wooo hooo my magnumR has arrived
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wooo hooo my magnumR has arrived
hi all
just to let you know that my magnum r has arrived today
i will be running a os 50 sx with the weston tuned pipe 9x7 prop just to get used to this baby
just a couple of pics for you
i will post more as i start unrapping it
just to let you know that my magnum r has arrived today
i will be running a os 50 sx with the weston tuned pipe 9x7 prop just to get used to this baby
just a couple of pics for you
i will post more as i start unrapping it
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RE: wooo hooo my magnumR has arrived
hi
im going to use the os 50 untill i get used to how the plane handles
then (if its still in 1 piece) the west v1 and 8x8 prop will be installed
some more pics as i just unrapped it (the kids are asleep)
im going to use the os 50 untill i get used to how the plane handles
then (if its still in 1 piece) the west v1 and 8x8 prop will be installed
some more pics as i just unrapped it (the kids are asleep)
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and some more pics
how do you recon the magnum r will perform on the os 50 sx with the weston tuned pipe
it must be quicker than my lasser arrow with a st 51 and standard pipe[&:]
any tips are welcome
how do you recon the magnum r will perform on the os 50 sx with the weston tuned pipe
it must be quicker than my lasser arrow with a st 51 and standard pipe[&:]
any tips are welcome
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miskin ,
Don't know 'bout the OS 50, but I would make sure the motor lug holes line up with the West 50. You don't want to have to change motor mounts when you decide to switch. Gear it up so you can use the same holes.
Why don't you just use the OS 50 with the stock muffler? OR, use the West 50, and fly at 1/2 throttle? I know....too tempting, eh?
I see they kept the same color scheme on the top. Hard to see if it gets away from ya. Maybe I'll just recover mine....
What do the new one's cost? Can you buy these without the motor?
Gary
Don't know 'bout the OS 50, but I would make sure the motor lug holes line up with the West 50. You don't want to have to change motor mounts when you decide to switch. Gear it up so you can use the same holes.
Why don't you just use the OS 50 with the stock muffler? OR, use the West 50, and fly at 1/2 throttle? I know....too tempting, eh?
I see they kept the same color scheme on the top. Hard to see if it gets away from ya. Maybe I'll just recover mine....
What do the new one's cost? Can you buy these without the motor?
Gary
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I don't know about you Gary, but I like what I'm seeing on these pics: a much better designed and built plane... probably lighter too...
Laser cut wood... that should improve the construction quite a bit too...
Miskin, here are my questions for you:
How are the aileron linkages done? Sloppy (like the old one), good or perfect?
How rigid are the tail surfaces?
How about the decals? Do they stick this time, or will they just get blown away like the old one?
Maybe i should just order one right away before they run out again, instead of waiting until the one I have know comes to its end...
Laser cut wood... that should improve the construction quite a bit too...
Miskin, here are my questions for you:
How are the aileron linkages done? Sloppy (like the old one), good or perfect?
How rigid are the tail surfaces?
How about the decals? Do they stick this time, or will they just get blown away like the old one?
Maybe i should just order one right away before they run out again, instead of waiting until the one I have know comes to its end...
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Same questions as Airgar.How much?? Can you order just the plane. You used to be able to get just the plane for $120.
How's the quality?? Better than the old ones?
I said I was through with wheeless planes but this thing has always caught my eye and I've gotten used to launching the Shrike now that it's trimmed rite,So this is tempting.Like really tempting.
Let us know
Walt
How's the quality?? Better than the old ones?
I said I was through with wheeless planes but this thing has always caught my eye and I've gotten used to launching the Shrike now that it's trimmed rite,So this is tempting.Like really tempting.
Let us know
Walt
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I don't know about you Gary, but I like what I'm seeing on these pics: a much better designed and built plane... probably lighter too...
I don't know about you Gary, but I like what I'm seeing on these pics: a much better designed and built plane... probably lighter too...
Maybe i should just order one right away before they run out again, instead of waiting until the one I have know comes to its end...
Anybody know where to get these in the US?
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RE: wooo hooo my magnumR has arrived
My tip for today....
Use clear nail varnish to paint over the edges of the film. Once done, the film will never lift again. Needs touching up occasionally though.
Also, I carry around baby wipes for cleaning my models after flying, they have a second use when I fly the Magnum....[&:]
Use clear nail varnish to paint over the edges of the film. Once done, the film will never lift again. Needs touching up occasionally though.
