RE: Great Planes Giant Ugly Stick
SWEET! i LIKE IT![8D] put a strut behind the pilot and some thin wire and she will look like an WW I Elder....Cheers:Rich
Posted on: 9/6/2012 2:57 PM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes Giant Ugly Stick
Doug, No problem buddy,ValleyviewRC is my go to place for DLE engines my second choice is Redwing RC both are family owned and operated and both support RCU ,supper people too deal all around,Tammy at Valleyview rc is a very pleasant lady. Good luck on your build,I willn't get to mine Ugly Stik until I finish my Phoenix 540 Edge build. Cheers: Rich
Posted on: 9/6/2012 11:52 AM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Phoenix Edge 540 1.20
Intruder671 Congrats on a very successful maiden and great video btw...[8D] Cheers: Rich
Posted on: 9/6/2012 8:54 AM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes Giant Ugly Stick
Hoghead385, I got my engine at Valleyview RC, I highly recommend them, great service all around from start too finish,they have the DLE-35RA in stock now. http://www.valleyviewrc.com/estore/dle-35ra-gas-engine.html I also got a DLE Single Bolt Prop Adapter (DLE-30), what can I say other than I'm lazy and don't want to drill 4 holes in my propeller[:)] http://www.valleyviewrc.com/estore/dle-single-bolt-prop-adapter-dle-30.html Cheers: Rich
Posted on: 9/3/2012 9:57 PM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes Giant Ugly Stick
Hi Hoghead385, I have my Giant Stik sitting in the box,with a DLE-35RA engine, a spektrum AR 7000 RX and Power HD-120MG servo's.The servo's cost $15.99 each or 5 for $69.99,I didn't want to send a lot of money on servo's and they have more power than HS5645's.Good luck with your build! Cheers: Rich http://redwingrc.com/accessories/1201mg/power-hd-1201mg.htm
Posted on: 9/3/2012 11:30 AM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Phoenix Edge 540 1.20
Muddin Mavric Hi I'm working on my GP 70" Revoler now and when I finish it, I will start on my Edge, May I suggest you look at that build thread in the ARF forum [page 151 on], there is a lot of good information with pictures on setting up the Dle 20cc.photo below is from wjcelhoun's post 3766. he used fiber glass to re-inforce the firewall,throttle/choke set-up is clean. On my Revolver I pinned the firewall with steel rods .089"dia x .500"L and epoxy them into place around the front firewall and will do the same on my Edge. I will be installing a Evo 26GT so I may need to add adition support on the firewall of the Edge,.Sorry I couldn't help anymore than this,keep us posted on how you's turns out.. Cheers: Rich
Posted on: 7/26/2012 4:34 PM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Sukhoi SU-26 MX build
Thread contains too much good info to see it go away! Beside the fact that I have a kit sitting in it's box[:D]
Posted on: 4/21/2012 9:34 AM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Phoenix Edge 540 1.20
Cpt Crash Outstanding! I'm gald to hear she's a keeper[:D] I'm almost finished with my Cap 232 and than I'll start on mine.Say just a suggestion on slowing your Edge down,have you set-up a flaperon mix on your Hitec Aurora?The aileron on this plane large 3" at fuselage and the elevators are 4.25" at mid point. "AeroPerfect" has a surface deflection utility" could be helpful in setting up your flaperon mix in degrees here a link,just remember to keep all measurment in Inches or milimeter's http://nsrca.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=106:surface-deflection-utility&catid=58:building&Itemid=95 I don't own a Hitec transmitter so I can't help you on setting-up your flaperon mix,I use a Spectrum DX7 with daul ailerons. I found a link that could help. Cheers: Rich http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9248754/anchors_9249707/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#9249707
Posted on: 4/18/2012 8:32 AM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Phoenix Edge 540 1.20
Cpt.Crash, Congratulations on a very successful maiden flight![8D] Cheers: Rich
Posted on: 4/9/2012 4:52 PM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Phoenix Edge 540 1.20
