So, you kept all the smoke in the wires? ;) How do you like electron power so far? Too quiet, huh? H^^ Steve
Hey Sparky, how about a pic of what Ted is flying.
James
I don't think he took one of himself or his plane. SorryRobert that's because Ted knows its bad luck to photograph your airplane!!! Your ship does look great. Hope you can undo that photo-spell thing...
Nope, failure to photograph your model before the first flight will guarantee at least some visible damage, if not total destruction.
Nope, failure to photograph your model before the first flight will guarantee at least some visible damage, if not total destruction.I have two airplane carcass that testify to that,, no pictures,, not more airplane,, both within a few flights like less than 5,,
Yeah, I think you are done trimming until you get more confidant in the power plant. I still have to wonder if you are getting any air over the motor. Even with holes in the spinner back plate, the opening in the front of the fuse is completely blocked off by the spinner. You get no prop thrust through the holes, and the airflow can't change directions around the spinner, then the prop hub, then turn left through the hole. Air is a liquid that takes the path of least resistance, and you have no direct path for air to get to the motor. All you may need to do , if you can, is pull the prop adapter forward, and make a gap between the back plate and the front of the fuse, and see if that helps the situation. You have a better chance of air flowing in the fuse opening there than getting through holes in the back plate, in my opinion. Even with the stab warp, the airplane was looking pretty good, especially at the slower lap time.. Hope to get out some next weekend and just fun fly and we can work on it some more.
Type at you later,
Dan McEntee
Charger,12 batteries, multiple motors, ESCs/timers. So how much have you invested in switching to electric? (if you don't mind me asking)
Derek
Never divulge the price of your toys. If I could get what everything is worth in the shop I would, well I don't know what I would do. n~John, if your wife knew I'm sure I know what she'd do.
This was kind of like my Bike and Snap-on tools. I have no idea and I don't want to know. So sorry I don't know.
I understand, just trying to get an idea of how much it would cost to built an electric ship. I would not waste time or money on the cheap stuff. I would have to know what I was using had been proven and I flew Hunt's so I know it works. IF I did build on I would not be selling any of me PA stuff so it would cost me the full amount.
I guess I could look up all the prices and add it up myself...
Derek
I understand, just trying to get an idea of how much it would cost to built an electric ship. I would not waste time or money on the cheap stuff. I would have to know what I was using had been proven and I flew Hunt's so I know it works. IF I did build one I would not be selling any of me PA stuff so it would cost me the full amount.
I guess I could look up all the prices and add it up myself...Derek
Air over the motor is fine. After talking to Will and going over the solder joints I think it will be fine. I think I found the exact spot. Of coarse the new motor won hurt either. I could hold my hand on it after flying so it was not melting.
What was "the exact spot"? Just curious. Solder joints can be tricky, but generally if they look good, they will be good. Round and lumpy with no look that it "flowed' is a good indication of a cold solder joint
Hope to see it fly again soon,
Dan