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Old 03-21-2016, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by rchobbymodels
Tomorrow I will have more pics


Here they are


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Old 03-27-2016, 05:50 AM
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Finally got some quality time in the workshop on the Vixen, coming together well, plan for test flight by end of April. The quality of accessories provided has been excellent, used all linkages and servo mounts provided with very good fits, except the elevator servos, with some minor mods I was able to fit JR 8911HV servos inside that thin stab, 8411's would have been the proper fit but I have loaded this bird up with all the big servos. Got the new Rhino SE this week and went in with no issues, but install with the full ductwork is a process, but it all fits well so far. Side note, powered up the new GSU with the Jet Central Rhino, very nice, not that you get more information as much as the screen is very vivid, and much more information is displayed on each page, great for monitoring the turbine performance. Attached a couple of pictures of the turbine going in. Note the additional Sullivan tanks are for the smoke system.
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Old 03-27-2016, 06:42 AM
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Jetmodeler,
Thanks for the photos and updates. Keep them coming. Appreciate the servo size references. Hope to getting building mine next month. I realize you're building as time permits, but are you keeping track of your build time?

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Old 03-27-2016, 07:07 AM
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Looking good Jim!
Old 03-27-2016, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by myersflyers
Jetmodeler,
Thanks for the photos and updates. Keep them coming. Appreciate the servo size references. Hope to getting building mine next month. I realize you're building as time permits, but are you keeping track of your build time?

Keith
The servos used in the prototype are listed in post #121 of this thread and were based on torque values at 6V.


[h=2]Hi-Tec Servo list[/h]
  • Ailerons: (2) HS-7985MG
  • Elevator: (2) HS-7955TG
  • Flaps: (2) HS-7955TG
  • Air Brake: (1) HS-7955TG
  • Rudder: (1) HS-7955TG
  • Nose Steering: (1) HS-645MG or HS-5645MG
  • Nose Gear Door: (1) HS-645MG or HS-5645MG
  • Mechanical Retract Valve: (1) HS-225 (MG) or Electronic Pneumatic Dual Action Valve
  • Mechanical Brake Valve: (1) HS-225 (MG) or Electronic Pneumatic Single Action Valve





Jr Servo List
  • Ailerons: (2) DS8411
  • Elevator: (2) DS8611A or DS8711
  • Flaps (2) DS8611A or DS8711
  • Air Brake (1) DS8611A or DS8711
  • Rudder: (1) DS8611A or DS8711
  • Nose Steering: (1) 4721
  • Nose Gear Door (1) 4721
  • Mechanical Retract Valve: (1) 351 or Electronic Pneumatic Dual Action Valve
  • Mechanical Brake Valve: (1) 351 or Electronic Pneumatic Single Action Valve
Old 03-30-2016, 03:36 PM
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In a few days I will have more pictures for the last batch to show
Old 05-21-2016, 07:57 AM
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Hey Jim
Its time for you to post some flight video of your Vixen

Billy, Doug, and Mark
Come on guys post some photos of your build
Old 05-21-2016, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by RCISFUN
Hey Jim
Its time for you to post some flight video of your Vixen

Billy, Doug, and Mark
Come on guys post some photos of your build
Rich

This is the first video that I've got, should be the maiden and looks like Billy is the cameraman


