Just got my 60 size Extra from Vector flight. It has the 66" wing. My flying buddy got the 58" but it hasn't been delivered yet. Opened the box and a quick look revealed that It looks very, very nice. Anyone have any experience with these ARF'S? Would appreciate any comments or mods before I start putin pieces together. I will probably put my Saito 100 up front. Thanks in advance.

I received my VF 66 Extra 300S a few weeks ago. I also am putting in a Saito FA-100. I think the Saito 100 should be enough powder to hang it. I thought of the YS 110, but too hard to get and pricy. Plus, the pressured tank could be and issue. I am almost finished with building it.

1. ) I would recommend using Robart Pin-Stlye Hinges instead of the CA hinges. I used 4 hinges in each aileron, 3 hinges in each elevator, and 3 in the rudder. I also sealed the topside of the hinge gap with hinge tape to avoid any potential flutter. I wrote a separate post on the hinge gap issue today. I had a 1/16" gap.

2.) To install the belly pan use four 4-40 brass inserts instead of the 4 tiny wood screws that are provided.

3.) I replaced the wheel axle with a Dubro 5/32" axle.

4.) Use plastic oversided washers for the two 1/4 -20 wing bolts, so it doesn't dent the wing when screwing them in.

5.) I am thinking of using 4-40 aileron rods instead.

6.) I fuel proofed the fuel compartment with fuel proof paint incase of a fuel tank leak.

7.) I am probably going to go with DuBro control horns.

8.) I beefed up the tail and stabilizer with 90 deg balsa stock in the inside corners. I plan on doing some high stress snap rolls.

Let me know how it goes!

Jcattera sounds like your Extra is about ready to fly. I just started building my VF 66 Extra 300S. How did you mount the fuel tank in yours? I have a Super Tigre G-90 that will be going in it.

skyking424,

I decided to mount a Sullivan 14 oz tank instead of the 12 oz tank they provided. I'm getting just over 15 minutes of flying time with my Saito 100. I also leveled the tank using spare spuce stock at the bottom of the tank for support. I also used cushion foam around the rest of it. In the front of the tank, I let the brass tubes hold it up for support. The tubes go through a small hole in the firewall.

Hope this helps.

guys there is a 6 page thread already on the VF Extra's, lots of info there for both size aircraft.


take a look:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/Vect..._943924/tm.htm

Thanks for the info. Man I want to get this baby in the air