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Redesigned 28% Extra 300 Build / Questions - 8/6/2006 4:30:32 AM

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This will be Build / Questions post for my "Redesigned WH 28% Extra 300". Feel free to add any questions, photos, suggestions regarding this plane.

I received the plane yesterday and I have to say it was very well packed. This latest WH came with the Fuselage and wings both double boxed

(see photos below). Very nice Tom & Patty!! As near as I can tell there is no damage from shipping. The quality of this plane so far is very nice. The trim over lap looks to be good on the fuse & wings. The wing and stab tubes are snug but wont require any sanding. I use a little powdered teflon and it slides in like butter! I will begin hinging the ailerons & elevators tomorrow. So far the only flaws I can find are a very small pin hole in the trim on the rudder which I will find a graphic to cover that so it doesn't cause a rip. The other minor flaw is the stripes on the right side of the cowl don't line up exactly to the trim on the fuse side, and there are some faint swirls in the red paint where it appears slightly lighter in spots. This was also mentioned in a post by bluehawkbm (he mentioned it here http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4582112 ). It doesn't overly concern me but I may try to improve the match at a later date. As has been mentioned in other posts there is a lot of room in the fuse as it is very wide. The tail wheel and landing gear (which comes polished BTW) look very nice

! The elevator & ailerons are huge compared to my Edge. I haven't had a chance to check the incidences on the wing and stabe yet or the weight of any of the pieces but I'll post my findings as soon as I measure these. At first when I ordered it I wasn't sure I would like the colors but now that I see them in person I like them better than the red/white/blue scheme. The colors look like they will be very visible in the air. Overall my first impression of this plane has been very positive and I look forward to flying it for YEARS

to come LOL. If you haven't all ready, see ( http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4513761 ) and you'll understand why I say YEARS. I will be using a lot of equipment from my Edge for this plane but one thing that I am changing is the batteries. I will be using Fromeco equipment in this plane. Here are a few photos with more to follow.

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RE: Redesigned 28% Extra 300 Build / Questions - 8/6/2006 9:17:00 AM

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Good luck with your build! I'm going to be building one of these babies soon, it looks like they are starting to catch on!

Keep 'em flyin'!

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RE: Redesigned 28% Extra 300 Build / Questions - 8/7/2006 2:28:15 AM

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Any of you guys that have yours built have any photos yet of how your laying out the equipment. I'm looking for ideas on throttle servo location. I'll be using a 4800ma Fromeco receiver battery, DA50, Menz prop, 4" Dave Brown spinner, 2400ma Fromeco ignition battery and pull-pull rudder and would like to see how others may have positioned similar gear to balance.
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RE: Redesigned 28% Extra 300 Build / Questions - 8/7/2006 3:13:07 AM

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I posted a couple pictures on this thread.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4474909/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm
Give me a e-mail if I can help any farther. or take any more pictures for ya.
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RE: Redesigned 28% Extra 300 Build / Questions - 8/7/2006 5:18:12 AM

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i've got the same plane just in the red, white, blue color scheme. i should have mine in the air in two weeks. i just about have all the gear installed in the fuse, all i have left is the tank, throtle/choke servos and receiver batterys. i will post some pics soon!!!

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RE: Redesigned 28% Extra 300 Build / Questions - 8/7/2006 6:32:54 AM

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You get gear cuffs now, too? What a deal!

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RE: Redesigned 28% Extra 300 Build / Questions - 8/7/2006 10:17:33 AM

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I cut open one of the lightening holes on the fuel tanl tray and put the servo for the throtle in there. Theres plenty space in that area to put a servo in a perfect line with the throtle arm.

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RE: Redesigned 28% Extra 300 Build / Questions - 8/7/2006 1:36:09 PM

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You get gear cuffs now, too? What a deal!

Any ideas on how to attach them without drilling holes in the landing gear? I thought about using some double sided sticky tape. I'm thinking these need to float a bit to prevent wearing the trim where they meet the fuse sides as a result of landing gear flex. Is there something I can put between the cuff and the fuse to stop the wear?

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RE: Redesigned 28% Extra 300 Build / Questions - 8/7/2006 2:08:03 PM

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What cuffs? The plane is not supposed to come with cuffs.

You may have got a set from our 41% Extra which DOES come with cuffs.

TF

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RE: Redesigned 28% Extra 300 Build / Questions - 8/7/2006 2:20:19 PM

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mine did also
some silicone them to the gear

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RE: Redesigned 28% Extra 300 Build / Questions - 8/7/2006 2:30:48 PM

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Tom, Cuffs are included in mine too.

Great looking plane. I'm going to run a Brison 3.2 with a new Vess propeller.

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RE: Redesigned 28% Extra 300 Build / Questions - 8/7/2006 3:53:20 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: rctom

What cuffs? The plane is not supposed to come with cuffs.

You may have got a set from our 41% Extra which DOES come with cuffs.

TF

Tom, If you see the photos above I slid one on the LG for the photo. It matches the size of the gear and butts to the side of the fuse perfectly. Would a cuff from the 41% match a 28% that well?

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RE: Redesigned 28% Extra 300 Build / Questions - 8/7/2006 6:12:30 PM

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Slide them up to where you want them and make a pencil mark around them. Slide them back and apply some silicone to the gear leg above the mark that will let the inside of the cuff to make contact with the silicone. Slide the cuff back up to the mark and let it sit for a day. It will hold a long, long time.

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RE: Redesigned 28% Extra 300 Build / Questions - 8/7/2006 9:51:15 PM

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Well, I must have more influence than I thought. I asked the cuffs be included with teh 41% Extras, I guess the factory decided to add them into the smaller one as well.

You guys should all send me 10 bucks.

TF

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