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Kevin Matney -> RE: q 40 (12/26/2007 10:29:28 PM)

Thanks Scott
I have seen some pics and all looks great
Can't wait till it is done



sahartman21 -> RE: q 40 (1/5/2008 3:48:31 AM)

Attached are a few pictures of the Napier getting ready for the paint. The model has been primed and wet sanded, down to 1000 grit, and is ready for the color coat.



skull1971 -> RE: q 40 (1/5/2008 7:01:55 AM)

Looks GREAT keep us up to date,,, please!!! I'm thinking about one for myself too.



Kevin Matney -> RE: q 40 (1/5/2008 1:01:01 PM)

Go back and sandit 1 more time ,but with 600 no finer. If you don.t the paint will peel when you masked it off for a trim color



sahartman21 -> RE: q 40 (1/24/2008 4:46:44 AM)

The Napier has the color coat in these pictures. The bottom of the airplane is predominantely red in the picture.

The clear coat goes on tomorrow.



Kevin Matney -> RE: q 40 (1/24/2008 5:53:42 AM)

Your plane looks great keep up the great work



JFisher304 -> RE: q 40 (1/25/2008 1:10:53 AM)

Very nice. I really like the classic feel that paint job has.



jeffk464 -> RE: q 40 (1/25/2008 6:51:22 AM)

Very nice indeed, be sure to keep us informed on the maiden.



sahartman21 -> RE: q 40 (2/9/2008 4:01:14 AM)

The radio installation is now complete and weather permitting I will make the maiden flight this weekend.

The first picture shows the antenna installation of a Futaba 2.4GHz receiver. The next couple pictures show that there is plenty of room for full size servos. Expect a 2 ounce weight penalty verses a mini servo installation.

I have had good luck with the Futaba 6EX-2.4GHz system. They are available at very competitive prices and are ideal for racing. It is a computer radio and the transmitter supports 6 different models. All the dual rate functions are on a single switch so it make it easy to switch to high rate after the engine is shut off. JR servos plug right into the receiver and work fine.



sahartman21 -> RE: q 40 (2/10/2008 12:39:38 AM)

The picture shows the guys from Kevin Lewing's Body Shop that helped me finish the model. Thanks Guys. I couldn't finish it without you.

I made the first flights today. Wow! This thing is smooth and fast. I set it up with minimal throw and controls were positive and precise, even with inexpensive servos. I made wide pylon turns to familiarize myself and before the end of the flight I was comfortable with the controls.

The Thunder Tiger motor ran great but would not shut off (this was later fixed) so I ran it out of gas. I then switched it to high rate and glided it in for a smooth landing. I was pleasantly surprised because it actually glides very good. All in all a very good first flight.



jeffk464 -> RE: q 40 (2/10/2008 12:43:21 AM)

Glad to hear it flies as good as it looks, I think I'm going to have to get one.



Kevin Matney -> RE: q 40 (2/11/2008 2:59:46 AM)

I was sure you would do Matney's Models proud.



PHall -> RE: q 40 (3/4/2008 10:58:02 PM)

I was so glad to find this thread since I have been looking for an affordable Q40 and had basically decided on MAtney Models. How fast should one of these go with a Jett sport 40?



sahartman21 -> RE: q 40 (3/5/2008 2:28:29 AM)

This type of model flies around 130 mph with a Thunder Tiger Pro 40.

The guys that race with the true racing engines, Jett and Nelson, get around 170 to 190 mph.

I would expect that you will get somewhere over 130 and less than 190 mph.

You might consider the Thunder Tiger Pro 40 if you want to race. There is a sport class being considered (425) for this engine.



Scott Hartman



sahartman21 -> RE: q 40 (3/14/2008 2:51:47 AM)

I made several more flights on the Napier. The following are the suggested control throws:

Ailerons: Hi rate 5/16", Low 3/16"
Elevator: Hi rate 1/4", Low 5/32"
Rudder: 1/2"

Use Hi rate during take off and landing. For the rest of the flying use Low rate.

Initially I used a 6 ounce tank in my model. I later switched to a 4 ounce tank and still have plenty of time to fly the pylons and fly around another couple minutes.

For props the APC 9x7 and 9x8 work well.

Attached is a copy of the instructions. The original document was written in Word and did not convert very well to .txt.

I have a full set of pictures, typical orders, and other documents. Just send me an email at sahartman21athotmail.com. Change the at to @ in the address.

Good luck and turn left! [:D]



teamfutaba -> RE: q 40 (4/11/2008 2:02:31 AM)

that napier sure looks like a stu mcafee plane...



s-10promod -> RE: q 40 (4/11/2008 3:34:09 AM)

Here's one of Stu's Napiers



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