Skymaster 1:6 A10 Build
#802
I’m finally back on the A-10. The factory hand ‘hacked’ the pod inlets ( actually a little over trimmed since the dumpy fans already leave a gap on the mounting lip) I decided the only way to sand flat was make this, it needed flats to get through the former. Quick spin in a drill and done.
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jnayjaso (04-05-2020)
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Hello guys,
I am concerned about the weight if my G2 A10. Dry weight is 68lbs, and about 74lbs with fuel. Mine doesn’t have an stores, but has the rest of the scale details. It’s got plenty of power, I’m using ATJ 140s, so power isn’t an issue. I’m just concerned with the all up weight? Should I be?
I am concerned about the weight if my G2 A10. Dry weight is 68lbs, and about 74lbs with fuel. Mine doesn’t have an stores, but has the rest of the scale details. It’s got plenty of power, I’m using ATJ 140s, so power isn’t an issue. I’m just concerned with the all up weight? Should I be?
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jnayjaso (04-05-2020)
#806
I have saved a tonne of weight in the pods, I expect it to save a lot of nose weight. Using JetCat P-130RX, so over 300N will give the A-10 some performance. Had Grumania make me some tail pipes rather than use the restrictive originals.
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jnayjaso (04-05-2020)
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Mine is also the same weight and it flies very good. I’ve had a few less then perfect landings (down to Cg I think) and it’s held up very well. I feel the heavy weight of mine might be due to heavy turbines which needs more weight up front to counter act the heavy turbines. That being said, it really does fly just fine at that weight. Mine is powered by ATJ 140s and I never feel that it needs more power.
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jnayjaso (04-05-2020)
#809
Decided I couldn’t live with the gap on the fan install-when I looked I needed to sand even more to remove the rough cut inlet lip. Why the factory can’t leave the lip much larger so it could be trimmed to match the fan housing. Decided to fill and paint the void...joy!
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#817
It’s not light, but also does not scare me when I pick bits up!! Paint chips easily, there is a lot of excess resin in certain places, I’ve cleaned as much away as possible.
#818
So pod finally finished after having to move the two turbines back...seems SM wood work position varies, so don’t mount the starter too close to the fan until you check the other pod!
Finished weight of the pod averages 2473g ready to fit.
Finished weight of the pod averages 2473g ready to fit.
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Don't mean to hijack the thread, but those of you that contribute to the thread, would probably know. I am trying an experiment this year with Skymaster A 10 wheels and brakes on Mibo A-10. When you fellows mount your tires on the rims do you glue them on and if so do what glue do you use.
Thanks
AKB
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AKB
#820
Skymaster latest version A-10 with two T16 turbines, Futaba BLS 177 servos , 2 x 500cc smoke tanks , 10pcs lights installed, take off weight with all tanks full 30-31kg