5 feet and scared the crap out of me. It would have been a 5,000 piece puzzle if it hit the deck . I think I'll have to open up another slot on the bottom, must not have enough airflow going out.

Mar 08, 2013, 10:30 PM	#24708
Helldiver Going Supersonic! United States, CA, Los Angeles Joined Aug 2012 270 Posts	was the canopy properly latched? If you guys take out your Slicks this weekend, can you please take and post pictures? Thanks and have a great flying weekend! Keep em Low!

Mar 09, 2013, 06:43 PM	#24710
Bloosee Registered User United States, CA, San Diego Joined Jan 2012 720 Posts	Just bought the last one from Esprit Model! Don't know when I'll get it built but at least I have one.

Mar 12, 2013, 03:59 AM	#24711
bwbkx125 Registered User Australia, NSW, Sydney Joined Sep 2011 273 Posts	Has anyone had issues with the hacker x-40 on this model? For some reason after binding to my radio when I connect servos in their respective ports on the receiver it stops working or the servos 'click'. If I leave the servos off the motor will fire up. To me it sounds like the BEC is toast but I thought I'd check on here first..

Mar 13, 2013, 04:34 AM	#24714
bwbkx125 Registered User Australia, NSW, Sydney Joined Sep 2011 273 Posts	Yeah just going to get a new speed controller. It had at least 250 flights so im not too worried

Mar 23, 2013, 01:07 PM	#24717
FlyWW1 Registered User United States, VA, Winchester Joined Nov 2010 821 Posts	Hey Guys, I have mine listed for sale at a great price shipped. RX ready. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1857685

Mar 24, 2013, 08:09 PM	#24718
Aaeolien 3d addict United States, NY, Rochester Joined May 2011 954 Posts	Wow too bad I missed out on that deal. Would not have minded a 2nd one laying around.

Mar 25, 2013, 07:52 PM	#24719
Helldiver Going Supersonic! United States, CA, Los Angeles Joined Aug 2012 270 Posts	I'm giving in and upgrading the ESC and RX. The Slick will be down until my new Castle Lite 50 ESC arrives. This should save me 18grams. I should be able to run the servos at 6.0v and with this I need a new high speed RX that can take advantage of the 11ms response time the new setup will provide. I am switching my AR600 to an AR8000x 1.5gram heavier but twice as fast. I am guessing 1 week downtime. I am also upgrading the servo horns to actual 3D ones...lol I guess I want every performance I can get out of this Slick. The last upgrade will probably be the motor. I love the power of the Eflite Power10 but at 122 vs the Omega 103g....I want to shed that extra weight. Unless somebody can please convince me to stick with the Power10. (save me money-lol)

Mar 26, 2013, 05:22 PM	#24720
joshgluck Registered User United States, NJ, Middletown Joined May 2012 159 Posts	love this plane.... Got 4 flights in this morning, thats 7 total on this airframe.. Still trying to get CG and trim just right. I think the HS-65MG in the tail is having some issues and I need to test it out tonight. I am getting much slower movement on the rudder than the other surfaces. Has anyone else had issues with it on the rudder? I've got the ice 50 lite running at 6v from the 3s 1800 Glacier pack and the ailerons and elevator move nicely. Maybe its the pull pull cable? I'll check that tonight too... hmmm