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pavel569 -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (8/8/2007 4:06:52 PM)

I bought it from Banana Hobby.



pavel569 -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (8/12/2007 7:31:43 PM)

I finished the plane setup today, put it on the ground to check lateral CG and the landing gear bent. There is no way it would withstands my landings. Tomorrow I'll cut new one from 6061 Aluminum and I'll add some wheel pants I've found from my previous buildings leftovers. I still hope for maiden this week.



pavel569 -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (8/14/2007 4:40:21 AM)

Here is my Zlin. It is finished, new landing gear + wheel pants, ready for maiden. For my surprise, I didn't have to add any weight except 7g on tip of the wing to counterbalance the engine.



mando -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (8/14/2007 12:17:27 PM)

So far so good, eh. LG and pants look great. Keep an eye on the control rods, you'll find that they are way too soft and flexable also. Changed mine after the third flight with CF rods. Good luck with the maiden!

Mando........



pavel569 -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (8/15/2007 3:35:59 AM)

Thanks, Mando. I've took your advice and changed the tail control linkage to CF. I don't want to jeopardize her first flight. It is better to do it now than later.



pavel569 -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (8/16/2007 5:47:01 PM)

Maiden this morning. Preflight check - rudder servo is dead. Next week I'll try again.



mando -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (8/16/2007 6:42:31 PM)

[:@][8|]



goph -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (8/22/2007 11:24:01 AM)

hi ther i,m waiting to take possesion of a zlin but have to wait 7 week here in OZ
would like to know where you got the wheel pants looks hot.
going to fit os 52fs does it fit with out cuttin up the cowl .



pavel569 -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (8/22/2007 6:26:09 PM)

The wheel pants I've used are from Great Planes RV-4 I had in my hands. I like them because they are more "bubbly" than stock for 40-60 size airplane.

BTW I had maiden yesterday. She is flying like on rails, if you fly it fast. Stall speed is pretty high, all of a sudden left wing drops like crazy. If this happen on landing approach 5ft above the ground, you will go home with plastic bag full of balsa. I guess it's due to CG position, over this weekend I'm going to play around and move it at 1/4" forward and will see. The throws for ailerons - approx 5/8" up/down are ok, elevator - 1/2" up/down are way too much. I did extreme snap at the top of loop with 20% elevator, I'll lower the rate to 50% by adjusting control rod - I still want to keep full servo travel movement. The engine I'm using - Magnum 70 4stroke seems to have very little power to fly it, I'll try to use different prop sizes to get optimum rpm. Next week - next try.



mando -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (9/4/2007 2:42:36 AM)

Got some more flights in today, and with some help of flying buddy, FlyJay, got another opinion with some good comments of the set up and flight caricaturistics of the Zlin. Wringing it out caused another horizontal stab-brace failure. That's the second one I've had to fix, the aluminum used is too thin and breaks easily, so I've been replacing the ends with brass. Easy enough to do. The 13x7 prop for the Saito .72 is gonna be replaced with either a 13x6, 13x4w or a 13x4 sport. Did a search for sport/3D on the Saito and found those suggestions. Gotta slow it down some. Got a little more "user friendly" with flying it today, with good feelings for future flights.
Soo, how 'bout you guys, any good Zlin news?

Mando........



Speedie500 -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (9/16/2007 10:25:11 PM)

Hi Guys, in S.A. we have a local dealer for the same range as NitroModels. They are manufactured by a Chinese company called Fly Model, www.fly-model.com. I'm currently waiting for my second Zlin as the first one got damaged in the mail & got returned. Thanks for the tip on the landing gear and as for the hardware I intend to replace it all with Du-Bro.
I've got a choice of 2 engines both Irvine 2 strokes .46 & .53, any recomendations?
The model is based on one aircraft from a South African aerobatic team. I have 2 pic's of the aircraft I'll try to post them for you.



mando -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (9/17/2007 4:35:51 AM)

Hey, keep us posted.

Mando..........



goph -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (10/17/2007 1:51:14 PM)

[:D] IT'S HERE ALREADY HAD A FEW LATE NIGHTS BUT LOOKS GOOD.
HAVE FITTED A NEW OS 55AX.
PICS COMING SOON



cavandish -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (11/14/2007 12:24:16 AM)

NOT MEANING TO PISS ON ANYONES BONFIRE GUY'S, BUT IVE JUST RECIEVED ONE OF THESE BY MISTAKE INSTEAD OF A W/M CAP 232 50 SIZE
THERE IS NO COMPARISON I'M AFRAID, APART FROM THE FACT THAT THE ZLIN IS COOLER LOOKING FROM 20FEET AWAY.
i LOOKED IN THE BOX AND WAS NOT SURE IF TO SEND IT BACK OR NOT, I READ THIS THREAD AND MY MIND WAS MADE UP !! SHE'S HISTORY



Evgeny-arm -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (11/14/2007 3:54:11 PM)

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ORIGINAL: nitrostaff1


quote:

ORIGINAL: Airbourne in Japan

i like the look of this plane and i'd like to get it if i can get it shipped to Japan. i don't bother justifying buying new planes, i just buy what i want. if i get it, i'll run it electric, but i've got over 40 planes currently rtf and about 90 to build, so it may take a little time hahaha[:D]


Hi there!

