Modeltech Simply Magic
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From: clermont,
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i'M BUILDING A Modeltech Simply Magic AND MOTOR IS A OS 46AX AND i HAD TO PUT 6-OZ OF WEIGHT ON THE NOSE.i EVEN MOVED THE BATTERY ONTO THE FIREWALL. tHERE'S NOTHING ELSE i CAN MOVE FORWARD. THIS SEEMS A BIT EXCESSIVE TO ME , BUT THATS WHAT IT NEEDED TO CG PROPERLY. ANYONE HAD ANY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS ARF?
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i'M BUILDING A Modeltech Simply Magic AND MOTOR IS A OS 46AX AND i HAD TO PUT 6-OZ OF WEIGHT ON THE NOSE.i EVEN MOVED THE BATTERY ONTO THE FIREWALL. tHERE'S NOTHING ELSE i CAN MOVE FORWARD. THIS SEEMS A BIT EXCESSIVE TO ME , BUT THATS WHAT IT NEEDED TO CG PROPERLY. ANYONE HAD ANY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS ARF?
ANY INCITE WOULD BE GREAT
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I'd recheck to make sure you have the right CG location. The Magic shouldn't need that much to balance; unless you're using a different range then what's recommended.
If it is right I'd suggest you try a heavy hub. It puts weight right on the tip of the engine and doesnt' affect its operation. I've used them on planes that needed a lot of nose weight.
If it is right I'd suggest you try a heavy hub. It puts weight right on the tip of the engine and doesnt' affect its operation. I've used them on planes that needed a lot of nose weight.



