Rebel Hot by Comp Arf
09-17-2019, 04:53 AM
#79
Just had another Hot kit and got the chance to unpack this one, as I said the hoop former does nothing other than hold the shape.
Usual CARF quality on the moldings, looks like a strong model
This one will have the new MacGregor 2810 10kg servos.
Usual CARF quality on the moldings, looks like a strong model
This one will have the new MacGregor 2810 10kg servos.
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markusvt (10-30-2020)
09-19-2019, 07:21 PM
#86
Ray got in touch with me. Said the container ships next week. Wasn't sure what color I'd end up with, but was confident he can get me into an ARF-plus, so I sent the deposit!
Thinking savox 1250s everywhere except rudder(1260).
Also thinking gyro, but a budget one, like the Aura or spektrum.
is everyone pretty much using the supplied header tank, or something else?
Thinking savox 1250s everywhere except rudder(1260).
Also thinking gyro, but a budget one, like the Aura or spektrum.
is everyone pretty much using the supplied header tank, or something else?
09-20-2019, 11:55 AM
#90
Round tanks are great because where ever the clunk rolls to, there is fuel, but in a dive late on in the flight the clunk can be exposed. That’s the bubble traps job and I think the MAP unit is the best option currently available.
09-23-2019, 07:57 PM
#98
What is your AUW/take-off weight on this aircraft? Would you say you like the power of the 85, or would you rather have had a bigger jet for it?
I was originally going to pull my SW60B out of my HSD Viper to put in this, but thinking of keeping it flying as my warm-up/beater jet. So if I get a new turbine for my HOT it would likely be the SW80B(17.5lbs thrust).
My HSD Viper has a take-off weight of nearly 20lbs. I would say the SW60B powers it 'marginally' for my flying style. I've read that this one has a take-off weight closer to 15lbs and I'm wondering if that's accurate. Even at that weight, though, the 60 would be less than a 1:1 thrust/weight, and I'm more of a power guy...
I was originally going to pull my SW60B out of my HSD Viper to put in this, but thinking of keeping it flying as my warm-up/beater jet. So if I get a new turbine for my HOT it would likely be the SW80B(17.5lbs thrust).
My HSD Viper has a take-off weight of nearly 20lbs. I would say the SW60B powers it 'marginally' for my flying style. I've read that this one has a take-off weight closer to 15lbs and I'm wondering if that's accurate. Even at that weight, though, the 60 would be less than a 1:1 thrust/weight, and I'm more of a power guy...
09-23-2019, 09:36 PM
#99
There is no way the take off weight is ever going to be 15lb, but this is a clean airframe, so I think a 60N turbine would be perfect, we fly the larger CARF Joker with a JetCat P60 and that flies from grass without any problems.
I think the 80 is too big for this airframe.
I think the 80 is too big for this airframe.
09-23-2019, 10:15 PM
#100
Are you saying it's going to be heavier? The website description calls for a take-off weight of 6-7kg(13.2-15.4lbs) fully fueled.The thing is, the SW80B is actually rated at 85 newtons, and is the same physical size and actually a little LIGHTER than my SW60B. In fact, it's only 2.5 ounces heavier than a Kingtech k45. And a guy can always throttle back. Every video I've seen of the HOT flying has been with a 70-85N turbine except for one or two. With the supplied 1.7 liter tank, one could get at least 6 minutes of flying time, and that's assuming the flight was at full throttle the whole time.
Last edited by bodywerks; 09-23-2019 at 10:32 PM.