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RE: Fun with Flat Foam - 3/11/2006 3:46:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		AJ, I am sitting here looking over the plans for the Mugi tonight. I d/l'ed a video to watch it in action. looks like I might like this one. My only prob is I don't have electronics avail for another plane right now. Well, I guess I could use the SD rec but don't really want to.

The VTO needs another motor stick repair. I tried it one more time with the 9x6 prop and the 9.6/1000 nimh. Tried it from upright position on my back porch just to see if it would lift off. It didn't leave the surface but managed to work it's way off the porch and snapped the balsa. I want to get my 1147 prop on it with the 7.4 lipo before I give up on it. But I want that Mugi pretty hard right now.

What other plane are you considering? I am expecting a photo of the F-15 soon.

Any plans for the LHS? I forgot to order a 1260 prop.

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RE: Fun with Flat Foam - 3/11/2006 1:20:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		i flew it...it was like a bucking bull to fly...so itook it close to the ground ...stalled it and touched down softly....c.g was fine... i may try to make it even more nose heavy after i take all the down thrust out....

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RE: Fun with Flat Foam - 3/11/2006 2:56:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		Chris,

I'm far from being an expert, but I would like to see you enjoy your Nasty as much as I do.

Does your radio have dual rates? I'm thinking the throws are just too radical to get her in the air and trimmed out. I'm flying mine at 50% and haven't ever turned them up to 100% yet. If no D/R maybe consider adjusting the control rods to inner holes on servo and outer holes on horns.

Flew mine this morning on the 11.1 lipo. Holy Cow! Vertical as long as I can hold it straight. No more circuits around the field to gain altitude. Upside down, inner loops, outer loops, etc. etc. etc. Flew for prob 10 minutes and then I did get a little too close to Mother Earth and snapped the motor and nose off but with some quick gluing and I will be up again! I wasn't even upset about the minicrash because of what I was doing in the air prior. Came home with a smile. This bird rocks!

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RE: Fun with Flat Foam - 3/11/2006 9:35:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		Aj and anyone else intersted in building a Mugi from scratch,

Here are the plans converted to good ol' American inches. And here is the Mugi web page for detailed instructions on building the Mugi...

Mugi website

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RE: Fun with Flat Foam - 3/12/2006 12:42:11 AM   
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Status: offline 		i know you guys are awaiting an update ... trashed.... still pitching down..its gotta be the wing or something//cut the nose off sanded it flat...mounted the motor....no change... balance was dead on .... 4'' from LE... 1/4 in nose down...... i think imma do something else

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RE: Fun with Flat Foam - 3/12/2006 1:20:09 AM   
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Status: offline 		Chris,

I am truly sorry to hear that. I can't imagine what the problem was. You say it is now garbage? I sure would like to know what the issue was. Hate to see you move on without a good flight on this build.



I'm considering another Nasty to improve on the building techniques, applying what I have learned so far. And my paint is peeling alot now. Looks like crap, flys like thunder.

Chris, any ideas what you might try next? You ARE gonna build another one, right?

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RE: Fun with Flat Foam - 3/12/2006 1:52:33 AM   
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I was able to send one PM to you. There are 3 files I use for the decals. I was able to send you the stars I think. It would not let me PM another one. Said it was too short of time. I will send more as I can. Let me know if you get anything... Sent 2 files I can not Email because there is no way I see to attach a file. Sent 3 files. Let me know how they look, Down sized them so I could send them.

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RE: Fun with Flat Foam - 3/12/2006 2:43:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		They look great! Here's my favorite...mucho gratis, por favor....

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RE: Fun with Flat Foam - 3/12/2006 3:28:30 AM   
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Status: offline 		dont know what ill do as far as building.... my try another design... maybe me and the nasty aint getting along...>shrug> kinda sad tho.. i wanted to fly it...it looked sweet


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RE: Fun with Flat Foam - 3/12/2006 2:57:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		Chris, take a pic from front/side/top and post, also show where you had CG. I think I know your prob & I have cure for you. Don't give up yet, 1 more try OK

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RE: Fun with Flat Foam - 3/12/2006 4:25:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		ok... ill build another ..we will go from there.. the current nasty is to beat up

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RE: Fun with Flat Foam - 3/12/2006 5:46:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		Chris, OK before you cut it out let me give you a couple changes to make. I will be back later this afternoon or evening to explain, I can almost promice this will work for you

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RE: Fun with Flat Foam - 3/12/2006 9:57:35 PM