Sapac L39 test flight and build pictures - Page 4

lashmett75 · Mar 23, 2009, 01:07 PM

Yep those are them,....pretty little things arent they? I just decided to order the complete kit. Cant wait to install them and test them out.

Any other flight reports/videos yet?

pbusa1400 · Mar 23, 2009, 10:41 PM

I'm putting some gear doors on mines.

lavochkin · Mar 23, 2009, 10:44 PM

Yep gear doors are the only way to go. Adds a lot more speed looks waaaayyyy better too.

MFALLON · Mar 23, 2009, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retiredluvrc

Mr. Fallon,

Are your retracts drilled out for 1/8th or thicker wire? I got the MAPs tapped out for 1/8 for extra support. Thank you.

Retired , no not drilled out for 1/8 but there is plenty of room to drill out to even larger than 1/8 the supplied wire is plenty strong for a 4 1/2 lbs jet

MF

lastresort · Mar 24, 2009, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbusa1400

I'm putting some gear doors on mines.

Where did you get the hinges? I'd like to do doors. Post as many pictures as you'd like.

lashmett75 · Mar 24, 2009, 10:27 AM

Nice gear doors. You know what I would like for this jet it wheel wells for them..? Anyone know how to fab these? It would be good because I noticed once you open up the well the covering doesnt stick anymore. Alittle glue stick fixed that , but covering up the inside of the well would be nice.

James

Hey LAV,

You have any pics of the scale retracts installed? I placed my order with Larry for the whole dang EXPENSIVE....did I mention expensive retract kit. But looking at the quality of work....time is money. I will bet money they are going to be worth it.

lashmett75 · Mar 24, 2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbusa1400

I'm putting some gear doors on mines.

Looks good. Are you going to use a secquencer for them or spring loaded? I like how that looks. And what are you doing for the mains?

therealhiphop · Mar 24, 2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbusa1400

I'm putting some gear doors on mines.

Looks good!

Is there a how-to thread out there for gear doors? I would like to use them on a scratch build but have never seen how they work. If they use a separate servo for each, etc.

Zman39 · Mar 24, 2009, 07:37 PM

Eddie,

I noticed you said you were going to use mylar for tube. Is there an advantage with this over what they supply with kit?

Thanks
Z

EDDIEGIGOWATTS · Mar 24, 2009, 09:13 PM

it,s just a little bit lighter that,s all
I don't think it has any performance benefits

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zman39

Eddie,

I noticed you said you were going to use mylar for tube. Is there an advantage with this over what they supply with kit?

Thanks
Z

BARNESJONR · Mar 24, 2009, 09:24 PM

I just received my Sapac retracts today, to be used in my Navy scheme L-39.

I thought I'd share a few hi-res photos with you'all. They look to be very nice ... and a very complete package too.

Mike posted a few posts back that they are in stock now!

MFALLON · Mar 24, 2009, 10:02 PM

check this out guys new sapac retracts

sapac L-39 nose gear door (0 min 10 sec)

Zman39 · Mar 25, 2009, 07:04 AM

Never done a gear door, would like to. Watching the video, I can't figure out exactly how it is rigged?

Zman39 · Mar 25, 2009, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDDIEGIGOWATTS

it,s just a little bit lighter that,s all
I don't think it has any performance benefits

Eddie,

where can one find mylar?

Mike

EDDIEGIGOWATTS · Mar 25, 2009, 09:51 AM

a local office supply they use it for projectors or online stores

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Mar 23, 2009, 01:07 PM	#46
lashmett75 TEAM EJF Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,637	Yep those are them,....pretty little things arent they? I just decided to order the complete kit. Cant wait to install them and test them out. Any other flight reports/videos yet?

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lavochkin Soviet Aircraft nut !!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mokena,Illinois -United States Posts: 4,735	Yep gear doors are the only way to go. Adds a lot more speed looks waaaayyyy better too.

Mar 24, 2009, 10:27 AM	#51
lashmett75 TEAM EJF Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,637	Nice gear doors. You know what I would like for this jet it wheel wells for them..? Anyone know how to fab these? It would be good because I noticed once you open up the well the covering doesnt stick anymore. Alittle glue stick fixed that , but covering up the inside of the well would be nice. James Hey LAV, You have any pics of the scale retracts installed? I placed my order with Larry for the whole dang EXPENSIVE....did I mention expensive retract kit. But looking at the quality of work....time is money. I will bet money they are going to be worth it.

Mar 24, 2009, 07:37 PM	#54
Zman39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 52	Eddie, I noticed you said you were going to use mylar for tube. Is there an advantage with this over what they supply with kit? Thanks Z

Mar 25, 2009, 07:04 AM	#58
Zman39 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 52	Never done a gear door, would like to. Watching the video, I can't figure out exactly how it is rigged?

Mar 25, 2009, 09:51 AM	#60
EDDIEGIGOWATTS 1.21 gigawatts Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fort.lauderdale Florida Posts: 634	a local office supply they use it for projectors or online stores