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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 12/30/2006 7:45:49 PM   
Guillermito


 

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Status: offline 		Hello, very pretty the model! you used the accessories of kit? also hinges CA?
Thank you very much.

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 12/31/2006 12:14:34 AM   
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Hello, very pretty the model! you used the accessories of kit? also hinges CA?
Thank you very much.


I used Rocket city ball links at the control horns and z bends at the servo, not the supplied plastic clevis and 90' bend/clevis supplied. Otherwise all supplied hardware.

I flew mine today! Its a keeper, I need to move my CG aft abit I think. Very forgiving and very capable airplane. The OS 70 FS II Surpass pulls it verticle from a hover at a comfortable rate (still running rich).

I'm looking forward to having somemore time to get this one dailed in! My 4 year old and 6 1/2 year old girls were with me today and I didn't get too much done, just 3 short flights.



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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 12/31/2006 6:59:29 AM   
likestofly


 

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Status: offline 		Regarding the c.g., after 3 more flights today, I`m also moving my cg back about 1/4 " from what the manual stated. The more I fly it ,the more I like it ! Tower hobbies list the OS manifold with the plane, and someone else posted a direct link to also.

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 12/31/2006 5:10:21 PM   
JustErik


 

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Status: offline 		Well, after checking out the exhaust manifold linked above, I determined that it wasn't exactly what I wanted. Instead, I got a 90 degree elbow from Performance Specialties.



They offer them in 30, 45, 75 and 90 degrees and the price is the same as the OS item from Tower. Hopefully this will fit entirely inside the cowl. Mark and likestofly, did you have to relieve the side of the cowl or just cut a hole in the bottom?

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 12/31/2006 5:55:23 PM   
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Mark and likestofly, did you have to relieve the side of the cowl or just cut a hole in the bottom?


only holes in the side are for my needle valves, the OS inside adapter keeps it well away from the inside (side) of the cowl.

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 12/31/2006 6:00:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		Excellent news! I'm hoping for the same results.

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 12/31/2006 7:34:10 PM   
Ernie Misner


 

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Status: offline 		Were those JR servos used in the tail standard or mini size?

Thanks!

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 12/31/2006 7:47:05 PM   
JustErik


 

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Status: offline 		Ernie, I was curious about those servos as well. As near as I can tell, the JR 811 is a standard size digital servo that weighs about 1.6 ounces. I found that info on this page.

Erik

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 1/2/2007 7:55:10 AM   
Ernie Misner


 

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Status: offline 		Thanks Erik. When I get a Reactor I might just put standard sizers in the tail to help balance the Saito 82 also.

Ernie

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 1/7/2007 2:39:43 AM   
swish696


 

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Status: offline 		Hey Guys
I agree!! This one is a keeper. I have about 5 flights on this one. It can do everthing that my Giant UCD but smoother. Harriers, waterfalls, torque rolls, blenders, it will even flat spin. The setup- Saito 82 apc 14/4w Hitec HS 5625 Ailerons yes full size will fit. In the tail Futaba 9001 elevator 9202 Ruter HS 81 on the Throttle. Came in 6 lb even. There CG is a little off. I have move back a half inch farther than there rec. And may still move back tad more. With this combo plane has unlimited verticle. Pulls out of a hover with authority. This plane is really one of the greatest planes I have flown. Flies like a UCD but without the floaty trainer tendencies. Hopefully they will bring out a 120 size. I will be first in line.

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 1/8/2007 4:46:53 PM   
GarySS


 

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Status: offline 		Hey swish696,
Questions: Did you substitute any control hardware in your Reactor? Is kit hardware of the 4-40 weight/strength? What did you use for a battery? Thanks!!!!! GarySS

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 1/9/2007 1:27:09 AM   
Celidon


 

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Status: offline 		I am getting ready to put my tail servos in and have three HiTEC HS 625MG servos weighing in at 1.94 ounces each. The three together will be about 1.5 ounces heavier than anything listed in the manual. Anyone think that will be to much weight in the tail?

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 1/9/2007 1:37:31 AM   
JustErik


 

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I am getting ready to put my tail servos in and have three HiTEC HS 625MG servos weighing in at 1.94 ounces each. The three together will be about 1.5 ounces heavier than anything listed in the manual. Anyone think that will be to much weight in the tail?


Celidon,

I think a lot will depend on your other equipment choices. A heavy engine (OS .70, for instance) will negate some of the extra weight. Also, the size of your battery pack and where you place it will make a big difference. I would try to keep everything as far forward as possible and see how it works out.

Erik

PS - keep us posted and share some pics of your install. I love to see how others have assembled their plane. If you're interested, I've posted some pics in this thread



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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 1/9/2007 2:33:48 AM   
Celidon


 

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Status: offline 		I will be running an Evolution 46 NT. I had it on a Twist 40 that I put in the ground in the fall. It has a lot of power. I will keep you posted.

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 1/9/2007 5:43:28 AM   
swish696


 

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Status: offline 		Gary
I used all 4-40 and Great Planes ball links on both ends of all control rods. 2000ma nmh placed as far back under the hatch as possible. But I will need to move it back even further. The only problem that I have run into is the landing gear is to soft. It really flexes on take offs and landings. Anybody heard of aftermarket landing gear??

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