Ultimate 3D
 

Hey guys. I just got an ultimate 3D and I wanted to ask a few questions before I get started. First off, I will be airbrushing it instead of using the decals, and I will be using the createx airbrush paint ( same stuff I use on shirts ). Does anyone have any experience with this foam/paint? Also, the scheme is slightly complicated and I was thinking of using just a plain ole magic marker for some of the details. I was going to go with the stock motor but I was talked out of it from what I have heard about the power, so I will be going with a brushless, and I will also be using pull pull for the rudder and elevator. Any tips or hints would help a lot, thanks.


Joey

RE: Ultimate 3D
 

The stock power is just barely enough to fly the plane. You'll like brushless. Soon, I hope, to go brushless. A HiMax 2812/0650 since it will bolt in and is direct drive, a 3S 1320mah TP li-po, and a Castle Creations 10 ESC.

I have had no probs with the pushrods on the tail of my Ultimate, but I do like the pull-pull on my glow powered Ultimate's. It'd be interesting to see how it wourks out for ya. The GWS servo arms won't work for pull-pull I don't think. They are too short to go through the fuse. I ended up with my servos mounted through the fuse rather than on the side as the instructions say.

Sorry no help on the paint. I used the decals.

RE: Ultimate 3D
 

Thanks Bronco, That sounds like a good setup. I have made my own control horns out of laminated 1/64th ply and will have my servos in the middle of the fuse. I'll let you know how it works out, hopefully I will be able to get it done soon. I am waiting for parts to come in at the hobby shop, and waiting to get my radio back from being repaired, but hopefully it wont be too long.


Joey

RE: Ultimate 3D
 

FWIW, the LHS owner changed his mind on the HiMax motor before he even tried it. He went with an Axi 2208/34. He reports 1/2 throttle hovering with that setup. The HiMax should be about the same I think. Anyway the Axi is more since the motor mount is sold seperately.