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOGGoKn-nzQ&feature=youtu.be
Old 05-21-2016, 04:57 PM
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Well the Vixen is finally flying, like I said it was a slow build. She flies on rails, very nice airplane, soft stall, good knife edge, and just a sweetheart. I
Some comments on the build, very straight forward like most ARF's. I did change the flap horn, raised it to the top of the flap as the servo travel was minimal with the hole so close to the hinge, these are hidden linkages so just need to use all available height within the thickness of the wing at the flap leading edge.
I like the box just forward of the nose gear well to fit a battery, I have my Rhino ECU battery up there and the balance worked out well, currently have a 4 ounce weight sharing this battery space until I finish the cockpit with pilots and seats which should allow removal of this weight. It was nice to not have to shift anything around to get the center of gravity right.
The fuel tanks are large, I am only using the large saddle tanks, feeding to 20 ounce hopper tank, by the 4th flight I now have the timer set to 9 minutes and landed with about 30% fuel remaining in the saddle tanks, hey Wagoner just how big are those tanks, I'll have to measure them some time.
The Jet Central Rhino, a 200 size motor pushes the Vixen around with authority, plenty of power for this airplane.
Looking forward to taking the Vixen to 1st in Flight next week and putting some more flying time on her, fun airplane.
Jim
Old 05-21-2016, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetmodeler
Well the Vixen is finally flying, like I said it was a slow build. She flies on rails, very nice airplane, soft stall, good knife edge, and just a sweetheart. I
Some comments on the build, very straight forward like most ARF's. I did change the flap horn, raised it to the top of the flap as the servo travel was minimal with the hole so close to the hinge, these are hidden linkages so just need to use all available height within the thickness of the wing at the flap leading edge.
I like the box just forward of the nose gear well to fit a battery, I have my Rhino ECU battery up there and the balance worked out well, currently have a 4 ounce weight sharing this battery space until I finish the cockpit with pilots and seats which should allow removal of this weight. It was nice to not have to shift anything around to get the center of gravity right.
The fuel tanks are large, I am only using the large saddle tanks, feeding to 20 ounce hopper tank, by the 4th flight I now have the timer set to 9 minutes and landed with about 30% fuel remaining in the saddle tanks, hey Wagoner just how big are those tanks, I'll have to measure them some time.
The Jet Central Rhino, a 200 size motor pushes the Vixen around with authority, plenty of power for this airplane.
Looking forward to taking the Vixen to 1st in Flight next week and putting some more flying time on her, fun airplane.
Jim
They are 1.06 gallons each so total saddle tanks are 2.12 gallons + hopper
Old 05-23-2016, 05:39 PM
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Jim I hope you get some good video at first in flight, wish I could go!
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New Vixen color scheme:

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Old 06-06-2016, 10:41 AM
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That will stand out in the crowd. Now have 24 flights on my Vixen, liking it more every flight. The new JC Rhino SE is a power house, has enough power to make the Vixen fun, pushes thru slow speed aerobatics nicely, and at speed, whoa, plenty. We got Doug's Vixen test flown now also and he is loving it, smooth, precise, and very capable airplane.
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Originally Posted by rchobbymodels
New Vixen color scheme:

Wagner
I like that scheme!
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Originally Posted by RCISFUN
Wagner
I like that scheme!

I am getting old, I forgot to post another one.




I like this one too
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Some pictures of the Vixen at Jets over Kentucky 2016

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I had never seen one up close until KY jets very impressive sport and big, I didn't know it was the size of a shockwave/Ultra bandit. This is perfect for those who like to turn and burn!
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Originally Posted by FenderBean
I had never seen one up close until KY jets very impressive sport and big, I didn't know it was the size of a shockwave/Ultra bandit. This is perfect for those who like to turn and burn!
Actually she is bigger about 5"
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Originally Posted by rchobbymodels
Actually she is bigger about 5"
even better
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Nice line-up guys, great to see a few shoulder to shoulder, she is a great jet (slightly biased!)

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Glad you like it and sure seems to be a solid ride, fuselage and airframe all seems nice and tight too - big thanks to Wagner and the team at Xtreme for getting this one off the drawing board and putting it together so well (I'm a tad fussy!).

Hope many more enjoy the ride, be good to see more video from any owners out there too - post them here please

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Hey Billy,
That truly is SMOKIN!. Are you or Jim going to Route 66 Jets? I will be bringing the Honda Vixen. Been kind of busy since KJ2016, but I will post some pics of the completed build soon including the smoke tanks mods I showed you at KJ.

Rgds,
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Keith post them pictures man......

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Needed the space where the original smoke tanks went, so I modified the tanks to fit underneath the mains. Cut opening and added G10 with Hysol 9462 than added 1" cloth tape with Hysol E20.
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