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Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
04-01-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 919
Posted By cactusblues

2017 Arizona Superstition Pattern Classic Contest - April 29-30

Arizona Model Aviators hosts the 2017 Superstition Pattern Classic contest April 29-30, 2017.

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Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-28-2017, 05:28 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

Looks very good. I must have used 1.0mm cf...

Looks very good. I must have used 1.0mm cf strips for my spinner backplate spacing as my clearance is much less than your 2mm picture. I would sure go back and make sure that the Hysol filet is...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-14-2017, 08:15 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

I bolted my motor to the firewall before gluing...

I bolted my motor to the firewall before gluing the firewall to the fuselage. To get proper spacing and proper position, I tacked (with thin CA) four 1/2" x 3" x 2mm cf strips to the back of the...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-14-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

Mogosson - I can't tell from your pictures, but...

Mogosson - I can't tell from your pictures, but the front (motor side) of the firewall should have the alignment "crosshairs" off center to the left side of the aircraft (the right side when viewed...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-12-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

I purchase all my Hysol supplies from...

I purchase all my Hysol supplies from McMaster-Carr. Great customer service, fast shipping, and good prices. I bought my "gun" from them for a fraction of what BVM sells it for. I use the 4" and...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-12-2017, 05:35 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

32Ford- yes I glued the two firewalls together...

32Ford- yes I glued the two firewalls together then mounted my motor to them using the alignment lines. I also checked the spinner alignment against the nose of the fuse. I then tacked some thin 2mm...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-11-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

The servo mounting tray was installed in my wings...

The servo mounting tray was installed in my wings at the factory. They seem pretty stout, so I did not add any adhesive to them. I'm sure that a few drops of thin CA wouldn't weigh much, and might...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-10-2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

Not sure what you mean by the "servo tray in the...

Not sure what you mean by the "servo tray in the wing". I mounted my wing servos on the mounts secured in the wings. I did drill holes for the servo screws, run the screws in and out, then thin CA...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-04-2017, 08:27 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

Mgosson - I have the exact same problem with my...

Mgosson - I have the exact same problem with my stabs. I asked several of the "experts" in my local pattern community about it and got a variety of interesting answers. Finally, one old sage...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-01-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

I just "strengthened" the connection of the...

I just "strengthened" the connection of the landing gear box to the fuselage shell by using Hysol to ensure a good bonding. That was the weak point of Caelus, at least the one I have. On the maiden...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
02-01-2017, 09:18 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

I didn't like the looks of the BJ method on the...

I didn't like the looks of the BJ method on the tail wheel assembly, so I got the F3A Unlimited tail wheel assembly with the "rudder tiller" and like it.
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
01-10-2017, 06:04 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

I used the Gator incidence adjusters that F3A...

I used the Gator incidence adjusters that F3A sells. I moved the adjustment area to the leading edge, and then used the kit provided adjusters to lock down the trailing edge tube. Worked out pretty...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
01-08-2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

Thanks, Jim. I've got some CF gear legs that I...

Thanks, Jim. I've got some CF gear legs that I bought from Mike some time ago that I'll probably install on the Etude in the near future. I've also got a pair of CF pants I purchased from Precision...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
01-08-2017, 10:09 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

Mike: What wheel pants are those installed on the...

Mike: What wheel pants are those installed on the Etude flight pics you have posted on your site? The ones that came with my model are pretty poor quality and would to replace them.
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
12-18-2016, 06:34 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

I rear mounted a Himax 6330 in my Caelus too....

I rear mounted a Himax 6330 in my Caelus too. Rear mounting that style of motor is my preference over a front mount. If you were installing a Pletty or one of the F3A style Hackers, a front mount...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
12-18-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

My Etude included a rear mount firewall in the...

My Etude included a rear mount firewall in the box. I'm sure it would be appropriate for the Himax motor, as I used it to rear mount my Motrolfly 4330 motor. You will likely have to ream out the...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
12-18-2016, 09:49 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

Be happy to share what I can on the assembly of...

Be happy to share what I can on the assembly of the model. Just post your question(s) on this thread, and I'm sure you'll get more answers that you can count. Right ones and wrong ones.
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
12-15-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

This is a very nice model. Couple of negatives,...

This is a very nice model. Couple of negatives, though. The canopy retaining mechanism is a little hard to use. It can be replaced with a center pin, but really shouldn't need to do that. The...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
10-23-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 178,389
Posted By cactusblues

I've got a set of Caelus wings, stabs/elevators,...

I've got a set of Caelus wings, stabs/elevators, and canopy available for anyone needing these items. My motor departed the airplane in flight causing pretty significant damage to the cowl, but I was...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
10-21-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

Thank you. I'm not at my home to look over the...

Thank you. I'm not at my home to look over the model at present. I assembled a Caelus a few months back, and both the stab and the wings were adjustable, so I leveled the fuselage to use as the...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
10-21-2016, 08:07 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

Thanks for all the info. I had already to...

Thanks for all the info. I had already to decided to Hysol in some cross bracing balsa for the canopy and to install a mechanical canopy latching mechanism. I will certainly look at all the...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
10-21-2016, 06:46 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

I've taken a look at the RCOne photos showing...

I've taken a look at the RCOne photos showing assembly of the Essence and other models in an attempt to get some clue on assembly of this Etude, given the lack of an assembly instruction manual. ...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
10-20-2016, 09:42 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

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Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
10-20-2016, 09:04 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

Thanks Rudy, I appreciate your reply. Adding the...

Thanks Rudy, I appreciate your reply. Adding the mechanical spring latch and the balsa cross-members to the canopy is a good idea. The picture of the CG measurement on the BJ Craft website was a...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
10-20-2016, 07:58 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 72,300
Posted By cactusblues

Rudy - Thanks for all your information on the...

Rudy - Thanks for all your information on the Etude. I just received mine from Mike yesterday and have a couple of questions before I dig in. First, the canopy has no latching mechanism installed,...
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