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Originally posted by salali View PostAnyone know where I can find the gray tape used to hide the servo wires on the base grey stock model? Thanks.
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 Elbee View Post
SI, Welcome to "The Squawk". I used white electricians' tape from the local home store. It came in a blaster pack with 3 or 4 other colors. I painted it with matching latex paints.. Make certain the tape is 'relaxed' before painting it and allow it to dry completely before lifting it to add to your airframe. I did the "Peanut Scheme" though and had the latex paints on hand. You could do something similarly with either latex or enamels, I would think.. Best, LB
You did an amazing job w/ your A-10. I'm seriously thinking about customizing mine to the Blacksnake livery. Tracking orientation might be an issue though.
~Cheers
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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
SI, Welcome to "The Squawk". I used white electricians' tape from the local home store. It came in a blaster pack with 3 or 4 other colors. I painted it with matching latex paints.. Make certain the tape is 'relaxed' before painting it and allow it to dry completely before lifting it to add to your airframe. I did the "Peanut Scheme" though and had the latex paints on hand. You could do something similarly with either latex or enamels, I would think.. Best, LB
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I thank you, Sir. This bird was my return to the hobby after 20+ years. Things have certainly evolved since those days, but the customizing is much like old school scratch-building with all the perks of a ready made airframe. I love the way this plane tracks and is just so solid. I had some buckin'-bronco landing damage, but that was entirely on me and since has been fully repaired. Best, LB
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Originally posted by PaulZ View PostJust upgraded to dual 90mm using the HSDJets EDF units. She flies amazing, much more slow speed thrust and better verticals. Top speed is about the same.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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Interesting!!! I just did a test of my A-10 thrust. It has 90mm EDFs. I tied it to a hook in the wall and put a fish scale in the line. It had 12 blade fans. It pulled at 11 lbs. 12 oz.. I swapped out the fans for 9 blade. It pulled 12 lbs. 14 oz.!!! I'm keeping the 9 blades in it. The bird is HEAVY and needs all the thrust it can get.
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Originally posted by Warthog View PostInteresting!!! I just did a test of my A-10 thrust. It has 90mm EDFs. I tied it to a hook in the wall and put a fish scale in the line. It had 12 blade fans. It pulled at 11 lbs. 12 oz.. I swapped out the fans for 9 blade. It pulled 12 lbs. 14 oz.!!! I'm keeping the 9 blades in it. The bird is HEAVY and needs all the thrust it can get.
Mike\"When Inverted Down Is Up And Up Is Expensive\"
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Originally posted by Warthog View PostHow much does your A-10 weigh? Mine is almost 17 lbs. with all the mods I have done.
Mike\"When Inverted Down Is Up And Up Is Expensive\"
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Originally posted by Warthog View PostWho makes the most powerful (thrust) EDF 90mm ??? Thinking of upgrading. Thanks.
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Quick video on my "Snow Hog" that I got out last week with a few other EDF's. This is definitely one of the most relaxing EDF's I have to fly. It's so stable and it's slow flight capability is unmatched, yet even the twin 80mm version has more than enough power do to any maneuver you desire. I'm flying it on 2 SMC 6200mah packs balanced around 18-20mm further back than book recommendation. I've set my timer for 5 minutes of useful throttle time (shutting off at 28%) so usually end up with 6-7 minutes of air time. Not bad for such a large EDF. If the real thing flies as nice as this model, I can see why our troops on the ground and our "Hog" pilots love this machine so much!
Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
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Thrust angle
With so many posts to search through, I need to ask….thrust angle….my A-10 is correctly balanced and requires no trim in flight. If I relax the elevator to much after take off, it noses over. If I do touch-and-go’s and add power before touching down the nose dives quickly. Does the upgraded power unit have a better thrust angle? Other solution?
Thanks!
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Originally posted by TScott View PostThrust angle
With so many posts to search through, I need to ask….thrust angle….my A-10 is correctly balanced and requires no trim in flight. If I relax the elevator to much after take off, it noses over. If I do touch-and-go’s and add power before touching down the nose dives quickly. Does the upgraded power unit have a better thrust angle? Other solution?
Thanks!
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