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  1. Drew

    Redwing RC 76" MXS-R

    Manual shows CG to be 100mm back from leading edge.
  2. Drew

    Redwing RC 76" MXS-R

    This is something I was thinking of doing actually. The cowl hangs over the canopy hatch so there is some room for it to move forward before you expose an opening. It also might push the cowl to much further and hit the spinner, therefor needing a little more standoff length.
  3. Drew

    Redwing RC 76" MXS-R

    While the epoxy cured for horns, I started on the engine install. The motor box has a DLE 30 template printed on it, but after my measurements I found it to be slightly off, I believe its was low about a 1/8" or little more, which is not that big of a deal. Once installed, the engine...
  4. Drew

    Redwing RC 76" MXS-R

    Prepped the control horns for epoxy. You will have to cut the lower section off of each one since there to long. Scuff the surface for a better epoxy bond. I guess they forgot to paint the elevator horns silver....;)
  5. Drew

    Redwing RC 76" MXS-R

    Set up the included CF servo arms. No hardware is include for assembling these, so you will need hardware for this. Aileron arms.... Rudder arm....
  6. Drew

    Redwing RC 76" MXS-R

    Ok, back to the build...... Got all the hinging done minus the rudder. I will do the rudder last after engine and most equipment is fully installed. Without a rudder on the plane, makes it easier to flip the fuse around for the install. All hinging is finally done. I ran into a few issues...
  7. Drew

    Redwing RC 76" MXS-R

    Sorry for the delay, but they are M3.
  8. Drew

    Redwing RC 76" MXS-R

    Everything you see in the pics is included. Not sure if there M3 or 4-40. my guess is M3.
  9. Drew

    Redwing RC 76" MXS-R

    No problem, glad to help, and Yes, this plane is really nice. Cant wait to get this one done !!!!
  10. Drew

    Redwing RC 76" MXS-R

    Worked on the aileron hinging next. While this one dries, I went ahead and cut my servo bays open in the wings. I always use an old soldering iron to cut bays. Comes out clean and heats the covering to stick real well. Heat shrink for my 6" Servo extension. These servos...
  11. Drew

    Redwing RC 76" MXS-R

    Got statrted on the hinging last night. I like to alwasy get this out of the way first. Elevators hinged. I like to coat the hinged area with Vaseline. I heat it up real good so it melts and then bend the hinge and dip it in, rotate the hinge back and forth to insure its in good, do the...
  12. Drew

    Redwing RC 76" MXS-R

    Ok, lets get started on this bad boy. First impressions, VERY nice kit. From the construction, to the hardware, everything seems to be top notch. I especially like the painted control horns and the included carbon fiber servo arms, love the attention to detail on this plane. Not sure I will...
  13. Drew

    Eflite Beast 60e

    Well, beast is done and back in Gary's hands. I got the wiring all cleaned up and telemetry installed. Also went over the whole plane with the heat gun. Plane came out great !!!!
  14. Drew

    Gp-61

    Brian's field or the lake ?
  15. Drew

    Gp-61

    Im taking my boat out to Wimberly Saturday to store it for winter, but I'm free Sunday.
  16. Drew

    Gp-61

    Ive got one on the way, very excited to get it and beat it up in my EF 300. After seeing Gary's run and RIP a 24/9 prop, not even broke in yet, I had to have one. The numbers I'm reading online from posts are showing this engine to have more power then the OTHER brands :) Cant wait !!!
  17. Drew

    Eflite Beast 60e

    Soldered up some motor extensions last night since the Motor-Fly motor wires are really short. Mounted the ESC in the preferred location from the manual. They put a little wood tray in there for it which makes it really simple and its in the direct airflow. Notice the black loose...
  18. Drew

    Eflite Beast 60e

    Thanks, I'm looking forward to seeing its power !!!
  19. Drew

    Eflite Beast 60e

    Motor installed. Gary went with the Motor-Fly motor which is a bigger "X" mount then what the kit recommends therefor needing to create new firewall holes and opening the front cowl hole bigger. Marked the new hole locations and removed the blind nuts. Also filled the old holes with wood...
  20. Drew

    Eflite Beast 60e

    Main gear done. Lot of guys including my self like to install gear first thing, but I understand on this kit why they have you install it last. During assembly of this kit you are constantly flipping the plane over and moving it around. Easier with gear off. Nothing special...
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