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Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly - 10/16/2007 3:34:40 AM   
Joe Hunt



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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly - 10/16/2007 5:39:26 AM   
Ferocious Frankie



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Looking forward to this one!

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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly - 10/16/2007 5:42:43 AM   
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I am aboard to hear all about this deal. I am loving my 85 on the released H-9 Cap. She is strong on a 26A Vess on the JTEC muffler. Not the most quiet set up

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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly - 10/16/2007 7:25:18 PM   
Joe Hunt



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* 8711s all around
* Fromeco batteries and switches
* Smart-Fly PowerSystem EQ-6 (which has 8 channels, 6 are equalized. The unit also includes an ignition cutoff and either a super or turbo reg on the front)
* www.kirbysgraphics.com graphics
* Truturn 4" Ultimate Spinner
* ZAP glues
* and some DUBRO and www.microfasteners.com hardware


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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly - 10/16/2007 7:31:01 PM   
Joe Hunt



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Status: offline 		The plane arrived:


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I started with the cowl box. First thing you notice is the plywood reinforcement to protect the precious cargo:


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Plywood and double boxed:


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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly - 10/16/2007 7:35:37 PM   
Joe Hunt



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Status: offline 		'Monkey' helped me finish unpacking the cowl:


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'Monkey' was like "OMG, it's so nice!"


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'Monkey' was all, "Aeroworks and Milano Wine... it doesn't get any better than this!" lol


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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly - 10/16/2007 7:37:38 PM   
Joe Hunt



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Status: offline 		The wings come with the protective plywood packaging and they are also double boxed:


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The wings get wrapped in bubble wrap, too:


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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly - 10/16/2007 7:43:07 PM   
Joe Hunt



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Status: offline 		The aileron and elevator hinging is already done at the factory. I noticed that the surfaces fall bevel to bevel with no binding and there is no glue in the knuckles of the pre-installed (glued in) hinges. Yes, the hinges are glued in already. The hinge and bevel job looks just great! Here's a shot of the elevators (remember, these hinges are already glued in at the factory):


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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly - 10/16/2007 7:45:42 PM   
Joe Hunt



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Status: offline 		The fuse looks beautiful, like it was built by one of the very best builders out there. It is a few ounces heavier than it has to be due to the fact it is setup for a drop-in canister installation. The can tunnel is built and lined with balsa, the formers have saddles cut into them, and the can mounts just bolt on to pre-drilled holes (the can mounts are included, as well). Cans take no extra time on this QB.


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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly - 10/16/2007 7:47:25 PM   
Joe Hunt



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Status: offline 		Going Fromeco batteries, regs, switches, etc... but also with the new Fromeco D-Cup. Anyone that has followed me for years knows I've worried about the power our servos need, and try to provide it to them. But, what also has worried me is low voltage spikes to the receiver. Those that have paid close attention know that I've been running Emcotec Filter Capacitors for the last year, or so. Now I'll be trying out these new Fromeco D-Cups which are said to have over 100x (or was it 300x ?) the capacity of the Emcotec model. Rumor has it with the D-Cup your plane will stay on a few seconds after you turn it off. This ability to carry the receiver through a low voltage spike from high G and/or high current draw manuevers is just what we've been needing since all these how powered servos hit the market.


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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly - 10/16/2007 7:50:24 PM   
Joe Hunt



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Status: offline 		This is my 5th "QB" -- and even though the first one was amazingly easy to put together and set a new standard for ARF quality -- I have to say that they keep getting better and better. More and more features and less and less things that need any improvement. From the aluminum hatch pins to the factory built can tunnels... these things are pretty sweet. So many things, like the cowl mounts... they're not just glued on pieces of wood that will eventually fall off... then there are blindnuts everywhere u need 'em, and they're all SAE, American sizes... pinned motorbox and hard points... more bevel than I've seen on any other ARFs and now with hinges running smooth bevel to bevel... sweet covering job, etc. etc. Wonder what's in store for next year?


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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly - 10/16/2007 8:17:03 PM   
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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly - 10/17/2007 2:14:46 AM   
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What is the width and height of that tunnel?

got to love those hinges already glued and ready for use

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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly - 10/17/2007 8:06:34 AM   
Joe Hunt



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Status: offline 		Joe was multi-slacking so I, Monkey, got started on the plane last night. I got out a wing (the thing looks perfect) and started mounting the servos. Going with 8711s all around on this one. JR arms, and the included QB control horns:


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I was going to get more done but passed out around midnight. Team Joe laughed at me and took this pic. But, the lazy dudes didn't get no work done either, so whatever. haha


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RE: Aeroworks 96" Extra 260 ARF QB Assembly - 10/17/2007 8:15:56 AM   
Joe Hunt



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Status: offline 		I'm the only one doing any work up in here:


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'Course I do like to do a lil' drink'n whilst I'm work'n, you know what I'm saying, man?


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U know, dremel'n stresses my low back:


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Woohoo, thanks for the back rub, Joe Nolasco. I always thought you swung both ways..