If your anything like me you will get some hangar rash when moving your L39 in and out of the basement or shop inherent with foamies . Also in my case I got some damage when I lost control the other day. Pilot error. In case you need some touch up paints for the camo version of the L39 I got mine at Home Depot Paint section. They did pretty good job of matching them up. I had them mix satin for the gray underside and drop tanks, and the camo is flat latex samples. they cost like $3.90 for each sample jar.
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Originally posted by p3arljam View PostHello all new to Hobby Squawk but not to RC. I fly all scale gas warbirds and since everyone at my field seems to have at least one EDF i decided to get one. There were a lot of Avantis and i flew a club members and why it does fly great i am a military junkie so i decided to get the L 39 camo version after reading the reviews and seeing them fly. If anyone has been using the Admiral RX600SP on this plane or any other EDF can you tell me if you have been happy with it? The reviews on MotionRC are 4.8/5 with over 340 reviews but i have never used anything but Spektrum RX and i just want to make sure there are no issues.
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Originally posted by Jets and Wings View PostHi, here is a Link to a Flightvideo of my L-39 Albatros......it is done with a hat cam so if you don't like just ignore...
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Originally posted by Jets and Wings View PostHi, here is a Link to a Flightvideo of my L-39 Albatros......it is done with a hat cam so if you don't like just ignore...
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Originally posted by bbolz View PostIf your anything like me you will get some hangar rash when moving your L39 in and out of the basement or shop inherent with foamies . Also in my case I got some damage when I lost control the other day. Pilot error. In case you need some touch up paints for the camo version of the L39 I got mine at Home Depot Paint section. They did pretty good job of matching them up. I had them mix satin for the gray underside and drop tanks, and the camo is flat latex samples. they cost like $3.90 for each sample jar.
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Has anyone experienced problems with the L-39 nose-leg retract stalling (definitely not fouling) when it attempts to close the nose gear door...... thus leaving the nose leg only partially retracted and the gear door half open ...... per photo. As L-39 owners will concur..... the door is closed by means of the front leg pressing on a spring-loaded tab which closes the door as the leg retracts inside the fuselage. It's not possible to de-tension the spring and lengthening the connecting arm by screwing the clevis out has no effect other that to cause the door to remain partially open once its max closed length has been exceeded. In short I'm wondering whether I have a "mechanically weak" nose retract OR is this a common issue with the L-39 which otherwise is a stunning aircraft both on the ground and in the air and is absolutely rock solid in flight. Should have indicated that this is a brand new aircraft (9 flights to date).............. so wear and tear is not the issue!1 Photo
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Originally posted by Funfly3D View PostHas anyone experienced problems with the L-39 nose-leg retract stalling (definitely not fouling) when it attempts to close the nose gear door...... thus leaving the nose leg only partially retracted and the gear door half open ...... per photo. As L-39 owners will concur..... the door is closed by means of the front leg pressing on a spring-loaded tab which closes the door as the leg retracts inside the fuselage. It's not possible to de-tension the spring and lengthening the connecting arm by screwing the clevis out has no effect other that to cause the door to remain partially open once its max closed length has been exceeded. In short I'm wondering whether I have a "mechanically weak" nose retract OR is this a common issue with the L-39 which otherwise is a stunning aircraft both on the ground and in the air and is absolutely rock solid in flight. Should have indicated that this is a brand new aircraft (9 flights to date).............. so wear and tear is not the issue!
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Originally posted by RCjetdude View Post
Welcome to HobbySquawk. I have never had the problem you are describing on my L-39 but I recommend pulling the retract, removing the strut and inspecting the strut pin to make sure it is straight and that it is seated properly. Look for any possible debris that could be limiting it's travel as well. Could be something jammed in the retract against the trunion. Also, make sure the retract mount it solid in the foam and not angled back. Check as well the tension on the gear doors. Do they bind at all? Good luck!
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Originally posted by Evan D View PostThe lag g or jack screw in these sometimes needs a little grease. I use a white lithium and its amazing how it helps sometimes.
Will certainly take your advice onboard and most likely treat all the retracts as you suggest ........ it can only do good in the long run.
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