Yes the one I built has the DLE 55, you can see it in the videos thats posted on the Redwing RC youtube page... there should be links on the website also. I didn't do a can install but I "can", no pun intended, try and get thetunnelmeasurementsfor you if you like... the engine is notinstalledin the plane its in something else for testing so I can't tell you the drop right now sorry...

The plane also comes with the cannister mounts in two different sizes, I don't have them with me so maybe Tim can let you know once he gets a chance...
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I think I "can"

Gimmie a minute here

65mm and 55mm are the options included

The little engine the could! Awwww....LOL
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Argggggg!!! [sm=what_smile.gif] I knew you were running low on stock, but was hoping you had more than 2.. I'll just keep my fingers crossed till I can put in my order, probably the week before Christmas.. If sold out by then, I'll just have to wait for the next shipment.. []



Bandit

Kewl, so will fit a KS 86 cannister easily. Any idea on the length? KS86 is about 12" total to include inlet for front dump, rear dump is a little longer. Is the tunnel setup for rear dump?


Thanks for all the info,


Bandit

TJ has the airframe right now , do you know how long it is?
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Yes, its 14" from the back of the tunnel to the opening, and yes you can set up for front or rear dump, as long as the front dump exits in front of the front opening, if not you will have to cut into the F1 former and you will have about 3" of wiggle room there until you hit the landing gear mount.  With little skill you should be able to make it work either way, with little to no mods necessary.

Perfect! A KS 86 rear dump is 14" overall including the inlet and the front dump is 12" so either would work fine. All I need now is an approximate measurement for header drop to know which header to get for the DLE 55. Still keeping the fingers crossed they have one of these left for me in a couple weeks when I can pull the trigger.Thanks for all the info, it is much appreciated.


Bandit

well!! mine is ready to fly it's not a redwing but a goldwing kit same plane from what i hear???? dle 55 with a pitts muffler and i had to make the modification to the lower firewall for clearance, the smoke tank is installed in the cannister tunnel, and it all works!!! running 2 life2100 for the flight 1 2100 for the smoke pump, and a 2300 for the ignition, all 7955 servo's for overkill and smart-fly dual reg w/failsafe switch because i had one already (used it for the battery back up) the sullivan smoke pump is pretty kool you can program it in sync with the throttle!!!
haven't gotten a auw on it yet will do it when i go to the field. i set the c.g. at 5 1/3 inches from the leading edge and still had to add 9 oz. of lead in the nose???

I didn't think you had to add any lead since you are adding an extra batterie and a smoke pump. Have you got them forward as far as you can get it? I'm guessing 18.5# the way it is. My Extra flies great at that weight.

Can't wait to see some pictures with the smoke on. Get some video if you can.

all of the batteries together weigh 19 oz. and are up against the firewall to the left side ,the batteries are 6.6v hyperion life 2100 mah.x3and 1 6.6v 2300 mah a123 cell for the ignition if i take the weight off it balances on the wing tube!!!! will see about getting some video when i maiden it!!!!

Did you get a chance to fly it yet?

the wind has been real strong here and work has me out of town!!! seems like now everyone want to have their stuff finished up before the end of the year!!!never fails we are slow all year and bam!!!! it has to be done before the new year???? will keep ya'll posted!!!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Looking forward to seeing everyones videos and pictures of your Sboch. You are all welcome to post them here.
I'm also looking forward to Spring so I can fly Bob's Sboch again.

Tom

why wait for bob's get you own for christmas, you know you deserve it!!!!! along with the new harley, and new lamboughini parked beside new motor coach for which you wife bought you for christmas and now you have no idea how to pay for!!!!!!!HA! HA! merry christmas!!!!!! and to a happy new year!!!!!! weather permitting i will maiden and video mine on the 1st. and will post it here. i enjoy a good thread !!!! thank,for starting it!!!!! mike

Actually I have two Harley's. One is a custom that I built from the ground up.

I'll just fly Bobs Cause he also flies mine. Me and a couple of guys in the Club fly each others planes. It's OK with me if he takes it to the field and fills it up with gas for me. LOL.


Here is a link to my Winter project. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10...m.htm#10214617


I'll probably build a Yak 55m or a Pitts Python next.

I'm finished with my 100cc project. No maiden in site due to weather.

How did your maiden do on your Sboch?

mine is still hanging!!!!! with work, and the ice storms here in north texas i have'nt had the chance to maiden it as of yet!!!!! still have plans to do so as soon as i can!!!! i wonder, would a 100cc sbach fit in a 6"- 6" pickup bed???? i can barely get 2 50cc panes in it!!! just curious!!!!

I was able to put my PAU 100cc Extra in the back of my pick up. It's an 05 GMC Sierra short bed. I didn't have the elevators, rudder or spinner on it at the time. I think it will fit with the spinner on. I made my rudder removable just for that reason. Won't let me post pictures right now but will post pictures of the rudder mod when I can.

Here are the pictures for the rudder mod.
I used the large Dubro hinges and I think .049 spring steel rod.

cool idea!!! i am thinking of getting a 100cc. plane but i gotta be able to haul it around!!

When glueing in the hinges you have to have the rod in all the hinges to keep from binding I used vaseline to keep the hinges from getting any glue on it. Used Gorilla glue and l taped the rudder in overnight with masking tape to keep the hinges from pushing out. The rod comes out and goes back in without binding or ketching.

great!!! now you have me thinking!!!! I'm gonna have to do some sweet talking to the wife!!!!! while i wait on my income tax refund!!!

I am presently buildling my Version 3 Sbach 342. It has gone together very well, but I have to admit I am not crazy about the metal servo arms that were included in the kit. I have decided to purchase 1.5 inch hangar 9 arms for the ailerons and elevators. I then purchased a 3.5 SWB double rudder arm for the rudder. How many batteries did everyone use. I used a LIFE 6.6 2100 on the servos, a life 6.6 1100 for the reciever, and 4.8 2000 nicad on the ignition.

I am using SAVOX 1256TG on the rudder and SAVOX 1258TG on the ailerons and elevators. They are coreless and titanium gears. The ailerons and rudder are really fast around .08 and 170 ounces and the rudder is .15 and 277 ounces.
They seem to be plenty powerful enough and they center excellent.

Secondly,
I was wondering on CG on this plane. I know Tom used around 6" back from leading edge. Can anyone else provide me with their CG's. I am going to use this plane for IMAC. Did you have to put your batteries all the way up front near the motor?

Oh yea, I had to shorten my standoffs to 2 1/4 inches to get the desired cowl to spinner length. Well that caused some other issues with the muffler. I constructed a custom wrap around pitts muffler to keep from cutting the engine box.

Did anyone coat the edges of the G10 control horns with clear or epoxy to seal them. I have heard about these type of horns delaminating at the edges.

I will post some pictures tomorrow when my camera is charged.