Okay - impressions so far.
Like some others have mentioned in reviews, I had an issue with the stock LiPo charger that came with the RTF version. What I found is that the power cord does not make good connection to the power supply for the charger. I can make the charger work simply by pulling the power cord to the side and using a Velcro strap to secure it with some side tension on the connection to the supply. Based on my 40 years experience in electronics, I'd say the fit between the sockets in the cord and the pins in the supply is sloppy, and the side tension makes sure the pins are touching the sockets. I also found that this charger does not work just like my 3S chargers that came with my previous planes, and does not charge through the 5 pin balanced connector. Being silly, I looked up the instructions, which indicate that both the balance connector AND the main power connector must be connected to the charger for it to work. I wonder how many of the people who posted in reviews that their charger didn't work, assumed, like I first did, that all they needed was the balance connector?
I need to measure, but looking at the motor shaft, it appears to be slightly offset from straight in-line with the plane's centerline. Is it supposed to be this way? Or is this a manufacturing defect? If it should be straight in-line with the plane's centerline, I should be able to take the screws out, and adjust it, even if I need to add a shim to one side.
I opened three gaps between the bottom four cylinders in the engine façade. I'm not sure if the actual plane this model follows had an upgraded engine option, but the model has a 9 cylinder radial façade, while the Waco Aircraft Company website lists the Jacobs 7 cylinder radial as stock for these planes. I found a nice online photo of a Jacobs radial, and painted the engine façade to resemble the real thing - at least, as much as the plastic model piece can resemble it.
I'm debating whether to use the included radio system, or swap it over to the 6 channel receiver I bought that will bind with my Tactic 6 channel transmitter.
My current plan is to do some customization on the decoration of my Waco, so I'll likely be taking my time getting it put together.
WVRailfan, that prop looks fantastic. I hope that film holds up well!
Like some others have mentioned in reviews, I had an issue with the stock LiPo charger that came with the RTF version. What I found is that the power cord does not make good connection to the power supply for the charger. I can make the charger work simply by pulling the power cord to the side and using a Velcro strap to secure it with some side tension on the connection to the supply. Based on my 40 years experience in electronics, I'd say the fit between the sockets in the cord and the pins in the supply is sloppy, and the side tension makes sure the pins are touching the sockets. I also found that this charger does not work just like my 3S chargers that came with my previous planes, and does not charge through the 5 pin balanced connector. Being silly, I looked up the instructions, which indicate that both the balance connector AND the main power connector must be connected to the charger for it to work. I wonder how many of the people who posted in reviews that their charger didn't work, assumed, like I first did, that all they needed was the balance connector?
I need to measure, but looking at the motor shaft, it appears to be slightly offset from straight in-line with the plane's centerline. Is it supposed to be this way? Or is this a manufacturing defect? If it should be straight in-line with the plane's centerline, I should be able to take the screws out, and adjust it, even if I need to add a shim to one side.
I opened three gaps between the bottom four cylinders in the engine façade. I'm not sure if the actual plane this model follows had an upgraded engine option, but the model has a 9 cylinder radial façade, while the Waco Aircraft Company website lists the Jacobs 7 cylinder radial as stock for these planes. I found a nice online photo of a Jacobs radial, and painted the engine façade to resemble the real thing - at least, as much as the plastic model piece can resemble it.
I'm debating whether to use the included radio system, or swap it over to the 6 channel receiver I bought that will bind with my Tactic 6 channel transmitter.
My current plan is to do some customization on the decoration of my Waco, so I'll likely be taking my time getting it put together.
WVRailfan, that prop looks fantastic. I hope that film holds up well!
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