Official FlightLine RC 1600mm F7F-3 Tigercat Thread

[Denniswpb]

I just picked up a used one this week. I have a pair HRB 4s 4000s I am going to try and fly in this. Is it more common to fly on 4000s or go lighter?

I fly mine with 4000mAh batteries all the time. If it doesn't already have it, get the upgraded struts! I also recommend connecting the batteries in parallel and let both batteries supply power to both motors equally.

[StratoJoe]

I just picked up a used one this week. I have a pair HRB 4s 4000s I am going to try and fly in this. Is it more common to fly on 4000s or go lighter?

[morganjw1]

Thanks Grossman56

[Grossman56]

The airplane comes stock with two separate motor/ESC systems, one battery powers one motor the other battery the second motor. You'd need the 'Y' adaptor to join the two ECS's.
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[morganjw1]

Thanks EvanD.

[Evan D]

Sure if you have the proper battery adapter. May need nose weight depending on weight.

[morganjw1]

Just curious. Can the Tigercat run on 1 4s/5000 battery like the P38?

[jetfool]

Thanks Tony, glad it is a good flyer. Your right about the assembly, had it all together and radio working in about 3 hours. In the process of adding rivits and a little weathering. Probably be ready to fly at our New Years day club fly. Don't think I can convince the wife I need to order the FMS P-47, they are back in stock. Could just tell her the FED-EX truck brought a package for her.

Happy New Year, Rex

[TonyGagJr]

Guys, This is sitting under the X-Mas tree and will be my winter project. Included I have the up-dated L/G, Admiral 4s 3000 batteries. I have the Birdcage Corsair from last X-MAS, how does this fly compared to the Corsair? This is my first twin.
I want to do some subtle weathering, exhaust stains ect. but have a glossy finish. I used polyacrylic clear on my Corsair and like that finish. Any recommendations for good documentation. I have read all of this thread and searching the net for ideas.

Merry Christmas, Rex

Winter project? The TC can be assembled in a few hours, lol. The TC is basically a trainer, amazing flyer, no bad habits. You will love it.

[Evan D]

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and all the others here.

[jetfool]

Our family Christmas gathering was last night and I convinced my beautiful boss to let me open my big Blue Taped X-Mas present. Beautiful Tigercat was unveiled, and she is a beauty. Stayed up till 2 am just removing the parts and assembling the nacelles. Need to decide which profile I want to model. Hope everyone gets their RC present they want. I may post the build process as I go along with some weathering ect.

MERRY CHRISTMAS , Rex

[jetfool]

Evan D,
I have the Mr Sound in my Corsair and love it but just want to get this flyable to go to some electric fly-ins next spring here in Indiana and Ill. Will fit right in with my Corsair and E=Flite FW-190. Thinking of adding some rivits like Brandons video shows, some weathering then 3-4 coats of clear polycrylic. Used the satin clear on my others but may use the gloss clear on this one
Best Regards, Rex

[Evan D]

Thank you. I was going to add I put FPV in mine but that probably doesn't interest most people. Maybe a sound system?

[jetfool]

Thaks for your info Evan D. I read a lot of your posts and and trust your input.

[Evan D]

The TC is the best flying warbird there is in my opinion. Period. Not just Flightline, not just anything, the best. Weathering and finish sounds like a great idea.

[jetfool]

Guys, This is sitting under the X-Mas tree and will be my winter project. Included I have the up-dated L/G, Admiral 4s 3000 batteries. I have the Birdcage Corsair from last X-MAS, how does this fly compared to the Corsair? This is my first twin.
I want to do some subtle weathering, exhaust stains ect. but have a glossy finish. I used polyacrylic clear on my Corsair and like that finish. Any recommendations for good documentation. I have read all of this thread and searching the net for ideas.

Merry Christmas, Rex

[Yellowred]

I have Both ESCs connected together so maybe not strange that they both stopped, ill try to turn the LVC down or off

[Evan D]

It has the same programming as the Cougar except reverse but the order may be different. I agree that both cutting off at the exact same time is very odd. I just hope you figure it out. I wonder if the time you left it at idle and maybe not getting fully to idle may have happened?

[Yellowred]

Yes they are the stock ESCs bit strange that Both stopped?
Can I turn the LVC off like I did on my Cougar, Thanks to your help

[Evan D]

If not LVC I'm not sure. These ESCs don't have a over temp or something like that. Stock ESCs?