RE: Nitromodels Katana 50cc build thread
Lookin' good. Ive decided to move my engine up also. Im just waiting on some 3" long socket head cap screws. the backing plate behind the firewall sounds like a good idea. Im also going to glue in some hardwood gussets in the fuse where the landing gear bolts on. That area looks pretty weak to me. Question... on the wing attachement, there is one blind nut on each wing for the nylon bolts there are two other holes in the wing that sort of line up with holes on the fuse. one of them is accessable to add a blind nut in order to put another bolt in. the hole in the back part of the wing (the add on piece) is not. Is that hole intended to be used for a carbon fiber stud as a centering post?.
Posted on: 11/5/2008 9:09 AM by Author "RCA8" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Nitromodels Katana 50cc build thread
I mounted my engine and then cut out the cowl for clearances. I have the same problem as you. My engine is one inch too low to be centered in the cowl. I havent decided if Im going to raise the engine yet. I think I'll fly it first. I might see how it looks with the spinner on. possibly make and adapter to fit in the front of the cowl with new hole.
Posted on: 11/4/2008 9:02 AM by Author "RCA8" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Nitromodels Katana 50cc build thread
im using a jr 8611a servo on the rudder, 8411's for the elevator, and hi tec hs 985mg's for the ailerons. i bought an ftl 52cc from hobbycity.($175) i bench mounted the motor and ran it. it seems to run great. i cant believe it for that price, but i think its going to be fine. ive read some reviews on it and most looks pretty positive. i have the servos mounted and thats about it. how far is your prop nut from the firewall? it looks like i'll only have to shim about 5/8". when I mount the engine. my local experts also tell me to unhook the springs on the throttle. i think the plane is well worth the money. im going to use 6 volt ni mh batteries for the reciever, so i wont have to us a voltage regulator. redundant batteries in case one fails. they both need to be the same voltage and mh. just plug the other one into a vacant slot on the reciever. then ill use a 4.8 volt battery for the ignition. 1500 mh or so. our local battery outfitter will make up the battery packs. i just buy the aa batteries and solder them up. that will save some bucks. good luck with the build im really anxious to know how yours flys. how much down thrust did you put on your motor? instructions with the kit are pretty worthless.
Posted on: 10/29/2008 9:07 AM by Author "RCA8" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Nitromodels Katana 50cc build thread
I'm building the same plane. (my first giant scale). Im anxious to see how your turns out and flys. Keep us posted.[:D]
Posted on: 10/28/2008 1:43 PM by Author "RCA8" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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