The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread
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stangflyer
I like 'em "BIG"!
More fun toys showed up today. Oh goody.
Secraft canopy locks for the Edge.
Instrument panel from B&E for the Edge.
Bad ass custom color coordinated 3W decals for the Pitts.
I was only able to get the servo arms on the elevators and rudder installed and dialed in. Another plus of having a previous 100cc Pilot Edge programmed in your radio. Basically bolt and go.
Very minor tuning was necessary to get them dialed in. As we all know, no two servos are identical. Also, since the first Edge sported Hitec HS 7954's and this one 7955's there was a slight variation. But once final max throw and final tuning is complete it should be better than the first Edge.
I've decided to not use the GP pilot bust I ordered as it is not the exact correct size I was looking for. Also, I received an email today that G-Force will be gearing up to start production on the new version of G-Force pilots in two weeks. As you all may remember, I wanted a G-Force pilot for the Pitts and held off getting one till they started up again. Well now I can order a custom color coordinated pilot bust for the new Pilot Edge as well.
Tomorrow is aileron and throttle servo setup day. After that, I will bolt the gear back on and probably test run the 111. A little tidy up work yet to do, bolt the cowl on, balance, double check radio programming....blast off!!!
Who's excited for the maiden??? Umm..."ME"!!!!! LOL
Secraft canopy locks for the Edge.
Instrument panel from B&E for the Edge.
Bad ass custom color coordinated 3W decals for the Pitts.
I was only able to get the servo arms on the elevators and rudder installed and dialed in. Another plus of having a previous 100cc Pilot Edge programmed in your radio. Basically bolt and go.
Very minor tuning was necessary to get them dialed in. As we all know, no two servos are identical. Also, since the first Edge sported Hitec HS 7954's and this one 7955's there was a slight variation. But once final max throw and final tuning is complete it should be better than the first Edge.
I've decided to not use the GP pilot bust I ordered as it is not the exact correct size I was looking for. Also, I received an email today that G-Force will be gearing up to start production on the new version of G-Force pilots in two weeks. As you all may remember, I wanted a G-Force pilot for the Pitts and held off getting one till they started up again. Well now I can order a custom color coordinated pilot bust for the new Pilot Edge as well.
Tomorrow is aileron and throttle servo setup day. After that, I will bolt the gear back on and probably test run the 111. A little tidy up work yet to do, bolt the cowl on, balance, double check radio programming....blast off!!!
Who's excited for the maiden??? Umm..."ME"!!!!! LOL
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That reminds me, I need to get some M4 wide washers for my Canopy. @stangflyer where did you get yours?
stangflyer
I like 'em "BIG"!
Aztech Aeromodelers, $17.95 shipped.
stangflyer
I like 'em "BIG"!
Dang...the luck anyway. Swap out the 4mm to 3mm blind nuts. That's what I did on the Pitts.
stangflyer
I like 'em "BIG"!
Friday night, single and where am I? Well playing with my planes of course. Lol. I managed to get the throttle servo setup and ready to go on the new Pilot Edge. I did however discover a problem with the Hitec 7955's that didn't please me at all. Hooked up to 7.4 volts they chatter really bad. A quick call to Hitec RCD and I was told the HS 7954 and HS 7955 are "not" sister servos as I was informed multiple times. The 55's have different circuitry and a different drive motor. Hence, I was informed no matter what I do, as long as the 55's are run HV, they will continue to flutter, chatter, vibrate. Options? Run 6.6 volt. Nnnnope! That ain't happening. Out with the 55's and brand new 7954's will be here Wednesday to replace them. So though the Edge is real close, the final install and maiden is pushed back a week. Sorry everyone. I feel bad that I myself informed a few people the 55's and 7954's were the same except for the gear train. I guess I passed along incorrect information.
On the brighter side of things, I got more toys today. One for the Pitts. The other for the H9 Sukhoi.
On the brighter side of things, I got more toys today. One for the Pitts. The other for the H9 Sukhoi.
ProfilePilot
50cc
Rained most of the day, but I did finally get brave enough to cut the cowl! Thanks to everybody that makes a video, does a build thread, or just shares their technique. I was nervous cutting into it, but I think it turned out ok.
AKNick
640cc Uber Pimp
Nice P&W R985! I've replaced several of those engines on the DHC-2 and quite a few jugs. Remember to index that 90deg to the right so the eagle is at the bottom
stangflyer
I like 'em "BIG"!
Indeed. Can't be having the engine installed inappropriately. LolNice P&W R985! I've replaced several of those engines on the DHC-2 and quite a few jugs. Remember to index that 90deg to the right so the eagle is at the bottom