FK Phoenix Build
01-28-2016, 09:21 PM
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FK Phoenix Build
Hi there, since this is kind of a rare bird, I'm sharing some build pics. Some tell me this is a FunKey ripoff of a Magic 60. I've built many Yellow kits made by FK, and I can tell you the quality of this kit is top notch. Very light and well laid polyester fuse.
It's been fun. I now have an engine, so I will be painting soon.
Hope you enjoy it!
It's been fun. I now have an engine, so I will be painting soon.
Hope you enjoy it!
02-01-2016, 06:22 PM
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David,
Diverters don't really pose an overheating issue. We've tested them and they works without robbing the engine of power either.
I would take a piece of aluminum tubing of the same or slightly larger diameter as the stinger, bend a smooth curve into it and then couple it to the stinger with narrower silicone tubing and tie wraps or small clamps. MK actually used to make these diverters and they came with hardware so you could just attach it to the pipe and you've be done. On occasion you'll find them for sale on the auction site. I bought some last year.
I would also build a balsa rectangular duct section inserted in a diagonal fashion through the fuse where the diverter would be housed. This sort of insulates the inner part of the fuse from the heat and you can finish it with the rest of the model for fuel proofness. It is only visible from the fuse bottom where the stinger exists as the top part is covered by the pipe tunnel.
David
Diverters don't really pose an overheating issue. We've tested them and they works without robbing the engine of power either.
I would take a piece of aluminum tubing of the same or slightly larger diameter as the stinger, bend a smooth curve into it and then couple it to the stinger with narrower silicone tubing and tie wraps or small clamps. MK actually used to make these diverters and they came with hardware so you could just attach it to the pipe and you've be done. On occasion you'll find them for sale on the auction site. I bought some last year.
I would also build a balsa rectangular duct section inserted in a diagonal fashion through the fuse where the diverter would be housed. This sort of insulates the inner part of the fuse from the heat and you can finish it with the rest of the model for fuel proofness. It is only visible from the fuse bottom where the stinger exists as the top part is covered by the pipe tunnel.
David
02-20-2018, 05:12 AM
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Once it is all gray and pretty I'm sure the rest will follow quickly. How is yours coming along?
David
02-20-2018, 05:06 PM
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Hi David,
Glad to see you might be getting back to this one. I could use some motivation. Mine was a freebee that was damaged but in good enough shape to save. To date I have completely stripped it all down and am ready to commence repair work. But first I have a Dirty Birdy ARF I'm finishing for my Dad and then I have a 75" span Kaos looking thing I've got to do some minor repair to, once again for my Dad. And then finally I'll be onto the FK Magic knock off for myself.
Paul
Glad to see you might be getting back to this one. I could use some motivation. Mine was a freebee that was damaged but in good enough shape to save. To date I have completely stripped it all down and am ready to commence repair work. But first I have a Dirty Birdy ARF I'm finishing for my Dad and then I have a 75" span Kaos looking thing I've got to do some minor repair to, once again for my Dad. And then finally I'll be onto the FK Magic knock off for myself.
Paul
