flatlandmike

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i prefere it to be on the bottom of the rudder like the pic im posting but i know i can make the arm better just didnt want to take the timeand it can be bigger if you wanted but thats not the way to do it the same size as the tw tiller arm is the size you want with the correct geometry lends itself to the best control of the tail wheel then to the best ground handling.

Greg Cothern

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FlatlandMike, looks good, I just took the easy lazy method hehehehe.. I like just threading in the rod, put ends on it and attaching springs and I am done LoL. Quick simple and has been pretty bullet proof for me to date on the 3 birds I have used it on.. Only problems I have ever had were springs that let loose, but thats usually no biggie I carry extra's.. Although it is always fun when you land and she takes a turn all by herself LoL.

Nogyro

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Tom, I know there is another manufacture doing the "quick build series" that has the hinges already installed. That's the one area I DON'T want the manufacture doing for me. The hinges are just too important to trust someone else with glueing them in.....I mean, come on, you already furnish the hinges, and the pockets are aligned and drilled...........We have to have something to assemble.
I have real peace of mind when I'm the one installing the hinges......We see how they mis a spot or two in the fuse with glue.....I don't want to worry about the hinges.

randy racer

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hey gyro, i agree but the hinges are the most hated thing i do in a build. after i am done i know they are right so i see your point.

i think tom and a few others have talked me into trying the 41% extra rabbit as soon as the $$ comes in. you and cory won't be the only rabbit hearders around here any more. lol

randy

rctom

I will have the weight in a few days, I'm not done assembling it but it seems like it willbe about the same as the new 84" Extra 300, maybe 16-16.25 range.

The cowl is 10 3/8" wide at its widest point. More than enough for a 3w56b2 it would seem.

TF

Tired Old Man

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As soon as I get home I'm going to try my hand at making some lower rudder tillers for tailwheel steering. If it works I'll send a couple to Tom to look at. I made one for the big Sukhoi out of thin ply and carbon fiber but I've found a new center piece that's lighter to replace the plywood.

Nogyro

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Watch out Randy, once you have one rabbit in your hanger, they are guaranteed to multiply!

Greg Cothern

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Tom what do you anticipate the 105" Extra to weigh in at??? Have any measurements, cowl and such for engine fitment?? Would it be safe to think single elevator servos and 2 aileron servos??

ben beyer

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Hmmm, sounds like I may have to get one of these from you...

airborneSGT

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What about a ZDZ 80 in the 50cc sized planes? They dont weigh much more than most of the 50cc engines all up.

rctom

And why would you do that? It mostly just makes them unmamageable. No need for that much power.

Consider putting a 600 cubic inch 700 horsepower big block in a camaro that you drive around on the street. Yes, you can get it to go slow, but that's not what it wants to do. You'll end up using that power some time when it's not wanted.

TF

ben beyer

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Hey Tom, check out some of the pictures of the included baffle for the new EF Yak:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_53...mpage_2/tm.htm

It's just an idea of something to add into the Sukhoi.

Tired Old Man

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Too easy for the user to do. Here's the products. Contact RCBlimp productions and get 1 1-/4 square feet of his sheet sandwich. Weighs nothing and has a nice silver weave face. Cut to shape and epoxy glass with strips of light glass cloth to the inside of the cowl...

Ken Bryant

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Hmm. Are you discontinuing the YAK 80"???

rctom

I still have planes from the first shipment, so I see no sense in re-ordering something that's not sold out as it is. If sales pick up I'll get more, it's a really nice plane, but right now I have plenty.

TF

Jonathan Ott

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Tom, are we looking at 100cc or so for the new Giles? The origional was a monster with an 80cc, so is 100cc the target for the 41% or are we looking 150cc?

Jon

rctom

100cc is plenty, and I think it's going to be 39% and 102" wing span.

The new Giles should be the same weight or less than the original, even though it's much larger.

TF

thomasf

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Since we are asking questions and Tom is answering, Hey Tom will the 105 inch Extra come in the flame sceme?

rctom

It's certainly possible, is that something people would like?

TF

thomasf

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You got my vote on that one. I love that flame sceme. Just can't afford the 41%, The 35% Is more in my budget. Well not really, a foamy is more in my budget if you ask the ole lady. But i'm willing to sleep in the dog house for a rabbit

Greg Cothern

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Tom what is the cowl measurements for the 102" Extra? Curious as to what will fit and what wont.. Any projected weight range for the bird?

rctom

Don't know, and no. I haven't even unwrapped it, bit it is 105", not 102, and the cowl should accept any of the popular engines.

TF

Greg Cothern

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Sorry for the typo Tom, my head said 105" and fingers hit the 2 hehehe. Thanks for the info cant wait to see it and hear of the flight report.

mbinkley

Well if it was 103.5' I would have took two. Ill just have stick to the 102' SU-26 [&:][8D]

randy racer

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i have joined club rabbit today, i ordered the 41% 300 from tom. now i have to wait for it to get here, that means i will be sitting by the door waiting for the truck to show up with my new baby.

randy racer