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EscapeFlyer 12-12-2009 02:03 AM
before going nuts on the color schemes...
 
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?

Brian

dhal22 12-12-2009 06:49 AM
RE: before going nuts on the color schemes...
 
i see that approach with a scratch build occasionally but if you're assembling an arf.................

apereira 12-12-2009 07:17 AM
RE: before going nuts on the color schemes...
 
Paint weight and distribution will change everything on the trimming, finish the model completely so you don"t have to set it up twice.

Regards

Ryan Smith 12-12-2009 12:48 PM
RE: before going nuts on the color schemes...
 
Also, if your model is glow powered, it will be a lot easier to paint before fuel ever touches the airframe.

EscapeFlyer 12-12-2009 05:07 PM
RE: before going nuts on the color schemes...
 
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

dalolyn 12-12-2009 06:12 PM
RE: before going nuts on the color schemes...
 
I would say finish the whole model first, there should be enough clearance in the cowl cutouts for adjustments

rcpattern 12-13-2009 09:30 AM
RE: before going nuts on the color schemes...
 

ORIGINAL: Ilikebipes

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.

Arch

EscapeFlyer 12-13-2009 10:55 AM
RE: before going nuts on the color schemes...
 
I'm feeling better about things now.

Thanks for the help.

Brian

cmoore806 12-20-2009 08:14 AM
RE: before going nuts on the color schemes...
 
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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