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CMP 540 Edge T 28% Build - 1/19/2008 12:03:36 AM

SavAxiInf

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This my first attempt at a gas plane and one this big. I am going to try and go thru the build process of the CMP Edge 540 T.
First after unpacking and examining the airframe for any defects. I took a few pictures. Mainly to use for Realflight G4 540 color scheme,also to log the assembly for future reference.

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RE: CMP 540 Edge T 28% Build - 1/19/2008 12:06:41 AM

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RE: CMP 540 Edge T 28% Build - 1/19/2008 12:08:57 AM

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Yet more of the insides;

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RE: CMP 540 Edge T 28% Build - 2/1/2008 4:01:25 AM

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I have just received my Edge 540 T, still in the box but I hope to start it this weekend.
Tom

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RE: CMP 540 Edge T 28% Build - 2/1/2008 10:57:32 AM

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I am still cleaning up and making room for beast.
What engine are you going to use?
I have a DL50 ready for it.

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RE: CMP 540 Edge T 28% Build - 2/1/2008 4:59:53 PM

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I have a ZDZ 50 for mine.

Great pictures.

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RE: CMP 540 Edge T 28% Build - 2/1/2008 7:13:09 PM

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I will be using the new CRRC Pro 50cc, I have one on a 30% SD Extra 260 and love it.
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RE: CMP 540 Edge T 28% Build - 2/12/2008 10:41:28 PM

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It looks like I'm going to insert strengthening blocks under the bottom panel, to beef up the gear area.

I'm a bit nervous about this area.

It looks like the fuel tank is mounted on it's side. Not a biggie, but unusual. The instructions give no real details on it's mounting location, so I guess it is to go as far back as possible against the stop.

Anyone have any ideas about what appear to be strap holes on either side of the fuel tank?

My ZDZ 50 ND has it's carb on the rear, which makes the included throttle servo mounts somewhat useless. I guess I'll have to figure out something for the throttle and the choke servos... I may also add a mechanical kill switch which can be activated via another micro servo.

The edge seals on the covering are beautiful. Mine came with the covering edge s epoxied AND painted. It looks like the epoxy was smoothed down by pressing wax paper over it, especially on the wing roots. Not a wrinkle anywhere.

The tail looks very short to me... this is definitely NOT a plane for newbies.... it should snap roll if you look at it the wrong way.

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RE: CMP 540 Edge T 28% Build - 2/18/2008 6:49:25 AM

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Well in case anyone is following along.

The ZDZ 50ND engine requires about 2 3/16" inches of spacer/standoffs to give me the thrust washer distance stated in the manual.

I'm a bit worried about having the engine out so far supported by the standoffs... finding long enough bolts was a pain as well. I ended up having to take the bolts out of drywall toggle bolts, as these were the only things I could find that were long enough to do the job.

10-24 x 3" were all I could find in any hardware store. 12-24 x3 would have been better, but I was unable to find anything long enough.

While I have aluminum standoffs that I can combine to give me the required length, I'm considering instead cutting dowel stock to size.

The dowel stock is thicker than the aluminum standoffs. It may not look as nice, but there may be less chance of any lever moment effects breaking or bending the entire setup.

Anyone have any comments about using such long mounts?

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RE: CMP 540 Edge T 28% Build - 2/20/2008 4:59:42 AM

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I use long stand-offs on my gas airplanes (3"

but the stand offs I use are threaded on both ends so you use two short bolts per standoff instead of one long bolt.

Tom
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RE: CMP 540 Edge T 28% Build - 2/20/2008 10:26:52 AM

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Well as you can see I have yet to start my build.

You guys keep up the good work though and any tips along the way.

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RE: CMP 540 Edge T 28% Build - 2/20/2008 4:36:46 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: denney47

I use long stand-offs on my gas airplanes (3" but the stand offs I use are threaded on both ends so you use two short bolts per standoff instead of one long bolt.

Tom
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