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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #150 on: April 17, 2015, 08:23:11 PM »
I did the clear seal coat over the white today.  It laid down nice and flat.  3 grams added and still gassing off.  48 grams so for the finish.  Tomorrow the red trim gets painted.
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #151 on: April 19, 2015, 08:29:11 PM »
The red trim has been sprayed on.  It is SIG Fokker Red.  A real nice deep rich color red.  Almost a blood red.  4 grams added and still gassing off.  Total finish so far is 53 grams.

Tomorrow I'll sand off the flash then on to the blue.  Not sure if I'll get that sprayed or not.  I have some things to do around the yard.

I like this phase of construction/finishing.  The plane is now taking on it's own personality with each trim color added.  A lot of masking and not a lot of dope being added, but it really makes a difference.

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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #152 on: April 20, 2015, 05:46:04 PM »
I got the blue sprayed on today.  I use 3 parts of Dark Blue and 1 part of Miami Blue.  It will match the Sapphire Blue Monokote pretty close.  Again all SIG dope.

Tomorrow it'll get the flash sanded off and the canopy detailing should get done.  Then on to the clear coats....whew!  BTW, the blue trim added 2 grams.  Total finish so far is 55 grams.
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #153 on: April 20, 2015, 08:02:36 PM »
Crist,

It's looking good.  You're going to have to make a trip north with it this summer :)

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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #154 on: April 20, 2015, 08:38:35 PM »
Crist,

It's looking good.  You're going to have to make a trip north with it this summer :)

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I'm planning on it!
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #155 on: April 21, 2015, 05:04:32 PM »
I did the canopy today along with some clear coating.  Pics to follow later tonight.
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #156 on: April 21, 2015, 07:48:37 PM »
Here are a few pictures.  I need to add the black letters and AMA numbers to the wing and a few other details.  I added 13 grams of clear for a total finish weight of 68 grams.  I'll let it rest for a few days then get on with installing the motor and such.
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #157 on: April 21, 2015, 09:19:47 PM »
Canopy painted on the inside??

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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #158 on: April 21, 2015, 09:46:12 PM »
Canopy painted on the inside??

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PS. Looking good!

No, it's painted on the outside with the rest of the airframe.

Thanks for the kind words.
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #159 on: April 22, 2015, 08:36:40 AM »
I love it. y1
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #160 on: April 22, 2015, 09:02:44 AM »
Thanks Doc.
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #161 on: April 22, 2015, 05:51:35 PM »
Wow, CLEAN!!!!

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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #162 on: April 22, 2015, 06:13:44 PM »
Thanks Wade.  I have to touch up the Monokote and clean it up with acetone then wax it.  I have to get those numbers on the wings, then it will look a lot better.  Stay tuned!
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #163 on: April 27, 2015, 09:08:15 PM »
After sitting for a week to let the dope somewhat harden, I started installing the electric stuff.  I have the motor, Jeti Spin 44 ESC, Igor's active timer, and Howard's BICAS installed.  Still some more details to do.  I use 3M Dual Lock SJ4570 to hold the ESC, BICAS board and LED's, and Igor's board in place.  I love the stuff!
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #164 on: April 28, 2015, 06:12:02 AM »
Very clean installation, nicely done.  y1

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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #165 on: April 30, 2015, 07:08:47 AM »
I finished putting in the gear and all and did a preliminary CG and weight check.  The CG came out on the forward side, which is good, but the weight of the model will end up being 57 ounces...ouch!  I have no idea where the extra weight came from.  The wing ended up being 2 ounces more and would have put the model at 52 ounces, just like all the other electric ones before it.  The weights of everything else was pretty much on target.  I'll have to check my notes and weight and balance sheet.  I'm a bit bummed right now.
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #166 on: May 10, 2015, 10:20:14 PM »

 Any finished pics Crist?
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #167 on: May 10, 2015, 10:48:04 PM »
Wayne,
I'm planning on going out tomorrow for first flights.  I want to get some outside by the circle.  The batteries are charging as I type.  It'll be a bit windier than I'd like, but it looks like my only chance for a week! 

Pics and report tomorrow evening, I promise.
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #168 on: May 11, 2015, 06:08:59 AM »
Good luck for a "boring" maiden.
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #169 on: May 11, 2015, 08:18:46 AM »
What was the final weight?

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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #170 on: May 11, 2015, 02:08:02 PM »
Well the first flights are done.  It was a bit breezy at Hobby Park in Dallas today.  The tough part about it was the 8 to 10mph breeze was coming off the treeline by the railroad tracks.  Made for a very bumpy choppy flights.  I put in 5 flights and got the lap speed around 5.2 second laps, the wings look pretty level, the handle neutral has been adjusted, and the inside/outside turn rate worked on to get it close.  The tip weight was a little heavy and next time out I'll pull out a 1/4 ounce. That was about all I could comfortably do with those conditions.  It looks like another week of windy/rainy weather.

