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Old 12-12-2009 | 02:03 AM
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Before finishing a new model in all of it's glory, How many people wait until the flight trimming and adjustments are maid?
Is this a common procedure?

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Old 12-12-2009 | 06:49 AM
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i see that approach with a scratch build occasionally but if you're assembling an arf.................
Old 12-12-2009 | 07:17 AM
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Paint weight and distribution will change everything on the trimming, finish the model completely so you don"t have to set it up twice.

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Also, if your model is glow powered, it will be a lot easier to paint before fuel ever touches the airframe.
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Hey everyone,

I am entering sportsman and will be flying the Ultrasport. It will be covered in Monokote- no paint, and powered with a Magnum .61 two stroke.

My thinking is I may need to alter the nose a little depending on setting the final thrust angle on the engine. I was thinking I may not want to finish everything if I need to cut it all out to reset the nosecone if I am unhappy with the factory specs.

This probably explains my post a little better as well.

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I would say finish the whole model first, there should be enough clearance in the cowl cutouts for adjustments
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Hey everyone,

I am entering sportsman and will be flying the Ultrasport. It will be covered in Monokote- no paint, and powered with a Magnum .61 two stroke.

My thinking is I may need to alter the nose a little depending on setting the final thrust angle on the engine. I was thinking I may not want to finish everything if I need to cut it all out to reset the nosecone if I am unhappy with the factory specs.

This probably explains my post a little better as well.

Brian
I flew an Ultra Sport years ago, and the normal setup is really close. I wouldnt worry about adjusting the front for thrust. I honestly prefer the method of mixing rudder to wide open throttle for thrust adjustments anyway as it is problem specific, and is easier to change as you change props.

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I'm feeling better about things now.

Thanks for the help.

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Old 12-20-2009 | 08:14 AM
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I would paint it first, thats just me. But I understand the desire to delay painting. I am having a hard time dreaming up my paint scheme for my BM VF3...and it gets annoying having the paint scheme undecided.

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