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Fusion ARF - 7/28/2006 12:55:05 AM   
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Status: offline 		I started my Fusion last night and I'm really pleased with this airplane. It is very easy to put together. In the short time I had I managed to glue in the stabs, hinge everything, install the landing gear and the tail wheel and sealed all of the hinges as well as go over the entire plane with my iron although it did'nt really need it in many places. Do check the pre installed hinges. They come glued in one half of each surface and I had to reglue some but no biggie. I'm going to install the fuel tank and a couple of other things tonight. This plane looks awsome and I'm really excited about it. I've had the version 2 Katana 70 and if this plane is as good as the Kat I will be one happy pilot.


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RE: Fusion ARF - 7/28/2006 1:09:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		Trust me you will be verypleased at the Fusion. A different plane than the Kat in many ways. The Kat 70 is the all around best 90 size funfly however teh Fusion will excell at everything including 3d, IMAC, and 3d! A more advanced plane for sure. And on the hinges you SHOULD glue both sides as they are only tacked in place on one side for ease of assembly. Same way you would do all CA hinges.

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RE: Fusion ARF - 7/28/2006 3:02:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		I figured they were actually glued but now that you said that about being tacked it makes since. I did do both sides and they are strong. I see you have to cut out your own place for the throttle servo?? I did'nt feel a spot pre cut under the covering so is this the case? Thanks for any tips you might be able to give.


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RE: Fusion ARF - 7/29/2006 6:36:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yes, there is a spot on the right side behind the engine for the throttle servo. It is sized for the minis like the Hitec 81 or 85 servos. You can enlarge if you prefer a standard size servo.

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RE: Fusion ARF - 7/31/2006 4:41:21 PM   
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Status: offline 		will the hs-55 or EFlite s75's work? I have a bunch of those laying around for foamies..

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RE: Fusion ARF - 7/31/2006 7:45:19 PM   
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Status: offline 		Mike, My ARF does not have that spot cut out for the throttle servo. It's just not there. I was also missing some nuts for the control horn screws. I had some so no big deal.


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RE: Fusion ARF - 8/1/2006 4:52:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		Got my arf in today. Mine's the 52" in Solid Yellow. This plane is gonna be awesome. and it's strong built and lite. hopefully i'll get some graphics cut for it today so I can start the build tonight. to bad there calling for a tropical storm to hit this weekend. maybe it'll miss us.

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RE: Fusion ARF - 8/1/2006 9:23:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		SB13,

those are all laser cuts parts, it is allmost impossible that its not there.
it should be very close to the engine mount in center and on the right fuse side offcurse.
you better double check it.

can you see the line for servo wire goes from center wing location forward toward the engine ?

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RE: Fusion ARF - 8/1/2006 10:28:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		I do see the line for the servo wires but I have triple checked it and dont see the servo cut out still. Not sure whats up. I know where it should be but again, dont see it. I will post about it if and when I find it.


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RE: Fusion ARF - 8/2/2006 12:50:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		Take a look at this picture and it should give you an idea where the cut-out should be.
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RE: Fusion ARF - 8/2/2006 1:47:14 AM   
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Status: offline 		I've got my fuel tank mounted with the zip ties going through the fuse and I'm thinking that maybe the zip tie is covering it up. It looks to be in that area. I'll have to check it out. I have'nt worked on it the last couple of days but plan on doing more tomoorow. Thanks for your help.


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RE: Fusion ARF - 8/2/2006 7:33:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		is a S.T. 90 gonna be enuff to pull this plane around?(67"fusion)

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RE: Fusion ARF - 8/2/2006 7:56:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		I found the throttle servo cut out. The fuel tanks zip tie was blocking it. Now I will install the throttle servo when it gets here and deal with the tanks zip tie afterwards. Glad thats finally over with, finding the cut out that is. Thanks for the help guys.


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RE: Fusion ARF - 8/3/2006 9:55:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		COOL! And yes the ST 90 is plenty. The ARFs are coming in really light also!

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RE: Fusion ARF - 9/14/2006 5:29:09 AM   
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Status: offline 		Where did the carbon gear pictured in post#10 come from? Can I get some?

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RE: Fusion ARF - 9/14/2006 1:30:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		Good question. That gear came as a sample gear from China with the prototype ARFs last Spring. They were very brittle and not strong enough at all. Honestly I would never put CF gear on a profile. Every one I've seen including the aftermarket brands break with little abuse. CF is strong and light but does not take "shock" loads very well.

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