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Old 08-03-2006 | 10:49 AM
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Kelly W
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I need to update my price list first, but I carry all the common fittings (plus some uncommon ones) and hose in 3, 4 , and 6mm. The discounts I provide are better than the other hobby retailers for most items. If you PM me a list of the exact parts you're looking for, I can get you the details. I'd have posted it by now, but I'm running pretty short on time these days... I've got a turn key jet on the go for a local modeller, and several PST engines in the shop for servicing. You can certainly tell is flying season, although I'm certainly not the one who's getting out flying it seems!

Anyway, on the Hotspot.... I actually fly mine on a 1300R, at full rated thrust. It's a blast!!! A 600R will fly one, but you'll be running it flat out the whole time, and vertical maneuvers / top speed will suffer. It'll need a long paved runway to get off reliably. I have not seen a 600R on a Hotspot myself, but I've seen a video of one flying with a RAM-500. It seems like the power was adequate for flight, but you certainly wouldn't want to fly with any less. The 600R has pound n' a bit more than an older RAM-500, but the performance won't be much different.

Just make sure you build it LIGHT! Don't glass the wings if you still have the option, as opposed to just using monokote... If the fins aren't glassed yet, only cover them with 3/4oz, since they are a common failure mode (flutter). Be careful with the hardware you use, choosing the lightest equipment, and make sure you place everything inside the fuse such that you don't need any ballast lead anywhere. Following those rules should give you a decent jet, all be it not a speed daemon.

Kelly




ORIGINAL: speedbrake

Kelly,
The list would be helpful...I'll purchase some Festo fittings and some 4mm hose.

Also, I noticed your picture of the Hot Spot (?). I bought one on eBay with retracts and servos. It came primered and ready for paint. It will be my next project....I was planning on using the 600R for power. Any recommendations on how to set one up?

Keith