RE: RBC TA-183 FINAL BUILD EDF
Hi Juan Your Ta-183 Looks great! When I balanced mine I used a Great Planes CG balancer from the bottom of the wing. For the first flight I made it a little nose heavy and I only needed to move the battery back a few millimeters, I also balanced it laterally so one wing wasn't heaver then the other. Good luck with the maiden and remember The ta-183 will glide so setup for a long landing approach. Doug
Posted on: 8/31/2012 9:18 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: RBC TA-183 FINAL BUILD EDF
Hi Jaun Your paint job looks awesome! Great job getting close to maiden time! I do like your choice of scheme for sure nice work! Doug
Posted on: 8/31/2012 9:01 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: RBC TA-183 FINAL BUILD EDF
Hi Juan Looking good! What is your other jet your painting looks like a Bobcat. I like your paint stand! :)
Posted on: 8/19/2012 6:49 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: RBC TA-183 FINAL BUILD EDF
Hi Juan Just checking in whats the latest with the Huck!
Posted on: 8/10/2012 1:39 PM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Webesnag If you want to use electric retracts I installed a set of E-Flite 25-46 90 mains and a 105deg nose retract in the 52" Bronco. They have held up great got about 30 flights on them with no problems. [quote]ORIGINAL: WEBESNAG Ron, I tried to open it and it opened for me. That's for the 52'' Bronco. Anybody know anyone selling retracts for the 52''? [/quote]
Posted on: 8/10/2012 1:33 PM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Gaines Full flaps would be the next thing to try also on 8 cells you where getting some good speed out of it at 60% throttle have you tried 7 cells? This would remove some weight, also you said you where coming back with half packs maybe going down the 4000 packs would reduce some more weight as well. How high is your wing loading?
Posted on: 6/30/2012 7:04 PM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Rich I may know why you are having this problem your browser may have stored the link with the error in it. I have had the same problem once before. To clear this I have cleared my cookie folder as well as cleared the link on my browser then manually typed in the web-site. Hope this helps [quote]ORIGINAL: aeroscale Les, Didn't have an e-mail address, tried the site link JeffH provided here. Tried again, same error message. Rich [/quote]
Posted on: 6/26/2012 9:33 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Wayne Congrats on the first 2 flights the bronco is a nice and easy twin to fly. I got 3 flights now on my 52" Bronco with the retract mod but I keep having problems with the gear doors so I'm pulling them off for the rest of the season. I also have to adjust the mains so I get more positive pitch for takeoffs. If I have a good head wind takes offs are good but this past weekend wind was low and takes offs where long. I was on Hobby hangars web site last night looking up price info for a buddy that whats to buy a Bronco and I found out that the 81" Bronco arf is no longer available. He wanted an 81" but i guess he will have to settle for the 52'. I have flown both and the are equally great flying planes.
Posted on: 6/26/2012 5:59 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Hi Ron Rich beat me to it I installed mine the same way. [quote]ORIGINAL: Black Drape Hey Bad Lemon I have the small Bronco also. I would really like to see how you put the retracts in and what ones you used. Any chance you could post some pics? Thanks Ron [/quote]
Posted on: 6/19/2012 9:36 PM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Hi Gaines I missed you post about getting video on your Bronco can wait to see it like the Electric motor setup do you. Watch out the AMPS get in your blood quick![:D]My 81"ARF is setting waiting for the new a electric motor setup at this time I'm out of funds. I put retracts in my 52" Electric Bronco and hoping to fly it this weekend but so far this Year has been very windy. Most days have been from 15 to 20MPH and the last few days have been from 20 to 30mph, I hope we get a break soon....
Posted on: 6/19/2012 8:20 PM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Hi Jerry I feel bad for you I really do with the rock and the hard spot your in. I don't know if this would help or not but I'm willing to give you a new broken canopy I have from an ARF kit. It is broken on both sides but I believe it is repairable. Here is some pic's let me know what you think, I know some think I should keep it because of this situation but I can't sit here and do nothing. Doug
Posted on: 6/19/2012 3:01 PM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
WOW! That is a pretty big disappointment! Wow...... I guess we can see what happen when we read between the lines...... What a let down for the other guys. Thanks Gaines for all your help! By the way did the guy that got the video of the Birddog crash happen to get some video of your Bronco? [:D]
Posted on: 6/19/2012 12:37 PM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Gaines If Craig is asking for a list of buyers for this canopy put me on the list also if you can't get get a canopy I do still have 1 of Rich's untouched if you need it for the mold. On a side note I did see your Bronco in the picture setting behind the remains of your Birddog you took with your buddies paying their respect to the fallen. Did you get a chance to fly the Bronco that day? Doug
Posted on: 6/19/2012 11:28 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: RBC TA-183 FINAL BUILD EDF
Juan getting close are your knees starting to knock?[:D] What was the paint scheme you chose? As for me I just got finished with a 6 week long trip and know my son came home for a visit from the Marines so no progress on my Huck. I did repair the retracts and air leaks now I need to reinstall and retest them. I still need to fix a small crack in the right wing panel shouldn't be a big problem, the Spektrum receiver is in then I need to test the EDF unit. If all goes well I should be able to fly it in a few weeks.... I hope! We been having a windy "15 to 35mph winds" Spring so far hopefully Summer will be different. Doug
Posted on: 6/4/2012 7:04 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: RBC TA-183 FINAL BUILD EDF
Juan It's and out of production Sapac Typhoon Euro Fighter foamy. My buddy just used water base enamel paint for the tiger Meet Scheme on the Typhoon. But he does use PPG enamel on high end projects as well. He told me I need to clear the paint to protect it so I'm testing some flat clear to make sure it is compatible with the foam.