Chris, Thanks, I'll go with the 6.6 volt, A123's but for K.I.S.S. I'm going to use the NiMH 1500ma sub-C battery pack for ignition power it's small and reliable. Which throttle servo are you using? Looking to save some weight I'm using carbon fiber control rods, my rod end are stainless steel from "connectors RC" now known as " Texas Hobbies" anyway here's a link if your interested, they are CNC machine and well made at an affortable price. http://www.texas-hobbies.com/?page_id=484 The Carbon Fiber rods 3/16 od you can buy at your local kite store,there's no kite store around here so I got my rods online from Good winds LLC out of Mount Vernon , WA I use Pultruded Carbon Tubing http://www.goodwinds.com/merch/list.shtml?cat=carbonproduct # 020019 PCT.188x48 6 ea @ $5.79 I probably have enough carbon fiber rods for 7 or 8 planes. BTW the Mfg of the rodend recommends J&B weld when bonding connector to carbon fiber rod,I use Marine-Tex super strong and never gets brittal with age like J&B weld.A 2oz repair kit of Marine-Tex is about 12.00 at West Marine and the stuff last forever. later Cheers: Rich
Posted on: 3/22/2012 7:52 AM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Phoenix Edge 540 1.20
Chris, I got my DLE at Valleyview RC just before Xmas came with a Xoar 17x6 prop and a NGK plug $258.00 shipped http://www.valleyviewrc.com/estore/dle-20cc-gas-engine.html
Posted on: 3/21/2012 6:43 PM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Phoenix Edge 540 1.20
Chris, Thanks for your advice on servos. I have a Goldberg To see spelling suggestions, click this word Sukhio To see spelling suggestions, click this word 26MX that will needs servos in the near future,so when I start it, I will definitely check them out. Since I'm not after the To see spelling suggestions, click this word 3D performance you're seeking[yet [:D]],I think I'm going stick with my digital To see spelling suggestions, click this word Hitec 5625/5645 and analog 645 MG's servos. Power for receiver and servos To see spelling suggestions, click this word 6.0volt To see spelling suggestions, click this word 2000MA To see spelling suggestions, click this word NiMH or maybe a 6.6 volt To see spelling suggestions, click this word 2300ma To see spelling suggestions, click this word A123 system,I shouldn't a need regulator for the servos. At 6.0 volts' the To see spelling suggestions, click this word 5625MG produce To see spelling suggestions, click this word 131oz of torque/speed .14 To see spelling suggestions, click this word 5645'sMG produce To see spelling suggestions, click this word 168oz/.18 and the analogs To see spelling suggestions, click this word 645MG To see spelling suggestions, click this word 133oz/.20,Not lighting fast but should serve my purposes well. For ignition power I'm using a To see spelling suggestions, click this word 4.8volt 1500 ma To see spelling suggestions, click this word NiMH pack with an remote To see spelling suggestions, click this word RCEXL kill switch. I still have made my mind up on throttle servo yet,digital or To see spelling suggestions, click this word analog..Also the motor mount I plan on using the To see spelling suggestions, click this word GPMG1101 see any problem with this mount? To see spelling suggestions, click this word Cpt.Crash, Like Chris said Metal gears are good,since your using a glow engine you should be fine with what you have. I would consider using a digital servo on rudder like the To see spelling suggestions, click this word H5645mg better response on knife edges and snap rolls To see spelling suggestions, click this word imho. Goldberg makes a good semi-scale tail gear. Goldberg http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXYXH5 Cheers: Rich
Posted on: 3/21/2012 6:37 PM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Phoenix Edge 540 1.20
Cpt Crash, Thanks for the update. I purchase my Edge 540 at the end of January of this year and it has carbon fiber main gears,the tail gear is blue anodizes aluminum. I should add that on the box in the list of feature,is states "aluminum landing gear",maybe Phoenix upgraded the To see spelling suggestions, click this word ARF this year ? What servo are you using on your model? I'm going to install To see spelling suggestions, click this word Hitec To see spelling suggestions, click this word 5625's on ailerons, To see spelling suggestions, click this word 645's on the elevators and 5645 for rudder. Also you thought on a "pull-pull" for rudder,it looks doable to me. Cheers: Rich
Posted on: 3/21/2012 8:47 AM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Phoenix Edge 540 1.20