I am very very curious how you get your planes shipped to you from AK. If you can give me some details of the shipping price + service, I'll be glad to assist you the same way. But as far as I know, USPS in LA is not willing to ship any oversize items for us...We've tried, and many times it failed to go out...so let me know the details and I'll help you out!

However, we are in the process of building an shipping dept. in Asia and even in UK this year so maybe around summer we'll able to cater to Asia/UK customers...

But in the meantime, let me know how u get your planes shipped from the USA. Appreciate your time, Thanks!


This plane (have bought and my friends have sent) has come recently. Any problems with delivery has not arisen - look
http://trkcnfrm1.smi.usps.com/PTSInternetWeb/InterLabelInquiry.do - EB109680881US
Has paid for delivery 68 $.
The plane has come damaged. Damages have arisen not on fault of mail - with damages it has been bought.
Look - packing has no even insignificant deformations. But everyone a wing has such damages.
Damages I shall eliminate itself - but it is unpleasant that sell the broken things .




bumpman -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (11/28/2007 7:11:11 PM)

Just got my Zlin 50, all looks ok except the canopy has been sprayed silver inside, I bought a pilot with this kit.Question, How will he see where he is going? Seriously, I wanted to detail the interior.I emailed Nitro twice about getting a clear one ,no answer yet.If this is a updated change by them,Just thought all should know,may not be to your liking .None of the pictures I saw have this ,all are clear.This silver makes it look very cheap !



Speedie500 -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (11/28/2007 9:48:50 PM)

Hi bumpman, I have the same problem. [:@] I've shelved the Zlin for the moment as I still have 2 projects to complete before I can get to the Zlin. If you or anyone else have any ideas how to remove the silver paint without damaging the canopy please let me know. [:o]
Thanks Speedie



opjose -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (11/28/2007 10:20:21 PM)

A suggestion:

Find some clear plastic packaging, the type usually used for retail point of sales...

e.g. the packaging for small acetelyne torches has a pretty good shape... etc.

Then you can either:

1 - CUT the existing canopy removing only the parts you wish to make clear.
Cut the packaging to suitable shapes and glue the clear plastic in to replace the portion you removed... always overlapping, which produces a nice minor look of an authentic canopy. If needed heat the clear plastic as in choice 2 below.

2 - Using the existing canopy, make a dummy wooden shape that fits inside the old canopy. This will be your "form".
Put on a pair of heat resistant gloves and heat the clear plastic until it gets soft. Using the gloves push it over the shape to make the clear plastic obtain a shape similiar to the original canopy. Cut and paint to suit.





flyguy506 -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (11/28/2007 11:17:16 PM)

I just about have my zlin completed, can anyone tell me how to post a picture on the string?



bumpman -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (11/29/2007 12:01:26 AM)

Hi Speedie, I am still tryihg,I know mineral spirits or lacquer thinner won't cut it.Don't know where to go from there,Anything stronger than lacqur thinner I fear will damage the plastic.STILL ! no reply from Nitro,NOT good !



opjose -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (11/29/2007 12:09:40 AM)

AFAIK: Since the manufacturer doesn't offer clear canopies it would be a long while before Nitro gets this back up the chain to China, for almost the same answer.

Cutting the painted parts out and laying in clear plastic is quick and easy. You probably have all the materials you need on hand.




mando -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (11/29/2007 1:04:04 AM)


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ORIGINAL: flyguy506

I just about have my zlin completed, can anyone tell me how to post a picture on the string?



Click the "Click here to upload images and files!" item at the bottom of the "Reply to Message " page.
Click on the "browse" item , it'll go to your picture files, if not, then open them there.
Double click the picture you want to upload.
Click on upload, wait til finished.
Click on "OK" button at the bottom of "Reply to Message" page

See if that'll work for ya.


Painted canopies.... BUMMER!

Mando......





goph -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (11/29/2007 2:18:59 AM)

thanks i was haveing trouble geting my pics to work .
just waiting on new servos to come . going to movr the rud, elv servos up to the canopy
to help c/g . it to came with a silver canopy i liked it .



mando -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (11/29/2007 2:35:56 AM)

Silver canopy looks......ok , I'm glad I got a clear one though.[8D]
You might as well go ahead and change/upgrade the front landing gear right now, they look good, but they're way too soft as well as the wheel hubs also.

Mando.......



goph -> RE: Zlin Z-50 recieved (11/29/2007 10:26:49 AM)

have been looking at carbon fiber landing gear & pants..
would like to have all these little things right before it,s ready to go.
there is no rush to get it airboune right now.



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