Wicked powered SR-71 - Page 3

jet-ster · Nov 25, 2008, 08:35 AM

Is Don'sRC in the states?or outside?

RemE · Nov 25, 2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jet-ster

Is Don'sRC in the states?or outside?

He's in the US

The Don · Nov 25, 2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jet-ster

Is Don'sRC in the states?or outside?

I am in Willoughby, Ohio. Just east of Cleveland, home of the famous Cleveland Browns or should I say Cleveland Clowns!

Don

RemE · Nov 25, 2008, 12:53 PM

Willoughby, hmmm, wasn't that a train stop destination in a Twilight Zone episode?

Petefoss · Nov 25, 2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Don

I am in Willoughby, Ohio. Just east of Cleveland, home of the famous Cleveland Browns or should I say Cleveland Clowns!

Don

At least they are better than the Lions!

The Don · Nov 25, 2008, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petefoss

What is the inner diameter of the motor mounts?

See photo

It is about 21.8mm. It is made for 20mm motors.

Don

The Don · Nov 25, 2008, 10:04 PM

Here are some more photos with build comments.

Don

The Don · Nov 25, 2008, 10:07 PM

And a few more

SteveC68 · Nov 26, 2008, 03:07 AM

I can't believe Nitroplanes sold out of the airframe only kits in 3 days! I bet they can't believe it either. I didn't follow the other thread as it got ugly fast, but what is the heritage of this plane? The fans look the same as the one that came in my EDO F-15. I can't wait to yours fly Don.

Steve

RemE · Nov 26, 2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveC68

I can't believe Nitroplanes sold out of the airframe only kits in 3 days! I bet they can't believe it either. I didn't follow the other thread as it got ugly fast, but what is the heritage of this plane? The fans look the same as the one that came in my EDO F-15. I can't wait to yours fly Don.

Steve

Yah, I ordered one on Sun am. I received a conf email with UPS trak on Mon saying arrival on Tues. It didn't show, checked UPS, "shipping request received" no status. Called Nitro, "sorry we're out, should have more in a few weeks". I mention the email & trak #, he goes away and comes back with "it's going out tonight". Sure enough, checked status now and it's out for delivery, guess I just slipped thru

Looking forward to the next build installment!

Knife Liddle · Nov 26, 2008, 11:35 AM

I had a feeling that they`d go quick.

I think I ordered mine Monday. Got comf and track # that day, but for two days the UPS site just said notification recieved.

Now I get this....
BALDWIN PARK,
CA, US 11/26/2008 1:23 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
11/26/2008 12:05 A.M. ORIGIN SCAN
BALDWIN PARK,
CA, US 11/25/2008 10:37 P.M. FORWARDED TO THE FACILITY IN THE DESTINATION CITY
US 11/24/2008 6:32 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

Looks like they may have run out and then got some in yesterday, or they`re just running behind getting them out the door.. Looks like it was picked up late last night from Nitro Planes. They must be working overtime these days. Now they are saying delivery on 12/2, much longer transit time than normal. I hope it gets here sooner.

RemE · Nov 26, 2008, 11:50 AM

Yup, you're in

ALISO VIEJO,
CA, US 11/26/2008 5:28 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY
11/26/2008 3:51 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
BALDWIN PARK,
CA, US 11/26/2008 2:50 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
11/26/2008 12:03 A.M. ORIGIN SCAN
BALDWIN PARK,
CA, US 11/25/2008 10:36 P.M. FORWARDED TO THE FACILITY IN THE DESTINATION CITY
US 11/24/2008 5:46 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

Looks like the shipping dept. got swamped... I'm a few miles from them but you are hit with the Thanksgiving gap. I've got a Tower order delayed that way.

Edit, it arrived double boxed and is the same size as Don described, the inside kit box is plain brown, no glossy photos. The model is complete with all 3 retracts, wheels, hardware, and fan assys. The retracts are the same design as Starmax F5-E etc. They are improved from the F5 kit I have, the nose gear is still based on a main retract mech with the steering servo mounted on the strut. The nose strut mech is solid, no play! and it's even got spring loaded Oleo Shock action. I just may use the nose gear strut mech but will replace all 3 of the retracts with Great Planes 0.10's.

The fan intake cones are black, the decals are correctly spelled, and red trim tape and manual is included.

SteveC68 · Nov 27, 2008, 12:56 AM

With all of those kits already sold, there should be some flight video showing up pretty quick I would hope.

The Don · Nov 28, 2008, 12:57 AM

I am home from work tomorow and my wife is going shopping so I will be building!

I have been measuring the nacelles and here is what I found:

Inlet area: 3117 mm^2
FSA of the fan: 2726 mm^2
Outlet #1: 3217mm^2
Outlet #2 at the back of the nacelle: 3960mm^2
Percentage of inlet: 3117/2726 = 114%
Percentage of outlet #1: 3217/2726= 118%
Percentage of outlet #2: 3960/2726= 145%

I am going for an 80% FSA outlet which will be 2181mm^ or 52.7mm diameter. I am going to draw up my cones and then post them here if others want to use them.

Don

RemE · Nov 28, 2008, 01:07 AM

Gotta Love Black Friday

Same boat here, I may try to get some flying in, or possibly track down an UltraFly Spear...

