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Originally posted by starcop View Post
What is this person talking about??? Wow, talk about non-sense over bearing awkward statements. This is "Fun" RC aircraft hobby not rocket science or factoid annoyance class! I had more fun in the dentist office than with what this person writes here on the website. I understand there are people who need help, I truly hope this person can get some counseling. Life's too short, enjoy people and have some fun in what this hobby is all about. Cheers! Matt
How did you miss the nemesis of our community known as Konrad - KJD - Aspirin ? ? ?
Here's the link to his final ousting.....
https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/mo...5396#post55396Warbird Charlie
HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190
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Conducted the erstflug of White 2 today! What a nice jet! Can't say enough good things about how it looks and flies.
I inadvertently flew over the pit area while getting used to the turning characteristics. Another reason I like to do first flights alone or with the fewest spectators possible.
I did have to fix several issues right out of the box, mostly having to do with over-torqued screws in wood. I basically had to fabricate replacements for the rudder servo mount, belly hatch mount, and nose wheel steering mount. Also had to remove the engine pods to undo tangled wiring. I replaced the plastic clevis on elevator with a Freewing ball link.
There was an issue with the trailing edge of the wings at the flaps being warped. I solved that issue by making a jig and cutting out the flaps for full flaps instead of the inexplicable split flaps.
Still can't figure out why they put split flaps on her. But she looks good now.
Best looking and best flying jet I have purchased so far.
She flew great with ZERO trim. I am running the CG at the back end of the range. Hands off straight and level flyer. Sweet. This one is going to be my new favorite.
The weatherman missed the mark today. Turned out to be overcast, 49F, and winds light and variable. Great weather to fly the 262 in!
Meridian Aeromodelers, Meridian MS
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Yeah, I was shaking in my boots literally as it was 49F outside. But the handling was a pleasant surprise. I really do like this EDF model. Not to mention that the 262 is one of my personal favorite planes of all time. I have an autographed photo of one of the original instructors, Herr Franz Stigler. The USAF threw him a shindig because of this incident.
Anyway I forgot to mention I was flying her on an Admiral 6s 5000. One of the new ones. Very nice.Meridian Aeromodelers, Meridian MS
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Originally posted by seaviper View PostActually gooniac it's not such an unlikely scenario with the recent reproductions flying at various airshows around the world.
Super nice video as usual.
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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Modded the engine pods today. I wanted to get in there and check out the motors and fans but there was this skid glued over the hatch. I suppose they did this to help damp motor vibration or maybe like the flaps they were just being a bit cheap? I don't know. Anyway....
A few hours later and I had it modded so that I could get in there when I need to. We tend to get grass particles stuck in the shroud where I fly. And I like to clean that stuff out.
I did find a metal shaving and a piece of solder in my #1 engine.hmmm. The metal thing was wrapped around the shroud mount part of the motor on the outside. And, I found out they had stripped one of the fan mount screws. And as an added bonus they stripped out my servo cover screws. This has to be the all time worst case of stripped out screws I have seen.
Did Freewing get their biggest meanest guy in there to install screws? I have had to re-build, re-glue, or get bigger screws just about everywhere a screw lives on this bird. Not happy about that. It appears to be a disturbing trend with the last three kits I have received.
However, I look forward to flying her tomorrow. I did add a couple drops of contact cement to each side of the hatch in order to help quiet noise. It made a difference.
This bird, with all her factory fresh issues corrected, flies wonderfully.8 PhotosMeridian Aeromodelers, Meridian MS
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Originally posted by seaviper View PostModded the engine pods today. I wanted to get in there and check out the motors and fans but there was this skid glued over the hatch. I suppose they did this to help damp motor vibration or maybe like the flaps they were just being a bit cheap? I don't know. Anyway....Pat
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Reinforced my nose area with a couple of small plywood plates. Plates are 10mm wide and 1/8" thick. I used a dremel reinforced cutoff wheel to make a couple notches in each of those vertical posts. Then I sanded it out a bit with 100 grit sandpaper.
Next I pressed the plywood plates in to dry fit. You want the cutouts a little smaller than the plywood for a tight fit. After that, I mixed up some 5 min epoxy and swabbed it in the holes and pressed in the plywood. Finally a shot of some flat teal paint.
Used this setup yesterday for four flights on a rough runway. No problems at all.2 PhotosMeridian Aeromodelers, Meridian MS
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Post #19 is from 10/31/2014 and then Post #20 is from March 9th this year. What happened to more than two years in between? Were all the posts erased for some reason?Marc flies FW & FL: AL37, MiG-29, T45,F4, A4, A10, F104 70 and 90, P38, Dauntless SBD, Corsair, B17, B24, B26 & P61, Lipp.P19, ME262, Komets, Vampire, SeaVixen, FMS Tigercat, FOX Glider & Radian XL.
Rabid Models foamies, including my 8' B17 & 9' B36... and my Mud Ducks! www.rabidmodels.com
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Well Hobby Squawk is fairly new, I believe we opened the doors early 2016? So not sure where the 2014 time stamp is from.
I was just thinking about this jet not long ago. I really enjoyed it. I remember I lost thrust/power one flight and I thought for sure she was toast. I was able to glide her in and she landed soft as a feather.My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by Aros.MotionRC View PostWell Hobby Squawk is fairly new, I believe we opened the doors early 2016? So not sure where the 2014 time stamp is from.
I've been a Squawk member since Sept 2014 and according to your profile you've been a member since May 2013.
I even remember when the banned Konrad put those writings in this thread the fall of 2014 as well as the participation of Rocketeer in the early years.
So what have you've been consuming today Aros?? LOLWarbird Charlie
HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190
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