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  1. Enterprise

    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    Quick flight video with a newly rigged up hat cam that needs some tweaking. This is with a APC 13x6 and not that exciting, until the end. Not the greatest weather we are having here in the Shire. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p1_SZ7VamI
  2. Enterprise

    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    You are correct that I did not include fuel. Having a 51" slick, I fly it on a 4s 2800 and I figured the weight around a 3000 battery which I figured was a more realistic comparison. I am a little surprised it turned out so porky as I had figured a pound to start with. I posted all the weight...
  3. Enterprise

    Twisted Hobbys Crack Laser, with a few new build tips

    I cleaned out my shop and started mine. I am going to try that new BSI foam glue I got from 3DHS. I am doing a Motrolfly 2204-1700 and using some Futaba 3114s I had laying around on the tail. Otherwise stock from the stuff Twisted sells.
  4. Enterprise

    Anyone out there have a 73" Pilot RC YAK54

    I ordered one of these this week. I need a airframe to break in a new GT33 that was slotted for Bigfoot. Since that is delayed I decided to spend the money to get a airframe and I wanted to give Pilot a try. This will be my 10th 30cc class build and seeing how put together the pilots seem to...
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    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    I also just ordered a few more props with a large order for the rest of my fleet. Xoar 13x4 and a WWII 13x6 (who knows till you try). I see from RCG that the APC 14x4W is another prop to try, but I will have to remember to tack into a future order from a place that carries it. I will hold...
  6. Enterprise

    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    Got a few flights today with 13" props. I kept having issues with the elevator servo mount which eventually led to servo coming out, but landed without incident, just 86 units of trim as it was a wierd angle! Some of my impressions I realize are probably clouded by this as I was having a...
  7. Enterprise

    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    With a drill press and a dremmel I managed to get some nordlocks small enough to fit and I RTV'd over them so I got the muffler back together. The battery also came out in flight so I used foam from a Hacker motor packaging (that is some good stuff) and now it is firmly in place. I cut a...
  8. Enterprise

    Who would be interested in an entirely new type of competition?

    I used to hate the fun flys to, but now I find them enjoyable. They are silly at times though and need to be well run. We used to be lucky and could fly on either side so we had a backup field to fly at. Only one local club is setup like that now at this point.
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    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    Did a couple of flights today. The muffler bolts came out (very common problem). I thought I had done a decent job by putting threadlock and copper RTV, but it seems not enough. Gary is going to help me modify some nordlocks so that I can get a better lock. I guess this is a opportunity to...
  10. Enterprise

    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    Tailwheel fixed with Sullivan. I considered using a spare 30cc 3DHS one, but this was 8 grams lighter. Exhaust extension to get the exhaust out of the cowl. These are car ones from Dynamite. I added the weight notes to post #2. I show how I came to the conclusion that the gasser setup...
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    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    I will try to get a picture of the Sabre next to my 51 slick. This fuse is very tall and I believe slightly longer. The wings are definetly bigger. The 3.85 I got from the weights of their recommended setup after I weighted the airframe components and add in their motor, ESC, and recommended...
  12. Enterprise

    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    I did the weight comparison and I estimated 3.85 lbs plus a little extra for wiring. Someone just posted on RCG a little over 4 on a electric setup. It is 1lb over weight basically. I have a ton of weight notes and reserved a section for this discussion, but I keep leaving that paper in a place...
  13. Enterprise

    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    Here are some Picts of the Katana. I guess I should put these up on a thread for that plane. I did that project back in December. Here she is next my Mintor 22 powered Velox for comparison.
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    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    I wish I knew that. I was going to go there yesterday (I work in the airline business), but I talked myself out of it and did a flying day instead. I also flew 3 flights on my H9 Katana I stuffed a GT22 into. I just got the GPS for the Spektrum stuff and I bet it does over 100 mph. I just...
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    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    I mentioned before it was too far aft on C of G. You can also hear it in the video as Ray and I are having that discussion and I did the two 45 tests. I put in a smaller battery and then I noticed the tail wheel bracket broke, end of flying for that day. Monday we are going back out so I hope I...
  16. Enterprise

    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    Maiden flight added to flight videos post. Broke the tailwheel as the battery in the back was probably just too much and it was tail heavy. Probably fix it Sunday and fly it again on Monday as I have to work over the weekend. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63pyLgdvmIA
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    Who would be interested in an entirely new type of competition?

    I like the idea of a spec class for the same reasons the do it in cars. One thing they do is hand out motors for the day so that no one has an advantage at the big competitions. Since this is not a speed contest and most 3D maneuvers are skill related and not raw power I am not sure the...
  18. Enterprise

    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    Added last build photos. I am going to try to add the weight stuff tomorrow. Final weight dry is just over 5lbs. I hope to maiden it in the next week, but the weather gods are not smiling on New England at the moment. We somewhat missed mud season, but now we have wind season. I got a 1100...
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    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    USPS claims the package from HP is out for delivery today so I should have a suitable battery today. I have some 1300 lipos that will fit, but then I would have to run a BEC. Too bad the weather is windy. Friday looks maybe doable if I keep myself from going to Toledo for the day. I go every...
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    10cc 3D gasser --- An exercise with a VH Sabre-X 51" and a Evolution 10GX

    I have not seen it recently as Joe sold it to another local and Gary saw it last week. It was not as porky as my katana. The engine had a lot of issues as this DLE-20 was a dud. It should have plenty of power and speed favors the MXS. 15cc is more appopriate for this size and weight. Since...
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