Chris, Ok, cool with your permission I'll contribute to the thread.[8D] I fly mostly sport acrobatics a few knife edges,some spins and loops a hammerhead once in a while. I'm just getting back into the hobby after a 20 year hyenas,so I'm working on improving my pattern flying and than I'll buy the 3D airplanes the To see spelling suggestions, click this word Edge540 looked like a good choice for what I'm doing now. I look forword to your future posts and the sharing of idea's and exchange of information. Quick question on your fuel tank, I take it your going to place your fuel at or as close as possible to the aircraft CG? I'm using a large mouth plastic 8 ounce bottle made by To see spelling suggestions, click this word Nalgene plastics http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23739&catid=658 just wondering if you ever use one? Thanks again Rich
Posted on: 3/17/2012 2:16 PM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Phoenix Edge 540 1.20
Ameyam, No worries, no offence taken,I do truly apologizes if I was a little curt, I didn't intend it .I have some planes that I need to finish before I start this one,when I do start mine I will post my comments and give a review on an other thread,this one To see spelling suggestions, click this word overbored77 started,sorry Chris for going off topic. Cheers: Rich
Posted on: 3/17/2012 12:20 PM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Phoenix Edge 540 1.20
To see spelling suggestions, click this word ameyam, Your absolutely right,a Manufacture is not going to inform you of faults or short coming of their products and "yes" this board and others like it is a good source for answer you seek. The only reason I directed you to their site ,was your question about the aircraft To see spelling suggestions, click this word 3D capabilities,I can't answer your question because I don't fly To see spelling suggestions, click this word 3D yet. Again general question about recommend power plant and acrobatic capabilities the manufacture is a good source. Sorry I was unable to help. Cheers: Rich
Posted on: 3/17/2012 11:05 AM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Phoenix Edge 540 1.20
ameyam, According too" Robert" at Phoenix Models the Edge 540 performs best with a OS 120 2 stroke engine for To see spelling suggestions, click this word 3D flying or a To see spelling suggestions, click this word DLE-20 To see spelling suggestions, click this word .Btw I can't confirm that the Robert responding to my question asked is" Robert Loc" founder of Phoenix Models,but if it is,that's a nice touch to hear directly from the owner. If you have more questions,I would suggest you go too: http://phoenixmodel.com/Default.aspx?mode=view_detail&CatId=15&id=40 and ask your question directly, response time is usually within 48 hours. I pasted a copy of their To see spelling suggestions, click this word youtube mass marketing video of the Edge540 for you. Cheers: Rich Johnson http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ueEXCkrksdM
Posted on: 3/17/2012 9:49 AM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Phoenix Edge 540 1.20
LOL know the area well, live for a short time in Dunellen nj in the early 90's left the state and move south,NC and FL by 1995 I was back in NJ....It's like the MOB once you're in you can never leave... .You're spot on about the hardware looks ok,I would bet the screw heads are going to be soft and strip easily,but we'll see. I was a little nervous about the use of hot glue on the engine firewall blind nuts ,but didn't find any more where else where hot glue was used,which made me feel better . As for the firewall,I'm going to do the same thing and than "pin the firewall with small finishing nails.I'm going to use my DLE-20 or a Zenoah G-20 engine.I know the Zenoah is heavy but I really like the engine and the 540 cowl will certainly accommodate the engine nicely. Rich
Posted on: 3/15/2012 7:15 PM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Phoenix Edge 540 1.20
Chris, Hi I guess introductions are in order,my name is Rich Johnson and I live north of you in Elizabeth,NJ.Thanks for the update,I plane on putting my 540 together sometime this summer after I finish a Cap231 and my Sig Hog Bipe. I think Phoenix models has a pretty nice ARF with the 540,do you plan to beef -up the firewall for the DLE-20? Rich
Posted on: 3/15/2012 5:34 PM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Phoenix Edge 540 1.20
No update ?I have one sitting in a box at home.
Posted on: 3/15/2012 5:14 PM by Author "proteus_X3" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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