Looking forward to your build progress!

Nov 25, 2008, 10:04 PM	#37
The Don Wonderfully Wicked Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Willoughby, Ohio Posts: 7,951	Here are some more photos with build comments. Don Attached Thumbnails The 4 splines need to be removed. 56.7 KB · Views: 131 Use a grinding stone with a good sharp corner on the bottom. 40.0 KB · Views: 131 Grind away! 62.6 KB · Views: 116 Tabs grounsd off. 62.7 KB · Views: 120 Open the mounting holes to 3mm or 1/8" 69.4 KB · Views: 124 Best to use the outer set of holes on the Wicked adapter. 40.7 KB · Views: 112 Mounted! 67.6 KB · Views: 133 Make a right and left half EDF unit. Notice how the wires are coming out upwards and towards each other when the mounting tabs are horizontal. 66.3 KB · Views: 144

Nov 25, 2008, 10:07 PM	#38
The Don Wonderfully Wicked Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Willoughby, Ohio Posts: 7,951	And a few more Attached Thumbnails Rotors installed and the inlet lips are gued in. 44.8 KB · Views: 122 Test fit into the fuselage! 112.4 KB · Views: 210

Nov 26, 2008, 11:50 AM	#42
RemE Tweaker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Corona Del Mar Posts: 2,685	Yup, you're in ALISO VIEJO, CA, US 11/26/2008 5:28 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY 11/26/2008 3:51 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN BALDWIN PARK, CA, US 11/26/2008 2:50 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN 11/26/2008 12:03 A.M. ORIGIN SCAN BALDWIN PARK, CA, US 11/25/2008 10:36 P.M. FORWARDED TO THE FACILITY IN THE DESTINATION CITY US 11/24/2008 5:46 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED Looks like the shipping dept. got swamped... I'm a few miles from them but you are hit with the Thanksgiving gap. I've got a Tower order delayed that way. Edit, it arrived double boxed and is the same size as Don described, the inside kit box is plain brown, no glossy photos. The model is complete with all 3 retracts, wheels, hardware, and fan assys. The retracts are the same design as Starmax F5-E etc. They are improved from the F5 kit I have, the nose gear is still based on a main retract mech with the steering servo mounted on the strut. The nose strut mech is solid, no play! and it's even got spring loaded Oleo Shock action. I just may use the nose gear strut mech but will replace all 3 of the retracts with Great Planes 0.10's. The fan intake cones are black, the decals are correctly spelled, and red trim tape and manual is included. Last edited by RemE; Nov 26, 2008 at 09:14 PM.

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Nov 25, 2008, 08:35 AM	#31
jet-ster I LUV CROSSWINDS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 549	Is Don'sRC in the states?or outside?

Nov 25, 2008, 12:53 PM	#34
RemE Tweaker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Corona Del Mar Posts: 2,685	Willoughby, hmmm, wasn't that a train stop destination in a Twilight Zone episode?

Nov 26, 2008, 03:07 AM	#39
SteveC68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 1,141	I can't believe Nitroplanes sold out of the airframe only kits in 3 days! I bet they can't believe it either. I didn't follow the other thread as it got ugly fast, but what is the heritage of this plane? The fans look the same as the one that came in my EDO F-15. I can't wait to yours fly Don. Steve

Nov 26, 2008, 11:35 AM	#41
Knife Liddle Lee Liddle Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lewisville, Tx Posts: 2,223	I had a feeling that they`d go quick. I think I ordered mine Monday. Got comf and track # that day, but for two days the UPS site just said notification recieved. Now I get this.... BALDWIN PARK, CA, US 11/26/2008 1:23 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN 11/26/2008 12:05 A.M. ORIGIN SCAN BALDWIN PARK, CA, US 11/25/2008 10:37 P.M. FORWARDED TO THE FACILITY IN THE DESTINATION CITY US 11/24/2008 6:32 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED Looks like they may have run out and then got some in yesterday, or they`re just running behind getting them out the door.. Looks like it was picked up late last night from Nitro Planes. They must be working overtime these days. Now they are saying delivery on 12/2, much longer transit time than normal. I hope it gets here sooner.

Nov 27, 2008, 12:56 AM	#43
SteveC68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 1,141	With all of those kits already sold, there should be some flight video showing up pretty quick I would hope.

Nov 28, 2008, 12:57 AM	#44
The Don Wonderfully Wicked Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Willoughby, Ohio Posts: 7,951	I am home from work tomorow and my wife is going shopping so I will be building! I have been measuring the nacelles and here is what I found: Inlet area: 3117 mm^2 FSA of the fan: 2726 mm^2 Outlet #1: 3217mm^2 Outlet #2 at the back of the nacelle: 3960mm^2 Percentage of inlet: 3117/2726 = 114% Percentage of outlet #1: 3217/2726= 118% Percentage of outlet #2: 3960/2726= 145% I am going for an 80% FSA outlet which will be 2181mm^ or 52.7mm diameter. I am going to draw up my cones and then post them here if others want to use them. Don

Nov 28, 2008, 01:07 AM	#45
RemE Tweaker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Corona Del Mar Posts: 2,685	Gotta Love Black Friday Same boat here, I may try to get some flying in, or possibly track down an UltraFly Spear... Looking forward to your build progress!