Ripmax Rapier
08-22-2002, 03:15 AM
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Hi all, Just recieved a Ripmax Rapier arf from Tower,there in stock
119.00 . I just want to say very nicely done arf, came in Transparent Yellow for I don't care for the color ..will make do with it. I've been flying a Lazer Models Lazer Aerrow w/ a Sport Jett .40...yes goes like hell.. I saw the Rapier and just had to have one ...Thinking about using a MVVS .49 w/ mini pipe. I'll let you all know how it goes ...Nice arf.. Later ..Glenn McIntosh
119.00 . I just want to say very nicely done arf, came in Transparent Yellow for I don't care for the color ..will make do with it. I've been flying a Lazer Models Lazer Aerrow w/ a Sport Jett .40...yes goes like hell.. I saw the Rapier and just had to have one ...Thinking about using a MVVS .49 w/ mini pipe. I'll let you all know how it goes ...Nice arf.. Later ..Glenn McIntosh
08-25-2002, 05:14 PM
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i ordered one too but it came in damaged but my new one will be here tomorrow ,hopefully crush free heheh ecant wait to fly it and i agree it a great arf good quality
08-26-2002, 02:22 AM
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Hey 3dmagic, I thought some one else would think too that the ripmax was nicly done arf.. I too can't wait to get it flying... It's constructed just like the Lazer Arrow I've been flying.. The only thing that is really different is the Arrow is all delta wing, no fuse at all, and was a lazer cut kit. i think the Rapier is just a bit smaller
with about the same airfoil and thickness.. One thing I do know, I like the way the delta wings fly..Great speed,handles like it's on rails, goes where you put it.. Pure speed.. I decided on a MVVS .49 w/ mini-pipe..w/ a APC 9-9 , or a 10-8 to start with.. Do you know what engine you are going to use yet ? G. McIntosh
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Forgot to ask: Did your's come in Trans yellow film ?
with about the same airfoil and thickness.. One thing I do know, I like the way the delta wings fly..Great speed,handles like it's on rails, goes where you put it.. Pure speed.. I decided on a MVVS .49 w/ mini-pipe..w/ a APC 9-9 , or a 10-8 to start with.. Do you know what engine you are going to use yet ? G. McIntosh
aka; "Midair"....
Forgot to ask: Did your's come in Trans yellow film ?
08-28-2002, 07:20 PM
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the directions said you can set it up either way would it be better to go with a rudder than with elevons i had a zagi with elevons and it worked great i guess it would be the same
08-28-2002, 07:34 PM
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IMHO, I would prefer BOTH elevons and a vertical rudder (or two!). The plane would probably fly fine without the rudder, but with one you could likely wring out some additional crazy aerobatics. (pinwheels, flatspins, snap rolls, etc.)
You could also mix the two rudders to act as a speed brake by deflecting both rudders outboard.
Michael
You could also mix the two rudders to act as a speed brake by deflecting both rudders outboard.
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08-29-2002, 03:28 AM
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working rudders on a Delta Rapier,remember there set in a V-tail
for the most part.IMHO, waste of weight and time. I have mine together already...waiting for the engine to come in the mail..
Later...Glenn
for the most part.IMHO, waste of weight and time. I have mine together already...waiting for the engine to come in the mail..
Later...Glenn
08-29-2002, 04:18 AM
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that true
one more servo to be pulling around. i finally got my new rapier in undamaged but i havent started on it yet but will soon i have decided not to hook up the rudder so i can save weight
08-29-2002, 12:18 PM
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Good to hear U got your's undamaged..It goes together so easy,
One thing I did was to fuel proof the engine comparment and hand holds before I started assembly, easyer to handle..Glenn
One thing I did was to fuel proof the engine comparment and hand holds before I started assembly, easyer to handle..Glenn
08-29-2002, 02:35 PM
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I know one thing, I don't like this yellow, I think I'm going to use some black and white trim and turn it into a Yellow jacket bee or something.........G.
12-07-2002, 05:30 PM
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do't have a ripmax, but did build a Balsacraft Rapier ( looks the Same)
flew it with A magnum 46 and elevons.
Added Tricycle Landing gear (no soft areas to land in)
Flew great untill a bad battery finished it off
flew it with A magnum 46 and elevons.
Added Tricycle Landing gear (no soft areas to land in)
Flew great untill a bad battery finished it off
12-13-2002, 02:33 PM
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hi everybody,I have been using Rapiers for ages now.The latest one is a canard conversion using two st 51s in a push pull config.Others I have are twin and single engined plus df.The Rapier is a truely excellent plane but I have to say is better in kit form,especially if you want to start using hairy motor(s).I will be pleased to offer my findings on this aircraft if you wish.Regards Marc Sommer.UK.
12-13-2002, 04:01 PM
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Below is a picture of recently finished Rapier with a Rossi .45. Waiting for weather to fly it. Ended up very nice. Weighs 4 pounds. Did have to work the motor mount over quite a bit to get the Rossi to fit.
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12-14-2002, 07:54 PM
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rudders on the rapier make all the difference.On one of mine I stuck them together and put the fin upright.Trouble is you halve your fin area,indeed I flat spun the ac into the ground.Solution-scrap the v shaped fins by making them into one vertical unit,add a central under fin that is approx 50% of main fin area.Add retracts or fixed u/c and a very large rudder throw-keep the rudder aerodynamic though.Result-spins,inverted spins,inverted flat spins and with practice,knife edge(difficult as not much fuz area).Cant get pics in-working on this damn computer.M.Sommer
12-16-2002, 03:44 AM
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Flew the Rapier for the first time today. Faster than anticipated with Rossi .45 turning an APC 10x7. Gotta have one with rudders, anyone know where the kit can be procured? Thanks.