Building of the 30cc Slick 540 from Redwing RC!!!

[Jwmav528]

I do. Lily loves running around and chasing the cat with it. It has more uses than that?

 

[funflyr]

Friday, I was able to put some more flights on the Slick. It was a nice day except for the Kansas wind. I can't wait to fly the Slick on a calm day.
Here's a video.
Troy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVDJHkNnZRU&feature=player_detailpage

 

[funflyr]

The weather looks good for the upcoming weekend, I'm hoping to put a bunch of flights on the Slick.
Troy

 

[gyro]

The weather looks good for the upcoming weekend, I'm hoping to put a bunch of flights on the Slick.
Troy

Nice! How many 30cc planes you have over the years?

 

[funflyr]

I have had several or maybe a few more than that. The Slick is my favorite so far. It compares in power to my DA-120 powered Extreme Flight 104" Extra 300.
Troy

 

[gyro]

I have had several or maybe a few more than that. The Slick is my favorite so far. It compares in power to my DA-120 powered Extreme Flight 104" Extra 300.
Troy

That is a nice comparison, the DA 120 on the 104 is somewhat of a benchmark airplane! (I'm starting mine this weekend!)

So compared to some of your other airframes, what do characteristics of the Slick do you enjoy the most?

 

[3dbandit]

Jeff,

I was looking through your build pics earlier in the thread and it appears that you are using plastic servo hubs to mount the servo arms.

I would switch to metal hubs or metal servo arms before flying as the plastic hubs can strip out or slip.


BTW, Great build!!!!:thumbup:

 

[cardenflyer]

That is what I did. But I have flown other Redwing planes with this set up and no issues. Heck, my 40% Caren has heavy duty plastic arms on it for 1,000 of flights. Metal arms are for sure the safest bet. I've been "changing" the ones on my Carden for 3 years now along with those old servos that are .20 speed and 250 ounces lol. Don't fix what isn't broken though.

Jeff,

I was looking through your build pics earlier in the thread and it appears that you are using plastic servo hubs to mount the servo arms.

I would switch to metal hubs or metal servo arms before flying as the plastic hubs can strip out or slip.


BTW, Great build!!!!:thumbup:

 

[Jwmav528]

After the season I've had, I'll be pretty ginger with it at first. By the time I start smacking it around, I should have hopefully upgraded to something a bit heavier duty.

 

[Jwmav528]

.. and by rough season...I am referring to the box of fail currently residing in my basement.