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Forum: RC Jets
02-14-2018, 10:29 AM
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Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Greetings Gentlemen, I am very pleased to...

Greetings Gentlemen,

I am very pleased to report that since installing my retracts and the associated airlines and valves etc. I checked this morning and they have held a pressure of 100psi for...
Forum: RC Jets
02-09-2018, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Ive seen one of these flown on a Wren SS also. ...

Ive seen one of these flown on a Wren SS also.
As you have been informed. It took off OK from a grass strip and was a nice controlerable Aircraft.
Not balistic but nice and steady......

enjoy
Forum: RC Jets
02-03-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

No problem Maatey It may be a useful idea to...

No problem Maatey
It may be a useful idea to post the link to the item you found.
i'm sure it will come in useful again
Forum: RC Jets
02-03-2018, 02:07 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Hi as Stevew76 as linked to the straight...

Hi

as Stevew76 as linked to the straight fittings I am assuming it the other one you have broken. The ones with a 90' elbow.
I have found these (FESTO 90 DEGREE NIPPLE M3 THREAD...
Forum: RC Jets
12-24-2017, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

MERRY CHRISTMAS That is truely a stunning...

MERRY CHRISTMAS

That is truely a stunning scheme.....
Forum: RC Jets
12-23-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Just to clarify, The colours I had analysed is...

Just to clarify, The colours I had analysed is for the gelcoat. NOT the film covering. That subject as already been covered using a Monokote Film.....
I also feel, if an Xcalibur got to be that old...
Forum: RC Jets
12-22-2017, 12:46 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Colour Paint Match details

Morning Gentlemen

As promised, the pictures below have all the details you require to get a perfect match. The Guys @ Car Colour Services were very easy to deal with and showed a real interest in...
Forum: RC Jets
12-21-2017, 11:59 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

YAY! If any of you have this Xcalibur in the...

YAY!

If any of you have this Xcalibur in the RAF Scheme. You will know around the nose cone the finish gets damaged very easily and no longer as straight lines.
Using the paint I collected...
Forum: RC Jets
12-21-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Paint Match

Greetings Gentlemen
I have read on this thread about members needing to find the film that is as close a match as can be expected for the RAF Scheme. So taking this to the next level. I have today...
Forum: RC Jets
12-17-2017, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

PM

You have a PM Simon
Forum: RC Jets
12-11-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Air Lines Install

I have today carried out a few more tasks. Run the remainder of the air lines and installed line tidies.
The Behotec Brake /Retract valve as been installed. see Pictures and lines wire locked

I...
Forum: RC Jets
12-10-2017, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Finally took the plunge and installed the nose...

Finally took the plunge and installed the nose wheel, steering wires and air lines. The moral of this exercise is as Dave said. "steadily eyeing up", marking 3 times, checking and rechecking before...
Forum: RC Jets
12-10-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Nose Retract

Another question, is there a way to line up the front retract steering wires?
What is the purpose of the silicon on the front retract, circles in the attached picture?

Thank you in advance
Forum: RC Jets
12-10-2017, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

<br /><br /><br />You could be right Dave.........

<br /><br /><br />You could be right Dave...... Damn these sausage fingers!
Forum: RC Jets
12-10-2017, 06:20 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Apologies DW, Thank you for your reply, I...

Apologies DW, Thank you for your reply, I searched for Std and not Heavy duty as you wrote

" I use std JR/Graupner"

I now have that little more knowledge sir

Regards
Forum: RC Jets
12-09-2017, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

LOL my point exactly, 0.35mm sq converts to...

LOL my point exactly,

0.35mm sq converts to 22awg in wire gauge, when searching for Graupner Servo extensions they state 25 awg wire.

confused.com
Forum: RC Jets
12-09-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Can anyone confirm the thickness of wiring for...

Can anyone confirm the thickness of wiring for servo extensions?

Ive done some googling and have found suggestions from 22AWG - 28AWG

Like most internet responses, they leave you more confused...
Forum: RC Jets
12-08-2017, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Rudder Control Rod

Can someone check and advise accordingly?
Forum: RC Jets
12-08-2017, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Hi Dave Is this what you mean?

Hi Dave

Is this what you mean?
Forum: RC Jets
12-08-2017, 07:11 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Control Horns

Well, while adding some CF tubes to the pushrods it became apparent I had two missing control horns. A quick call to DW @ Motors and Rotors, I found out that "standard" control horns are not correct....
Forum: RC Jets
12-05-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Carbon Covers

I have to say, anyone following this thread and thinking about getting a Ripmax Xcalibur. Stop thinking and get one ordered. I know a great place (motors and Rotors) here in the UK to get one.
It is...
Forum: RC Jets
12-05-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

The Guru

After having a short conversation with the Guru of all things Xcalibur, Dave Wilshere. I decided to redraw the airtank mount and remove as much extraneous weight as possible. So with this task in...
Forum: RC Jets
12-04-2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

As it is including all the hardware and 3d...

As it is including all the hardware and 3d Printed parts 196g

I have printed the parts using 20% infil and it looks alot heavier than it is.
Forum: RC Jets
12-04-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Hi Dave My plan is to place the sensor...

Hi Dave

My plan is to place the sensor switch at the front and so minimise the two battery extension leads. Im sure having power leads as you suggest would not be a wise thing to do.
Hope this...
Forum: RC Jets
12-04-2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 737,956
Posted By sauntson

Air Tank Mount

Well as no one came forward with the files for the air tank mount refered to earlier in this thread. I decided to draw my own.
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