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  1. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    Well I figured out a few things. If you use thin CA on the edges of the outside of the sturcture, the balsa stiffens up. The CA raises the grain of the wood a little, so you have you have to sand it a little. As to the covering, I have never done anything like a SFG before, but here it is...
  2. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    Thanks for the link.
  3. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    Hey do you guys have any tips to make balsa stronger while still maintaining the light weight?
  4. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    I was going to cut my SFG's from plywood, but I am really concerned with weight. With that said, I stick built them with balsa stock. They are mocked up, and ready to be sanded and covered. BTW these things weigh nothing, and I hope they are strong enough, because this it my first time trying to...
  5. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    Got my motors today, this is the one for the Extra. I need to figure the motor mount out. In my Showtime 90. I use this sliding metal bracket, its kind of heavy, I was thinking of doing some sort of stand off in the Extra. What is the strongest light weight way to mount the motor? My 64"...
  6. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    Oh one more piece of information is, this plane wights 5.4 lbs with no electrics. So I hope the battery's, servos, prop, spinner, wiring, ect.. weighs less than 4.6 pounds. I do know the use of 5000mah packs and keeping the weight to 11lbs isn't going to happen. The motor is 500 grams (1.1 lbs)...
  7. AKfreak

    Aerobeez 90" Extra 330SC (50cc)

    Sorry to sound so dumb, what does it mean to be Presealed, and what is the benefit of this?
  8. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    Grass in Vegas comes at a premium for sure.
  9. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    Compared to the MXS the Extra dwarfs it. The image does show it because the MSX is up front, and I an using a wide angle lens thus distorting the wing a little. . Needless to say, I am happy to add both of these planes to my Hangar.
  10. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    The Extra is all mocked up. It is pretty big compared to my 62' MXS. I took it out in the front yard and made some pics.
  11. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    Thanks for taking time to post this information. I sent bemeson a PM to see what he is offering. I try to support Local as well as Sponsors, but for me it is always about Price first. Don't get me wrong product support is important, but price drives my business. I will take another look at...
  12. AKfreak

    Inexpensive servos is today's market

    That was a great answer. I will give them a shot I think.
  13. AKfreak

    Inexpensive servos is today's market

    So personally you like them? Do you recommend them?
  14. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    Do any of you have any first hand experiences with XQ titanium servos?
  15. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    I have not finalized my selection, Savox and hitec are at the top ofte list, but I might try XQ titanium.
  16. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    The progress on the plane is I hinged the wings, and I am ready for my motor and need to buy servos. I might have to take a few days off the build, but it will be done soon. AKf
  17. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    Ok lets try to move past this 12S setup stuff. here is what Ken said exactly in a recent email. The higher the voltage the more efficient the system is. On 6s to get the same watts your current is much higher and current is what causes the heat in a motor for the most part. Watts listed are...
  18. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    Now it's time to finish my wings tonight. And I still have to get servos, grrr
  19. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    Just humor me fir a sec. lets look at this as, more cells are about not more power, but more about less current draw. Look at the motors/ setups as being equal watts per pound. One draws lets say 120 amps at WOT, and the more efficient setup draws 70 amps WOT. Now imagine putting the largest...
  20. AKfreak

    The EXTRA 300 EXT Build Thread

    Indeed I stated before, it took me some time to wrap my head around it. However my research proves to me that the 12s will give me much longer flight times than a 6s setup even with reduced capacity of the 12s pack. I will however test and see how the plane flys with 2 5000mah packs in it. I am...
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