FMS Fox

dutchwhite001 · Jan 11, 2019, 06:59 PM

Hey Jetman, I don't know, looks pretty cookie cutter to me!LOL Actually, that is one beautiful aircraft. You are by far one of the best rattle can heroes I've seen! Your artwork is fantastic and your choice of graphics is spot on. I would be afraid to fly it! Would love to see the wings when you get them finished. Just keep plugging away, you are an inspiration to us all. Got a little time in on mine this morning. I really love the sound she makes. I'm gonna make a prediction that this is going to be a good seller for both FMS and for MRC. Wait till you get her in the air Jetman, it's all smiles. Gotta go water the mud. Dutchman

Skyboom · Jan 10, 2019, 10:56 PM

You certainly have a talent. Very creative design. Keep it up!!!

t33jetman · Jan 10, 2019, 10:02 PM

This is all for tonight, must get some sleep.

t33jetman · Jan 9, 2019, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by dutchwhite001

I'm envious of t33jetman, wish I had the time. Someone has to grow the mud down here.

Thanks man, I'm trying to do my best not to have a cookie cutter looking plane at the field.

I'm a very busy man : 1hr 15 min drive home every night, been feeling sick, have to get wood for the fire every night, have to think about what I do all the time on these planes because you guys don't see all of my mistakes that I have to redo all the time. Stop watching TV, turn on some music and get busy is my battle cry.

I wish I could be fast like all of these other painters , but I'm not. I just use rattle can paints no airbrushing.

You think this plane looks good out of the box.....till you put some paint on it then all the finger dents from the factory that have to be fixed and painted .

dutchwhite001 · Jan 9, 2019, 11:39 AM

Hi all, Flash Jorden and Xviper, the maneuver where you push the flaps up over center is indeed nicknamed "reflex" or "tickle". I guess I should have went into detail about what it is used for. You do need to droop your ailerons a bit and add a bit of DWN elevator. What happens is the aircraft tends to want to really dump airspeed fast. If you attempt to add power without cleaning up the aircraft first, you will spin. I managed to rip the tips off the elevator already on my first one. Kind of a weak spot as it's all foam out there. So, it is aerobatic, just use a hint of caution. T33jetman is seriously gonna embarrass us all if his paint and Spoilers look as good as they do in the pictures. Way to go! Can't wait to see what she looks like when you are done. I've assembled and flown the second one I have, I think I'm up to 7 or 8 flights on that one. Our weather is threatening to change the end of this week, and the weekend is a wash. But I have a couple of different size Grumman G44 Widgeons to get airborne, so won't be flying. Got some graphics for a NASA aircraft coming and will install on the second Fox. I'm envious of t33jetman, wish I had the time. Someone has to grow the mud down here.

xviper · Jan 8, 2019, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by Flash Jorden

I didn't try flipping the flaps up as spoilers (i guess that what you call it) on the maiden, I've never done that before, so I'll try it on a future flight.

My only gripes so far is that it is a PAIN to get the wings on or off. They fit so tightly in the fuse pockets that you have to use so much force fully seating them, and getting them of. Firmly rocking the wing back and forth helps, but feels so wrong. I also have an issue getting the tail to fully seat the first time or two after connecting the elevator and rudder servo leads.

Good to know you were able to huck the thing by yourself.
I think sailplane guys call it "reflex" - UP flaps that is accompanied by a little DN ailerons. Be careful when you throw the flaps UP. This is supposed to help the plane lose altitude quickly while maintaining airspeed.
If I discovery the wings and tail are tight and difficult to put on and take off, I'll use a little silicone grease in those areas that might help them slide a bit better. I have some lab grade vacuum grease and I think a very thin layer of that in the right places will ease things along.

Flash Jorden · Jan 8, 2019, 11:04 PM

I maidened mine today. It was a bit nerve wracking hand launching it myself, as I am not a great hand launcher, but luckily all went well, took a bit of time to get her trimmed out but when I did she flew nicely. When I tried to land, the first attempt i tried with no flaps and she just kept on going. Power up, go around, then the 2nd attempt I dropped the flaps, she settled down and landed nicely. She rolls a good way even on our grass field. I'm going to have to get better at placing my landings right after the threshold. I did notice that she is really sensitive to elevator while I was landing, so I don't know if it was just me with nerves during the maiden, or if I need to add more expo, or move the battery more forward. I was flying with a 6S 5000 pack, but is tons of space for a much larger pack. Maybe a 6S 8000 or so pack is in my future. I didn't try flipping the flaps up as spoilers (i guess that what you call it) on the maiden, I've never done that before, so I'll try it on a future flight.
My only gripes so far is that it is a PAIN to get the wings on or off. They fit so tightly in the fuse pockets that you have to use so much force fully seating them, and getting them of. Firmly rocking the wing back and forth helps, but feels so wrong. I also have an issue getting the tail to fully seat the first time or two after connecting the elevator and rudder servo leads.
I'm keeping the styrofoam packing as a transport cradle. It works perfectly.
Looking forward to flying this plane more and more and getting to know and enjoy it.

t33jetman · Jan 8, 2019, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by xviper

I'm going to install similar airbrakes on my Bird of Time. Let us know how those XL ones work for your Fox. For mine, I'm going to try "crow" (down flaps and Up ailerons) to attempt the same effect.

Will do! This paint job has got down to lots of wet sanding before I can get to the fun part.

xviper · Jan 8, 2019, 03:44 PM

I'm going to install similar airbrakes on my Bird of Time. Let us know how those XL ones work for your Fox. For mine, I'm going to try "crow" (down flaps and Up ailerons) to attempt the same effect.

t33jetman · Jan 8, 2019, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by xviper

I take it that your are using 2 servos to work those airbrakes? The XL uses just one as the central section doesn't come apart.

Yes, I'm using two servos.

xviper · Jan 8, 2019, 12:36 PM

I take it that your are using 2 servos to work those airbrakes? The XL uses just one as the central section doesn't come apart.

t33jetman · Jan 8, 2019, 11:42 AM

rzing · Jan 5, 2019, 04:08 PM

What type/brand of paint are you guys using on your FMS foamies? I've used Krylon Colormaster acrylic crystal clear "flat" with great results giving an even sheen and sealing in the graphics from Callie Graphics on my Flight Line P38 from Motion, but have not done color coating as yet. Also it looks like the factory graphics come off nice using the ice method. Does it leave any residue? Already talked to Callie about a new scheme for this one.
Thanks, Roy