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New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/3/2007 3:02:31 PM   
VFR_RC


 

Posts: 179
Joined: 3/26/2007
From: Little Rock, AR, USA
Status: offline 		Ordered the new CMP Cessna 182 .52 ARF

I have been following the 1.20 thread and thought of starting one for the 1.20's little sister.

I should be receiving it by the end of the week.

Does anybody have any tips on this plane?

I will be powering it with a Magnum .70 RFS 4st and AR7000/ds821 all around for controls.
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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/5/2007 8:00:58 AM   
Blues.man5


 

Posts: 47
Joined: 12/19/2003
From: West Linn, OR, USA
Status: offline 		If it is the same, I recieved mine a week ago. It is listed as (scale) and it really is. Has flaps, epoxy resin gear and wing struts, scalloping on the flight control surfaces, includes robart type pin hinges. alerons, elevatore, flaps have curved pockets and rounded leading edges( there's a name for this, I don't remember what ). This is the nicest ARF I have ever seen!
Runing mine with a OS 70. Almost had mine ready to fly today on thr 4th. Ran into one glitch. The exhaust wouldn't exit out the port with the stock header. Ordered the short 120 degree extention as to have it look as good as the rest of the plane. Used every thing with the kit except changed to metal clevises.
I highly recomend it. Again it's beautiful!!!! Never seen a 40 or a 52 size with flaps and the detailing on the flight surfaces before.
GET ONE!!!!
Good luck.

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/5/2007 2:21:09 PM   
VFR_RC


 

Posts: 179
Joined: 3/26/2007
From: Little Rock, AR, USA
Status: offline 		Cool, thanks for the info.

I have a couple of questions... 1. Does it come with the spinner? I didn't see it in the pictures of what comes in the package. 2. If it doesn't come with one, what's the required size? 3. Did you mount your OS .70 inverted or sideways and did you have to cut a hole in the cowlling?

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/6/2007 3:42:24 AM   
Blues.man5


 

Posts: 47
Joined: 12/19/2003
From: West Linn, OR, USA
Status: offline 		No it doesn't include a spinner. Requires a 2 1/4" spinner. I mounted my engine sideways and did have to cut the cowl, but it looks good. Just do a good job. When I get the engine mounted I take a piece of paper and cut a hole just large enough to clear the rocker cover and tape it to the side of plane( be very carefull when taping, not on stripes), remove the eng to complete other assembly. Hold the cowl on and mark it with a pen. I use a dremel with a sanding drum( 1/4" to cut hole and remount eng when ready to fit cowl and sand eng hole to clear. Take it slow.
Good luck!

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/6/2007 8:55:01 AM   
rcluver


 

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Joined: 7/12/2004
From: Thomson, IL, USA
Status: offline 		Blues.man,
I just got this plane last week, am using the same engine in mine. You had to get another header? I was wondering about that slot in the bottom of the fuselage, did'nt think the muffler would clear. Thanks for the heads up. You are dead-on about the looks and finish of this plane, mine is flawless. I think i'm gonna spread a little epoxy around the inside though. Let us know how it flies!!

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/6/2007 9:24:26 AM   
Blues.man5


 

Posts: 47
Joined: 12/19/2003
From: West Linn, OR, USA
Status: offline 		At first look I thought that it would be perfect! But as I got to that point, found that with just the stock pipe the angle(about 120 degree) the angle would be great. The cyl head is a bit outboard and the pipe points inward a bit and with just the stock pipe it points to far inward and can't screw the muffler on without cutting the pocket out. By adding another 120 degree pipe to the end before putting the muffler on you can adjust it in and then down right in the pocket and the muffler will stick out the bottom of the pocket about 1 -1 1/2" and look great! You'll see when you get to that point. OS part #72109600 or tower #LXCB00 is what we need.
Good luck!

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/6/2007 2:42:29 PM   
VFR_RC


 

Posts: 179
Joined: 3/26/2007
From: Little Rock, AR, USA
Status: offline 		I will check with my LHS to see if they have the header. Thanks for the info guys, if you have picures, post them here. I will post them as i get the plane and start working on it.

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/6/2007 3:17:04 PM   
rcluver


 

Posts: 102
Joined: 7/12/2004
From: Thomson, IL, USA
Status: offline 		Thanks Blues.man, gonna order the part from Tower today.

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/10/2007 5:31:02 AM   
VFR_RC


 

Posts: 179
Joined: 3/26/2007
From: Little Rock, AR, USA
Status: offline 		finally got it in!!! It's a beauty, very high detail, good contruction and great hardware!

I'll keep adding pics as I go for those interested in getting it.



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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/10/2007 9:31:12 AM   
malavivius



Posts: 88
Joined: 11/3/2005
From: Adelaide, AUSTRALIA
Status: offline 		hi there,

i'm keen to see some more pics and hear some build tips.
i have one on the way and can't wait to get started.

i'm thinking of maybe using a Saito 4 stroke.

here is a few great pics of someone doing an electric conversion of this kit.

CMP Cessna 182 65"

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/23/2007 8:17:29 PM   
Simracer29


 

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Joined: 7/26/2006
From: Jacksonville, FL, USA
Status: offline 		Hi VFR, Could you please tell me how wide the nose wheel pant is (Outside Edge To Outside Edge). I am wondering if I could put a Robart oleo strut on it ? (#654)


Thanks Michael

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/23/2007 8:37:32 PM   
VFR_RC


 

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Joined: 3/26/2007
From: Little Rock, AR, USA
Status: offline 		Sure can, I'll check on it tonight after work.

The assembly is going pretty well. The only couple of issues i've encountered are the servo trays in the wing when installed, they will show through the other side (top) of the wing. I had to trim them down some. I also had to trim down the opening a bit so the servo would fit. I am using DS821s all around.

It has taken me quite a bit longer because i am installing NAV lights on the wings and vertical stab. I am not using regular LEDs but the new luxeon super bright 1 Watt LEDs. They are so bright you can see them in plain daylight. I'll post some pics tonight.

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/24/2007 5:19:50 AM   
rcluver


 

Posts: 102
Joined: 7/12/2004
From: Thomson, IL, USA
Status: offline 		Hey all,
Has anyone had any trouble with the hinges? Was running in the OS 70 today and the top hinge on the rudder broke, right at the head of the hinge. Did not notice any excessive vibration, no buzzing or such, maybe just a bad hinge. I plan on cutting the other hinge and re-installing three hinges in the rudder, thought about drilling the broken hinge out and just replacing, but the set -up just looked too weak in the first place. Any other ideas ?

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RE: New CMP Cessna 182 .52 size - 7/24/2007 5:45:19 AM   
VFR_RC


 

Posts: 179
Joined: 3/26/2007
From: Little Rock, AR, USA
Status: offline 		i am not at that point yet but the hinges seem ok so far. i epoxied them and pulled on them really hard to check them and they hold.

here are some pics (including the front wheel pant for Michael).



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