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RE: Multiplex Twister EDF - 8/22/2007 7:59:01 AM   
tIANci



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Status: offline 		I just got mine and it looks great, did not expect her to be that big a plane. Hope to have her up in a few weeks.

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RE: Multiplex Twister EDF - 8/22/2007 3:43:32 PM   
ekotil


 

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Status: offline 		Mine took all of 2 evenings to assemble. You can be up quicker than you think!

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RE: Multiplex Twister EDF - 9/2/2007 12:59:27 AM   
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Status: offline 		there is one for sale, the guy wants 250 its already built and I think has the castle creation speed control in there, i have three lipos 3 cell 2100 are they going to work? I think they have a 20c constant ? IS 250 too much money ? its used but flown only one time, its ready to go just have to put my reciever in it and battery, please respond and tell me what you guys think, Ive own bunch of strykers and just want something bigger.

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RE: Multiplex Twister EDF - 9/2/2007 5:33:52 AM   
gditeam


 

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Status: offline 		I still love hearing people talk about this plane in a bad way. Its a pretty piece of foam what do you expect. Most arf's or rtf's are usually underpowered anyways which is not a huge suprise. You can make anything fast just as the stryker B was a ton of fun for around 2 minutes the you yank out the motor and toss a brushless setup in it.

I think this plane is cool for its speed and just not something to make your hands shake. It does however get people looking at it and just smiling at how she looks in the air.

If you need something in the 100mph and want this plane just get the replacement fuse and everything and go that route. I think they allow that now..... I was thinking of this setup actually

16/25/1
cc80 or higher , not sure yet
het fan instead of the wemotec

battery wise I am just going to parallel my 3s 20c batteries to make some 4200 3s batteries.

Odds are I will leave this one I bought (on here actually) stock and build another one to see how big of a difference it is. Odds are though I will just make my strykers and soon to own funjets my 100mph planes and leave this bad ass looking jet cruise.

I like speed but sometimes it is nice to fly a plane that is built for cruisin and NO STRESS...

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RE: Multiplex Twister EDF - 9/4/2007 2:07:25 PM   
sherlockshah


 

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Status: offline 		is it possible to have a 4s lipo set up in this jet? if so please tell me which is the best set up to make this a rocket

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RE: Multiplex Twister EDF - 9/4/2007 3:37:30 PM   
tIANci



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Status: offline 		I am starting to get mine up ... she is not that simple to build, you need to be careful and plan ahead. If not you will get parts that have not fitted properly but the CA has cured or wiring that will be held by CA. Now I know why MPX recommends slow cure CA. As for power ... I am sticking with the stock set up. I love fast planes but I think this jet is fun enough on the stock motor.

sherlock - some on RCG have tried 4S with the stock motor but I think its a little too hot for 4S. Maybe something in the 3,000-3,200 KV range would be better.

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RE: Multiplex Twister EDF - 9/5/2007 3:01:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		i have three 3s 2100 is that under power?? I dont want to use 4s i dont even have any at the moment , i just want a fast jet without taking to the field just to use at the park, these are good , i have a stryker thats really fast but i can fly it anywhere, if there is someone that has this but set up real fast please let me know what to do.

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RE: Multiplex Twister EDF - 9/6/2007 5:45:52 AM   
tIANci



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Status: offline 		sherlock - if your 2,100's are 25C then its ok I am sure. If its 20C then take it easy on the throttle. Go to RCG and see the data they have there. I will run mine on prob on Flight Power EVO25 3S 3,300. I doubt the Twister will be faster than your Stryker.

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RE: Multiplex Twister EDF - 9/15/2007 7:18:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		Just shoved a 4000 3s 1p 30 C Kokam in mine from Overlander

After much deliberation ! Should get to try it out Sunday as the Models been on the shelf for a while


Martin

Here is the Video from sunday, we got an easy 10 minutes

http://rcuvideos.com/item/YT02KKTJP5YSL2LS

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RE: Multiplex Twister EDF - 9/19/2007 3:54:54 AM   
whizzard


 

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Status: offline 		I painted my Twister similar to the RAF Red Arrow show team's older high wing jet. I used white tape to simulate the decoration of the Red Arrow's.

I am using a 60 amp ESC and a 4s1p A123 2300 mAh cube shaped battery psck. (made from A DeWalt 36 V power pack)

This battery is a little heavier than a 3s1p LiPoly pack but makes up for it with 14.4 V fully charged to give the Twister a little more screeeeeemm.

This is my first EDF and I am having a little trouble keeping up with it so I had 1 really bad inverted 45* 45-50 mph landing.

Bent the Elapor foam nose right and down about an inch, cracked the fuse on both sides and broke the canope.

Stick the bent parts in boiling water and the foam cells swell up and get back their "memory" and then just use a spoon to smooth out the surface cells that bubble up.

Use some regular CA glue and twist the fuse back into shape, spray on some more red and she looks pretty good again and flys just like new.

Bill



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RE: Multiplex Twister EDF - 9/23/2007 3:02:27 AM   
gditeam


 

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Status: offline 		I just got a dx7 spektrum and would like to set it up with this plane. It will be my first time setting up with this dx7 setup and wanted to see if someone has the basic info as in throws and what channels to mix....

I will be flying her tomorrow with a flightcamone onboard so either it will be a great flight or a crash lol...

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RE: Multiplex Twister EDF - 12/14/2007 5:12:18 PM   
Khatsalano


 

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Status: offline 		I am loving my Twister ... it's unfortunate that due to a Spektrum radio failure (cause yet to be determined) it crashed at very close range. But the good news is, I caught it on video! For your enjoyment ... I know you guys love the crashes. : )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXY23SD-Wa8

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RE: Multiplex Twister EDF - 12/14/2007 6:28:58 PM   
Khatsalano


 

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Status: offline 		Oh that reminds me...

I did some experimenting and made a video of landing the Twister with Flaperons Up and with Flaperons Down. There is quite an noticeable difference. I always launch with the flaps down though so it doesn't dip to the ground and just climbs nicely. Keep in mind that flaperons on this plane needs a little up elevator compensation mixed into it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Big7Nsu09KM

Enjoy!

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RE: Multiplex Twister EDF - 12/15/2007 5:20:20 PM   
JohnMac



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Status: offline 		I have been flying a Twister since early this year and I consider it to be a great first EDF model or general fun model. Its true to say that it does not have startling vertical performance, but if you want this this performance, sorry, but you have to pay for it. A higher Kv motor will do it and the fan will certainly stand it, but a top quality replacement motor may cost almost as much as the model/fan/motor as supplied by MPX! At the price, I think it is great but I probably will re-motor it next year.
I also completely agree with the point about the battery. I first flew mine with a 3s 2500 and it was rather pedestrian. I now fly it with a 3s 3700 and it has made a huge difference.
Regards,

John

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RE: Multiplex Twister EDF - 12/16/2007 2:12