Here are some pictures of it.  I might spend some time tarting it up, not sure though.  Oh, BTW Tom Niebuhr cut the vinyl letters for me.  They are great!

The final weight so far is 56.7 ounces, all fueled and ready to go.

I do think this plane will be a good flying plane.  The turn is very smooth and I just need to put some flights on it to get used to it too!
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #171 on: May 13, 2015, 10:42:52 AM »
Looks like a winner.  Don't be too rough on those Texas lads. LL~ LL~
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #172 on: May 13, 2015, 01:18:49 PM »
Looks like a winner.  Don't be too rough on those Texas lads. LL~ LL~

Thanks Doc.  I'll go easy on 'em!
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #173 on: May 14, 2015, 09:43:07 PM »
Well done Crist!! Looks like a winner to me and you have produced a wonderful build log!!!  y1
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #174 on: May 14, 2015, 11:12:21 PM »
Thanks John!  Say hi to the guys in Iowa for me.
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #175 on: October 14, 2015, 11:41:03 AM »
The L-40 met its demise this morning.  72 degrees, slight breeze from the South, cloudless blue sky.  The 2nd flight on the 2nd loop of the Clover I got a line clip snag!  Went straight in at about 90 degrees from about 10 feet.  The front end disintegrated. 

The small pieces of a good portion of the nose just drifted off the circle in the slight breeze.  The battery and motor are gone.

The pictures tell the aftermath.
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #176 on: October 14, 2015, 12:52:40 PM »
Bummer!!!!!!!
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #177 on: October 14, 2015, 06:28:50 PM »
That sucks. Are you going to fix the nose? Or is it on to the next ship.

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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #178 on: October 14, 2015, 07:34:31 PM »
Christ,

Hate to see that brother.  Is it repairable?

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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #179 on: October 14, 2015, 10:33:48 PM »
Bob and James,
It probably can be repaired.  However, seeing it was almost 58 ounces, 6 to 8 ounces overweight, I'm not going to bother.
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #180 on: October 15, 2015, 07:41:00 AM »
My condolences Crist! Gee if I was any where near you I would take it off your hands and build a new nose!

After all that work and struggling with the cooling, it "has to make you very sad!

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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #181 on: October 15, 2015, 08:03:41 AM »
Thanks John.  It's time to move on to another airplane.
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #182 on: October 15, 2015, 08:09:12 AM »
man, that stinks...
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #183 on: October 15, 2015, 01:05:20 PM »
That is sad to see Crist.  But now you can incorporate all you have learned on the new one. 
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #184 on: October 15, 2015, 05:31:36 PM »
Golly!
bummer to see ...
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #185 on: October 15, 2015, 06:28:33 PM »
Sad to see.
Happy only the model was harmed.
I agree with John, you can apply all you learned to the next latest and greatest build.

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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #186 on: October 15, 2015, 10:42:32 PM »
Sad to see.
Happy only the model was harmed.
I agree with John, you can apply all you learned to the next latest and greatest build.

R,
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Yup, that's for sure.

Thanks John and Dean.
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #187 on: October 16, 2015, 07:47:48 AM »
Bob and James,
It probably can be repaired.  However, seeing it was almost 58 ounces, 6 to 8 ounces overweight, I'm not going to bother.

Crist
You are very methodical about tracking your build weights.  Were you able to determine WHERE the unexpected weight came from?
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #188 on: October 17, 2015, 08:11:10 AM »
Crist
You are very methodical about tracking your build weights.  Were you able to determine WHERE the unexpected weight came from?


Dennis,
No, I am stumped.  All the sub assemblies were on target for a 52 oz airplane.  Very similar to the other 3 same size electric airplanes that I built.  The weight must have crept in during final assembly.  It wasn't the finish either.  That was spot on target too.  I can see an ounce or 2 that I would miss by, but almost 6 ounces, that hurt.  I'll track the next one closely too and we'll all see how that turns out.
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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #189 on: October 17, 2015, 12:06:46 PM »
Crist,
Sorry see that you lost the airplane. Well on to the next one. Let me know when you are ready for paint masks.

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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #190 on: October 17, 2015, 01:52:33 PM »
Crist,

I was in and out of this Thread taking a peek now and again.

I thought you did a realy fine job with this model. I especially liked the Thunderbird stunt team look on the nose and the motor mount. Reminded me of mine mount.

Anyway, I redid a nose and turned a IC model into an "E" model quit easily.

Be a shame not to fix this fine model.

I believe it's worth fixing and I'll bet you could get it back in the air in no time at all.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

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Re: Legacy 40 - Electric A build Log
« Reply #191 on: October 17, 2015, 08:04:03 PM »
Thanks Tom and Charles.
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