57 SC Discussion

[gyro]

those are some good suggestions. I might use some sandpaper. I had not thought about that, it would probably only take me 10 minutes to fix that. Did Ben say anything about the cowl not fitting?

Well, you said you wanted to see what 3dhs would say, so I went to the source.

As for the cowl, that's a hard one to troubleshoot in a conversation, so no, we didn't discuss it.
My advice is to take some pics and measurements, and then send them to Noll. Or, if you want to, you can post them here and see if any of the other members with that plane can help you.
I've had some tight fitting cowls in the past, and it was usually slightly wider or taller in one dimension, so that when I compressed it (squeezed the top and bottom) it flared out the sides enough that I could slide it onto the fuse.

 

[3Daddict]

Well, you said you wanted to see what 3dhs would say, so I went to the source.

As for the cowl, that's a hard one to troubleshoot in a conversation, so no, we didn't discuss it.
My advice is to take some pics and measurements, and then send them to Noll. Or, if you want to, you can post them here and see if any of the other members with that plane can help you.
I've had some tight fitting cowls in the past, and it was usually slightly wider or taller in one dimension, so that when I compressed it (squeezed the top and bottom) it flared out the sides enough that I could slide it onto the fuse.

I tried to squeeze it in ehery which way and I can not get it on. I Did send Noll an E-mail though, with a pic of the cracks in the paint.

 

[3Daddict]

I am comparing the rudder of this plane to that of my 51 slick, and the extras rudder is massive!! I can not believe how large the rudder is. Also the stickers that come with the plane look great. Now I have to go and get me some dowl rods to make some spacers for my motrofly 4315-714 motor.

 

[gyro]

I am comparing the rudder of this plane to that of my 51 slick, and the extras rudder is massive!! I can not believe how large the rudder is. Also the stickers that come with the plane look great. Now I have to go and get me some dowl rods to make some spacers for my motrofly 4315-714 motor.

you can order some cool ones from Craig: www.customstandoffs.com

very inexpensive for quality parts

 

[3Daddict]

What are they made from? I will keep them in mind, it might be worth the money because It would save me the hassle and time it would take to make my dowel rod spacers. Also are they strong, and lightweight?

 

[gyro]

What are they made from? I will keep them in mind, it might be worth the money because It would save me the hassle and time it would take to make my dowel rod spacers. Also are they strong, and lightweight?

He makes them from aluminum on his lathe, very strong, very light weight. I've used them with no problems, and they look awesome!
http://www.3drcforums.com/forumdisplay.php?66-Custom-Standoffs

-G

 

[Ohio AV8TOR]

I am comparing the rudder of this plane to that of my 51 slick, and the extras rudder is massive!! I can not believe how large the rudder is. Also the stickers that come with the plane look great. Now I have to go and get me some dowl rods to make some spacers for my motrofly 4315-714 motor.

You should see the size of the rudder on my 87" Extra. Does anyone have pictures of the spacers that are needed to run the 4315-714 motor in the 57 SC? Are you using the fiberglass X-mount with the motor?

 

[quadracer]

I don't have any pics right now, but I will tonight. I just used plastic bushing to space it out, similar to drilling a dowel rod out and sliding it over the bolts. I'm using the fiberglass x-mount. I'm gonna be working on it tonight, so I'll get some pics.

 

[3Daddict]

You should see the size of the rudder on my 87" Extra. Does anyone have pictures of the spacers that are needed to run the 4315-714 motor in the 57 SC? Are you using the fiberglass X-mount with the motor?

A fellow club member has an 87 and the rudder is massive on that also. I can not believe the servos can push against all that air.

 

[Mach3]

Looks like I'm the latest member of the 57" Extra club, after flying my 51" Slick my 47" extra just felt so small so time for a upgrade :thumbup: :flyer: