C-ARF Ultra Flash build Thread + Video
05-15-2016, 01:41 AM
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Well it's finally time to jump on the band wagon... The slow boat from Thailand finally docked a couple of days ago, and my Ultra Flash is being shipped out from Florida this morning.
A HUGE thanks goes out to Dave Wilshere (and all the others) who have contributed so much information, advice and experience to this tread.
And by the way... Dave mentioned some time back that he accesses his email about 18 hours a day. He really does. Awesome response time.
A HUGE thanks goes out to Dave Wilshere (and all the others) who have contributed so much information, advice and experience to this tread.
And by the way... Dave mentioned some time back that he accesses his email about 18 hours a day. He really does. Awesome response time.
05-15-2016, 06:28 AM
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Yeah, it seems like a long wait. Hopefully it will be ready for September, but time will tell. I tend to do too much looking/planning and not enough building. But this one looks pretty straight forward. My other problem is that it always seems to take me 3 hours to do a 20 minute job. I've still got to get my order in for all the support gear... decided to wait until now to make sure the boat didn't sink.
Yeah.... I'm also looking forward forward to us flying these gems together. But at 1.2 gazillion MPH, the formations might not be very tight :-)
05-15-2016, 06:50 AM
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Yeah, I saw in your earlier posts that you had one on the way. I figured that we must have both been waiting for the same boat. I would think that yours will be out on Monday. Todd and his team always get things done pretty lickity-split. Too bad that they weren't driving the boat.
Great minds must think alike. I'm also going with the most awesome McLaren scheme (but we'll have to watch for the sun per Dave's advice), full set of Jet Tech fuel/smoke tanks and Pro-link Electric gear & brakes. - - - Sorry Dave,,, but mine was already on the boat w/o gear when I ordered it. Besides, a guy has to live on the edge sometime :-) - - - I don't suppose you'll be using a Merlin 140XBL for power???
05-15-2016, 08:42 AM
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Hey Flash drivers. Yeah, my airplane was on the same boat. I went with the black/yellow scheme. Good idea about covering in the sun. Jetcat P140RXi, Pro-Link electric gear/brake setup. Lucky the boat didn't sink, I've been waiting for over 2 months, took that long to read all the posts! Got my UPS tracking number, arrives Thursday!!!!!! T-minus 4 days till I'm relegated to the garage
05-15-2016, 08:58 AM
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You must also be a happy camper now that it's on the way - I ordered mine back at the end of Feb . The same as you,,, I used that time to go through this massive thread. From what I've read, it would seem that the 140 size is an excellent choice for this airframe.
05-15-2016, 09:27 AM
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Very excited indeed! I'll be sitting on the front door step with a cold Kokanee, Xmas in May!! I think the 140 will just fine for my style of flying. It's gonna be nice not having to drag an air compressor to the field to fly this bad boy. It's my 2nd Flash, sold the Classic.
05-15-2016, 11:57 AM
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T minus 4 is great. There will be a bit of a delay in getting my hands on mine though... It arrives at Oroville WA on Friday, but my C Broker doesn't bring it across the border until Tuesday and then I can't get to the brokerage until Thursday. I can almost smell it though. There's light at the end of the tunnel.
05-16-2016, 11:52 AM
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Hi FMRR (sorry but I don't see your name
Yeah, I saw in your earlier posts that you had one on the way. I figured that we must have both been waiting for the same boat. I would think that yours will be out on Monday. Todd and his team always get things done pretty lickity-split. Too bad that they weren't driving the boat.
Great minds must think alike. I'm also going with the most awesome McLaren scheme (but we'll have to watch for the sun per Dave's advice), full set of Jet Tech fuel/smoke tanks and Pro-link Electric gear & brakes. - - - Sorry Dave,,, but mine was already on the boat w/o gear when I ordered it. Besides, a guy has to live on the edge sometime :-) - - - I don't suppose you'll be using a Merlin 140XBL for power???
Yeah, I saw in your earlier posts that you had one on the way. I figured that we must have both been waiting for the same boat. I would think that yours will be out on Monday. Todd and his team always get things done pretty lickity-split. Too bad that they weren't driving the boat.
