Dave Wilshere

Guys

Just starting a new Custom scheme Flash (house scheme but Red/White/Blue)
I love my EDF Spark so much that I wanted a second one in a different scheme-several customers went for the same scheme as my original model so it's nice to be different. 100+ flights now and so easy!

Any one got a spare 5/32" Springair nose wire? I have a 3/16" but this is a little strong and heavy for the Spark

Dave Wilshere

xurifle06

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Looks Sweet! What kind of flight times do you get on the spark?

Rich

Ragz

and what kind of top end speed do you achieve? Perhaps I should get one of these EDF at jetpower this sept. [8D]

Dave Wilshere

I get 5-5 1/2 minute flights. This is with power off passes to cool the controller/cells.

Top speed measured on a day with 15mph wind down wind passes were all 188-190MPH...because it's small it looks faster!

No knife edge couple, nice clean snaps, I love this aeroplane

Dave

tp777fo

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You should see it with the new Stumaxx fan from Australia. It's blinding fast and sounds just like a turbine...no more EDF whine with the Stumaxx fan. Look at Youtube "Maverick at Arizona" for a good video. stumaxaircraft.com for the fan. I'm really tempted on this combination.

F-16 Skywalker

I like that, nice quiet and tubine sound through the pass,..
Whats the price on these.?

xurifle06

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So how does getting the custom paint job from Comp-ARF on the spark work? cost more? Whats the wait time?

Rich

tp777fo

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the last time I looked it was 650 without speed controller

Dave Wilshere

Rich

You can organise a custom scheme model through any rep-yes, it costs more even on a basic colour change like mine.
The factory is geared up to produce large quantities of models usually in the same colours, changing anypart of that takes time and organisation.
I have a customer who ordered a Spark with the Swiss red/white scheme, most things are possible.

Dave Wilshere

tamjets

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One of my cutomer got the Spark bring to my shop. This kit is really lite.
I'll get one for myself and install TJ100. Some has ask me if my fan will work in Spark.
Soon we find out.

Neil Guildford

Hi Dave

I received my Spark last week in the Swiss Scheme...looks very nice, I'll post some pictures when I get around to starting it.

I am in the throws of ordering a Stumax fan to run on either 10 or 11S (2.8-3.2KW expected).

It appears the fan may be 100g heavier than the DS-75 motor combo and I may need the 11th cell so expect to be a few hundred grams above your first one....in this instance I will almost certainly try the airbrake for take off and landing.

Neil

Ron101

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Do you guys have a rough idea what comp arf adds in US dollars for a custom scheme.. Daves ..Red, white and blue looks great.. comp arf should make that a standard ..better than there own

I really want a sport jet and this is about what I'm willing to pay for a sport jet

Neil I too would love to try the stu max but I don't want to have to mess with the ducting.. I bet the swiss scheme looks real nice one the spark

if there was a simple adaptor for stu's fan that would be great... I might have to see if I can get someone to help me adapt the duct for stu's fan

do you guys know what nue motor to run in the DS-75 for the spark


Ron

Dave Wilshere

Ron

Not sure, a quick call or email to one of the US reps should get you the answer.

As for the fan, the DS 75 works very well, I now have 100+ flights and no problems, it's a matched package.

Sorry no idea on the Nue motor but I'm sure Steve might have an idea.

I hope to finish my new Spark this week and fly it this coming weekend at our monthly "Jet Fest" now I have a nose leg wire from M&R team pilot Rob Westwater!

regards

Dave Wilshere

skyhawknut

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Ron,
You don't need an adapter for Stu's fan. It's a drop in fit. They are both 110mm

Ron101

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Thanks Dave.. I'll have to give them a ring.. I'll check with neu on the motor

Skyhawknut.. it's not a drop in fit.. very close but needs some work

look at this: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=767588

I don't see the problem with just spliting the duct then put a little silicon in the gap.. but I guess robert didn't like the way it fit

maybe he will chime in on that.. I would love to run the stu max but still tough to get right now

Ron

marm

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got one in my hnds right now for duct plug, gonna do it up with Tj-100. Man comp knows there glass work. even with custom paint its feather light. its barely over 90mm size plane so I have no doubt it'll be a rocket.

Barry

skyhawknut

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Ahh. Sorrey Ron.

I was under the impression it was a drop in fit. Missed that thread.

stumax

Ron, the final production version is pretty much drop-in. The OD of the front of the shroud is the same as the DS75, so no mods to the ducting is required. The only slight change may be for the mounts, as the hole spacing will be different. nothing major, though.

Bob_B

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Ron,
You will not have to do any Mods with the production version of Stu's fan. I had the early fan with the carbon housing.
I was going to split the duct but then there would have been a step at the face of the fan that we did not want.
The wood mounts in the fuse are drilled by the builder so there is nothing to modify there either.
The only thing you may have to do is roll a new tail pipe as the production housing is shorter It is a very easy install!
You can contact me if you have any questions.
Bob

Here is the video link: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...51#post9400387

Ron101

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Right on Stu... Didn't know that
that great news! now I can have turbine sound with out the mess ...yay!!

Ron

Ron101

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Hey Barry didn't see your post there.. man do you have every plane or what...lol
I need to check out your shop sometime ... I think I'm going to grab a spark for a nice sport flyer

Thanks for the info and help Bob.. and the link .. I watch that video about once a week..lol
just love the sound ... and the power looks great

Thanks all
I'll let you know once I've orderd it

Ron

tamjets

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Ron,
The Spark I plan only use 8s system for long duration time and light weight set up.
If it fly as good my 1:12 scale F-16. It should able to do 165mph plus just under 2.7kw.
Come down to the shop sometime.
Tam

Ron101

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Hey Tam.. I need to run down to your shop for sure..
I'm still waiting on the CC 110 for you.. I'll give them a ring and let you know whats up

I also need to fly my A-4.. it's sitting there all ready to go.. I've been flying my F-16 alot to be ready for it

Your settup sounds great.. I'd love to see it fly

later bud
hope your doing great

Ron

dubd

Can someone post pics of the Swiss scheme Spark?

xurifle06

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Tam, with the 8s setup how long are you expecting for flight times? 5+ minutes with the ability to do 160+ would be awesome.

I would also like to see pics of the swiss scheme spark. The jolly roger would be pretty cool as well.

Rich