X-Gear Build - Page 2

jkarpy · May 30, 2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jstone

I did that. the CG is right about 1 1/2 inches in front of the "step" in the float

Also, How did I post this in the x-gear thread? I meant to put it in the ssx thread

I think the CG should be behind the step.

rcproptester · May 30, 2008, 05:52 PM

Are you sure? The directions had a drawing of the floats mounted on a "Beaver" ? and it showed the cg of the plane was lined up just in front of the "step"

In any case, I will do a land run flight before attempting flying off water, and also make sure it floats ok before trying to take off

jkarpy · Feb 24, 2009, 02:14 AM

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...6#post11657272

cna91 · Apr 11, 2009, 10:44 AM

OKay....how do I keep my gear from twisting upon landing?

jkarpy · Apr 11, 2009, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cna91

OKay....how do I keep my gear from twisting upon landing?

Try wrapping a little Teflon tape around the rod ends before you insert them. Please post some close-up pictures of your gear so I can see if there is a fixable problem.

James

Greasetattoo · Aug 10, 2009, 07:08 PM

James,
How come your website comes in all funny?
Letters over letters, etc..
thanks

rcproptester · Aug 11, 2009, 06:09 AM

Looks ok to me. What browser are you using?

_OZ_ · Aug 11, 2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkarpy

Try wrapping a little Teflon tape around the rod ends before you insert them. Please post some close-up pictures of your gear so I can see if there is a fixable problem.

James

I think you said not to use glue, why not?

I would say that gluing is a last resort.

rcproptester · Aug 12, 2009, 08:44 PM

probably so you can replace the carbon rods if they break

jkarpy · Aug 12, 2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greasetattoo

James,
How come your website comes in all funny?
Letters over letters, etc..
thanks

Here is the fix for the website. Sorry for the Delay.

James

_OZ_ · Aug 13, 2009, 01:10 AM

James, how and why does it say you edited my post?

jkarpy · Aug 13, 2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _OZ_

James, how and why does it say you edited my post?

I accidentally hit edit instead of quote. I am the moderator of this blog so if someone gets out of line, I have the ability to erase them or their comments.

_OZ_ · Aug 13, 2009, 08:01 PM

Ok.

Bombay · Aug 20, 2009, 12:09 PM

1) what is the difference between parts "J" and "L" ? They appear to be the same (ie interchangeable between left and right).

2) the written kit directions indicate not to use accelerator, but the online build uses it in at least one step. Why should accelerator be avoided?

3) Which strut, the thinner or thicker, should be on the front of the gear?

Great products.
Rob

jkarpy · Aug 20, 2009, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bombay

1) what is the difference between parts "J" and "L" ? They appear to be the same (ie interchangeable between left and right).

They are interchangeable.

2) the written kit directions indicate not to use accelerator, but the online build uses it in at least one step. Why should accelerator be avoided?

You can use accelerator on the narrow part of J and L. It is my opinion that the accelerated bond is not as strong as a natural bond.

3) Which strut, the thinner or thicker, should be on the front of the gear?

The thicker strut goes in the front.

Great products.
Rob

Thanks for using my build thread to build your X-Gear and for purchasing Millennium R/C products.

James

Feb 24, 2009, 02:14 AM	#18
jkarpy President of Millennium R/C Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,061	X-Gear Test Video http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...6#post11657272

Aug 20, 2009, 12:09 PM	#29
Bombay Slow Flyer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,563	3 Questions 1) what is the difference between parts "J" and "L" ? They appear to be the same (ie interchangeable between left and right). 2) the written kit directions indicate not to use accelerator, but the online build uses it in at least one step. Why should accelerator be avoided? 3) Which strut, the thinner or thicker, should be on the front of the gear? Great products. Rob

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May 30, 2008, 05:52 PM	#17
rcproptester I beat Pud 3-4 days a week Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Adrian, GA Posts: 3,049	Are you sure? The directions had a drawing of the floats mounted on a "Beaver" ? and it showed the cg of the plane was lined up just in front of the "step" In any case, I will do a land run flight before attempting flying off water, and also make sure it floats ok before trying to take off

Apr 11, 2009, 10:44 AM	#19
cna91 Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Layton, UT Posts: 896	OKay....how do I keep my gear from twisting upon landing?

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rcproptester I beat Pud 3-4 days a week Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Adrian, GA Posts: 3,049	Looks ok to me. What browser are you using?

Aug 12, 2009, 08:44 PM	#24
rcproptester I beat Pud 3-4 days a week Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Adrian, GA Posts: 3,049	probably so you can replace the carbon rods if they break

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_OZ_ Back in the land of sand Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 725	James, how and why does it say you edited my post?

Aug 13, 2009, 08:01 PM	#28
_OZ_ Back in the land of sand Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 725	Ok.