I was not too keen on the original paint scheme initially but after getting it and flying it a few times I almost did not want to change it. The scheme shows up good in the air.
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You hit on an interesting point, RCJetDude. I can share some behind the scenes information in this regard:
uring our flight evaluations earlier this year, we tested four different color schemes on the L-39. Each time, we gravitated toward the brighter color. The milspec gray disappeared in the clouds (not to mention, we have enough gray birds in the lineup right now). The camo disappeared at certain angles and became very difficult to see, even with yellow tips (not to mention, the recent F-4 was camo and we wanted to deliver a more sunlight-friendly paintjob). One of the test schemes was yellow and red, and we kept painting more yellow on the leading edges, mostly out of desperation to orient the model during diving turns. Ultimately, the Slovak scheme we selected was the easiest to orient at extreme angles, and recognizing that this bird was fast and would likely be flown by customers in wider patterns and/or more aggressively than typical level-flight birds, we decided it was advantageous to err on the "More Visible" side of the spectrum. It's also a unique color palate, which is important when you've got 50+ jets on a product menu all vying for attention.
Whereas some of our models select the "classic" schemes, such as the Spitfire, F-15, and A-10, from time to time we also like to push the envelope and expose our customer family to lesser known liveries that we still think are worth some spotlight. The Mirage Tiger Meet is another example of this, and we've got others in the pipeline to break up the monotony.
I also think we've reached a certain point where enough of our customers are interested/willing/capable of customizing these models with their own livery using Home Depot and Callie Graphics, so that has some influence on our willingness to experiment with PNP schemes as bases for customization or candidates for a complete repaint.
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Originally posted by RCjetdude View PostI was not too keen on the original paint scheme initially but after getting it and flying it a few times I almost did not want to change it. The scheme shows up good in the air.
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Originally posted by Alpha.MotionRC View PostYou hit on an interesting point, RCJetDude. I can share some behind the scenes information in this regard:
uring our flight evaluations earlier this year, we tested four different color schemes on the L-39. Each time, we gravitated toward the brighter color. The milspec gray disappeared in the clouds (not to mention, we have enough gray birds in the lineup right now). The camo disappeared at certain angles and became very difficult to see, even with yellow tips (not to mention, the recent F-4 was camo and we wanted to deliver a more sunlight-friendly paintjob). One of the test schemes was yellow and red, and we kept painting more yellow on the leading edges, mostly out of desperation to orient the model during diving turns. Ultimately, the Slovak scheme we selected was the easiest to orient at extreme angles, and recognizing that this bird was fast and would likely be flown by customers in wider patterns and/or more aggressively than typical level-flight birds, we decided it was advantageous to err on the "More Visible" side of the spectrum. It's also a unique color palate, which is important when you've got 50+ jets on a product menu all vying for attention.
Whereas some of our models select the "classic" schemes, such as the Spitfire, F-15, and A-10, from time to time we also like to push the envelope and expose our customer family to lesser known liveries that we still think are worth some spotlight. The Mirage Tiger Meet is another example of this, and we've got others in the pipeline to break up the monotony.
I also think we've reached a certain point where enough of our customers are interested/willing/capable of customizing these models with their own livery using Home Depot and Callie Graphics, so that has some influence on our willingness to experiment with PNP schemes as bases for customization or candidates for a complete repaint.
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Maidened mine this morning. I don't generally video the maiden, so nothing to show here. I didn't get a 2nd flight as there was an intermittent oscillation in the motor. (I got the ARF Plus.) I think my old Sunrise ESC may have been the culprit. I will throw in a Freewing ESC that came out of and F/A-18 and try again in a couple of days. But whatever air time I did get, was superb. My friend commented on how effortlessly it got off the ground and the landing was just like the Avanti S, so I greased it and no surprises there. The flight was solid as a rock and with the 9 blade power unit from the A-10, it may have been a bit faster than the Avanti S (when there was no motor oscillation). Once I get that figured out, I'm going to love this plane.
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Hey JamesonC, the calculation is different for every model. Releasing multiple liveries simultaneously has Pros and Cons which we weigh on a case by case basis. Inventory, especially spare parts inventory, are prime considerations, as is the potential drag on production line efficiency. As far as Repaints, that's also a fairly careful equation. It helps to Repower/Repaint/Replace an aging model with new equipment and color to give it new life. That being said, sometimes the investment to retool (paint mold = $) isn't worth the risk to recoup. Suffice to say, where we can keep things interesting and change things up, we try to do so with good reason, but never unilaterally.
Xviper, I'm glad to hear you got your maiden out of the way! Try not to leave too much butter on the runway with all your greased landings.Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
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Got mine yesterday. It looks awesome! This is my first EDF and model with retracts. My Flap pushrods were too short (measured 80mm though) with the servos centered so I had to sub-trim them. If I hadn’t already glued the pylons in, I would have moved the servo arms. When checking the CG, should it be right side up, gear up?
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Originally posted by jtconte View PostGot mine yesterday. It looks awesome! This is my first EDF and model with retracts. My Flap pushrods were too short (measured 80mm though) with the servos centered so I had to sub-trim them. If I hadn’t already glued the pylons in, I would have moved the servo arms. When checking the CG, should it be right side up, gear up?
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Originally posted by jtconte View PostGot mine yesterday. It looks awesome! This is my first EDF and model with retracts. My Flap pushrods were too short (measured 80mm though) with the servos centered so I had to sub-trim them. If I hadn’t already glued the pylons in, I would have moved the servo arms. When checking the CG, should it be right side up, gear up?
Book CG is perfect. Right on the edge of that tape. 103mm. Inverted or right side up does not matter. Gear down is better like Hardway said because NW retracts forward.
Don't be afraid to fly her on the maiden. This bird is a sweetheart. Just take it nice and smooth. She is not a park flier.
You have now left park flier world.....no high G pulls at slow speed, no floating in and plopping her down. Ease her down. You might need a little throttle on final to smooth out the flare, depending on your sink rate. Also, she likes flaps. But, she will slow way down with flaps. So prepare to add a little throttle with flaps.
Good luck!Meridian Aeromodelers, Meridian MS
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Originally posted by jtconte View PostThanks Hardway and Seaviper! This is also my first model with flaps so now I know. Would have been helpful if it was mentioned in the manual. I am using a DX9 and its flap system. Is using sub-trim to accomplish it harmful?
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