RE: U-Can-Do 3d 46?
hey Pat, I had to update the post. I've [u]had [/u] 3 or 4 of the 46 Do's. I'm not currently flying one. I have 1 in the box still but I'm not sure when I will get around to building it. I think I crashed 2 of the Do's and one I sold. Yeah, I tended to push them to the limits and flew them hard. They're not a serious 3D plane just a heck of a lot of fun to fly. One of the odd things about the U Can Do's, especially the 46 is that the manufacturer recommended fairly small engines for them because if you put a bigger engine in them and then fly them too fast they will rip apart in the air. I've seen it happen at our field. I have an Eratix too and highly recommend them. Lots of fun to fly and you can do a lot of 3D flying with them. Most of the guys at our field aren't into serious 3D, just 3D or fun fly type planes that they can practice 3D skills with. A few of the guys have 3D Hobby Shop planes but they are spendy.
Posted on: 11/8/2011 12:22 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: U-Can-Do 3d 46?
Pat, sounds like you've got some good engines to set up a 46 Do. I've seen several guys with U Can Do's that were set up with too small of engines and they don't have enough power to have fun with them. As far as tips with the 46...... Make sure you pin the landing gear block. They are notorious for coming out and because of the design of the fuse it's hard to get any more glue in there. What I have done is to turn the fuse upside down and drill a couple of holes at an angle and put some pins in the holes. What you want to do is to drill and pin it so that you are pinning the block that the gear attaches to, to the plywood wall that's there. Otherwise the block will pop out fairly easily on even a decent landing. Also, don't use the wheel pants until you're certain the landing gear isn't going to pop off otherwise the wheel pants will poke through the wings. You can even replace the landing gear bolts/screws with 1/4-20 nylon bolts. That way if the gear does break off it won't rip the bottom of the fuse out. Also the tail CA hinges seems to break from vibration so it's a good idea to use pinned hinges or something other than CA back there. I can't remember what else to do with them at this point, I'll have to think about it and get back with you. I've had 3 or 4 of the 46 Do's and 1 - 60 Do and 2 Hangar 9 Frenzy's. I didn't care for the 60 Do all that much. I like the 46 Do and the Frenzy the best.
Posted on: 11/8/2011 10:49 AM by Author "rclement" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: U-Can-Do 3d 46?
[quote]ORIGINAL: pat.curtin Ok, I just went through most of the 250 pages of posts for this plane. The reason is: I am looking for a new plane. I finally did a brain fade on my funtana 50. I loved that plane but time to move on. I am curious if anyone has flown both the Funtana 40/50 and the U CAN Do 3D 46?? How do they compare ?? I have a couple of magnum 91 fs and that sounds like a good engine for the U can do. I was flying with a Saito 100 in the Funtana, but will save that motor for another project. I also have a Saito 80 that I could use in the Ucan do. Any comments of the Saito 80 versus the Magnum 91 FS for this plane ? thanks [/quote] Hey Pat, I've flown both the Funtana and the 46 Do. Didn't like the Funtana, love the U Can Do. They really are totally different planes and I've owned 4 U Can Do's and an only 1 Funtana's if that tells you anything. I don't know about the Magnum 91 in the Do since I've always used a Saito 82 and like the 4 strokes in them better than 2 strokes but a 91 Magnum sounds like it would pull it along just fine. The Saito 82's really are the perfect combo though. You mentioned Saito 80. Do you have an older 80 instead of the newer 82?
Posted on: 11/6/2011 7:48 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: areoworks prox260 any good?
[quote]ORIGINAL: DenverJayhawk There's not a tube in the aeroworks model. I visited their warehouse and talked to one of their reps. [/quote] My bad, I didn't look at the question well enough. I thought you were referring to a wing tube.
Posted on: 11/2/2010 2:19 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Cheap, Wooden, and 3D?
[quote]ORIGINAL: airplaneclem I find that hard to believe. And, I know this has got nothing to do with the topic of this forum, but do any of you guys know what could cause 2.4 GHz radio interference? [/quote] I had a problem like this and lost a brand new plane. Turned out to be a elevator servo problem and it seemed to have "browned out" the system and with the older AR 7000 and 6100's it supposedly can take from 3-5 secs to reset. A lot can happen in 5 seconds. IMO I wouldn't think it would be an interference in the area but rather something in the system.
Posted on: 10/28/2010 2:17 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: airplane in a tree
[quote]ORIGINAL: opwan A friend of mine has a slingshot that he shoots a pretty big ''S'' hook out of that is attached to a spool of heavy fishing line, kind of what they use in Bowfishing. As the hook is shot over the limb that is close to the plane, hopefully a smaller limb that is that can be jerked around frantically, the hook falls to the ground on the other side of the limb. A heavy nylon rope is attached to the hook and pulled up and over the limb by the fishing line. Take both ends of the nylon rope and shake the BaJesus out of the limb the plane is resting in. Works most of the time! [/quote] That's what we did a while back. Since I'm a bowhunter the guy that lost the plane to the tree had me shoot an arrow over the plane. The arrow had a fishing line attached to it and then we pulled over a small cord and then pulled over a larger cord and pulled that sucker down. Worked great.
