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Old 03-13-2008, 05:28 PM
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PapaJeff
...I havn't done any more than look at it so far, but aim to start the build asap. Have you started yours yet? What are your first impressions?
Chris

...Lets have some photo's then...

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I am not too sure about the fan and motor unit.. maybe its OK.
..whats the concern with the fan and motor...?..

Old 03-13-2008, 05:40 PM
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Chris,

Glad to hear that you are back safe and sound! My thought was to start our Global Hawk build thread this weekend.
I did the heading already on RCU, under RC ELECTRIC JETS and the subject is; GLOBAL HAWK UAV - EDF. This
should be great fun, right?
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Old 03-15-2008, 02:57 AM
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Hi Chris,

Would you pls give me the exact size of the shipping box/L,W,H/?I"m also flirting with the idea of ordeing one.
THX in advance.
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Old 03-16-2008, 11:45 AM
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Default RE: Nitromodels PREDATOR RQ-1B

The box measures 40" x 9" x 5" in the old scale.
I was a bit concerned about the fan because the housing tunnel is not clean thru and there would appear to be plenty of opportunity for turbulence and consequently power loss, but we'll see when it all goes together. When I have done photos etc I will put em up on Jeff's new thread

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Old 03-16-2008, 03:35 PM
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Thank you Sir.I"m waiting for your build thread.

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Old 03-17-2008, 05:45 AM
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hello sir

can you please send me the scanned book you shown in the forum topic; that describes how to build the system.


Yours;

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Old 03-19-2008, 01:25 PM
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hello sir

can you please send me the scanned book you shown in the forum topic; that describes how to build the system.


Yours;

Rami Jnena
Computer Engineer
Rami,

I am not sure what book you are speaking about. Please refresh my memory with a post number
or a little more info and, hopefully, I can help.
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I have got a Predator on order it will take about six weeks to arrive . Have bought in advance a flycamone2 camera for it in advance to get familiar with it

how big a hole do you suggest cutting in the fuselage for it to see down and forwards

Any help appreciated


Mike
Old 03-19-2008, 08:09 PM
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hey did you take advantage of the 20% off discount? theres a link on front page a red colored box. it's a limited time offer.

does anyone know if they check if you're military personnel? I wanna save $10 for shipping, and my cousin aint back yet (otherwise I'd order through him).
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No- I am ordering mine from the UK

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Old 03-21-2008, 05:21 PM
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ORIGINAL: mikesan

I have got a Predator on order it will take about six weeks to arrive . Have bought in advance a flycamone2 camera for it in advance to get familiar with it

how big a hole do you suggest cutting in the fuselage for it to see down and forwards

Any help appreciated


Mike

Mike,

I'm not sure, but if you emailed Jason Cole at Hobby-Lobby, I believe that you would get the
correct info for mounting your new Flycam2. Let us know what the result is.
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Thanks I've sent him an amil

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Old 03-23-2008, 09:17 AM
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Spartan,

I can see where there could be a problem in finding the pre-made mounting holes in the main wing root
and the "V" tail roots. These factory made holes are hidden by the covering material and not so easy to
find. I just run my fingers over the area that the instructions show where the holes should be and can
usually feel the holes under the covering. However, here are some photos that my help you find them.

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Old 03-23-2008, 09:44 AM
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Spartan,

Also, be sure to check out the options for wing removal. The magnet idea has been replaced with the nylon
thumb screw option. See post # 116 page #5. Let me know what you think about this option.
Old 03-23-2008, 11:38 PM
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papajeff,

thanks for the pics... I'll be off to the garage to feel up my fuselage sometime tommorow. As far as the removable wing options go, they're definitely something I'd like to incorporate into my predator (especially in light of comments regarding high wing stress at the root and the near impossibilty of making a permanent connection), but I am at present having difficulty finding the appropriate nylon nuts to make that happen, and I am a tool rental tech at Home Depot. Our selection of hardware odds and ends at my location is an abomination to say the least. My next place to hunt for those is Do-It Center. Cheers and thanks again for the assistance.
Old 03-26-2008, 09:32 PM
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Spartan,

I found the nylon bolts in the green pull-out drawers in the Hardware isle at my local Hope Depot.
As a tool rental rep, they should get on the ball and get you a dozen or two just for the HECK
of it, right???? Ohhhhhhhhhhhh.................Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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Spartan,

Any luck with the nylon bolts at the Depot????
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Can anyone tell me where I can buy one of these Predator's? They seem to be sold out! Look's to be really fun to fly with an onboard cam...

Thanks - Tom
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Junkjet,
Thanks for recommending the FI 156 Storch I really love the plane its fun to fly and turns the heads at the field . I was not able to find a kit small enough for EP power had to go with one from Bob Holman plans. 48" wing spawn just the right size for what I like to fly.
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Can anyone tell me where I can buy one of these Predator's? They seem to be sold out! Look's to be really fun to fly with an onboard cam...

Thanks - Tom

I think that Nitro has more on the way, but try Banana Hobby, Raidentech, United Hobbies or Evergreen models.
Old 04-16-2008, 09:14 AM
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Hello, i buy a plane Nitromodels PREDATOR RQ-1B , but i do not have any instruction for montage ,
Some one can help me with position of CG to this plane?
Thank you
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i want to use this plane for fpv flight
http://www.vimeo.com/830552
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Like never ask this questian before so here i go again when will the 4-Channel Electric UAV RQ-1 Predator 63 BE BACK IN STOCK not the foam one the balsa one
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ORIGINAL: layback2

Like never ask this questian before so here i go again when will the 4-Channel Electric UAV RQ-1 Predator 63 BE BACK IN STOCK not the foam one the balsa one

layback2,

I think that Nitro has more on the way, but try Banana Hobby, Raidentech, United Hobbies or Evergreen models.
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I seen your plane and video papajeff no one seems to have one instock anywere thanks

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