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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 2/6/2007 9:26:30 PM   
JustErik


 

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I drilled a hole in the tank. (what an idiot...) I am waiting for a replacement.


Man, I seem to do something like that on EVERY plane I have. On my reactor, I slipped while installing a control horn and made a nice big slit in the rudder covering. I hate it when that happens.


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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 2/7/2007 1:24:57 AM   
Celidon


 

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Status: offline 		Here are some pics. For you two strokers out there, this plane is equipped with an Evolution 46 NT. I did not have to butcher the cowl too badly. Not bad for my first time doing a cowling. You can see what I did as a temp fix for for the elevator problem till I get a reversing y harness. Hope I uploaded the pics so you can see em.

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 2/7/2007 1:43:01 AM   
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I drilled a hole in the tank. (what an idiot...) I am waiting for a replacement.

I will let you know tonight if I figure out the electronics issue.


OMG....I can't believe you drilled a hole in the tank.....!!!

I did the exact same thing except I was routing my fuel tubing for the fill valve when I drilled a hole in the tank.


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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 2/7/2007 1:44:22 AM   
bluehawkbm


 

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Status: offline 		Guys I have flown mine with the antenna wire running through the tube in the plane with no problems. I have a Funtana 90 that also has a tube through the fuse for the antenna and have been flying it you 3 years with no problems. However if I was experiencing jittering servos I would run the antenna on the outside of the plane to see if it helped.

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 2/7/2007 1:49:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		I like the way that engine install worked out. It's at 135 degrees right? I wouldn't have to drill new holes in the firewall for the engine mount just rotate it and redo my throttle cable......and get a new cowl. I think I'm going to do that though because right now I'm getting oil on my servos. I would be better off with the exhaust under the plane instead of down the side. Isn't the internet cool?

Can you show a pic of the exhaust exiting the cowl?

Craig

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 2/7/2007 4:31:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here ya go. I am going to like having the exaust coming out the bottom. I hope it helps with the clean up.

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 2/7/2007 5:24:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks Celidon. That's the way to mount a 2-stroke in this plane. It's like the old saying, I didn't have time to do it right the first time but I have time to do it over. Oh well, too darn cold to fly anyway. I already ordered a new cowl.

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 2/7/2007 12:24:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		Nice pics, Celidon! I think it turned out great. I'm anxious to hear a flight report with that Evo .46. I've heard they are pretty powerful engines. Your solution for the elevators is exactly what I would have done while waiting for a reversing Y-harness. You may have some issues with differential elevator throw or perhaps see a little bit of rolling due to varying amounts of throw between the halves, but it should fly well enough to get a feel for the plane.

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 2/7/2007 4:52:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		I will have time to get the harness before the maiden. We just got three inches of snow last night and the wind chills are it -10 here in Columbus so I won't be flying for a while. I am a teacher and we have been out of school for three days due to extreme cold.

I wish Realflight G3 had a Reactor on it I could fly...

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 2/7/2007 5:04:36 PM   
JustErik


 

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I will have time to get the harness before the maiden. We just got three inches of snow last night and the wind chills are it -10 here in Columbus so I won't be flying for a while. I am a teacher and we have been out of school for three days due to extreme cold.

I wish Realflight G3 had a Reactor on it I could fly...


Agreed about RF...I also wish it had some good profile ships like a MoJo or something similar. I'm in VA and we just got some snow as well. I won't be flying anytime soon.

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 2/7/2007 8:53:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		Celidon, which reversing cord are you getting. Have a link? I'm curious about the different ones available. I'll need one too!

Thanks,

Ernie PS - I think Erik is right about getting uneven throws with that angle the one pushrod has. With an angle like that it will have more throw in one direction than the other..... unless... maybe you can trick that out with your tx.

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 2/7/2007 8:59:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am probably going to get the Futaba SR10 Dual Servo Reverser http://www.futaba-rc.com/radioaccys/futm4150.html. Tower has it for $34.99. If anyone knows of a comparable alternative that is cheaper, chime in.

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 2/7/2007 9:08:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		Celidon, I'm thinking that Futaba reverser might be more than what we need. It is quite pricey and for large scale planes, plus it weighs .9 oz. They have the EMS reverser cord for $18.99 and I have heard good things about it....?

Thanks,

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 2/7/2007 11:34:39 PM   
cmala3


 

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Status: offline 		I can't find the one I got. I got at the LHS for around $6. It is just a y-harness but it reverses one of the servos. I'm not sure who made it. It fits my Futaba and works just fine.

This one is similar for $10
http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=V834691&pid=racc014&img=l

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RE: Great Planes Reactor GP/EP 3D ARF .46-.70 - 2/8/2007 1:54:50 AM