@mayan I think I’ll make 1 version poster board so I can fly it and continue on the fb canopy. I’ll try making it bigger @Grifflyer
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Grifflyer
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Good luck!
Grifflyer
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That's unfortunate, have you figured out what the problem is?
mayan
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Nope, I think it's the motor though. I got it to work at home and said ok I'll try again at the field this morning. At the field this morning it did work prop off and then prop on nothing. The only way I got it to work anyways was by brusting the motor untill it caught up and started spinning like a gasser
. Long story short after I broke the front part of my Arrowhead, I swapped out the motor and put it on the Mini Mustang, more about that later.
Too bad... I had that happen once and it was the motor that was bad.
Yeah, just what happened with mine. It would start up no problem without a load, it has issues with a prop on.Nope, I think it's the motor though. I got it to work at home and said ok I'll try again at the field this morning. At the field this morning it did work prop off and then prop on nothing. The only way I got it to work anyways was by brusting the motor untill it caught up and started spinning like a gasser
Grifflyer
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That's too bad I've had that happen before, one time the motor never worked again, but the other time I just had to re-calibrate the ESC and it worked.Nope, I think it's the motor though. I got it to work at home and said ok I'll try again at the field this morning. At the field this morning it did work prop off and then prop on nothing. The only way I got it to work anyways was by brusting the motor untill it caught up and started spinning like a gasser
mach1 rc
Master member
That sucks I've had several cheap motors do that and I've never found a way to fix them. But that was before I knew about throttle calibration so I might have been able to save some through calibration.
mach1 rc
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Cool😎 are you going to be doing skiis?
Grifflyer
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No, haven't built them yet, I'll probably get to them once finish building the Stang.
K3V0
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@mayan , bummer about the motor. I too have had that issue. One 1806 motor got fouled up when I used mounting screws that were too long. It gave the same crunchy sounds😬. It was a compact build and I was thinking of making a second one with 9g servos too. I’m interested in how yours flies with them. Good luck 🍀next flight!
@Grifflyer, your shrubsmacker looks fantastic! The orange accents really pop in the winter! I’ve been loosely following it and saw your videos of it flying around the snow. I know you’re having a lot of fun with it!😃 can’t wait to see your mustang build too!
I put my headless little mustang back together last night. Some HG, some plastic strips from a water bottle and packing tape and we’re back in business! I’ll try it out tomorrow weather permitting.
Another thing that made rebuilding easy is that i opted to use magnets for the hatch cover. I think it’s hilarious when I have a bad landing and the whole thing ejects into the air😂! And then it just goes back on no problem.
Last thing I’ll say is that the 6x4 APC prop I’ve been using is great! I know it’ll probably blow to smithereens next flight but it’s a champ! ( I’m putting a spare in my bag rn) Happy building/ flying all!
@Grifflyer, your shrubsmacker looks fantastic! The orange accents really pop in the winter! I’ve been loosely following it and saw your videos of it flying around the snow. I know you’re having a lot of fun with it!😃 can’t wait to see your mustang build too!
I put my headless little mustang back together last night. Some HG, some plastic strips from a water bottle and packing tape and we’re back in business! I’ll try it out tomorrow weather permitting.
mach1 rc
Master member
Magnets sound like awesome idea
K3V0
Elite member
It’s one of those little things that make it kinda fun! I’m sure on a high performance plane or even on an f pack for that matter the hatch would fling off in the wind or during a maneuver. But it’s nice that I’m not trying to thread one more skewer or forgetting to secure the hatch.
Grifflyer
WWII fanatic
Yep whenever you bust a motor you can take them apart and use the magnets inside for hatches.
I've got the wing built and glued on.
K3V0
Elite member
Sweet! I like the canopy! Is it a mini? Also, that was a fantastic reminder about the old motor magnets👍
mach1 rc
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Looks great @Grifflyer 😱😍
Grifflyer
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Yup a Mighty Mini, it's a B model so it has a razorback, which I prefer the looks of.
Grifflyer
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Thanks!! Have you seen the paint scheme I'm going to attempt?
