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Forum: Q-500 Racing
12-24-2015, 06:14 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

The Evolution engine weighs about the same as the...

The Evolution engine weighs about the same as the TT Pro 40. I added a couple quarters to the tail balance the model.
Forum: Q-500 Racing
12-23-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane gets Evolution 46 NX Engine

The Candy Kane also makes an excellent 424 model.

The Thunder Tiger Pro 40 (TT) is no longer available. The replacement 424 engine will be the Evolution 46 NX with the one-piece muffler. This...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
12-15-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

Here are pictures of the final model.
Forum: Q-500 Racing
12-15-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

Next was final assembly and checking the final weight.


It weighed in at 61.15 ounce or 1.15 ounces over the minimum.
Forum: Q-500 Racing
12-15-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

The engine kill, tank, and engine were installed.
Forum: Q-500 Racing
12-08-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

The aileron servo was installed in the wing and the ailerons were cut free.
Forum: Q-500 Racing
12-07-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

Next was the installation of the landing gear.

I began by installing the blind nuts. You then apply some CA over the blind nuts to keep them in place.

You follow by shaping the gear with a...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
12-07-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

The temperature was cold this morning so I used a portable propane heater to warm up the garage.

Begin by wet sanding the model with 2000 grit wet-and-dry sandpaper. Just take off the dust and...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
12-03-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

I took the time to wet sand the trim edges with wet-and-dry 2000 grit paper.

The model was then cleaned up and insured to be dust free.

Spot panel clear coat and hardener were used to coat the...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
12-02-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

Black shaker can spray paint was used for trim.

Allow this to dry a couple days and then follow with clear coat.
Forum: Q-500 Racing
11-30-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

Yesterday I applied a basecoat to the Candy Kane.

The paint is an off white acrylic enamel that uses hardener.
Forum: Q-500 Racing
11-24-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

It is officially building season as I won't be doing any racing in the snow. I took this opportunity to work on my #2 Candy Kane.

Pushrods were constructed as per earlier posts. These were...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
11-17-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

Duane touched up his model and according to him, "flies great"!

The model uses the Candy Kane fuselage and Seeker tail.
Forum: Q-500 Racing
11-16-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

The tail surfaces were checked for proper alignment and then glued in place with 6-minute epoxy.
Forum: Q-500 Racing
11-16-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

Scrape off or use a Dremel tool to remove the excess micro-balloon mix.
Forum: Q-500 Racing
11-16-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

The control horn was made from a Dubro 3/32" E/Z Adjust Strip Aileron Horn Set (Cat No. 556).

A piece of balsa (1/16" sheet) was used to fill the groove.

A mixture of micro-balloons and...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
11-10-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

I modified a string level to work better with the "Candy Kane" style of tail.

In an earlier post I mentioned that my first model needed a little up elevator trim. This was traced back to the...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
11-09-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

I finished glassing the wing and now is time to pot the wing.

1) Check the incidence prior to potting the wing. Mine needed a 1/32" plywood shim in front of the large hold down bolts.
2) Cover...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
10-21-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

I thought about flying the model with the CG at...

I thought about flying the model with the CG at 3", but later desided to lengthen the nose to move the CG forward.

The model flies great with the CG at 2 7/8" back.

In races in Wichita...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
10-13-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

Since you can never have too many racers I took time to vacuum bag another wing.

Use an electric blanket when the temperature is below 70 degrees F.
Forum: Q-500 Racing
10-12-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

I checked the CG and found it about 3" behind the leading edge. Typically I target about 2 7/8" back, which can be achieved by adding 10 quarters behind the back plate or by lengthening the nose.
...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
09-29-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

Here's the moment I've been waiting for, completion.

I'm planning to bring this one to the Wichita (Goddard) race in a few days.
Forum: Q-500 Racing
09-29-2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

The finished model weighs about 1 ounce more than the minimum.
Forum: Q-500 Racing
09-29-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

The ailerons were cut free with a razor saw.

Use a cut off disk to remove any mater at the hinge.
Forum: Q-500 Racing
09-28-2013, 06:06 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 35,022
Posted By sahartman21

Candy Kane Build Thread

The wing was finished by applying a light layer of clear coat.

Start by applying a light mist over the surface. Wait a few minutes.

Apply more coats until the surface starts to get shinny.
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