Redwing RC 30cc (76") Extra 330sc

[gyro]

This will be my build log of my new Redwing Extra 330sc!

Manufacturer specs and features:
Wing span: 1930mm/ 76"
Wing area: 1145 sq inches (wings and stabs measured ONLY) More surface area when considering fuselage
All up flying weight: 11 - 12 lbs
Length: 1663mm / 65.5" without Spinner
Engine: DLE 30, DLE 35RA or similar, or Equivalent Electric System
Recommended Spinner Size: 3"
Recommended CG: 5" to 5.25" from the LE at the root of the wing
Recommended Prop Size: 18x8 to 20x8
Recommended Throws: adjust to liking as you fly
Low Rates Settings | High Rate Settings
Rudder: 30 degrees, 20% expo | 50 degrees, 35% expo
Ailerons: 25 degrees, 25% expo | 40 degrees, 40% expo
Elevator: 20 degrees, 20% expo | 45 degrees, 40% expo

Removable stab
Ringed cowl
Adjustable push rods
Canister ready
Carbon fiber landing gear and accessories
Painted matching spinner (optional)
Fast fly and easy build features, such as : Pre drilled hinges, pre plumbed fuel tank, pre installed rudder cable,
NOW COME WITH SIDE FORCE GENERATORS!

 

[gyro]

I'll be building this plane with the following components:

Engine: Planned: DA-35 / Backup: DLE-30
Servos: Hitec HS-5565MH
Radio: Hitec Aurora 9x with an Optima 9 rx
Battery: Glacier 2600mAh 2s Lipo from [MENTION=2589]GaryBuddyRc[/MENTION]
Stability: Bavarian Demon Cortex 3-axis gyro
Extensions3drcparts.com
Horns/Links/Coupler/Tensioners: Spot-On/Secraft from [MENTION=388]Aztech Aeromodels[/MENTION]

Here are the photos from the unboxing:

Expertly packaged, arrived with no damage.


Nice, oversized 3D control surfaces


V2 features a high contrast underwing design


Strong/durable looking fuse, with carbon fiber stringers


Beautiful gradient painted cowl, with vent port cut into the bottom


Excellent hardware package with painted spinner, painted control horns, adjustable turnbuckles, etc. Sturdy carbon fiber landing gear. Top notch!

First up I'll be epoxying all the control surfaces.

 

[qspilotcmh]

Great timing I am very close to buying a Slick or Extra this weekend!!! Just need to decide 30 or 50CC and what airframe. Leaning towards a 30 CC with DLE35RA, RW 19X8 Propeller, XQ4020 servos, Single Life pack, and Tech Aero IBEC.

I like the white strips on the bottom of the wing! This is the first I have heard of that change! What other changes were made on V2 other than extending the firewall??

Does your wing have a small carbon fiber support rod? I ask because a few users on FG have mentioned they were not installed in the slick. Another user had it installed but the factory did not cover the hole in the wingtip.

 

[gyro]

Great timing I am very close to buying a Slick or Extra this weekend!!! Just need to decide 30 or 50CC and what airframe. Leaning towards a 30 CC with DLE35RA, RW 19X8 Propeller, XQ4020 servos, Single Life pack, and Tech Aero IBEC.

I like the white strips on the bottom of the wing! This is the first I have heard of that change! What other changes were made on V2 other than extending the firewall??

Does your wing have a small carbon fiber support rod? I ask because a few users on FG have mentioned they were not installed in the slick. Another user had it installed but the factory did not cover the hole in the wingtip. View attachment 28419View attachment 28420

Nothing in the Extra wings, 50cc or 30cc

Maybe [MENTION=712]bbrown2828[/MENTION] or [MENTION=268]Jwmav528[/MENTION] can speak to their 50cc and 30cc Slicks.

For the 30cc Extra, the changes for V2 (available now)

Carbon fiber stringers
Lengthened fuse for better balance/precision
High contrast underside scheme

anything else [MENTION=2470]RedwingRC[/MENTION]?

 

[cardenflyer]

Can wait to see this one.

 

[gyro]

Wings and stabs epoxied together and control horns installed. The painted black horns that Redwing provided look great on the black covering.


I tape off a small square around the control horn, and then peel back when the epoxy is mostly set. This leaves a clean and finished look.


Don't forget to scuff all the horns, and also cut a little off the aileron horns, otherwise they'll poke through the other side. The rudder horns need to be trimmed also, or they won't seat full since they contact each other.

 

[gyro]

Got the rudder installed, as well as the landing gear.

I decided to use a different tail gear spring, as the included one (while perfectly fine) was a little bigger/heavier than necessary for a 30cc IMHO. I had a different one, so I used it. It and the wheel were the only pieces I swapped.


Factory gear with steel spring


Used gear that I installed.


For those used to building some other popular brands, you'll note the carbon gear mount extends beyond the rudder hinge line, and isn't required to line up in order to function correctly. Also note, the tiller needs some loctite, don't forget it!


Just enough length on the tiller arm to put a bend at both ends, just in case


Main gear was super easy, with easy access to the locknuts from above.


standing on her own "feet"

 

[gyro]

[MENTION=2466]Superstocktx[/MENTION], just emailed you an order for some vinyl for this bird... Who will finish first?

 

[Decal Dennis]

[MENTION=3]GYRO[/MENTION] got it....I'll get them sized and let you know. Should be able to get them out Tuesday or Wednesday.

 

[gyro]

[MENTION=3]GYRO[/MENTION] got it....I'll get them sized and let you know. Should be able to get them out Tuesday or Wednesday.

Good deal. Should be an easy one since you hopefully saved all the files

Love me some knife edge Graphix!