RE: giant extra 330l kit build
No problems with the cg. As you can see from the pics i put 2 LIFE batteries just behind the canopy. I made the bracket as heavy as i could. I also put a servo in the tail for the rudder. When inverted i only need a very little touch of down elevator. I like it a bit om the tailheavy side, but for tid plane it's ok:-)
Posted on: 8/8/2012 4:34 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: giant extra 330l kit build
Too much to do at work last days, but I finally got the time to take some pictures.. No baffling on this one, because I live i Norway - no need :-) Plenty of space for air to com out under the cowling, though. Took som pictures all round, but if there is a specific area just ask and I`ll take more photos[;)] If I was to build a second kit i would build wing keeping bolts to fasten inside the fuselage, like on most ARFs today. I don`t like the screws through the wing and into the wingtube.
Posted on: 8/7/2012 7:20 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: giant extra 330l kit build
I will post some pictures tomorrow:-)
Posted on: 8/5/2012 6:44 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: giant extra 330l kit build
Thank you! Will post some video later. Had a cameraman with me last time, but he couldn`t hold the camera still[X(] I actually like this plane better than any of my ARF`s. It handles wind extremely well, and I enjoy flying some good old aerobatics. Been a little too much of the hysterical 3D lately[X(]
Posted on: 8/3/2012 1:49 PM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: giant extra 330l kit build
Got three flights last evening. This plane gets better and better. Have a three-blade Biela 24X10 on a Zenoah 80 twin - think that prop is a bit too big. Will try 24X8 or 24X10 two-blade. What a plane[:D]
Posted on: 7/27/2012 12:58 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: giant extra 330l kit build
Balancing was a bit tricky, think the manual says 6 7/16" from the leading edge. I found that a bit heavy in the front. Upgraded with some new hardware and will balance again- this time a little bit further back.
Posted on: 7/15/2012 7:57 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Source for 30 x 790 mm carbon fiber wing tubes
Maybe a mail to these guys. They have 30mm, but not sure if they have the length.. http://www.pbgcomposites.com/products/carbon_tubes/CarbonTubes.htm
Posted on: 4/9/2012 8:39 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: Glassing 1st Warbird, thin epoxy or not?
[quote]ORIGINAL: speedracerntrixie [quote]ORIGINAL: wyowindworks This was just recently discussed in this RCU thread:  http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10750986/tm.htm What is an epoxy finishing resin? BTW, I think that most people feel the need to the thin their resin because they are using poor resins.  Quality laminating resins need no thinning to easily saturate fabric. Adam [/quote] I would agree here. The method I use is to use quality resin, mixed correctly and cured at a temp above 65 degrees. Once the cloth is wetted out I blot the excess resin out with a paper towel. After 24 hours I have a surface that requires little sanding and mostly just the overlaps. Once smoothed out with 150 grit, I wipe on another thin coat of resin, just enough to get the gloss back. This fills in any weave that needs it and is lighter then using primer as primers contain clay. Once happy with the surface it is off to primer. The pictured airplane was my last project glassed and painted this way. [/quote] What a finish! Awsome looking plane. What plane is that?
Posted on: 10/13/2011 1:11 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Pitts S1
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Posted on: 11/25/2010 3:48 PM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: giant extra 330l kit build
Awesome, Chad! Love the looks of that plane. Nice scheme too.. Hopefully i`ll get started on mine late winter/spring (have to build a hobby room in my garage first). As Dgrant is saying, i think i will have a hard time selling it. As for engine, i`ll definately go for a twin due to vibrations. I want this bird to last!
Posted on: 10/17/2010 2:20 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: which country had the best fighter planes of WWII
[quote]ORIGINAL: cloudancer03 the voter results suggest usa but I dont recall a jet fighter capable of the performance of the ME-262.Had they used it a year earlier the germans might have made the war last alot longer.no doubt about the P47 or P51's but german planes were likely better engineered.they simply ran out of experienced pilots unlike the us. [/quote] And most of the voters are from the US[;)] I think more Europeans here and the poll would have ended up voting on Germany. Objectively, even though the Germans made a mess here. My family is strongly influenced by the war, and even I do not like some of the old Germans. When i was in the cavalry i was standing guard at a military base in the north of Norway in 1992. A car drove up to the gate and a man and his wife came out. He told me he was a German soldier here during the war. He was interesting so we talked for a while, and he told me about his stay i Norway during the war. When he left, he said to his wife something like; All dies können Unsere hätte sein. "All this could have been ours". but still one has to admire the Germans for their skills in engineering. I see it in everything they construct and build. For the Germans 1mm is 1mm, and not 0,999 or 1,001. It is 1,00mm. That is how they built their planes also. Interesting discussion, by the way.
