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  1. MattyMatt

    Scale MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    We are all set to go fly this Saturday, at 2:00, at the RAMS club. (river side aero modeler's) East Bend NC. She weighed in just under 58lbs full of fuel and smoke. I'll get some good pics and hopefully some good video.
  2. MattyMatt

    Custom Trailer with Slides

    Where did you get the trailer in NC? Looks great. The outside shelf and slides are great.
  3. MattyMatt

    JR 28X, what is the BALANCE feature ?

    It's the output curve.
  4. MattyMatt

    FINISHED! MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    Yup, 40 oz smoke tank.
  5. MattyMatt

    FINISHED! MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    Thanks guys... I've been on the road for work, and haven't had a chance to check in much. We'll get some good pics and Video!
  6. MattyMatt

    Scale MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    It's almost done. Probably will fly in the next two weeks.
  7. MattyMatt

    Scale MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    It's getting close to fly. I just have a few more things to finish up!
  8. MattyMatt

    Scale MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    Here's some raw video of Chris and I setting up the challenger with the Xicoy CG machine.
  9. MattyMatt

    Scale MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    Here's a few shots from today setting up the challenger with the Xicoy.
  10. MattyMatt

    Scale MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

  11. MattyMatt

    Scale MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    Here's a few shots.
  12. MattyMatt

    Scale MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    Sorry for the long delay, F3S contest, Joe Nall, First in Flight Jet Rally, CCRC open house, and VA Jets... Then hit the road for work... But I have been working slowly on the challenger. She is close. I setup the stab flying wires, ran two tanks of gas through the smoke pump, and got it all...
  13. MattyMatt

    RED FLAG - ALL JET event coming to Lakeland Florida’s Paradise Field

    Thanks SleepyC and Bart! I'll be there with my Tomahawk Futura 2.5m.
  14. MattyMatt

    Scale MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    The Valach likes high octane fuel as well.... Reminds me of running at the track.
  15. MattyMatt

    Scale MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    You're right... I have admit, the sweet sound of the Valach also gets me excited. It scares me on the test stand. It moves so much air!
  16. MattyMatt

    Scale MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    I've been at events every week since the end of April until the first week of June. I also started a new position at work, so time has been limited. I haven't posted, but the challenger is almost done. Just been wiring, cowl baffles... Crap like that. I have to get it all together and check...
  17. MattyMatt

    Scale MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    Sorry... I hit the post button by accident. At the end of the day at an IMAC event, I can't wait for a nice frosty beer, or two. All day, whether it's an electric event, IMAC, giant scale fly in... By 3, I can't wait for a beer. But my addiction isn't alcohol, its KEROSENE! When I'm...
  18. MattyMatt

    Scale MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    I have to come clean. I have an addiction. I've been dealing with it for the last 2 years or so... Most times you would never know. I usually have it under control, but the last 2-3 months it has taken over my life. Most of you see me at IMAC events over the last year or two and may have no...
  19. MattyMatt

    Scale MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    No, it's a Lincoln a Electric MIG.
  20. MattyMatt

    Scale MattyMatt's Exclusiv Modellbau 50% Challenger II

    For the running I did on the test stand I didn't have the pump on it. I just installed a Emcotec 380 pump.
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