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Old 11-03-2003 | 09:51 AM
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Default Sledge Mods

I saw in the posts some mods that are being done. Now that my kit is here I can't find them. Help anyone.
Old 11-03-2003 | 11:40 AM
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the only one I know is to get the counter balanced tail plan, if your's doesn't have it. Some guys are putting on thicker leading edge stock so they can better sand a rounder LE.
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Old 11-03-2003 | 10:11 PM
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rhd, send me a private email at [email protected] and I will help you with the 3 mods. They are simple and have not been implemented into the kit yet because of a printing problem and my digital camera problem. Jeff Williams, sledge designer.
Old 11-04-2003 | 11:16 AM
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I used the airbalanced tail that Jeff designed.

Then I added an inch to the elevator and rudder by accident. That darn exacto saw just can't cut things the way the plans show. I gotta get rid of that thing.

I also put my elevator servo half way back on the fuselage, as I suck at pull-pull set up and can't get full throw with the cables. I use a 4-40 pushrod and get 65+ degrees up and down. It probably does 2 to 3 waterfalls per second if I use full throw and full power. KE spins with power are too fast to count.

It also does a sideways blender. I fly horizontal at full power, and go through the motions of a blender. It scares most people around when it gets wound up. I have to say that the plane is a superior design, not to lose parts on that one.

If I were to build another, I'd probably say that the added tail surface isn't really necessary, but the airbalanced tail is.

Also, the aluminum gear is a bit soft. Get the carbon gear from Jeff. I also forgot to do that, and if I do another, it will be a must have.
Old 11-05-2003 | 08:21 PM
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Thanks guys
Old 11-05-2003 | 09:13 PM
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The only Mod I did to my Sledge was..............


To let Bizzaro Bill build it!!!
Old 11-05-2003 | 09:37 PM
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ORIGINAL: Gordo-Outlaw

The only Mod I did to my Sledge was..............


To let Bizzaro Bill build it!!!
I find the the Swany or Bizzaro Bill mods are the best way to go with the Sledge
Old 11-06-2003 | 09:02 AM
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...B Bill
Old 11-06-2003 | 02:05 PM
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ORIGINAL: Bizzaro Bill

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Alittle humility please Bill.
Old 11-06-2003 | 02:48 PM
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