Extra 300S pic
10-18-2003, 09:48 PM
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RE: Extra 300S pic
Skyking:
How long did it take you to put it together? I got one on order myself, should be here next week sometime.
What does it weigh less the motor?
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How long did it take you to put it together? I got one on order myself, should be here next week sometime.
What does it weigh less the motor?
Miloh.
10-18-2003, 10:54 PM
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RE: Extra 300S pic
Miloh,
Wish I could answer your questions but I have only been working on it a little at a time. My guess would be about 12 hours as is. I think I did more sitting and looking at it before doing any work then anything else. I hate doing things over! The formed plastic wheel pants went in the trash and I ordered a set from Tower. Also I had to bend the gear just a little forward to give the back of the wheel pants ground clearance that is when I painted the gear black. I am not a big fan of the stick on graphics for the cowl so I am masking it off and painting it I am thinking about adding Different Mfg. decals to it also. I had a spare set of 3" dia. wheels so that is what went on it I don't have a clue as to what it weighs. I will put the Super Tigre 90 on it so I figure that will haul it around ok for me. I am still new to this. Been flying for 7 months most of the last 2 month have been flying my GP Venus 40 with an OS 70 four stroke. I like to play but haven't got into the 3D stuff. I just hope Sponge Bob can fly
Wish I could answer your questions but I have only been working on it a little at a time. My guess would be about 12 hours as is. I think I did more sitting and looking at it before doing any work then anything else. I hate doing things over! The formed plastic wheel pants went in the trash and I ordered a set from Tower. Also I had to bend the gear just a little forward to give the back of the wheel pants ground clearance that is when I painted the gear black. I am not a big fan of the stick on graphics for the cowl so I am masking it off and painting it I am thinking about adding Different Mfg. decals to it also. I had a spare set of 3" dia. wheels so that is what went on it I don't have a clue as to what it weighs. I will put the Super Tigre 90 on it so I figure that will haul it around ok for me. I am still new to this. Been flying for 7 months most of the last 2 month have been flying my GP Venus 40 with an OS 70 four stroke. I like to play but haven't got into the 3D stuff. I just hope Sponge Bob can fly
10-19-2003, 01:18 AM
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RE: Extra 300S pic
Skyking, the plane looks smooth. A flying buddy of mine owns the old 66" Epic, and said he had a time w/ it due to being tail heavy right out of the box... w/ the recommended CG. Does that seem to be a problem w/ yours.
P.S. Spongebob can do anything
P.S. Spongebob can do anything
10-19-2003, 01:32 AM
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I hope to have the engine Monday afternoon then I will be able to check the CG. Nice ARF no real problems so far. Anyone have any ideas on prop sizes for the Super Tigre 90 ?
10-19-2003, 12:23 PM
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Hay skyking I'm using a tigershark .91 and it likes a 13x6 a lot but it also likes a 14x6. the 13x6 gets me a lot of speed where the 14x6 seems to make a lot more bottom end pull, the plane wants to jump off the ground a lot sooner. This is on a GP 300s it has the same wingspan and weight as the VF 300. I have a SuperTiger .75 I use on an ultra stick and it also likes a 13x6. I would start with a 13x6 for break in and adjust to your liking from there.
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10-19-2003, 02:11 PM
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Thanks for the info Miloh I have a 13x6 in my box of goodies already so like you said that is one to start off with. I may just try the 14 size later. I would rather have the pull then the speed anyway.
10-22-2003, 02:21 AM
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Well Fatboy I got the engine in and you are correct about it being tail heavy. I have
15 oz stuck on the inside of the firewall to get it to balance at 4"
15 oz stuck on the inside of the firewall to get it to balance at 4"
10-22-2003, 10:41 AM
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Skyking: Are you saying that with a g .90 you had to add 15 ounces to the front to balance? somthing sounds wrong there. how much does this thing weigh with this a g.90 and 15 ounces up front?
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10-22-2003, 10:47 AM
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RE: Extra 300S pic
FYI, I think that the 4 inches from L.E. is a very liberal balance point. I could tell mine was tail heavy on landing once the tank was dry. I added 3 ounces to the motor mount. I am using a O.S. 91 FX. It pulles the plane awesome. I think you guys will do fine with any of those 91's.
10-22-2003, 08:39 PM
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Not sure on the weight Miloh. My bathroom scale isnt great. When I was all done with and put the 13 x 6 Master Airscrew prop on it came out to 12 oz. on the inside of the firewall.
10-22-2003, 08:41 PM
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Bevertail,
The paper I got with it said to balance it from 4 to 4 1/4 inches so I started at 4 from the leading edge. That is with the GP balance machine and that this is touchy.
The paper I got with it said to balance it from 4 to 4 1/4 inches so I started at 4 from the leading edge. That is with the GP balance machine and that this is touchy.
