bracesport
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@CarolineTyler - am I right the SS 2216 comes in a few Kv's? which one are you running?
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CarolineTyler
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1250kv, sorry I should have said.
basslord1124
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I had done a little bit of build work to my Spit over the past couple days. Wing halves officially joined...
and have now started on the fuse (underneath the stuff)...
This is the 2nd model where I am using mostly Titebond wood glue with some touches of hot glue. The FT Edge was the first one I tried it on (it's close to completion now). Turns a speed build kit in a slow build kit as parts can take 30 min to hours to fully dry. Supposedly by using wood glues it can save you on weight as well. I'll weigh the finished product to see how it turns out.
and have now started on the fuse (underneath the stuff)...
This is the 2nd model where I am using mostly Titebond wood glue with some touches of hot glue. The FT Edge was the first one I tried it on (it's close to completion now). Turns a speed build kit in a slow build kit as parts can take 30 min to hours to fully dry. Supposedly by using wood glues it can save you on weight as well. I'll weigh the finished product to see how it turns out.
buzzbomb
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Caroline!! What a wonderful maiden that was! Rolls, loops, inverted, perfect landing, you did it all! I LOVED your soundtrack! What a great video that made it! That was plain beautiful flying, all of it. Congratulations!
kilroy07
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Where, I’ve missed it then.
Looking good. 👍
Way to go!!
Flies like a dream doesn’t she.
Looking forward to seeing how you finish yours
Wildthing
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CarolineTyler
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Thank you, it fly's great, even better than my FT Racer which feels a bit under powered in comparison. I may look to swapping the motor on that to the same as the Spit.Caroline!! What a wonderful maiden that was! Rolls, loops, inverted, perfect landing, you did it all! I LOVED your soundtrack! What a great video that made it! That was plain beautiful flying, all of it. Congratulations!
CarolineTyler
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It won't be done till next month, I need to buy myself an airbrush and I can't afford that untill I get paid. But I will get the cockpit finished soon and all the extra bits on (apart from the exhausts - that's the second to last step.Wonderful job Caroline, I to am now waiting on the finished product .
Didn't want to delay any more getting the maiden seeing as it was supposed to be an August build!!!! 😂😂
buzzbomb
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Your Spit took off into the sunset like a darn rocket! You definitely had power to spare. You've got the powertrain combination right. I still don't have any 4s, and I'm not ready to go to 4s. Your maiden with that Spitfire is surely making me consider it, though!
I'm guessing if you put that powertrain into an FT Racer, it would be very nice. Have you seen this thread?
https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/ft-racer-narrow-fuse-speed-wing.58854/
He's taking it to the next level!
CarolineTyler
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Yes, been watching that thread. I rather like the wider body of the racer, gives it more presence in the air.Your Spit took off into the sunset like a darn rocket! You definitely had power to spare. You've got the powertrain combination right. I still don't have any 4s, and I'm not ready to go to 4s. Your maiden with that Spitfire is surely making me consider it, though!
I'm guessing if you put that powertrain into an FT Racer, it would be very nice. Have you seen this thread?
https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/ft-racer-narrow-fuse-speed-wing.58854/
He's taking it to the next level!
BATTLEAXE
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Great Vid, even better maiden CT. Loads of power and great speed passes as well, you really did that Spit justice. The 4s really makes a noticeable difference doesn't it... and one of the smoothest belly landings I have seen. Excellent and elegant build
bracesport
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@CarolineTyler - I wonder how the 1000kv with a 2400 3cell and 8x6 will go? 😀
CarolineTyler
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The SunnySky site lists a 1100kv motor which on 3S and 8x6 gives 860gms thrust which should be plenty for good sports flying.
PoorManRC
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Caroline..... In reality, sometimes it CAN be a bit dull - especially when TOO high and out of sight. Just the nature of our own limitations.
I think the sounds and Soundtrack, made it far more entertaining!!
I'll need to remember this one. 😉
PoorManRC
Master member
I agree with you. Although he did a magnificent job, I've always preferred the wide Fuselage!
I hope to try the Racer at some point. 😊
mayan
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Haven’t posted the picture yet and this time you can’t cheat looking at my YouTube channel
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mayan
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CarolineTyler
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Thank you, the plane fly's wonderful and I'm sure the big under-camber at the tips is the big reason it's so stable even at low speeds, didn't ever feel it was going to tip stall on me.
PoorManRC
Master member
I'm pretty certain of that one! 😉
..... As much as I love the Speed Wing that @BATTLEAXE created for his P-40, I'm keeping the undercamber.
I'm just not that great of a RC Pilot!! 😂😆😜
CarolineTyler
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Working on the oil cooler and radiators. Not shown in this picture is the work I'm doing on the wing ratings.
Picked up a bit of damage to the underside on the test flights, once I've painted this model I will be adding a seal coat.
Picked up a bit of damage to the underside on the test flights, once I've painted this model I will be adding a seal coat.
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