Tiger 60 Build Thread
09-10-2014, 07:29 AM
#451
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Interesting about the balance problems. When I built mine, I added an inch to both the rudder and elevator, and cowled the engine, an OS .61 FX, and with the battery up under the fuel tank, it balanced perfectly without any weight. It flies very nicely too!
09-18-2014, 08:21 AM
#453
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Hi George,
Mine flies pretty well! I did alter a few things, such as replacing the landing gear, and swapping the motor to a Park 400 outrunner. When I fly the Tigers back-to-back, I have to remember to keep the 400 in close, as it is easy to lose in the sky!
What changes are you planning for yours?
Jeff
Mine flies pretty well! I did alter a few things, such as replacing the landing gear, and swapping the motor to a Park 400 outrunner. When I fly the Tigers back-to-back, I have to remember to keep the 400 in close, as it is easy to lose in the sky!
What changes are you planning for yours?
Jeff
09-18-2014, 03:39 PM
#454
Jeff,
I haven't decided what I might change. I had thought about the gear as the field I fly from is a bit rough in places. I had also thought about changing to an outrunner as you did, but I haven't been doing electric long enough to really know what would be a good power package for it. I had heard the stock package was a bit anemic.
I have just begun assembly the last few days, so if you have some suggestions, I'm all ears!
I really have enjoyed all of the Tigers I have flown. I have owned probably 5 or six in various sizes...probably the two most enjoyable were an original Sky Tiger with a clipped wing (2 bays each panel) and a piped Enya 60, and the other was a Jr. Tiger (original .25 size) with a piped OS .40 FSR on it...both were HOT, but were excellent flyers!
I anticipate the Tiger 400 being a bit more sedate, but hopefully just as fun!
I haven't decided what I might change. I had thought about the gear as the field I fly from is a bit rough in places. I had also thought about changing to an outrunner as you did, but I haven't been doing electric long enough to really know what would be a good power package for it. I had heard the stock package was a bit anemic.
I have just begun assembly the last few days, so if you have some suggestions, I'm all ears!
I really have enjoyed all of the Tigers I have flown. I have owned probably 5 or six in various sizes...probably the two most enjoyable were an original Sky Tiger with a clipped wing (2 bays each panel) and a piped Enya 60, and the other was a Jr. Tiger (original .25 size) with a piped OS .40 FSR on it...both were HOT, but were excellent flyers!
I anticipate the Tiger 400 being a bit more sedate, but hopefully just as fun!
Last edited by georgewaldrop; 09-18-2014 at 03:41 PM.
09-18-2014, 10:11 PM
#456
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Hi George,
On mine, I use an E-Flite Park 400, 920kV motor, a 1900 or 2100maH battery, and a GWS 9 x 4.7 prop. I don't recall the ESC. The landing gear is regular dural gear that I lightened up a bunch. I put all Hi-Tec HS-55 servos in the plane. I also put a swiveling tail wheel on it, but the skid might be even better.
I must say this thing scoots along pretty well! It's amazing how closely it's flight matches both my Tiger II and the Tiger 60.
Jeff
On mine, I use an E-Flite Park 400, 920kV motor, a 1900 or 2100maH battery, and a GWS 9 x 4.7 prop. I don't recall the ESC. The landing gear is regular dural gear that I lightened up a bunch. I put all Hi-Tec HS-55 servos in the plane. I also put a swiveling tail wheel on it, but the skid might be even better.
I must say this thing scoots along pretty well! It's amazing how closely it's flight matches both my Tiger II and the Tiger 60.
Jeff
Last edited by RDJeff; 09-18-2014 at 10:16 PM.
