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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-29-2022, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1,170
Views: 349,788
Posted By orthobird

as an aside, I am using DA 600 servos which...

as an aside, I am using DA 600 servos

which have over 600 ou/in torque at 8.4 volts.

I use 3s power for my radio with a volt regulator that brings voltage to servos at 8.2 volts
...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
09-12-2022, 02:56 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

As an update, maiden was this past Friday at the...

As an update, maiden was this past Friday at the Fort bend Contest.

SOme observations:

With the rudder servo in the tail and push pull set up in the tail, and the 1st flight, I noticed the...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
09-11-2022, 04:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,431
Posted By orthobird

Anyone have any links to wheels 60 mm diameter,...

Anyone have any links to wheels 60 mm diameter, for pattern airplane, that is 2M?
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
08-29-2022, 02:32 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

ok, perfect. thank you SO yesterday, I did...

ok, perfect. thank you

SO yesterday, I did several things:

I found the trim guide I purchased from Bryan. SO, I decided to follow his instructions!! LOL

1st thing: I set the stabs at Zero...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
08-24-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

hello Gary, still no maiden we are getting...

hello Gary, still no maiden
we are getting daily rain here in Shreveport. Unheard of in August. highs in 80's which usually does not happen til late september, so yes, I am enjoying the lower energy...
Forum: RC Pattern Flying
08-21-2022, 05:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,466
Posted By orthobird

Question on these servos? Futaba BLS 171 SV ...

Question on these servos?

Futaba BLS 171 SV

are the output shaft gear on the servo metal or plastic?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-21-2022, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1,170
Views: 349,788
Posted By orthobird

Will do! yes, that Is what i thought. Way too...

Will do! yes, that Is what i thought. Way too much motor for this bird!!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-21-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1,170
Views: 349,788
Posted By orthobird

I had been working on my P47 for the past 3...

I had been working on my P47 for the past 3 months, in getting it ready for the warbird fly in at my club

after having made many revisions , i can now say, this airplane is air-worthy and...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-29-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

Airplane is officially ready: this is the...

Airplane is officially ready:

this is the inside of the fuselage:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4458_2be647e324e867d1afe68cd1360b62279a000d4a.jpg
Now,...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-25-2022, 02:33 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

I was able to clean the shop up a bit then...

I was able to clean the shop up a bit
then threw out about 2 loads of collected junk , I did two trips after loading the back of my truck all the way!

Still need to do more cleaning out

but,...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-23-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

here it is: ...

here it is:

https://youtube.com/shorts/z3DJQItjkA8?feature=share
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-23-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,876
Posted By orthobird

here is the answer Mike Gaishin 12S contra...

here is the answer

Mike Gaishin 12S contra drive set up

Jeti 130 Mezon Lite

​​​​​​​​​​​​normal mode
1 second acceleration
Brake 15%\20%\1second
frequency 16khz
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-23-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

ESC is installed The programming for the...

ESC is installed

The programming for the Mezon ESC are the following

​​​​​​normal mode
1 second acceleration
Brake 15%\20%\1second
frequency 16khz
start power: Auto
motor timing: 24 degrees
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-23-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,876
Posted By orthobird

just read it only info i get is: 10...

just read it

only info i get is:

10 poles

gear ratio is 7 to 1

i will send them a message
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-23-2022, 10:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,876
Posted By orthobird

will do. But 1st, before I make a fool of myself....

will do. But 1st, before I make a fool of myself. I was just in the shop cleaning it up and you will never guess what I found? The manual to the contra!!


LOL


I better read that 1st.
...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-23-2022, 07:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,876
Posted By orthobird

question on programming an ESC for a 12S pattern...

question on programming an ESC for a 12S pattern airplane?


Anyone have advice on how to program this?


It is for a pattern airplane

I am using a Jeti Mezon 130 Lite
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-19-2022, 07:32 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

thank you all very much! makes me feel better. I...

thank you all very much! makes me feel better. I am not worried. And, i am a pattern flier only to be out and do something and of course, the camaraderie. I will never be competitive. I do like to...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-19-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

I believe the balsa sheeting I used was slightly...

I believe the balsa sheeting I used was slightly more dense than what I should have used.

the sheets had been purchased like 6 years ago for a 40% model, that I never got to do

i should have...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-19-2022, 02:17 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

I just weighed her. With the esc in. No...

I just weighed her.

With the esc in.

No batteries.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4378_873764e88eafe91ce3f84a9d8f4c9a8c203ec75c.jpg
3.98 KG with no...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-17-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

LOL!! oh not quite Yet Ricardo I...

LOL!!


oh not quite Yet Ricardo

I have not checked the weight yet. But I will and I will report back.

I was able to complete the mission, and this took all day.

Lots of fun, But I did it.
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-17-2022, 06:06 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

this will be interesting. Installing the V4 Contra Drive

SOme pictures to show where I am at.

If anyone has any ideas, please chime in.

first, to show you all I got.

the motor is 12S. this is the V4 contra Drive.
...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-16-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

The Clear coat is on, so now, I just need to wait...

The Clear coat is on, so now, I just need to wait maybe 4 days, then I can polish it.

JUst made the extensions for the rudder servo and elevator servos.

These are 100 cm in length

and they...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-16-2022, 08:32 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

Here it is. DOne with the paint. Just need to...

Here it is. DOne with the paint. Just need to spray it with clear.

Then I will install the engine.
...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-16-2022, 08:14 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

Gary? I think that is you? Well, it is...

Gary?

I think that is you?

Well, it is a pilot C

and then you have to cut it down.

Which one do you have?
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-16-2022, 07:35 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,984
Posted By orthobird

here is latest: Still want to do some more...

here is latest:

Still want to do some more in the front.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x948/img_4320_3497f6878e1eadd505dc08b0b4b26647b7a53b29.jpg
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