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Originally posted by Simon Bee View PostFlying today and the grass was very wet and soft. Unfortunately my Spit tipped on its nose at full power and I think the bearings have gone in the motor because there is a slight wobble on the prop shaft and a knocking noise at high power.
Can the bearings (or whatever it is) be replaced or is it a new motor 😫😫😫
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My Spit nosed over during take off when the grass was too wet and soggy. Since then it’s been making this knocking noise at high power settings. I thought the bearings must have gone in the motor, but I’ve tried it with another club member’s motor and it ‘knocks’ with that motor too. So I’m now wondering about the ESC, would the ESC cause the motor to make a knocking noise ?
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Originally posted by Simon Bee View PostMy Spit nosed over during take off when the grass was too wet and soggy. Since then it’s been making this knocking noise at high power settings. I thought the bearings must have gone in the motor, but I’ve tried it with another club member’s motor and it ‘knocks’ with that motor too. So I’m now wondering about the ESC, would the ESC cause the motor to make a knocking noise ?
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Originally posted by kallend View Post
I wouldn't think so. Did you check the prop balance after the prop strike?
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you sure you don't have a loose magnet in the motor?Platt: fw190d9 Dynaflite:PT-19 IMP:Macchi202 ESM:fw190 ESM:Tank, Hien Jackson:DH-2 BH:macchi200 Extr:fw190 Holman:me109F H9spit2 FL:F4u,spit 9 FW:me262 GP:us60, Stuka, cub, F4u PZ:me109, albi EF Hurri, T-28 FMS: 2x fw190, me109 Lone Star:Skat Kat RSCombat:2xfw190d9
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Originally posted by xviper View PostBut it was set to LOW before the prop strike and it didn't do the "knock" before. Changing the timing to something else may just be masking what is really wrong. I'm guessing a damaged prop/prop assembly, or damaged motor mount.
I’ve put a new motor in it and it was still doing it with the new motor and that’s when I decided to have a look at the timings and suspect it was the ESC. The motor as well as knocking was slightly hunting at high revs. That’s all gone away since I changed it from Low to High
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Originally posted by sngecko View PostIf anyone knows where I can buy one or more of the plastic 20mm cannons for this plane, I’m in the market. I just discovered that MotionRC is out of stock. I lost one this season. If you have an extra, I’d be happy to pay.
Grossman56Team Gross!
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Originally posted by Grossman56 View Post
I've got a set sitting around, PM me and I'll send them to you if you live in the USA, if not, I'll need money for postage.
Grossman56
Miscellaneous plastic parts for the Fliteline 1600mm Spitfire. The wheel/leg door is for one side - you will need to make a mirror image for the other side. The upper screw boss is separate for ease of printing, just CA it into the recess in the door. if you use PLA then you can bend the gear door in hot water to exactly fit the contour of your wing (which is more than can be said of the stock door). The mirror has a redundant piece to support it during printing. This was needed on my inexpensive printer
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my spit has picked up a tail wagg. when holding the wing the bottom facing me i can move the empennage left and right pretty easily. i take the wing off and it still moves pretty easy but no cracks or anything out of place. any one seen this before i glue the wing to the fuse in that area?
JoePlatt: fw190d9 Dynaflite:PT-19 IMP:Macchi202 ESM:fw190 ESM:Tank, Hien Jackson:DH-2 BH:macchi200 Extr:fw190 Holman:me109F H9spit2 FL:F4u,spit 9 FW:me262 GP:us60, Stuka, cub, F4u PZ:me109, albi EF Hurri, T-28 FMS: 2x fw190, me109 Lone Star:Skat Kat RSCombat:2xfw190d9
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The grass was wet and ground very soft. During take off the wheels dug in and the Spit dug in its prop at high power.
Next flight the Spit motor made a high pitched whine and a knocking noise at high power. It was also so underpowered I nearly stalled it on take off.
I bought a new motor because I thought it must have damaged it, but still the same problem. I never thought it could be the ESC but after 2 weeks of head scratching I decided to change it. Now it’s as good as new and back to full power. So lesson learnt, tipping over on to the prop can damage your ESC.
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Originally posted by Prekin View PostMerry Xmas to me!!!! Starting new winter project in days!! I will see what mods I will do on that Spitfire.]I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
AMA#116446
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Just checked the Spitfire. Nicely packed as usually we see at FL kits. I expected, that Spitfire comes with decals on extra sheet same as B-24. What a shame, that all decals are placed on. I will have to remove them. Not sure if it will peel of paints. I will replaced some parts such as exhaust stacks, trim rods, probably 20mm Hispano cannons...
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Originally posted by Prekin View PostJust checked the Spitfire. Nicely packed as usually we see at FL kits. I expected, that Spitfire comes with decals on extra sheet same as B-24. What a shame, that all decals are placed on. I will have to remove them. Not sure if it will peel of paints. I will replaced some parts such as exhaust stacks, trim rods, probably 20mm Hispano cannons...AMA 424553
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