Racer/Ripslinger

[cblock]

well I havent even finished my versa yet, but I couldnt resist.. I started putting together the racer
since this picture, I have now added some tin tape to the leading edges..

 

[JohnRambozo]

Oh the suspense! Your picture isn't showing. I don't think you can link a facebook picture like that. I'd suggest using a photo hosting site like imgur.com or flikr.com and using the direct link url provided there or just add it here as an attachment but I don't like to put the burden of hosting files on the forum when there are so many free photo hosting sites.

I can't wait to build the FT Racer myself. I think that is going to be my next plane.

 

[JohnRambozo]

Much better! Yeah, thats just a clean design. Looking good.

 

[cblock]

anyone else whos built one of these, I know David said the rudder isnt really needed, what do the rest of you think?

 

[Andre]

You want it!

Great for learning aerobatic.

 

[cblock]

 

[Razer_Ghost]

Here is a picture of my plane. It flies really good. Rudder is needed if you want to do a knife edge.

 

[cblock]

nice.. I like the looks of that one..
I wasnt a big fan of the ripslinger cockpit, I like the the racer slim design.

 

[JohnRambozo]

I agree cblock. I prefer aerodynamics over a cute hat.

Yours is coming along nicely.

 

[cblock]

yeah its not bad.. still learning how to cleanly cut this dang foam board, it dulls the razors sooo fast.
I was using an exacto knife so I could just break it off as I needed, it worked ok, but even that was dulling up quick.
there are a few cuts im not happy with, but it is my second build, first one was the versa wing and that seemed pretty easy, but it also had minimal cuts

 

[pgerts]

Ready for the winter!
Just ordered the motor for Rip.

Have to get a pair of carbon props to make it looking good.

 

[Freaky_1]

Been waiting to see someone do this. Must have looked at those 50 times by now.
Same did the variable setups.

Watching with great interest.

 

[tramsgar]

How does that make it move its mouth??

 

[TTMR]

I always wondered what looked "wrong" about ripslinger, it's the prop shape! Staring at that gif solidified it.

 

[JohnRambozo]

That should get him moving.

 

[Winglet]

Hey Razer,

That looks so good! What did you use to finish it? Looks like Monokote or something?

 

[Razer_Ghost]

Winglet,

I just used craft paint but I used Gloss paint. It turned out good and I just brushed it on.

 

[SnowRocker88]

Nearly a month in. Any progress yet?

 

[BonyordnanCe]

Noob here. I am having problems with the elevator linkage. Down elevator pulls the rod at an outward angle at the longest throw and subsequently bends in the airframe (slightly). I've tried different servo arm and rod positions but can't find a solution. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks!

 

[nerdnic]

Noob here. I am having problems with the elevator linkage. Down elevator pulls the rod at an outward angle at the longest throw and subsequently bends in the airframe (slightly). I've tried different servo arm and rod positions but can't find a solution. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks!

Can you post a photo so we can see?