Official FlightLine RC 1600mm F7F-3 Tigercat Thread

[rifleman_btx]

Same here, im happy with the nanotech stuff and for the bigger packs have been having great success with floureon.

[Woodcock]

Love that Turnigy stuff, especally the Nanotech Batts. Only batts. in my box are those and Admirals. Really haven't had good luck with Horizons batteries honestly. Will probably never purchase another. Horizon sells some cool stuff, their batteries aren't one of them.

Woody

[rifleman_btx]

I use nanotech 4000s, i had to modify the battery strap position, but didnt have to mess with the hatch or anything else. The bottom battery goes all the way to the rear bulkhead, and the top hangs off the back to about 1" from the hatch magnets. Flys perfectly.

[Gunner28]

What’s the average waiting period for the left hand props to come back in stock? Unfortunately broke mine on maiden and only was able to order spare right hand when I ordered plane 2 weeks ago. Also are admiral 4000 about the best fit without having to hack up the canopy tounge? I have two Hyperion 4000 but they are square like the admiral 3600’s. And really heavy.

[rifleman_btx]

You got this brother!

[Mad Baron]

I have got the fuse 90% finished I have to order some new springs for the gear doors since they disappeared at the crash site. I hope to have flight ready by Halloween:Ghost:

[Dual Prop Dave]

Woody,

I do like your idea of gluing the nacelles I was considering gluing them on as well. I was at the point to send the parts I got back and order a new tcat but I would rather try to put it back together first. I got the paint to create a custom paint job after I get a good maiden flight out of it.

Good for you MB!:Cool:

Don't let her win, stick to your guns and make her fly again!;)
It'll be a plane you will be proud of and more than likely one of your favorites just because of what she put you through!:)

Don't worry about the repaint until after the maiden, after all most Warbirds didn't stay pretty for very long!

[Mad Baron]

Woody,

I do like your idea of gluing the nacelles I was considering gluing them on as well. I was at the point to send the parts I got back and order a new tcat but I would rather try to put it back together first. I got the paint to create a custom paint job after I get a good maiden flight out of it.

[Woodcock]

I found the issue with the nacelle moving it turns out that the wrinkles on the nacelles weakened them. I am going to have save some cash if I replace the nacelles, this plane is beating up my wallet...………..:Angry:

Listen MB, the first thing I would like to preface this with this. When I repair something, I do it my way, and they're lots and lots of different ways. For me, I always consider the time and cost. The principal reason for repairing a plane for me is cost. If it cost more than a new one, heck just get a new on. LOL.

So with this said, what ya think about getting it flying again for minimum cost? With this in mind, I think you might consider aligning the nacelles in the proper location, and just using 5 min epoxy to glue them in position. I would begin by just using the epoxy to tack it in the proper location, then go back and reinforce securely. No it's not perfect. Only way to have perfect is to replace all the broken parts, TO EXPENSIVE FOR SURE. But your imperfect plane may just become one of your favorites. My personal favorite plane in my magazine of planes is a very imperfect plane, lots of repairs, lots of epoxy, it looks good though.

Just so ya know, I've been getting a lot of these plane kits lately that say, "NO GLUING REQUIRED". I always glue my wings and tail feathers on no matter what, even if it's got screws. I'll take a glue line along the entire base of the wing any day over attempting to hold it on with one or two screws. So I tend to glue stuff. Nice thing about 5 min. epoxy is, well it sets in 5 minutes. It's also a lot stronger than Cyano or Foam Tack. As it begins to set you will literally feel the plane getting stronger.

One last thing, everyone has a different way of doing this, filling and repairing foam. They have a expandable spray foam at Home Depot. I like this, my best friend likes gorilla glue. I like the spray foam because it becomes workable after about 2 hours. It gets hard and you can shape it and cut it. Doesn't cost much ether.

