Brad330l

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Mattyb,, thanks for your comments,,,

Here is the low down,,
Bolly carbon fibre prop 26X10 balanced and drilled for ZDZ80 at factory,,, the boys there will accommodate you very well for what you want,
Clearance as it stands on the table is at least 50mm,, more than enough clearance unless you want to take off or land with a nose down attitude
Canopy is sprayed inside with R/C car body style window tint and a bit of black.
I can't wait to get a bit of colour on the thing and will soon,, just waiting on a couple of things.

Cheers

Brad

DKjens

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Brad,
Well, since it probably doesn't get very hot where you live[8D], you don't have to worry about your canopy. However, if it does get hot and sunny, if you leave that canopy in the sun, it will deform in no time. So make sure you have a cover, and don't remove it until you're ready to flip the prop. I painted the canopy of my first 2.6m Extra on the inside with some of the lexan car body paint (gun grey) and it very quickly developped some dips and valleys and such[&o][:-] ha ha.
DKjens

Brad330l

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That's more good advice[8D].

Keep it coming guys,, iv'e been flying these things for a long time but this is the first big one (well had a 1933 Gere Sports that had a 9 ft wing but this is totally different) so any other tips are more than welcome.

Cheers

Brad

Mattyb

So you got the prop from the bolly website??. You didnt tell dkjens how hot she gets up there!! I was there for 7 years and the hottest we had was 49celsius!!. better watch that canopy!. This is my second large model, had the WM extra with the da50, that was fun.

Mine should be here next week friday, cant wait

Brad330l

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Matt,, yeah mate,, from the Bolly web site,,just rang and the guys knew exactly what i needed.
Highly recommend the balance and drilling.

How hot is it??? Well my old dog has his own airconditioned dog house!!!!!!!!!!!

Brad

Riverdancer

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Good Day There AJF--2

You have a Brison 4.2 in yours, I have a couple of questions. Do you know what the flying weight is and is the engine soft or hard mounted. I was curious how it is standing up to the 4.2.. Oh yeah, Does it do a knife edge loop?

Thanks
Riverdancer

feral63

hi matt,
if you are having trouble with frieght i might be able to help.
i bought a 1/3 scale extra already built from brissy. mick did a great job packing as the stabs were glued on. i had a mate bring it down for me on top of a load.
would have no trouble getting it to you from here.....

mark.

ps: check out my p/a edge in the giant scale forums.

AJF--2

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The engine is hard mounted, but with the mechanial advance it is plenty smooth. I have about 8-9 flights or so and the engine is a great match. I did have to take out more of the cowl than I wanted. Keep in mind I am no 3D animal, but with a Mejslic 23/8 (6800 RPM on the first tank) prop, it is a much better plane than I am a pilot. Vertical is totally unlimited, but with the 8 pitch prop, it is not as fast as some. I will break down and get some weight numbers soon.

Mattyb

feral, thanks for the offer but its already on its way with TNT transport. I just bit the bullett in the end. Whats a few extra hundred in the grand scheme of things anyway.

feral63

matt
would like to come and have a look at it some time.
doesn't seem to be many guys flying big planes out here.

Mattyb

Feral, I have moved to Western Australia now. Where abouts is wyalong??

feral63

SORRY I THOUGHT YOU WERE FROM WAGGA