So, if you ordered batteries other than the current Admirals, you could still be good to go with 3600's so long as you check the dimensions carefully. I guess I'll have to look after my old Admiral 3600's.
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Originally posted by Budcop View Postwhen applying the Spar Urethane to the model, is it done before decal application or after covering the decals as well ??
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I finished assembling my Tigercat yesterday and I'm having issues with the outer flaps and ailerons binding/rubbing with each other. With no flaps deployed, the ailerons and flaps rub slightly on the trailing edge. When the flaps are deployed, the rubbing/binding become much worse. I thought about shaving some foam off either the flaps or the ailerons, but I wanted to check to see if anyone else is experiencing this issue and what they did about it.
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Originally posted by 55gmcx2 View PostI finished assembling my Tigercat yesterday and I'm having issues with the outer flaps and ailerons binding/rubbing with each other. With no flaps deployed, the ailerons and flaps rub slightly on the trailing edge. When the flaps are deployed, the rubbing/binding become much worse. I thought about shaving some foam off either the flaps or the ailerons, but I wanted to check to see if anyone else is experiencing this issue and what they did about it.
I didn't have this problem with mine.
But if a flap is rubbing against the edge of the aileron, shaving off a tiny sliver using a sharp razor blade to provide a small gap certainly won't affect anything (except to remove the rubbing). Of course it will expose a little white foam, but you can paint that.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.
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Originally posted by themudduck View Post
Do you mean the flaps are rubbing on the TE of the wing, or are the flaps rubbing against the aileron?
I didn't have this problem with mine.
But if a flap is rubbing against the edge of the aileron, shaving off a tiny sliver using a sharp razor blade to provide a small gap certainly won't affect anything (except to remove the rubbing). Of course it will expose a little white foam, but you can paint that.
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Originally posted by Dewey H Lee View PostPbatbob congrates on your maidein. I have not puchased this plane yet and was just wondering about your overall prespective of it.
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I did the maiden yesterday. I will post a video of it soon. This is my impressions of it. Ground handling is great on our grass field. Tracks very well. Looks good. The stock power system is adequate at best. Not sure if anyone has done anything different but it did not have a enough pop to pull over the top in a loop. I was using brand new Admiral Pro 3600 4s batteries. So, the second flight was a little better but I found myself at full to 3/4 throttle the entire time. Attempted a half cuban 8 and it did not have enough under the hood to do it. Looked at the power upgrade system. Can you fly the 3 blades on the upgraded motors? I do not want to take away from the scale appearance with the two blade props.
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Originally posted by benjack71 View PostI did the maiden yesterday. I will post a video of it soon. This is my impressions of it. Ground handling is great on our grass field. Tracks very well. Looks good. The stock power system is adequate at best. Not sure if anyone has done anything different but it did not have a enough pop to pull over the top in a loop. I was using brand new Admiral Pro 3600 4s batteries. So, the second flight was a little better but I found myself at full to 3/4 throttle the entire time. Attempted a half cuban 8 and it did not have enough under the hood to do it. Looked at the power upgrade system. Can you fly the 3 blades on the upgraded motors? I do not want to take away from the scale appearance with the two blade props.
You may find that the batteries will perform a little better after a few flights. Mine is all stock and I haven't had any problem doing aerobatics. I find that I have to reduce power going downhill, the model accelerates when its going down like no one's business. (My understanding is that the full-size Tigercats were the same.)
Something to mention, maybe you're already aware: the roll rate is somewhat anemic even with a lot of aileron, but you can get much crisper rolls by mixing in just a little rudder. The rudder is very effective.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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Originally posted by benjack71 View PostCan you fly the 3 blades on the upgraded motors? I do not want to take away from the scale appearance with the two blade props.
The upgrade motor is an 880kV which is 280 more than the stock 600.
I'm sure you've hit the calculators before and have learned that power is an exponential thing here and most likely you'll roast that motor on a 3 blade.;)Warbird Charlie
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Originally posted by themudduck View Post
Congratulations on your maiden flight!
You may find that the batteries will perform a little better after a few flights. Mine is all stock and I haven't had any problem doing aerobatics. I find that I have to reduce power going downhill, the model accelerates when its going down like no one's business. (My understanding is that the full-size Tigercats were the same.)
Something to mention, maybe you're already aware: the roll rate is somewhat anemic even with a lot of aileron, but you can get much crisper rolls by mixing in just a little rudder. The rudder is very effective.
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Originally posted by OV10 View Post
I really didn't expect that type of question :Silly: to come from you Ben. Must be huffin too much nitro lately. LOL
The upgrade motor is an 880kV which is 280 more than the stock 600.
I'm sure you've hit the calculators before and have learned that power is an exponential thing here and most likely you'll roast that motor on a 3 blade.;)
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