Posted on: 10/26/2010 10:59 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: areoworks prox260 any good?
Yeah, there's a carbon fiber tube in it.
Posted on: 10/25/2010 2:18 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Cheap, Wooden, and 3D?
Of the two above the Twist is mostly for fun, not good for serious 3D, the Extra would be better for that. The OMP's mentioned above are really good for 3D but spendy, not cheap ARF's. The AX 55 is a two stroke, good engine too. [8D]
Posted on: 10/23/2010 8:41 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: areoworks prox260 any good?
[quote]ORIGINAL: ThumbSkull The x260 is a great plane. Excellent knife, loop, and sport flier. Not great at tumbling and wants to fly through a snap. It's just not the best profile 3D plane. [/quote] Agreed [8D]
Posted on: 10/22/2010 2:07 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: areoworks prox260 any good?
[quote]ORIGINAL: autoguns I watched a vid on the build up of the mojo , you talked me into it, I'll build one. even though its been a long time I still have all the tools and parts needed to get the job done, including about 60+ rolls of monocoat[8D] [/quote] I would definately build one if you have that much Monokote on hand. Wow! In defense of the Aeroworks Prox260 though, I think it's a great plane. Not every one has the time or desire to build and some arf's out there aren't that great anyway. I think this Aeroworks profile is going to turn out to be a good plane for some. [8D]
Posted on: 10/22/2010 12:20 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Funtana .90
[quote]ORIGINAL: daveopam A .90 needs more like a 15x4W. You could use a 14x4W if you watch your throttle managment. The 14x4W is a little small and could over heat the engine with RPM. david [/quote] Yeah, I use a 14x4w on a Saito 82 with perfect results, I can't imagine that it would be a good setup for a 91 2 stroke. More like a 15x something prop.
Posted on: 10/22/2010 12:15 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Funtana x100 - too scared to fly! Advice please
Is there anyway you can have someone take you up on the buddy box? That would help a lot. And someone with more experience can take it up, trim it out, and make sure it's flying right and then transfer the controls over to you. I have been instructing people for several years and that's what I would do.
Posted on: 10/20/2010 8:12 AM by Author "rclement" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: Hangar-9
I looked at the Horizon website this morning for the UltraStick 40 and it seems to have changed overnight. Here's what it says now...... Temporarily out of production. HAN1730 by Hangar 9 Due Late June, 2011 [&o] I'm wondering if what part of the problem is, is that they don't want to order..... say, 2000 of a given airplane and find that it doesn't sell so it ends up sitting on the shelves taking up space until they end up having to lower the price on them to get rid of them. ?? Don't know but that's my guess.
Posted on: 10/16/2010 9:32 AM by Author "rclement" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar-9
I just called Horizon about the Ultra Stick 40 and they said that they don't have any idea when it may in again. [:-] Kind of hard to order it when they don't even know if it will come in. [>:]
Posted on: 10/15/2010 4:54 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Aeroworks profile
Good idea Dave. Mine was ballooning up some and I moved the CG up forward more and it fixed it. I'm going to check the alerons with a rubber band too. Thanks again.
Posted on: 10/14/2010 12:14 AM by Author "rclement" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: What in the Heck is going on here?
must be combat of some sort [8D]
Posted on: 10/13/2010 2:17 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Aeroworks profile
[quote]ORIGINAL: tonegallo [quote]ORIGINAL: rclement I used one that is a little bit longer and cut out a bit of the slot to put it in and then added some wood behind it to put the screw into. I didn't know what else to do since the LHS was out of the suggested servo. [/quote] rclement Did you use any grommets, or was it hard mounted to the wood ? [/quote] I used some grommets that came
Posted on: 10/13/2010 2:15 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Aeroworks profile
I used one that is a little bit longer and cut out a bit of the slot to put it in and then added some wood behind it to put the screw into. I didn't know what else to do since the LHS was out of the suggested servo.
Posted on: 10/13/2010 8:28 AM by Author "rclement" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Aeroworks profile
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ernie Misner Great Rob! Didn't take you too long to get this one going. What do you think of your 120 AX on there? Thanks, Ernie [/quote] Thanks Ernie, I haven't flown it enough yet to get an impression of the 120. It doesn't seem to be too much weight on the front, it balances well and I put a 16x4W APC on it since that's what I have. It definately isn't lacking any power....... [:D]
Posted on: 10/12/2010 8:37 AM by Author "rclement" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Aeroworks profile
Hey Ernie, Yeah, I got the second one done and maidened it yesterday. Probably the one trick that stands out is that with all the parts from the first one, the second one went together even faster. [8D] The landing gear, tail wheel, and some other things were already done. !! It went together very quickly. Flys good too. [:D] Other than that, the build is pretty simple and straight forward.
