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Forum: RC Jets
04-21-2024, 03:37 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 269,716
Posted By bluelevel

As I said in my post, I am using the red (harder)...

As I said in my post, I am using the red (harder) spring instead of the stock (blue) one. Just ask Electron and they'll know exactly what you need.

But as I said in my previous post the spring...
Forum: RC Jets
04-20-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 784
Views: 164,958
Posted By bluelevel

stay away from JP, Electrons are only about 100...

stay away from JP, Electrons are only about 100 bucks more but much stronger, more reliable and offer adequate braking power
Forum: RC Jets
04-07-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 269,716
Posted By bluelevel

OK guys, seems as if I got my take off rotation...

OK guys, seems as if I got my take off rotation problem sorted. As stated in an earlier post, I started with a stock version of the Electron ER-40 retracts and could not get the plane off the ground....
Forum: RC Jets
03-27-2024, 05:27 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 269,716
Posted By bluelevel

Thumbs up Just wanted to post an update on my previously...

Just wanted to post an update on my previously reported take off rotation problem. Also wanted to give huge a shout-out to Electron. Parallel to posting here I contacted Electron to report my issue...
Forum: RC Jets
03-14-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 269,716
Posted By bluelevel

That's the way I did it and was quite baffled...

That's the way I did it and was quite baffled that it didn't want to rotate. Your CG check is supposed to be done for turbine powered planes with just landing fuel on board, I did it with take-off...
Forum: RC Jets
03-14-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 269,716
Posted By bluelevel

I assume so, at least that's the way I did it ...

I assume so, at least that's the way I did it

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Forum: RC Jets
03-14-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 269,716
Posted By bluelevel

I have just measured the length of my front...

I have just measured the length of my front strut. It is 152mm measured from the top of the strut (where it meets the steering arm) to the wheel axle. Measured the same way as you did (bottom of...
Forum: RC Jets
03-14-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 269,716
Posted By bluelevel

Unhappy Tried the maiden of my EDF powered Classic Rebel...

Tried the maiden of my EDF powered Classic Rebel today but it was a non-starter (literally). I fly off grass that was still fairly wet today. Regardless what I tried, I couldn't get the plane to...
Forum: RC Jets
03-02-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 269,716
Posted By bluelevel

Plane is done! Tried different materials for the...

Plane is done! Tried different materials for the thrust tube. The 0.35mm Mylar film I used at first turned out to be a bit too thick and stubborn. Found the same material in 0.25mm strength and this...
Forum: RC Jets
02-22-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 269,716
Posted By bluelevel

Mine will be electric, putting in a 130mm Jetfan...

Mine will be electric, putting in a 130mm Jetfan on 14s 10000mAh Lipos. Build is progressing well, nearly done with only the thrust tube and battery tray mounts missing. Will also have to add cheater...
Forum: RC Jets
12-26-2023, 04:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,413
Posted By bluelevel

Both Picaro & Bolt are smaller than the Rogue....

Both Picaro & Bolt are smaller than the Rogue. Picaro shares the same building techniques, it's built very strong but heavy. Bolt is much smaller and weighs the same as the Rogue but with full tanks....
Forum: RC Jets
12-06-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,013
Posted By bluelevel

Are the Skymaster kits still the old "glass only"...

Are the Skymaster kits still the old "glass only" layup or are these now Airex or Herex sandwich to save some weight? It's been quite some time since I last purchased a Skymaster kit
Forum: RC Jets
12-04-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,013
Posted By bluelevel

Is that a one-piece fuse? Couldn't find a seam in...

Is that a one-piece fuse? Couldn't find a seam in the pictures
Forum: RC Jets
10-13-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 17,662
Posted By bluelevel

Thanks Dave!

Thanks Dave!
Forum: RC Jets
10-10-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 17,662
Posted By bluelevel

Can someone please do me a favor and measure the...

Can someone please do me a favor and measure the width of the stabs when still attached to the fuselage? I am contemplating to order a Diablo as a smaller and easier to transport addition to my...
Forum: RC Jets
10-09-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 73,967
Posted By bluelevel

I had the same issues, my initial balance point...

I had the same issues, my initial balance point was at the center of the wing tube with full UAT & empty main tank. It needed a lot of weight in the nose to achieve this forward CG (2x 5200mAh...
Forum: RC Jets
07-06-2023, 11:59 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,185
Posted By bluelevel

The throttle curve parameter does the same thing...

The throttle curve parameter does the same thing as dialing in expo on the transmitter but it does not affect how quickly the turbine accelerates or deccelerates. The throttle stick controls the RPMs...
Forum: RC Jets
07-06-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,185
Posted By bluelevel

The "throttle curve" setting does not affect the...

The "throttle curve" setting does not affect the spool up. The K235 comes with the acceleration and decceleration parameter set to 8 by default (see run menu). I would suggest to lower both values to...
Forum: Marketplace
02-12-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 628
Posted By bluelevel

Mephisto V1 parts

Due to a radio failure I lost my Mephisto right after takeoff. The front half of the jet took the brunt of it, but the back surived with only cosmetic damage. I have a few parts that are in decent...
Forum: RC Jets
01-21-2021, 08:35 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 280,234
Posted By bluelevel

Sheldon, unfortunately I have not. Our Florida...

Sheldon, unfortunately I have not. Our Florida winters are not cold at all but fairly windy with lots of cross winds. Haven't taken out the Rebel Max in over a month and it's definitely not Mephisto...
Forum: RC Jets
01-10-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2,111
Views: 496,102
Posted By bluelevel

In one of my jets I am using a CB220 with 3...

In one of my jets I am using a CB220 with 3 receivers (RX1 is a Rex12, RX2 is a R3 2.4 and a 900Mhz used as a backup as RX3). During the first flights I heard a "Warning" alarm, but no further info...
Forum: RC Jets
01-03-2021, 05:50 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 280,234
Posted By bluelevel

Should have big bore fittings to take the bigger...

Should have big bore fittings to take the bigger diameter tubing for a 300 size turbine
Forum: RC Jets
01-01-2021, 08:41 AM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 280,234
Posted By bluelevel

That's a short extension I made. Servo plug is...

That's a short extension I made. Servo plug is still there.

As to servo arms I used a 1.5 inch arm for rudder and ailerons, the flaps will need a very short one to fit. Best to look into the short...
Forum: RC Jets
12-31-2020, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 280,234
Posted By bluelevel

Not much time today, just managed to find half an...

Not much time today, just managed to find half an hour to solder a servo extension and mount the rudder servo.
...
Forum: RC Jets
12-31-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,142
Posted By bluelevel

The plane was a prototype and even bigger than...

The plane was a prototype and even bigger than the XL version listed on the Skymaster website. This one is called the XXL and has a 3 piece wing. It's not yet available to the public.
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