Fly-Models 50cc slick 540 the unboxing and build !!!
07-12-2014, 06:43 PM
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Well I did finally maiden the slick last Monday. First flight took off in 10 feet, flew around twice but esc cut out and motor quit. Perfect landing. I believe the esc got hot and cut out. Took the cowl off and fresh pack of batteries and went up again. Did a 5 minute timed flight and noticed I could not get it to trim out. Found out on landing, one servo in the wing was bad and had locked up. Waiting on my replacement servo to get here and will do a few more flights. Also added more airflow to the esc. I didn't really get to feel it out much. Can't wait to fly it some more.
07-13-2014, 11:25 AM
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I am running XQ-Power 4020 Digital's @ 6.6V (LiFe batteries direct feed via powerboard) in my Redwing RC 50cc Sbach.
Specifications:
http://www.redwingrc.com/index.php?m...products_id=31
$44 each - buy 5 or more and they are $42 each.
Will be using them in this Slick540 when I receive mine.
JC
ps - I am also using these in conjunction with CF servo arms: http://www.redwingrc.com/index.php?m...products_id=27
Specifications:
- Gear Style: Futaba Arms
- Modulation: Coreless Digital
- Gear Type: Titanium
- Weight: 2oz (59g)
- Size: 40x20x39mm
- Torque: 6v -300oz-in (21.8 kg-cm), 4.8v - 250 oz/in (18.0 kg/cm)
- Speed: 6v - .13 sec, 4.8v - .15 sec
http://www.redwingrc.com/index.php?m...products_id=31
$44 each - buy 5 or more and they are $42 each.
Will be using them in this Slick540 when I receive mine.
JC
ps - I am also using these in conjunction with CF servo arms: http://www.redwingrc.com/index.php?m...products_id=27
07-13-2014, 12:13 PM
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07-13-2014, 12:25 PM
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The 4013 is an excellent choice. Too often I see guys using cheap servos saying "it's just the throttle" because they don't understand the importance of torques, load, and speed required to modulate the throttle accurately. I always use a high quality servo with decent speed and torque on mine.
JC
ps - I'm looking forward to owning this plane - waiting for the yellow variant to be stocked again. Please post your flight videos so that I can live vicariously through you guys.
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07-13-2014, 05:43 PM
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Not trying to hi-jack your thread but, just test flew my Fly-model 50CC Sbach and all I can say is wow!! XQ power 4020 servos throughout, DLE55, 2-2100mah liFe packs through powerbox from redwing. Very, very happy. I will be getting one of his 50CC slickery.
12-23-2014, 05:34 PM
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Jerry,
Any chance you could verify that a DLE-55RA would fit? I read a thread someplace that you would have to remove almost the whole firewall to fit the carb. Any measurements from firewall to cowl front?
Thanks for the info, I'm only waiting this info to pull the trigger on the 50cc Slick!
Any chance you could verify that a DLE-55RA would fit? I read a thread someplace that you would have to remove almost the whole firewall to fit the carb. Any measurements from firewall to cowl front?
Thanks for the info, I'm only waiting this info to pull the trigger on the 50cc Slick!
12-23-2014, 05:57 PM
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Hello DRSFLY let me check tomorrow and i will let you know but i believe that it would fit i did see a guy who cut the crap out of his fire wall IDK why tho
12-23-2014, 06:55 PM
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Jerry,
Any chance you could verify that a DLE-55RA would fit? I read a thread someplace that you would have to remove almost the whole firewall to fit the carb. Any measurements from firewall to cowl front?
Thanks for the info, I'm only waiting this info to pull the trigger on the 50cc Slick!
Any chance you could verify that a DLE-55RA would fit? I read a thread someplace that you would have to remove almost the whole firewall to fit the carb. Any measurements from firewall to cowl front?
Thanks for the info, I'm only waiting this info to pull the trigger on the 50cc Slick!
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2221822
BTW - I have the DLE55-RA on mine.
JC