Posted on: 10/8/2010 10:07 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Aeroworks profile
My brand new in the box 60-90 size 260 came yesterday so I'm back in business and putting it together. [8D][:)]
Posted on: 10/4/2010 10:43 AM by Author "rclement" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Which is better airplane overall
[quote]ORIGINAL: ameyam Just adding a couple of models based on someone's recommendation that I should look at what is availabel on Singahobby. They are: World's Models Groovy 50 3D World's Models Groovy 90 3D Filton Inspire 60 What doy you think? Ameyam [/quote] I owned an Inspire and it's a great flyer. The landing gear doesn't hold up and cracks and the covering looks great but doesn't hold up well either but again it is an exceptionally well flying plane.
Posted on: 10/4/2010 12:06 AM by Author "rclement" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: TWIST 40 VS. TANGO????
[quote]ORIGINAL: ThumbSkull 72 is great. A 62 will do it on a light build and a 72 is plenty. An 82 is really more than you need but something you might want. I have both and can't say I have a real preference. AX55 and a 13x4 is also good. [/quote] Thanks for the replies ThumbSkull and Dave ! [8D]
Posted on: 10/4/2010 12:01 AM by Author "rclement" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: loss of plane with Spektrum DX7/ar6200
Thanks much, I appreciate the info. [8D]
Posted on: 9/30/2010 8:20 AM by Author "rclement" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: Aeroworks profile
[quote]ORIGINAL: Dave45 you ordered another one?  Good for you!  I mounted my 55.  I had to move the rx pack to get the cg right but lateral balace is fine.  I took off the wheel pants and the SFGs.  Now it looks more like a profile and less like a clown[8|] I ran the 55 in the yard for a couple of tanks.  Looks like it will be a sweetheart.  Even during breakin it pulled hard! I'm not sorry I tried the 61 first.  Even though t didn't work out I would have always wondered. [/quote] Yep, ordered another one. I got a hold of Aeroworks and it sounds like they have been real busy trying to get orders out. Mine is supposed to be delivered tomorrow. Your 55 sounds like it will work out fine on there. What size prop will you be using?
Posted on: 9/29/2010 4:16 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: Aeroworks profile
Nice flying Jason. [8D] I'm looking forward to getting another one, if Aeroworks will finally send it. I'm not sure what the hold up is. I ordered it last Friday and still haven't gotten any email saying it's been sent. [:-]
Posted on: 9/29/2010 2:27 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "Profile and Fun Flying Planes"
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RE: TWIST 40 VS. TANGO????
[quote]ORIGINAL: ThumbSkull Well, the engine alone is probably worth that so it's a great place to start. [/quote] Would that 72 work good on the Primo or would it really have to have an 82
Posted on: 9/29/2010 2:04 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: TWIST 40 VS. TANGO????
I just picked up a Twist with a golden knight 72, servos, and RX from Craigslist for $200.00 [8D] After seeing that Primo video I think I'm going to take the 72 off and sell it and buy a Primo to build this winter. [:-]
Posted on: 9/29/2010 12:04 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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RE: loss of plane with Spektrum DX7/ar6200
[quote]ORIGINAL: BuschBarber It is always painful to lose an aircraft, especially from a radio failure that you did not anticipate. I had been using Spektrum Rx's before the Brown Out issue was discovered. I had been using 5cell NiMh or 2cell LiPo Rx batteries and I have never encountered the problem. I bought an H9 Volt/Amp Meter so I could measure the current draw of an individual servo or the entire system, where All servos were Stalled. I made sure my battery capacity was more than the system required. The Brownouts happened when a unusually heavy load on the batteries caused a Voltage Drop that caused the system to Reset. I sent my Rx's in to get the newer Firmware so the Reset Time was very short. No problems!! I like A123 or LiPo Rx batteries because they can handle the load and recharge Fast. No more NiMh for me!!! [/quote] Thanks for the info and I'm sorry I haven't gotten back to this sooner. I got the impression from Spektrum that the upgrade was in the TX, I guess I got confused but found out it's in the RX. I also heard too from a guy at the field that it's with the AR 7000. Is it the 7000 or the 6200 or both?
Posted on: 9/28/2010 12:07 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: What engine size?
I dremeled out the rail area (only took a little bit of wood removal) and mounted a 120 AX in there. It ended up being about the middle of the mount area, for convienience and it worked out fine for the CG. The battery ended up being in the traling edge of the wing. It's a good idea though to mount it last and be able to move it around some.
Posted on: 9/27/2010 2:17 PM by Author "rclement" in the forum "3D Flying!"
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