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12-23-2013, 12:22 PM
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That's a photo of the rear supports for the rear of an inrunner. I saw them on the template sheet but was hoping for something for the mounting the front of the motor gearbox via a Hyde softmount. I'm guessing when I get to that point, probably early in the build, I'll have to figure something out that will mount somewhere in the vicinity (or replace) F2.
I've read Jeff's build a couple of time, - just did again, and do not see the pic you attached. There are two areas he mentions attaching pics but the pics don't show up-I wonder if that is where they should be.
Thanks again,
I've read Jeff's build a couple of time, - just did again, and do not see the pic you attached. There are two areas he mentions attaching pics but the pics don't show up-I wonder if that is where they should be.
Thanks again,
12-23-2013, 12:38 PM
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Silver bullet Jeff mounts to former 1 and then installs the rear mount depending on motor. Iam using out runner and made new former 3A out of 1/4 ply to mount motor steve
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12-23-2013, 01:00 PM
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12-24-2013, 06:30 AM
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Jeff,
I don't know why I didn't look at the Budd mount - probably because I've only used Hyde mounts for years. I did some laying out of the motor/mount using the Hyde mount and it looked like I was going to need to redesign and reposition F2 for the front Hyde mount. The rear support looks like it can come from F3 (laminated with c.f.).
Do you leave F1 at 1/8" with c.f. or do you increase the thickness for mounting an inrunner?
I'm definitely going to order a Budd mount for this plane.
Thanks for the information, this will same me a lot of time and work.
Bob
I don't know why I didn't look at the Budd mount - probably because I've only used Hyde mounts for years. I did some laying out of the motor/mount using the Hyde mount and it looked like I was going to need to redesign and reposition F2 for the front Hyde mount. The rear support looks like it can come from F3 (laminated with c.f.).
Do you leave F1 at 1/8" with c.f. or do you increase the thickness for mounting an inrunner?
I'm definitely going to order a Budd mount for this plane.
Thanks for the information, this will same me a lot of time and work.
Bob
12-24-2013, 02:27 PM
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Jeff, many many thanks for plans. So I also now have a F3A!!!!...............
My works for F3A and final.
https://www.hobbyrc.com/forum/thread...9#.UheNktKzJI4
My works for F3A and final.
https://www.hobbyrc.com/forum/thread...9#.UheNktKzJI4
And finally maiden of my Lightning built F3A
Jeff, many thanks again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1ibHUJ2Xnk
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12-26-2013, 07:07 AM
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Mnevzat, congratulations on a successful test flight! The airplane looks fantastic. I really enjoyed being able to see a Lightning fly half a world away.
Fred, your build is magnificent! I learned a thing or two looking at your pictures. I am excited to see how it comes out!
Jeff
Fred, your build is magnificent! I learned a thing or two looking at your pictures. I am excited to see how it comes out!
Jeff
12-29-2013, 07:32 AM
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Jeff,
I just purchased a Budd mount and tried it with my Neu motor. Attaching the mount to the rear of F1 puts the motor/thrust washer/prop too far forward. I don't know if I need to build a different (larger) F1 and mount it about 1/2" rearward of the original F1 location and then fill in the space in front of the new F1 with block balsa with liteply towards the spinner.
Can you please send a photo of your installation with the Budd mount. Thanks, Bob
I just purchased a Budd mount and tried it with my Neu motor. Attaching the mount to the rear of F1 puts the motor/thrust washer/prop too far forward. I don't know if I need to build a different (larger) F1 and mount it about 1/2" rearward of the original F1 location and then fill in the space in front of the new F1 with block balsa with liteply towards the spinner.
Can you please send a photo of your installation with the Budd mount. Thanks, Bob
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01-01-2014, 06:55 AM
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Many thanks flywilly.
First I had used a pipe-tune OS RX 1.40 engine but I've had some troubles with it and I was forced to remove. It powered with OS FX 1.60 engine now. There are a few photos about of this at the page #20, answer #479 (Pipe-tune).
First I had used a pipe-tune OS RX 1.40 engine but I've had some troubles with it and I was forced to remove. It powered with OS FX 1.60 engine now. There are a few photos about of this at the page #20, answer #479 (Pipe-tune).
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01-04-2014, 06:07 AM
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Dale,
I run one strip along the high point for the length of the wing. The second strip is parallel to the aileron hinge line, forward of the line by about an inch. This strip runs from the wing root to a point several inches outboard of the aileron cut out.
Jeff
I run one strip along the high point for the length of the wing. The second strip is parallel to the aileron hinge line, forward of the line by about an inch. This strip runs from the wing root to a point several inches outboard of the aileron cut out.
Jeff
01-04-2014, 06:32 AM
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Bob,
Sorry I skipped your post. It looks like you will need to move F1 back to accommodate the extra length. I would make it bigger to account for the difference in fuselage size at that location. Here is a link to a picture of mine http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...5&d=1375575992 If you decide to leave it where it is and fill in with extra balsa, you would have to run a smaller spinner and make sure you don't go over 2m in overall length.
Jeff
Sorry I skipped your post. It looks like you will need to move F1 back to accommodate the extra length. I would make it bigger to account for the difference in fuselage size at that location. Here is a link to a picture of mine http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...5&d=1375575992 If you decide to leave it where it is and fill in with extra balsa, you would have to run a smaller spinner and make sure you don't go over 2m in overall length.
Jeff
01-15-2014, 07:55 PM
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Jeff on your wings how far do you run your servos in on aleron looking at plans it looks like six inches butt that is only 1/4 of aleron is there a set distance thanks Steve
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