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Originally posted by thisguy65 View PostI’m asking protocol or how do you go about testing the hardware of the down plane, so that parts (servos, landing gear, servo extensions, etc) can be used in another plane or places in parts bin for later usage.
I miiiiight reuse some non-essentials like retracts if they turn out to work (will not be doing any extensive testing), but servos and all other electronics are written off - without any testing needed.
Originally posted by thisguy65 View Postbut 1m off the ground, that’s ballsy
Have done hundred of coordinated slow rolls and four pointers on that model before, but sooner or later you make a mistake. In my case I under-rotated the third roll (from inverted into the last knife edge) and that somehow surprised me enough to go wrong.
No regrets what so ever. Will rebuild and continue :D
Freewing A-10 turbine conversion: http://fb.me/FreewingA10TurbineConversion
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Originally posted by Carlbrainiac View PostSorry buddy can I pick your brains as to exactly how you achieved this? Been scratching my head trying to understand the owners manual and searching for youtube video but cant find anything.
Freewing A-10 turbine conversion: http://fb.me/FreewingA10TurbineConversion
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Originally posted by janmb View Post
Sure thing. Not sure I recall the details of the initial challenge, but why don't you shoot me a PM with the details, and we'll work it out from there.
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Originally posted by Carlbrainiac View Post
Thank you but after persistence I actually figured it. Thank you though for pointing me in the direction of mixing. Never done mixing before so just seemed very daunting but i just kept it simple and got it done 👍
Mixing, once you understand the menus for it, is actually quite straight forward. It merely connects an input (the switch) to an output (the flap channel) according to whatever rules/curves/points you feel like. A very powerful and quite essential feature to master :D
Another very typical use is rudder to nose wheel steering, made conditional based on the gear switch, so it's enabled only when wheels down.Freewing A-10 turbine conversion: http://fb.me/FreewingA10TurbineConversion
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It sure was nice seeing 2 of these blue angels tearing up the skies at my local field this past weekend!! one of my buddies has 8s on his and is a bullet!! Looks very turbine like for sure!! The other is stock and no slouch as well! I am trying to get started on mine today... Will get wing servos replaced...Check me out on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/gooniac33
I am an RC addict and innovator that loves to share my knowledge with those that need help. Ask me anything via PM if you need help! Check out my Website here https://www.gooniac33.me/
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Originally posted by gooniac33 View PostIt sure was nice seeing 2 of these blue angels tearing up the skies at my local field this past weekend!! one of my buddies has 8s on his and is a bullet!! Looks very turbine like for sure!! The other is stock and no slouch as well! I am trying to get started on mine today... Will get wing servos replaced...
I need balsa, ply, fibre glass cloth, thin epoxy, upgraded pushrods/ball links for the tailerons, as well as quite a few 3D-printed parts. A bracket for mounting my ESC for one thing.... The F-18 has a spot for the ESC that is much too narrow for the fat hobbywing I'll be using, so the only solution I see at this time is mounting it on the side (vertical) rather than the usual, horizontal position.Freewing A-10 turbine conversion: http://fb.me/FreewingA10TurbineConversion
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Good progress made tonight. Not bad for my first ever paint job. Painting is the easy part. It's all the prep before hand. Also really quite pleased with my free hand ability. Just freestyled the lines and curves and just went with what looks right. Of course I wont know how good the result is until I carefully peel off the masking tomorrow night. Really enjoying it though 😁
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CB, Looks great thus far. What was your prep before the 'black' coat? More to the point, what did you do to limit the possibility of future 'gator-skin'? Best, LBI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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I generally carefully peel the Masking Paper while the paint is still Wet !! This allows the paint to Flow from the mask and lay a much better line. If you are waiting til tomorrow for something ...?? I'm not sure what exactly that could be. If anything, there may be some difficulty with Lifting of your Base or newly applied Graphics if it sits on there too long !! Just a cautionary note from a fellow AeroModler !!
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Oh ok cheers guys. I'll get the masking off as soon as I can. Dont know if I'll have time before going to work though.
in terms of prep before the black went on. Err. Well i wiped the surface with an alcohol wipe. That's it. I do plan once all my decals are on to put a clear coat over the top as well.
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masking tape pulls up the OEM paint. Use frog green tape and put it on your shirt or pants leg 3-5 times to dull the tackiness down.
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Originally posted by Carlbrainiac View PostScore 1 for beginners luck lol.I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Originally posted by Carlbrainiac View PostAnyone else noticed that the velcro strap for the battery is very short. Can only just get it round my 4500 but it wont go round my 5000. Havent tried round the admiral 6000 yet. Gonna have to put a longer one in.
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