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RE: EF 58" Extra-300 BUILD THREAD -- ELECTRIC! - 1/19/2008 4:01:01 PM   
RC4X4


 

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Status: offline 		I did the same as Graham with the landing gear cuffs. I didn't use the black tubing.
Here's where I mounted my switch. I mount it so it can be turned off on the outside.
There is two locations already laser cut on both sides in the front.

Cory

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RE: EF 58" Extra-300 BUILD THREAD -- ELECTRIC! - 1/19/2008 4:09:30 PM   
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Status: offline 		thanks, is there a trick to tightening the axle with the wheel pants on? i even tried hoging out the one so the retainer part would fit but then the tire rubs, so if just slid over the threaded part i cant figure out how to hold it while i tighten the lock nut????

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RE: EF 58" Extra-300 BUILD THREAD -- ELECTRIC! - 1/19/2008 4:11:26 PM   
diamondave



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Status: offline 		btw, i didnt even notice the cut out for the switch...awesome set up, thanks for pointing it out

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RE: EF 58" Extra-300 BUILD THREAD -- ELECTRIC! - 1/19/2008 6:16:52 PM   
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Status: offline 		yep file the spats out and use the lock nut to lock them up against the collet inside mate

Graham

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RE: EF 58" Extra-300 BUILD THREAD -- ELECTRIC! - 1/19/2008 7:54:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		okay, but how do i hold the axle itself once in the gear while trying to tighten the lock nut???, maybe i am missing something obvious here i dont know

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RE: EF 58" Extra-300 BUILD THREAD -- ELECTRIC! - 1/19/2008 11:08:31 PM   
diamondave



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Status: offline 		will have her done tomorrow, still didnt get the pants on, i filed out so the rectangle fits in the pant but that moves the wheel closer and hits the pant, like it needs that space of the thickness of the wood glued in for a proper fit, i'll figure something out or not use them ...

has anyone felt the need to use bigger washers on the back of the firewall for the motor?? i used the ones that came with it but was curious, i know on the 45" some people were crushing the firewall and having failures, so i used bigger washers on that one and just went snug to where the wood "dented" a bit, just wondering if anyone has had any issues of the smaller washers coming through easier, would change them now while its still apart if you think so

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RE: EF 58" Extra-300 BUILD THREAD -- ELECTRIC! - 1/20/2008 10:18:42 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have used all the stock gear including the washers for the motor mount, I have had 30 - 40 flights mostly all out 3d and had no problems what so ever mate

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RE: EF 58" Extra-300 BUILD THREAD -- ELECTRIC! - 1/20/2008 3:47:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		sound....will have some pics later hopefully, should be all buttoned up, next weekend maiden if my charger comes in this week, supposed to so i hope so

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RE: EF 58" Extra-300 BUILD THREAD -- ELECTRIC! - 1/20/2008 11:27:53 PM   
diamondave



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Status: offline 		here is it, all done, turned out nice i think, hope to get the charger this week and fly next weekend .... wasnt sure about putting all the decals on but once started i thought they looked good, so there she be

curious, is there a way you guys hold the motor from turning to tighten prop? i used a screw driver in through the back of the spinner, it worked but i am thinking there has to be a less barbaric way...

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RE: EF 58" Extra-300 BUILD THREAD -- ELECTRIC! - 1/21/2008 7:14:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		looks great mate, I know what you mean it is a bit of a squeeze!

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RE: EF 58" Extra-300 BUILD THREAD -- ELECTRIC! - 1/23/2008 12:14:02 AM   
diamondave



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Status: offline 		i test ran the motor in the house(gotta love electrics) just to set up throttle settings, man this thing is going to rip, i had the tail between my legs, almost left bruises on my calves, haha

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RE: EF 58" Extra-300 BUILD THREAD -- ELECTRIC! - 1/23/2008 7:08:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		haha nice one, yep it is an insanely powerful motor, wait until you see the perfromance it gives in a 5lb plane!!!!

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RE: EF 58" Extra-300 BUILD THREAD -- ELECTRIC! - 1/23/2008 11:55:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		they are calling for rain saturday ...i live in the desert, i can litterally count the times it rains on my fingers, and this saturday may be one of them , but i am ready sat or sunday for the maiden, my charger should be here any day

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RE: EF 58" Extra-300 BUILD THREAD -- ELECTRIC! - 2/1/2008 9:20:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		well i am all set for a maiden this weekend, still not feeling great but good enough to fly, this cold is hanging in there, sucks, anyway good weather for tomorrow and ready to go, will let you know how it goes, maybe take pics or vids too

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RE: EF 58" Extra-300 BUILD THREAD -- ELECTRIC! - 2/4/2008 6:51:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		well i got to fly finally, i was getting interference though on my range check, so i was cautious to fly, i got a glitch once in a while so i only flew twice and i kept it up high in case of hits, i really like it from what i can tell, i changed recievers to a pcm and ran my antenna a different way and will try again this coming weekend, i can tell this is going to be very fun to fly, just need to figure out whats up with my set up

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