04-27-2008, 08:34 AM
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| Re: Pros & Cons-Composite frame vs. wood airframe | | | | | | | Its hard to argue with that logic.. we've all become "I want it now" junkies. I recently built an Extreme Composites Edge 540, and yes, there were several little things... things that they could have done for you... that would have made the build faster and better. tank trays, cutting slots for pull pull cables, installing a servo tray, other things that on this plane, really could only be done one way, so why leave it up to the builder to possibly do it wrong?
Anyway, with that said, I must also say that this plane flies better, truer than any wood arf I've owned. No covering to iron, and with a couple of coats of wax, it shines like a new car.
I've heard that on these smaller planes, they leave even more up to the builder, so I'm sure that I'm going to have a few late nights and frustration.... but if I make it to the end, hopefully I'll think it was worth it. | | | | | Good points too reyn . Components that will 95% of the time be done in the same place - same way, could at the least be given some type of registration marks or SOMETHING into or on the fuse and wings! Every freakin little thing has to laid out - in many instances starting on a concave surface. The lack of 90o and true flat frustrate me -personally. The manufacture can do it once and well even templates would make the layouts a breeze.
I'll admit - I'm frail and anxious- and can use the assistance to get it right - the first time. Did I mention I'm a frustrated builder too? Can't ever seem to complete the project fast enough. Sick-sad state of mind.
And after all that effort; as selfportrait said: "They all come with a guarantee to crash - ONE DAY!" |
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