MARUTAKA cessna Skymaster Kit questions
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Ciao Flying frog, after framing up the wing, I sighted down the wing from tip to root and it looked good but when I sat the wing on the fuselage, it appeared to have washin instead of washout. I'll have to fix that.
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I like the details with the lights, really nice model.
Since you guys are talking about the skymaster, perhaps I can help since I am nearing the end of my build. Let me know if you need any measurements. For mine I don't see any washout.
I have a question for you guys, Are the wing struts functional or just a scale detail? What did you use as a muffler, I am looking at a pitts style from Bisson mufflers for the OS 55ax in the nose. I have electric in the rear.
I also varied from the plans and put 3 Hitec HS125 wing servos in the horizontal stab and just ran the wires down the booms rather than dealing with linkages and short rudder movements.
Before I start finishing, let me know if I can help with any info.
John
Since you guys are talking about the skymaster, perhaps I can help since I am nearing the end of my build. Let me know if you need any measurements. For mine I don't see any washout.
I have a question for you guys, Are the wing struts functional or just a scale detail? What did you use as a muffler, I am looking at a pitts style from Bisson mufflers for the OS 55ax in the nose. I have electric in the rear.
I also varied from the plans and put 3 Hitec HS125 wing servos in the horizontal stab and just ran the wires down the booms rather than dealing with linkages and short rudder movements.
Before I start finishing, let me know if I can help with any info.
John
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Hi John, according to my instruction sheet, the struts are not functional. They're just for looks. I'm using two OS 46 engines with Bisson Pitts mufflers. the rear engine has a reverse Bisson Pitts muffler. I'll try to send a photo showing the rear facing exhaust stacks. I've not posted pictures before so let me know if it works.
Bill
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Bill,
Thanks, I just ordered the Bisson muffler. Don't have to worry about the rear muffler since the rear is electric. Motor should match the power of the OS in the nose. Made a long rectangular tube for the battery that is accessed by a hatch under the rear motor. The tube is long enough to allow battery to be moved up to a point forward of the CG, gives me some adjustment wiggle room. I figure after take off I can throttle back on the electric if I want. I guess I will have to read my instructions again, looks like I missed the note on the struts.
John
Thanks, I just ordered the Bisson muffler. Don't have to worry about the rear muffler since the rear is electric. Motor should match the power of the OS in the nose. Made a long rectangular tube for the battery that is accessed by a hatch under the rear motor. The tube is long enough to allow battery to be moved up to a point forward of the CG, gives me some adjustment wiggle room. I figure after take off I can throttle back on the electric if I want. I guess I will have to read my instructions again, looks like I missed the note on the struts.
John
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Hey, bump for 4 years . What was everyone's weight. I picked one up and it is a heavy bird compared to the plan specs. It is coming out to 14 lbs! I have a OS .55AX in the front and a Magnum XL 40 in the back. It needs a lot of nose weight up front. So going to see about cutting down some of the wood from the back.
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That does seem a bit heavy, is your receiver battery as far forward as possible? Have you put a bug heavy brass spinner hub on the front engine?
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That does seem a bit heavy, is your receiver battery as far forward as possible? Have you put a bug heavy brass spinner hub on the front engine?
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