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2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« on: February 01, 2018, 09:32:32 AM »
Hi
The primary issues I'm having with the Vector ARF appear to be that no one actually assembled one prior to kit shipment.
1) The engine compartment will NOT fil a LA 40/46 OS FP 40 without significant modification to the firewall/F!
2) The recommended fuel tank (a Nobler tank from Brodak) must be mounted about a 1/2 inch behind F1 or else the tabs for the cowl will interfere and not work
3) The spinner size has been reduced to 1 3/4", which leaves very little "meat" when a muffler cut out and needle access are made...

These issues may seem trivial to some, but mean that the airplane is NOT truly an ARF....too many modifications...

I also have an ARC Vector....I will use a 5 ounce "narrow" (1 3/4") tank and external venting.

Other than that, assembly seems straight forward...

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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2018, 07:43:24 PM »
Are you saying the LA40 won't fit because the backplate screws hit the firewall?  It seems to fit for me with a little gap for a spinner.
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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2018, 05:17:59 AM »
Hi Chris
I suspect different backplates or screws....bottom line: it shouldn't be that close.
Have you a spinner in mind that won't reveal a large gap?
I'm planning on Randy's
Just a little more thought and this ARF could set a new bar....as it is, the quirks need to be worked around.

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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2018, 05:31:27 AM »
Hi Chris
I suspect different backplates or screws....bottom line: it shouldn't be that close.
Have you a spinner in mind that won't reveal a large gap?
I'm planning on Randy's
Just a little more thought and this ARF could set a new bar....as it is, the quirks need to be worked around.

Have fun!
Does your backplate have the molded remote needle valve attachment?  I took that off and will end up using a aluminum backplate. I have a regular backplate from one I replaced to aluminum on it now with the stock screws.  I don't have a spinner only a 2in, I ordered a 1 3/4 great planes. My dad asked me to build it for him and if I leave it up to him he won't put a spinner on it.
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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2018, 08:55:16 PM »
I don't see anything in the instructions about a exit hole for cooling on the cowl. What are your plans for that?

My spinner gap will be 3/32

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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2018, 02:02:19 AM »
With so much of the engine hanging out, I am going to leave to film over the hole....
I can always open it.

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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2018, 05:49:27 PM »
 Got this thing coming along.
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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2018, 05:50:17 PM »
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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2018, 04:18:25 PM »
It looks as if mine will be 44 ounces with 3/4 oz. of tip weight....
I forget what the others that I have built (2) or assembled (2) weighed.
I did substitute the supplied gear for some that I had laying about

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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2018, 07:26:55 PM »
It looks as if mine will be 44 ounces with 3/4 oz. of tip weight....
I forget what the others that I have built (2) or assembled (2) weighed.
I did substitute the supplied gear for some that I had laying about
This one is going to be what looks like 47 or 48  :o
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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2018, 07:58:12 PM »
I epoxied everything. And added a block of wood between the engine bearers. I'm using the stock muffler too, how about you?  How did you glue yours to get a nice weight?
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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2018, 02:22:46 AM »
Epoxy.
No wheel pants (fly in grass)
Nifty Muffler
I hope to fly it this weekend

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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2018, 06:49:24 PM »
Epoxy.
No wheel pants (fly in grass)
Nifty Muffler
I hope to fly it this weekend

Have fun!
What is a nifty muffler?

This Vector is petty nose heavy,  was yours?
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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2018, 07:25:00 AM »
The muffler is, I believe, a Scott Dinger piece....seems as light as a chip....
Mine seems to balance about 1/2" ahead of the spar....If the wind quits, it's ready to fly and I'll know more...
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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2018, 03:41:58 PM »
I am going to have John inspect the issues looking at my ARC tomorrow ....then we are going to test fly the Vector ARF if the winds are friendly.

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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #15 on: February 15, 2018, 03:00:30 PM »
Went out with John and test flew it today....
44 ounces with 3/4 ounce tip weight /LA 46

Flew great! Probably better than any plane I have had on an initial flight!
Issue was that the slider on the adjustable lead outs is a 2.5 mm METRIC screw....sucks...
Issue is that the Great Planes spinner wasn't quite trimmed enough and had a little wobble
Issue was that the tip weight came out....I found the cover....not the lead.

I will check tightness on screws and replace the tip weight....otherwise I'm happy as if I had sense....

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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #16 on: March 16, 2018, 06:49:21 PM »
Issues with my scale....now showing lighter!
Will weigh it again soon....Added 1/4 ounce of tail weight and another 1/4 ounce of tip weight....flies GREAT.
Weighed it again....46 ounces, ready to add fuel

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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #17 on: March 21, 2018, 04:34:44 AM »
You called it right about the spinner! See, you know me well. Dad

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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #18 on: March 29, 2018, 05:43:19 AM »
For giggles, I weighed my well worn first version ARF/LA 46......lots of glass attempting to repair gear issues
48 ounces


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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #19 on: March 29, 2018, 03:47:09 PM »
  " ) The spinner size has been reduced to 1 3/4", which leaves very little "meat" when a muffler cut out and needle access are made...

These issues may seem trivial to some, but mean that the airplane is NOT truly an ARF....too many modifications.. "


  Not  so , I designed the  VECTOR  for a  1 3/4  inch  spinner, It has  always been 1 3/4 inch and  the  KIT  takes  a  1  3/4  inch spinner

Did you get an old one that was built different  with a  2 in spinner?

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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #20 on: March 29, 2018, 04:04:55 PM »
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The early Vectors were for a 2" spinner (almost....metric)
Much easier for a neophyte and allows for more prop and spinner choice.
The shame is that no one actually test built one before ordering the Chinesement to build them

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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #21 on: March 29, 2018, 05:00:43 PM »
Randy
The early Vectors were for a 2" spinner (almost....metric)
Much easier for a neophyte and allows for more prop and spinner choice.
The shame is that no one actually test built one before ordering the Chinesement to build them

The early ones were a metric size that was just under  2 in, and  the early one  were  a  mistake, they were designed  to be  1  3.4
Some one  took it upon themselves to change
1 3/4  is  NOT a problem with the  Vector as  the  100s  or  1000s  of  VECTOR KITs  that have been built and used the  1 3/4 in spinner,  and  I was  under the  impression from talking to John and Dennis that Dennis  did build an Electric  Vector  ARF

Sorry but I do not  see this as  the  big problem that you seem to

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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #22 on: March 30, 2018, 08:45:36 AM »
Do these have the soft, crappy engine bearers????
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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #23 on: March 30, 2018, 10:11:53 AM »
Hi David...
It's not oak or maple....
I used threaded inserts....it is an almost perfect application or the
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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #24 on: April 08, 2018, 05:03:12 PM »
Lets get recommendations for optimum engine for the new arf.
Anybody think an Evo .36 will work?
Brodak 40?
LA 46?
Others??
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Re: 2018 Vector ARF impressions / Issues Nitro versions
« Reply #25 on: April 08, 2018, 06:42:35 PM »
The B-40 will certainly work.
The LA 46 seems VERY capable.
I will use an LA 46 in my ARC as well, and am scratch building one that will use an Aero Tiger 36
Whichever power, it should be light.

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