Fly Eagle Jets Hawk 2.66m Build
#51
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Here is some pictures of the airline and servo wires run to the rear section. The white sleeve is fire/heat proof that is used on cars. its good stuff. It also keeps everything organized and nice.
#54
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Here you go TimD this is the website that I got it from. https://www.wirecare.com/category/br...me-temperature
#57
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#58
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Keith FEJ got back me on the rear bulkhead. They made the holes a little smaller as you were talking about. Here is a picture of it that is being sent. What it's worth it seems they are listening James at FEJ is been a big help and has addressed everything that we have talked about.
Last edited by JoeJr1485; 04-09-2017 at 12:52 PM.
#59
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Keith FEJ got back me on the rear bulkhead. They made the holes a little smaller as you were talking about. Here is a picture of it that is being sent. What it's worth it seems they are listening James at FEJ is been a big help and has addressed everything that we have talked about.
#62
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I'm glad it's working out for you, I know James well and he was never the problem until he stopped talking to folks, he's just a salesman and tech support the factory is/was the problem. Good luck with the build, I personally want do business with them because no matter what changes the fact remains they never apologize for the past doings and as far as I can tell there is no proof of actual testing of their models. Too many unknowns, I picked them in the beginning because it's what I could afford at the time. The picture shows the correct stuff but it should be aircraft ply since it's a major bulkhead, I would use it as a template and cut one out of nice hobby ply.
#63
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Well I got just a little more work done today. It wasn't much but I have the front halve of the servo connection done. With me moving every few years I wanted to make sure that it was easy to brake the fuse down to box it up. I used a 24 pin connection that is used on power supplies in computers. It's simple. Once I get the lines labeled, cut to the correct length, the wire will be placed in wire loom.
#64
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Joe, are the retracts in? Would love to see a side picture where the guide pin slides. Previously they were using soft aluminum on the retract mount body, and the steel pin would be such a lose fit it would end up biting on the inboard side of the guiding rail and losing positive lock capability. See attached.
David
David
#65
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Keith FEJ got back me on the rear bulkhead. They made the holes a little smaller as you were talking about. Here is a picture of it that is being sent. What it's worth it seems they are listening James at FEJ is been a big help and has addressed everything that we have talked about.
#66
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Joe, are the retracts in? Would love to see a side picture where the guide pin slides. Previously they were using soft aluminum on the retract mount body, and the steel pin would be such a lose fit it would end up biting on the inboard side of the guiding rail and losing positive lock capability. See attached.
David
David
Hey FalconWings, Great information. Lets take a look at that. I will take pictures and video of it and post soon.
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David
#69
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Exactly. I would never weaken primary structure like that just to save 1oz worth of wood that is already soft to begin with. The red circle in the pic above show minimum material left after the lightening groove was cut. I can show you a way of reinforcing using linkages and ball-rod clevises.
David
David
Okay cool. I would like to see what you are talking about. Thanks for the information.
#70
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David, here is the pictures of one of the mains. Since this is my first FEJ does the picture show what you are looking for? When I move the strut it's operation is pretty smooth and tight.
#71
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So just a little more work not much haha. I got the servo cable connection done for the front side of the fuse. The length of the black loom is long enough to reach the front tray we're my cb400 is going to be. Then I have enough wire let to get the correct length needed to keep it nice looking.
#74
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On the retracts I would shave the up lock notch some with a dremel so you wont have to worry about it sticking up. Every time I get a plane with retracts that have that sharp edge for up locks I shave the corner off to make the gear come down better.
Reading this thread I was hoping they had their act together to put pressure on other manufactures to bring the price down. Looks like its the same old stuff. Problem is that's just what we can see. What is hiding inside the wings and tail on the spars and anti rotation pins?
Reading this thread I was hoping they had their act together to put pressure on other manufactures to bring the price down. Looks like its the same old stuff. Problem is that's just what we can see. What is hiding inside the wings and tail on the spars and anti rotation pins?
#75
My Feedback: (57)
On the retracts I would shave the up lock notch some with a dremel so you wont have to worry about it sticking up. Every time I get a plane with retracts that have that sharp edge for up locks I shave the corner off to make the gear come down better.
Reading this thread I was hoping they had their act together to put pressure on other manufactures to bring the price down. Looks like its the same old stuff. Problem is that's just what we can see. What is hiding inside the wings and tail on the spars and anti rotation pins?
Reading this thread I was hoping they had their act together to put pressure on other manufactures to bring the price down. Looks like its the same old stuff. Problem is that's just what we can see. What is hiding inside the wings and tail on the spars and anti rotation pins?