Great minds must think alike. I'm also going with the most awesome McLaren scheme (but we'll have to watch for the sun per Dave's advice), full set of Jet Tech fuel/smoke tanks and Pro-link Electric gear & brakes. - - - Sorry Dave,,, but mine was already on the boat w/o gear when I ordered it. Besides, a guy has to live on the edge sometime :-) - - - I don't suppose you'll be using a Merlin 140XBL for power???
05-17-2016, 12:18 AM
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Steve, I also got my gear from Dreamworks, complete Pro link electric setup ( Retracts, legs,wheels,brakes ). Gear came a month ago. I'm sure Linda can hook you up. I have Jetcat 120 to start with. May later replace it with Evo 160. I have both turbines on hand. Just concerned about the residual thrust with the 160 at our field. I'll get comfortable with the 120 first. Soon as I perfect my landings, I'll consider 160, most here say she flies just fine with a 120.. jet will be tomorrow Cheers.😉 j
05-17-2016, 05:12 AM
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Yup... Linda has already has already hooked me up with the Electric Gear Pro Combo (and everything else I need). She's the best. From what I've read, you should be pretty happy with the performance you'll get with the JC 120 in your UF.
05-18-2016, 12:59 PM
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Anyone has suggestion where to get some of these tires? or replacement wheels and tires would do too!
Tire spun off due to side load from crosswind take off at camp p
Thanks in advance,
Barry
05-18-2016, 01:28 PM
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Jet arrived, unfortunately the box was damaged with the corner of the box practically torn off with the fuselage exposed. Nose of the fuse is damaged. Everthing else seems to be Ok but I need to do a full inspection. What a bummer !
05-18-2016, 01:46 PM
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Hey Barry!
Dreamworks! Here's your rim/tire: Intairco 3" main wheels no brake. p/n IAC-3005-NB
Buy some extra tires while your at it. Hope that works for ya.
See you at BITW
Tom
Dreamworks! Here's your rim/tire: Intairco 3" main wheels no brake. p/n IAC-3005-NB
Buy some extra tires while your at it. Hope that works for ya.
See you at BITW
Tom
05-18-2016, 01:48 PM
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That totally sucks! Mine gets here tomorrow, sure hope mine doesn't suffer the same fate. We've all been waiting a long time, grrrrrr.......
05-18-2016, 03:28 PM
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05-18-2016, 11:40 PM
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Normally the tyre only comes off if the screws come loose-but you guys are a lot warmer there so maybe they become soft.
Dave
05-19-2016, 02:16 PM
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The stock tyre is what Peter calls 83mm (but like this off the rim its 81.5mm) The 76mm 3" wheel is a bit small for the Flash and ups wheel rpm on the ground.
Normally the tyre only comes off if the screws come loose-but you guys are a lot warmer there so maybe they become soft.
Dave
Normally the tyre only comes off if the screws come loose-but you guys are a lot warmer there so maybe they become soft.
Dave
http://www.dreamworksrc.com/catalog/...placement-Tire
Regards,
Barry
05-19-2016, 11:54 PM
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05-20-2016, 11:31 AM
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I like to give a special thanks to Dreamworks Todd, Linda and Ashley. There collective rapid attenton has resulted with the damage jet already picked up and replacement on the way. Thank you all for understanding and the professional way your team handle this unfortunate situation. I will always support Dreamworks team. ..special thanks to Ashley. .. Cheers.😉
05-20-2016, 03:58 PM
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FMRR.... It was really unfortunate that your jet arrived in that damaged state. But it's totally awesome that the Dreamworks Team has taken care of you so quickly. They are absolutely amazing. They have always gone the extra mile, and have never let me down
737Driver.... Has yours arrived yet (hopefully safe and sound)???
737Driver.... Has yours arrived yet (hopefully safe and sound)???
05-20-2016, 09:09 PM
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Hi Steve, Dreamworks team was amazing and very professional. They understood how stress out I was especially after the long wait. You can imagine how happy I was to learn they had another one in stock same color scheme. Forward thinking on there part. Other than the damage the jet quality was excellent, Carf built a beautiful jet. Shame it was damaged in shipping.
