I am starting a new thread to relay my findings on my new Vector Flight Extra 300S, 66" model.
So far so good. I have discussed a slight mismatch of the root ribs at the TE with customer service
and have been reassured all is fine with a slight gap at the TE.
Have filled with microballons and epoxy during wing halve joining.
Covering is excellent and crisp. Wheel pants are a PITA and have decided to leave them off.
Never know when I will put it down in grass anyhow. I have never found wheel pants that fit
right in any kit by anybody so no surprises.
Wing seems very strong and light. Elevator halves and rudder were matched very well.
I have partially installed a Thunder Tiger .91 four-stroke for power and will run a MAS 14x6 prop.
Vector Flight customer service has been super, answered my questions about firewall to prop washer
distance and others promply and clearly.
Instruction manual could use a little more detail but nothing major left out.
Servo wells fit my JR servos (537BB's) but needed slight trimming for Hitec 425's. Hardware is standard
U.S. manufactured stuff, DuBro clevises and wheels (tail + mains, Dave Brown engine mount etc so cheers for that.
Cowl is really sweet, will hate to chop a hole in it for the TT head but, that's the way it is.
Every joint that I could see was tight and well glued.
I will be using Robart hinge points in place of the supplied CA hinges.
a) I am a little leery of CA hinges for a plane that is so pretty and b) I want to try using them
Have read other threads about elevator sensitivity so I plan on really mild throws for sure
I will be posting pictures soon.
Anyone know how to tint a clear canopy?