BATTLEAXE
Legendary member
That looks sharp, good luck on the maiden. Be sure to post the vid
*Unofficial* FT Spitfire Master Series
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Looks great, liking the invasion stripes, looking forward to seeing the finished product
I'm building the master series spitfire and was planning to use the older c pack motor. The emax GT 2215-09. Can this motor run on 4S? The spec sheet only shows 3S. Also, I wonder if there is enough ventilation for cooling the electronics. Has anyone done any mods for cooling?
The FT guys have always said you can use 4S on the C-pack if you prop down. So 10" prop on 3s, 9" prop on 4S. But do at your own risk. Maybe run on 4s on the bench for a minute and check if the motor gets too hot.
Iāve run my Emax GT 2215-09 on 4s with a 9x6 prop and heavy on the throttle for a whole pack the motor was warm but not hot.
That's good to know. I'll bench test it.
The Fopster
Master member
Wow. That looks amazing!
BATTLEAXE
Legendary member
That looks awesome! How did you do the canopy?
CrshNBrn
Elite member
Here's my attempt at video editing with one of those cheapo action cameras. This video is actually her third flight- the maiden ended shortly after I decided to fly in front of the sun and got disoriented. Ouch! This video is proof that these buggers can still fly well after a nasty crash. Now she's more tape and hot glue in the nose than foam and her cowling now seems to be detachable, but it still flies like a boss. Time to think about another one, I think, which leads me to my questions about the Spit's CG.
1) How much weight is everybody putting up front? I was using 5 oz for a slightly nose-heavy CG. Is that normal for this Spit?
2) Additionally, where are folks putting their weights? I had flattened lead sinkers weights tucked behind the prop around the motor in that small cavity, but would love to find a more secure location. Any suggestions from the group?
It's a beautiful plane with a great presence in the sky. I can't wait to build another one...and probably crash it, too. And a BIG THANK YOU to the folks who designed this plane. Be well, everybody.
1) How much weight is everybody putting up front? I was using 5 oz for a slightly nose-heavy CG. Is that normal for this Spit?
2) Additionally, where are folks putting their weights? I had flattened lead sinkers weights tucked behind the prop around the motor in that small cavity, but would love to find a more secure location. Any suggestions from the group?
It's a beautiful plane with a great presence in the sky. I can't wait to build another one...and probably crash it, too. And a BIG THANK YOU to the folks who designed this plane. Be well, everybody.
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BATTLEAXE
Legendary member
That was awesome man! Clean build, the paint is brilliant. You have no issues with the low altitude flying either. A bit more expo in the elevator and you will smooth it out even better. As far as the CG you could go with a larger battery, that way you add weight where you need it and you get the extra power or time advantage. What size are you using now?
CrshNBrn
Elite member
Thank you. I'll fiddle with a little more expo on the elevator and see if that helps. I'm currently running a 3s 2200, but do have a 4S 2200 I could stick in there.
BATTLEAXE
Legendary member
Try the 4s for sure if you can handle a little more speed which it looks like you won't have an issue with. I would even say maybe find a couple cheap 3700 3s if you like how scale it flies right now. I noticed you do the bank and yank technique, did you build it as an AET 3 channel or, just like me, left thumb dumb lol?!
sh0sey
Member
That was awesome! Loved seeing the build progress photos at the beginning too. Always nice seeing what other peopleās processes look like. Beautiful plane in the end.
Amazed at how little space it took up on your flying field. Is it pretty easy to keep it in a medium sized space like that? I havenāt done a master series plane yet so I am curious how they handle. great piloting!
BATTLEAXE
Legendary member
The MS Spit is one of FT's larger planes, on a C pack 3s package that would be about you would expect, almost like the Storch as to how its floaty with the huge wing. How is the Corsair coming along?
bracesport
Legendary member
et al.
great results guys - superb - the master series builds really scrub up well!
great results guys - superb - the master series builds really scrub up well!
CrshNBrn
Elite member
My piloting skills aren't the best, so I'm laying off the rudder more than I should. I'm fairly new to the hobby and am self-taught. I'll see about some bigger 3S batteries- I do like her scale presence in the air. Thanks for the recommendation!
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