Posted on: 4/4/2010 4:06 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: giant extra 330l kit build
I`ve searhed for it for a long time, and finally an ad on rcuniverse got me one. All though i fly both wood and composite, i think this one stands out on the field and it is beautiful in the air[:)] By searching the net i found out that there is a hobbyshop in Greece that has a kit. But if the mountain can`t come to Moses.... They were not keen on shipping to say the least.
Posted on: 12/3/2009 6:41 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: giant extra 330l kit build
So, what`s up you guys? Just purchased an unopened kit (!) from Illinois. Going to start building in a few weeks. Theo; Maidened yet?
Posted on: 12/2/2009 5:21 PM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Need ideas to fabricate a CF landing gear
I agree. I have broken several, just in the "bend". BUT: My new Graphtec G2 landing gear has had many hard landings. For the first time i am fully satisfied with my carbon fiber landing gear. [8D]
Posted on: 11/13/2009 8:54 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: Are today's Kero-start turbines better than propane start?
A jet pilot was about to fly his f-16 at a local airshow a few weeks ago. The crowd was excited to see this big SM f-16, but unfortunately he got an ignitor failure. Another time a pilot said his starter battery had too low voltage as the engine would not start. I am not into jet yet, but so far it seems that propane start is more reliable?
Posted on: 8/31/2009 3:07 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Jets Over Pampa 2009: the movie
Great vids! Watched them several times already. Maybe Pampa next year..
Posted on: 8/15/2009 4:05 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Planes Plus 2.6M X-treme Composite Edge 540T?
Norway has a tendency to "stop" when almost everybody is having vacation at the same time. Try to call throttlestore at: +47 71 70 73 01. Email: salg@throttlestore.com
Posted on: 8/14/2009 3:40 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: WILLHOBBY FW 190 Build
Hi! I just bough a Will Hobby FW 190, and got a lot of inspiration in this thread. I only have one problem; THE ARF CAME WITHOUT THE MANUAL! Anybody out there who can help me out?? I will of course pay the cost of a copy, or maybe it can be scanned and sent in pdf. I have tried to email Will Hobby, but no reply..[&:]
Posted on: 4/22/2009 4:17 PM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: JR DSX-9 Owners please read!
Link doesn`t work..
Posted on: 1/7/2009 3:05 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Best windows desktop picture (must have at least one jet lol)
"Ok, I gotta ask, what is the story behind that 1/3? scale f-86?" The plane flew at "La fertè allais". The guy who built it lives in a small apartment and the fuselage is built in three pieces. La Ferte is an annual happening, and a DVD is produced each year, i think. Just google it, and you`re occupied for hours[;)]
Posted on: 11/9/2008 6:32 PM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Eurosport undercarriage
If you want them in a larger format i can email them to you. Also let me know if there are any details you want to watch closer. Geir
Posted on: 10/2/2008 4:57 PM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Eurosport undercarriage
Finally i got the time to take some pictures - sorry for the delay. I am currently moving into my new house, so the planes are stacked away at my parents house. But here they are.
Posted on: 10/2/2008 4:52 PM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Eurosport undercarriage
Mine is fixed that way. I`ll post some pics tomorrow if you are interested. Geir
Posted on: 9/30/2008 3:02 PM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Comp arf eurosport
Why MK II wings? I also have a Eurosport which needs an engine, and have been told that the "only option" is a Merlin 160. But i have seen a couple with 120 - engines and i think they fly pretty nice as well - from grass also. Got pics?
Posted on: 9/16/2008 5:18 PM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Please help me paint my FLASH
Definately nr 2
Posted on: 9/5/2008 5:05 PM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
I`ve got a lot of family in the US. Hopefully they can send me a "gift"[:D]
Posted on: 8/12/2008 5:30 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: The complete YELLOW AIRCRAFT SPITFIRE thread.
What is the current pricing for the Spitfire (US)?
Posted on: 8/11/2008 8:54 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Manual for SD-models 33% Extra 260
I am trying to find the correct CG for my Extra 260 33%. Cannot find an instructional manual for this plane on the web. So; should i look to the 30% Extra manual or the 35%?? Why sell a plane with no manual??
Posted on: 2/8/2008 5:11 AM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Aviation Model (SD-Model) 33% YAK-54 --- Build Thread
Started to build the 33% extra 260 this week. I intend to use my 3w 70i in it, and i`m glad to hear that this engine performs well in such a large plane.
Posted on: 1/10/2008 7:48 PM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: SD Models 33% Extra 260
Got my 260 33% a few days ago. I will power it with a 3W 70i with canister. I planned to go with liion batteries with regulators, but have heard that this combo can`t be trusted.. Anyways, any pictures of the building progress?
Posted on: 10/30/2007 6:55 PM by Author "Sivadoc" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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