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Forum: RC Jets
01-02-2018, 03:35 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 79,981
Posted By g_boxwood

Done! Thank you for the great service Mirce!

Done! Thank you for the great service Mirce!
Forum: RC Jets
07-04-2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,084
Posted By g_boxwood

Hi Martin, good job so far, I'm glad I'm...

Hi Martin,

good job so far, I'm glad I'm not the only one who invested some extra time and effort in this model, I believe the gear doors add a lot to the semi scale appearance of this model and...
Forum: RC Jets
10-14-2015, 11:40 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

Dave, you mentioned your take-off flap setting is...

Dave, you mentioned your take-off flap setting is 20 mm instead of the 40 mm suggested in the manual: is it indeed the best compromise between speed, lift and drag?
Forum: RC Jets
10-13-2015, 07:35 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 173,608
Posted By g_boxwood

What about the mounting flange of the retract...

What about the mounting flange of the retract itself? I'm looking for approx dimensions to check whether what I already have may fit.

Thank you,

Giacomo
Forum: RC Jets
10-13-2015, 03:23 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 173,608
Posted By g_boxwood

Hi Guys, could anyone provide me with the...

Hi Guys,

could anyone provide me with the retracts info? Length of the legs and wheel diameters used?

Also the size of the mounting flange on the retract unit itself.

Thank you,

Giacomo
Forum: RC Jets
10-05-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

My silliness... I installed the Electron retracts...

My silliness... I installed the Electron retracts for this model, they work great but they are not a drop in replacement, the wheel well in the mounting area has to be enlarged for the units to fit....
Forum: RC Jets
09-26-2015, 11:29 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

Yesterday I flew the Xcalibur again and I'm...

Yesterday I flew the Xcalibur again and I'm delighted with it. Due my personal fault, the left main gear did not come down on the last flight and after trying a few times to get it down I decided to...
Forum: RC Jets
09-25-2015, 07:04 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

Yes, I measured it with the model on the wheels....

Yes, I measured it with the model on the wheels. I have a MDF board on which I put the models and mark the relevant points: then I measure straight on the board for additional accuracy.
Forum: RC Jets
09-23-2015, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

I do not have any up trim.

I do not have any up trim.
Forum: RC Jets
09-23-2015, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

Distance from main gear to nose gear = 628 mm ...

Distance from main gear to nose gear = 628 mm
Distance from main gear to COG location @ 170 mm = 45 mm
Distance from main gear to COG location @ 160 mm = 55 mm
Distance from main gear to nose bay...
Forum: RC Jets
09-16-2015, 12:19 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

About the fuel tank size. In the end, I...

About the fuel tank size.

In the end, I decided to go for the huge tank I had purchased from Carlos of CM Jets and cut it in half: original capacity was around 3.4 liters and now I have half of...
Forum: RC Jets
09-15-2015, 03:17 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

When it comes to wing bags, I'm very fond of the...

When it comes to wing bags, I'm very fond of the KUZA ones and for the X I use the 30cc size. As you can see from the pictures, both wings are inside a single bag with a thick separator, there is a...
Forum: RC Jets
09-14-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

I had my maiden today and everything went fine....

I had my maiden today and everything went fine. My intention was to fly the Xcalibur in a bigger field during the week-end but I couldn't manage. So I decided to do it this morning at the local field...
Forum: RC Jets
09-09-2015, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

I'm pretty much done with mine and I'm happy with...

I'm pretty much done with mine and I'm happy with the way it turned out and the way it looks. I did some taxing tests already but I'm waiting for the week-end to maiden it in a bigger field... my...
Forum: RC Jets
09-05-2015, 11:28 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

That's my whole problem, don't ask me why but...

That's my whole problem, don't ask me why but with ATV set at +/-150% I only get maximum 80 degrees of rotation of the servo. So I had to stick to my crazy linkage and re-tweak it so that it doesn't...
Forum: RC Jets
09-04-2015, 11:11 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

That's one hell of an installation Fly Mower!...

That's one hell of an installation Fly Mower! Well done!

I'll try the flap linkage again today and let you know but I already went through all these steps the first time I tried it. I have the ATV...
Forum: RC Jets
09-03-2015, 09:59 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

HI Dave, yes, that I get it but I couldn't...

HI Dave, yes, that I get it but I couldn't achieve the required throw. I was asking the arm length, which is what you mentioned, 20 mm. Thank you, I'll try again.
Forum: RC Jets
09-02-2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

I've been struggling with this for a while... it...

I've been struggling with this for a while... it should be simple and I approached it the same way I see it in your pics. I ended up with something more elaborated which IMHO should not be the case....
Forum: RC Jets
09-02-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

I've been struggling with this for a while... it...

I've been struggling with this for a while... it should be simple and I approached it the same way I see it in your pics. I ended up with something more elaborated which IMHO should not be the case....
Forum: RC Jets
08-16-2015, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

I got mine yesterday and I must say I'm impressed...

I got mine yesterday and I must say I'm impressed by the overall quality and in particular by the quality of the built-up parts: very light and strong with almost a flawless covering job.

Mind...
Forum: RC Jets
07-15-2015, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

Yes, I got it today and it is indeed huge. What...

Yes, I got it today and it is indeed huge. What tank size do you recommend for a 60 size turbine?

Thank you,

Giacomo
Forum: RC Jets
07-12-2015, 03:19 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,545
Posted By g_boxwood

Good morning everyone, first let me thank...

Good morning everyone,

first let me thank you for all the valuable information posted about this model, they really helped me out making this choice (no brainer). I ordered a RAF scheme Xcalibur...
Forum: R/C Sky Diving
02-17-2015, 08:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 17,103
Posted By g_boxwood

I'm planning to install a smoke canister onto the...

I'm planning to install a smoke canister onto the jumper, yesterday I ground-tested theft sold by Flugwerft Edelweiss. Pretty thick smoke for about 45 seconds.

I'm a little bit concerned about...
Forum: R/C Sky Diving
02-17-2015, 02:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,286
Posted By g_boxwood

Hi Ken, yes I checked your site and I was...

Hi Ken,

yes I checked your site and I was actually waiting to see some pictures and/or details of your high performance diver.

Does it have a functional slider? Does it have a servo-operated...
Forum: R/C Sky Diving
02-15-2015, 04:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 17,103
Posted By g_boxwood

Gentlemen, After some years of hiatus I was...

Gentlemen,

After some years of hiatus I was eventually able to drop my jumper for the first time a week ago. We used the Big Lift II I have been setting up for the duty with the only exception...
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