Also, I carry around baby wipes for cleaning my models after flying, they have a second use when I fly the Magnum....[&:]
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RE: wooo hooo my magnumR has arrived
hi again
yes you can buy them without the motor £100..... or the combo deal for £250(i think)
i dont know yet i havent even looked to be honest + ive never had a magnum
they seem very rigid
mine are all stuck down fine i cant find a edge lifting anywhere
the tailplane dihedral is built in so there is no need for a jig ive also tried the wing on the fuz and everything seems to fit very nice no trimming or nothing
i will take some more pics as the building starts tommorrow after work
What do the new one's cost? Can you buy these without the motor
How are the aileron linkages done? Sloppy (like the old one), good or perfect?
How rigid are the tail surfaces?
How about the decals? Do they stick this time, or will they just get blown away like the old one?
the tailplane dihedral is built in so there is no need for a jig ive also tried the wing on the fuz and everything seems to fit very nice no trimming or nothing
i will take some more pics as the building starts tommorrow after work
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use the West 50, and fly at 1/2 throttle? I know....too tempting, eh?
the tank rest right against the wing [:-] i rang westons and they said thats how it fits so i will leave it like that
some more pics
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ewwwwwww ugly bottom on it
fuz doesnt look too different, whats going on with that left upper wing sticker?? or can't i see the tip.
film should stick now, propper pro-film on it
fuz doesnt look too different, whats going on with that left upper wing sticker?? or can't i see the tip.
film should stick now, propper pro-film on it
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Here is the US distributer for the Magnum. They are on backorder and there is a waiting list.
http://www.modellbau-usa.com/products.shtml
Click on Planes at the top of the page.
http://www.modellbau-usa.com/products.shtml
Click on Planes at the top of the page.
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RE: wooo hooo my magnumR has arrived
me again
just finished the magnum
i will start off with a 9x7 untill i get the hang of it then i will be switching to 8x8 for some speed
some more pictures for you to look at
oh i forgot to mention ive pinned all controll service's with cocktail sticks(better to be safe than sorry [:@])
i will let you know how the maiden goes
just finished the magnum
i will start off with a 9x7 untill i get the hang of it then i will be switching to 8x8 for some speed
some more pictures for you to look at
oh i forgot to mention ive pinned all controll service's with cocktail sticks(better to be safe than sorry [:@])
i will let you know how the maiden goes
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I see they followed my advice and went to a single nylon bolt to hold the wing down...
Looks nice (don't they always when new?)... put a pic up for comparison after 50 flights, will ya?
Looks nice (don't they always when new?)... put a pic up for comparison after 50 flights, will ya?
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whats so different about the shape??? nose looks slightly longer? also i see lighting holes just infront of the wing..
looks much better inside, after ripping mine to bits i can't remember if there was a throttle servo mount or no... tis now
i could be tempted to buy another one for a 36 size engine just for a nice fastish sports plane.
looks much better inside, after ripping mine to bits i can't remember if there was a throttle servo mount or no... tis now
i could be tempted to buy another one for a 36 size engine just for a nice fastish sports plane.
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put a pic up for comparison after 50 flights, will ya?
i think the first 49 flights will be at half throttle
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whats so different about the shape???
never really seen another one other than pictures on the net
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They look mean, and, I bet, great fun to fly.
What are they like to land? Judging by the look of the wing, you have to keep the speed way up to avoid tip stalling.
-David C.
What are they like to land? Judging by the look of the wing, you have to keep the speed way up to avoid tip stalling.
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for most people they glide like rocks, but thats compairing them to most sports planes which the new owner just graduated from.
compaired to flat plate speed ships they glide like angels.
no tip stalling, you come down way to fast for that.
theres video on my site of landings www.philsrcworld.fsnet.co.uk
compaired to flat plate speed ships they glide like angels.
no tip stalling, you come down way to fast for that.
theres video on my site of landings www.philsrcworld.fsnet.co.uk
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My magnum never had any tendancies to tipstall what so ever.
It glides like a brick, but is easy enough to land once you get use to it.
If you glide it in too slow, it runs out of elevator, and the nose drops on you when holding full elevator....... So you better land at the right speed :-)
Thats how mine acts anyway.....
But Its a charm to fly!!
SJ.
It glides like a brick, but is easy enough to land once you get use to it.
If you glide it in too slow, it runs out of elevator, and the nose drops on you when holding full elevator....... So you better land at the right speed :-)
Thats how mine acts anyway.....
But Its a charm to fly!!
SJ.
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so guys have any of you got any tips on flying this plane ???
whats this thing like to hand launch?
how long does the fuel last ?
whats this thing like to hand launch?
how long does the fuel last ?