In case you didn't know, you can get the paint matched perfectly at the Home Depot Paint Department for about 6 dollars. Use a sample paint, it comes in semi gloss. If you want a flat you have to purchase a quart. I just use the semi gloss for the touch up, and put a coat of Minwax Polycrylic flat over it. Always comes out great for me.

Best Regards
Woody

[MesRcPilot]

Hello Mad Baron, please, do you know what the technical condition of the other F7F's in this forum is, because these facts have shocked me. I think that is a bad foam quality or ???. This is a very nice and expensive model, so all that's happening I find is an inadmissible flaw.Thanks in advance for your time.:Confused:
Jos

[rifleman_btx]

Yeah that is the worst...

[Mad Baron]

I wouldn't mind if it went in after flying a few months but it was only 16 days old and on its 2nd flight. I'll continue with the rebuild I am going to get some long toothpicks and try to strengthen the nacelles. I just can't afford 80 bucks for new nacelles I already spent too much money on this flightless bird.

[rifleman_btx]

Damn that sucks man... sorry to hear that one. However this is precisely the reason i dont want overly inflated birds... rebuilds are costly

[Mad Baron]

I found the issue with the nacelle moving it turns out that the wrinkles on the nacelles weakened them. I am going to have save some cash if I replace the nacelles, this plane is beating up my wallet...………..:Angry:

[Dual Prop Dave]

I traded a club member for it, so I don’t know what to do and he threw away the manual ! It has the upgraded speed controls and motors also. Any help would be appreciated and I’m a gas guy and don’t know a thing about electrics .
Thanks
Doug

Also Doug, If you go to the product page for the F7F and click on the support tab, you can download all the necessary Manuals he threw away.

Regards, Dave

[Dual Prop Dave]

Got the nacelles mounted to the wings I have some play on the front of the nacelles probably due to the crash. I got the screws tightened down but got about 1/16" where I can move the front of the nacelle up & down I'm going to look to see how I can get them tight.:Thinking: This plane is going to look real rough on the remaiden showing the scars of the repair. :)

Looking Good MB!:Cool:
Like the other fellows stated, address any and all issues before the maiden. ;)

[Dual Prop Dave]

I traded a club member for it, so I don’t know what to do and he threw away the manual ! It has the upgraded speed controls and motors also. Any help would be appreciated and I’m a gas guy and don’t know a thing about electrics .
Thanks
Doug

The easiest way I can think of would be to unplug one of the white ribbon plugs to the wing.
Turn on the TX and confirm the trim for throttle is all the way down.
Push the throttle to wide open and plug in the battery to the ESC and wait about 2 seconds, the Beep-Beep tone should be emitted, signaling the top point of throttle range has been confirmed.
Immediately move throttle stick to the bottom position, several "beep tones should be emitted to present the amount of battery cells.
A long Beep tone should be emitted, means the lowest point of throttle range has been confirmed.
Now unplug the Esc battery and remove the ribbon cable for the wing you just calibrated and plug in the ribbon cable for the other wing. Repeat the same procedure for that motor.
Disconnect the ESC battery and connect the ribbon cable, and all should be good.:Cool:

Don't expect both motors to be exactly the same on start. Mine have a small lag between the 2 where 1 will run just a split second before the other. This neither effects the flight or the performance of this awesome plane!

Hope this helps, Dave

[Mad Baron]

That nacelle issue is something I am going to make right before it touches the runway. Just not sure why it's loose unless the the foam got compressed when it went in.

[OV10]

Got the nacelles mounted to the wings I have some play on the front of the nacelles probably due to the crash. I got the screws tightened down but got about 1/16" where I can move the front of the nacelle up & down I'm going to look to see how I can get them tight.:Thinking: This plane is going to look real rough on the remaiden showing the scars of the repair. :)

Don't even attempt to remaiden until you resolve that nacelle/wing movement.:Scared: Guarantee you won't be happy again if you try to fly it that way.;)

[Woodcock]

There be wings! Well fly it a dozen times, then go for a custom paint job. Good Job man.

Woody