Posted on: 5/28/2012 10:35 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: RBC TA-183 FINAL BUILD EDF
Jaun Cant wait to see your huck painted, I've been taking some lessens form a buddy on air brushing he is very good at it. The first thing he taught me we the paint needs to be thin consistency of almost water. Here is a before and after pic of the Typhoon we painted he did did most of it.
Posted on: 5/28/2012 7:24 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: RBC TA-183 FINAL BUILD EDF
Hi Juan Great videos! Funny I get the same response from my family when I run one of my edf planes. The Ta-183 looks great but I just noticed you haven't install the wing fences. You are going to install them right? The Ta-183 needs them for stable flight.
Posted on: 5/1/2012 7:24 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: RBC TA-183 FINAL BUILD EDF
Nice thing about choosing a scheme for the Ta-183 you can come up with any combo you want sense the jet never made it passed the development stage. looking good Juan!
Posted on: 4/28/2012 9:06 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: RBC TA-183 FINAL BUILD EDF
Hi Juan I got lucky finding Steve's original Huck but it did put a dent in my wallet! Your build is coming along nicely here is a couple of bright paint schemes I like also I saw a picture of a Ta-183 all in orange just like a Me-163 comet. Here are some others.. http://www.aeroaces.com/ta183.htm
Posted on: 4/22/2012 10:50 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: RBC TA-183 FINAL BUILD EDF
Hi Juan Your Huck is looking good it looks just about ready to paint did you choose you scheme yet? At the moment I don't have Ta-183 to fly just been working to much but that should change soon. I also purchased a second 90mm Ta-183 has is almost flight ready. It flew back on the mid 2004-2008 and had a nicad setup in it. I need to change the ESC and update the transmitter to 2.4gig. Here's a couple of pic's Keep up the great work hope you maiden the Huck soon. Doug
Posted on: 4/19/2012 9:06 PM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Thanks Gaines for post the pics that work out very well! I'm in the middle of reworking my Bronco to save some weight after adding a set of retracts. I have the batteries in the fuselage and extensions leads with dean connectors running through the wing to the esc's. I'll save a few ounces by removing the extensions leads and cutting some weight on other areas should get me back to my target weight.
Posted on: 3/27/2012 7:10 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Gaines I keep forgetting to ask you on RCSB to show how your battery compartment through the top of the wing turn out. Can you post some pic's, how easy is it to install and remove the battery? Doug
Posted on: 3/26/2012 7:03 PM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
[quote]ORIGINAL: AmishWarlord What is the most popular retracs for the 81'' Bronco? [/quote] Here is the set I have from Sierra, in my opinion they are the best retract system out there. http://www.sierragiant.com/prod16.html
Posted on: 2/20/2012 7:14 PM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat
Does anybody know if the KMP kits where numbered? I just picked up a composite Tigercat this passed weekend I've looked it over and but couldn't find any numbers in the fuselage. Boy the fuselage is long! Col Winter I heard you made a modification to strengthen the center support of the wing by cutting open the bottom and tying the wing tubes with a aluminum bar. Is the bar just installed into the tubes and epoxied in or did you do something different. Lastly is anybody using the KMP struts only? I have a set of gen-3's, the retracts are junk but the struts don't look bad. I found I could easily adapt them to my Robart retracts pretty easily. I only have to make some small changes to the struts to make them reliable. See pic's
Posted on: 1/31/2012 8:33 PM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat
[quote]ORIGINAL: n9331v I would not use the stock gear. Junk, Junk, Junk. [/quote] Thanks for the input n9331v I'm going to buy the kit sense it is the KMP composite F7F and remove the KMP retracts and see if someone wants to buy them. I'm going to get the Sierra retracts for it, I have owned a few sets of Darrel's retracts and have them in my OV-10 Bronco, he build them like a tank!
Posted on: 1/28/2012 6:41 PM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat
Hey Tigercat pilots Looking for some help! I'm looking to buy a KMP Tigercat composite kit with 3rd generation KMP retracts. Does anybody have/use this type of retracts? From what I read so far the retracts are a weak link and cause a lot of crash landings. Here is a couple of pic's Thanks for any help you could give me. BadLemon
Posted on: 1/28/2012 6:20 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
Last update from Rich was he thinks he has a new vendor so he should be able to release new parts in the near future. FYI "aeroscale" is the man him self! This was his comment on post# 795 All, Thanks for the kind words, they're much appreciated. The plastic parts for the Bronco problem may have resolution. I am awaiting samples from a new vendor to check the quality and, if all goes well, parts for my Broncos and other designs should be available in the near future. Thanks for your patience and understanding. Rich Doug
Posted on: 1/16/2012 11:35 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
[quote]ORIGINAL: wayne d Does anybody know when Rich will release the big bronco? Two years ago I talked to him about it and he said very soon. Still waiting. [/quote] wayne d This is what Rich said about the 109" Bronco back on post# 803 a few pages back.... BadLemon, You're right about the 109" version being more scale than the previous two, smaller sizes. In fact, the 109"
Posted on: 1/16/2012 11:24 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
jbarnes I'm surprised Rich hasn't chimed on yet I'm sure he will soon. Nice stick! I never seen a twin stick before get some video to post. I learned first hand what thin air does at 6000 feet, I attended the Mile High NHRA Nationals for the company I worked for years ago. I was setting in a chair and stood up to greet a customer next thing I remember I had a EMT holding a compress on the back of my head I ended up getting 4 stitches in my skull!
Posted on: 1/11/2012 8:26 PM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: OV-10 Bronco 81
I Sent a PM to Rich U. about this question I'm sure he will reply soon.
Posted on: 1/6/2012 6:21 AM by Author "BadLemon" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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