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Well, after a couple of years on the shelf, I've decided to finish my 34% CA models Extra 300L. This is the older version of what is available today, but it should be an excellent project. I've got a BME 105 for power. I'm thinking of using dual recievers with no powerbox system, just the recievers. I'll use dual reciever batteries and switches, and a Smart Fly Optical Kill Switch. Servos will be Hitec 5955's for the elevators and rudder. I'd also like to use them in the ailerons, but I may use 5925's. There will be two per aileron. I'm going to use a Hitec programmer for the syncronizing.
I still have to do some sheeting on the fuse and install a couple more formers.
< Message edited by Steve -- 8/18/2007 3:32:46 PM >
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Steve, a very nice plane indeed. I have 31 flights on mine with a DA100. I dont do much 3d, but it can fly precise manuevers quite well. Enjoy the plane.
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ummm..nothing really...except maybe bolted the stabs differently. Also cut the elevator with counter balance. used CF mains and tail gears...i will think about it more and let you know.
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Thanks, I already have the Graphtec mains. I just need to pick up a Petes Models tailwheel. I plan on counter ballancing the elevators, "I think". I may go a little larger on the ailerons also. I need to look into some wing fasteners.
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i use bolts from the inside the fuse to hold the wing roots, rather than bolt from the top of the wings INTO the wing tube. I dont like that method. if u PM me your email, i will send u some pics.
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After looking over the instructions, there didn't seem to be any suports for the wing and stab tubes sockets in the fuse, so I made some rings out of scrap for the stab tube. Once glued in, I checked alignment and glued the stab tube in place. I also glued the wing tube sockets in place. I'll add some 1/4 X 1/4 to the top of the wing tube sockets. I also capped the ends of the tubes that will be glued into the wings and stabs.
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Built the fuel and smoke tank mount next. I used a piece of 1/4 light ply and drilled some holes to lighten it up some. The rails are 1/4 X 3/16 spruce. This mount was set up parallel with the thrust line.
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