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Originally posted by apmech1 View Post
Ty, Sir! Knowing how my 6s flew, that's the reason I started where I did. Once I have it through it's paces a bit more I will probably try moving it back. If it flies any better than right now, I will put it in the same class as my 90mm F-22, which flies like a 100mph trainer... lolHugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: Mig 29 "Cobra", 8S EuroFighter-Bronze Tiger, A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, 8S F16 Wild Weasel, 8S F4 Jolly Rodgers & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, B-24, Stinger 90, Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 62" Extra 300, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, 62" Edge Demonstrator. FMS-SU-30,1700mm P-51, Corsair, Viper, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P51.
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Flew it again this morning.. early.. mother's day here... pushing the CG back a bit.. as hugh suggests... Was nose heavy at 180. .
Pushed back to factory 190(small increments).. did land easy.... Went back too 200 next flight but nose gear collapsed b4 rotateing.. new req.. have had them apart plenty.. happy with the progresswill keep perfecting
b safe
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Now that I have my 2 8S F-4's flying great with the Spektrum Plus receivers, decided to upgrade the horizontal stab servos on both, just in case. Haven't had any real issues with the Freewing stock servos, but don't want to chance it since the number of flights on each is getting up there. Upgraded to the ProModeler DS160CLHV servos. Used them on the horizontal stabs in my Mig-29 and absolutely love them. They are competitively priced with hitec and MKS, but IMO are better and won't break the bank, just crack it a bit.The cost was $90 per servo (up a bit from 2 years ago and the pricing on their website-but the hitec and MKS are also up). They are made here in Florida and are quiet, powerful, smooth as silk and consistently return to neutral and no chattering (as some of my FW servos did).
Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: Mig 29 "Cobra", 8S EuroFighter-Bronze Tiger, A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, 8S F16 Wild Weasel, 8S F4 Jolly Rodgers & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, B-24, Stinger 90, Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 62" Extra 300, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, 62" Edge Demonstrator. FMS-SU-30,1700mm P-51, Corsair, Viper, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P51.
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UPDATE on my Phantom
I received in the mail today my cockpit kit from Motion R/C. Guess I'll be working on modifications sooner than I thought. I will need to locate instruments for the panels and switches. Hopefully my Detail and Scale book on the navy Phantoms will have good photos that I can scan and use. Motion had sold out of the ladders so hope they re-stock soon. My partner in crime, Elbee, is printing out his modifications he designed, for me to use. (Modelers helping Modelers) a Big Heartfelt Thank you! As you can see the Phantom is waiting to move up on my cluttered workbench after finishing the P-47. So the march to Toledo 26 begins.
Best Regards, Rex
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Originally posted by jetfool View PostWildman,
Thanks for posting the servo specs. I have never used pro-modeler servos before but trust your experience. When I get to that area, I will try one. I'd rather be safe than sorry.
Best Regards, RexHugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: Mig 29 "Cobra", 8S EuroFighter-Bronze Tiger, A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, 8S F16 Wild Weasel, 8S F4 Jolly Rodgers & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, B-24, Stinger 90, Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 62" Extra 300, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, 62" Edge Demonstrator. FMS-SU-30,1700mm P-51, Corsair, Viper, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P51.
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jetfool
Orange, purple. metallic light blue, flat NATO Black. each thinned more than usual, airbrushed in overlapping rotation from orange to black.
I used a small lazy Susan.
Topcoat in semi-gloss and then weathered with Tamiya black wash and wiped while still wet.
Hope that helps.
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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Most definitely one I need to add to the hanger, love to see a V2 quick disconnect wings are a big plus for transport. Just like I’d love to see a V2 F22 also but who here wouldn’t. Club member has an older 6s version still has some of the best looks of any jet in my eyes. Congrats guys one day I’ll add one
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