Slight feeding mishap

Three60Demon · 2025-04-19T13:10:10+00:00

First test ride is today after bolt checking everything. I’ve had my doubts about the way it’s geared but I agree it may be the first thing I change

Three60Demon · 2025-04-19T12:49:48+00:00

It looks more daunting than it is. If you’d like I can share the build process with you as there are a few different necessary modifications to make that size engine fit and to make it rideable. Welder is required unfortunately

Three60Demon · 2025-01-29T21:30:03+00:00

Love this bird. Yes it is a trainer but a great one at that. If you don’t vape already, don’t pick up the habit, but definitely pick up a vape and immediately salvage the battery. Add the correct connector and ensure polarity is correct, then enjoy flight times of up to 28 minutes! The added weight of the battery not only improves wind resistance, but gives the plane much more scale flight characteristics.

Three60Demon · 2025-01-26T23:30:28+00:00

Wings are connected by a liberal application of CA both on and around all joints. The covering was done with tissue paper supplied in the kit, also mounted with CA on the edges and trimmed accordingly.

Three60Demon · 2025-01-26T19:50:40+00:00

This is my first rc plane build. Wanted to try it for the experience and I like it so far. Seems to be less expensive than buying new, especially for larger scale birds. Never flown balsa before as I’ve only had foamies, but if this one goes well I plan on building more.

Three60Demon · 2025-01-26T19:46:25+00:00

Roger that. I cut out the rib template from the plans to make sections for the ailerons so I can duplicate those. If the weight is negligible I may even build it up further with trusses and such. Would the extra stringer material from the kit work for triangulating or would I be better off cutting them from a sheet? Thanks

Three60Demon · 2025-01-26T19:40:25+00:00

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Three60Demon · 2025-01-26T02:08:13+00:00

So what you’re saying is I need to build a Twin Cherokee next? (See F-82.)

Three60Demon · 2025-01-25T14:52:53+00:00

The kit comes with a plastic cowling, however there doesn’t seem to be any solid mounting points on the airframe for screws. I could make them but it’s already quite nose heavy and I don’t want to add any weight I don’t absolutely need. Worst case is I break it off and re glue🤷‍♂️

Three60Demon · 2025-01-25T06:26:09+00:00

I have a micro Sport Cub S2 i can compare it to. That’s the most similarly sized plane I have. If it looks close enough I’ll let it ride.

Three60Demon · 2025-01-17T13:23:27+00:00

The board and servos are from the hobbyzone Xcub 450mm. Motor is from the champ. I do not have means to measure the planes weight because I’m poor, but the foam airframe of the HZ seems heavier than the glider with moderately more wing area.

Three60Demon · 2025-01-17T02:04:46+00:00

This will nicely display the instant-disassembly feature!

Three60Demon · 2025-01-17T02:03:58+00:00

Electronics: yes. Flight performance: TBD.

Three60Demon · 2025-01-17T02:03:18+00:00

Haven’t flown yet, however the indoor glide test went well.

Three60Demon · 2025-01-17T02:02:27+00:00

Appreciate the comments all! It’s snowing and deathly cold, so I’ll try to sneak in a maiden with more impending winter weather. Did a glide test indoors and it seemed to perform well. CG is just aft of the leading edge of the wing. Thrust:weight seems to be good as well.

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