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TeamFlatout
11-17-2009, 02:26 PM
Well after seeing the last build that AJ Lee did I just had to give him a try. Not only because he did great work but because he was just so darn fast. AJ recieved my plane on the 15th of October and began work on the 19th. Today the truck came to his house and picked up the plane to be shipped to Mac Hodges where I will pick it up. Can anyone build faster?? LOL This building season I had 2 Carden 260's built in the same scheme. One was done by AJ and the other was done by John Monaghan. Both builders did/are doing an awesome job on the planes. The fit and finish on the planes are just second to none. AJ's plane should be to me by Thursday. He is actually filling out the shipping information as we speak to get it on the truck and to its new home. If anyone is thinking about builders either would do a perfect job. I have a ton of pictures to upload this evening to show you guys detailed pictures of the build. On the pictures, you'll notice a few changes I made with the plane and then other changes AJ did which came out great. During the build AJ was wonderful to work with! He always kept me informed on where he was on the build and would send numerous pictures either every other day or every couple of days. Well hopefully everyone enjoys the pictures as much as I did. I'll get them loaded up as soon as I get home this evening. Might be a little later because I'm heading over to Johns to start installing gear into the fuse.
TeamFlatout
11-17-2009, 02:52 PM
AJ just called me and said the truck left his house about an hour ago. He also sent me pictures of the crate he built, which is very impressive, and of the truck driving out. Can't wait to see the finish product.
sun.flyer
11-17-2009, 03:10 PM
Let's see the pics. :)

Tim
JACK MARCOTT
11-17-2009, 03:11 PM
Sure lets see some pics when available.
Is it the 40% or 43% Carden 260 that was built ?
TeamFlatout
11-17-2009, 03:44 PM
Sure lets see some pics when available.
Is it the 40% or 43% Carden 260 that was built ?

I'll try and upload them tonight. I have to resize them all and its about 70 pictures. AJ built the 40% 260.
STLAV8R
11-17-2009, 05:46 PM
How much lightening was done on the planes? What is the estimated ready-to-fly weights?
Looking forward to all the pics! :198:
olddog1956
11-17-2009, 05:53 PM
:198:
TeamFlatout
11-17-2009, 06:05 PM
How much lightening was done on the planes? What is the estimated ready-to-fly weights?
Looking forward to all the pics! :198:

There was absolutely no lightening done on it. The only thing lightened was the lightened motorbox from Dennis. The weight I am projecting is 38-39lbs. That's where they are all pretty much coming out to.
Tex
11-17-2009, 06:20 PM
Chris
A.J. sent me some pics the other day.........The plane looks really great......:198:
3ddd
11-17-2009, 06:34 PM
who is this aj dude ,is he a builder or something?
Tex
11-17-2009, 06:54 PM
Here is one of the pics I got.........:198:
khedge
11-17-2009, 08:02 PM
That's a nice plane
TeamFlatout
11-17-2009, 09:16 PM
Ok. I'm uploading about 70 pictures. Coming soon.
TeamFlatout
11-17-2009, 09:19 PM
First round.
TeamFlatout
11-17-2009, 09:24 PM
2nd round. The last couple are how AJ ships his planes. He builds the box from scratch and packs it extremely well. Well I'll let you be the judge of his packing and shipping ways.
ddlstang
11-17-2009, 09:31 PM
Beautiful plane!!
sensei
11-17-2009, 09:37 PM
Sweet plane, AJ does a really nice job.

Bob
BreadBowl
11-17-2009, 10:21 PM
That's rediculously fast. Is he retired, or just a machine?
TeamFlatout
11-18-2009, 07:06 AM
That's rediculously fast. Is he retired, or just a machine?

I think he is a little bit of both.
STLAV8R
11-18-2009, 07:10 AM
Awesome plane! That is a really high quality build.
TeamFlatout
11-18-2009, 08:36 AM
Awesome plane! That is a really high quality build.

Yes it was. I cant wait to get it. I should have both of them here by Friday. I'll actually be flying one of them this weekend.
STLAV8R
11-18-2009, 08:58 AM
Chris, what is your set up going to consist of in both planes? Are they for 3-D, IMAC or both?
Must be awesome to own 2 of them!
TeamFlatout
11-18-2009, 09:06 AM
Chris, what is your set up going to consist of in both planes? Are they for 3-D, IMAC or both?
Must be awesome to own 2 of them!

They both will have 8611a's on the wings, 8711 on the stab and rudder and DA 150 on cans. They both will be setup for 3-D.
SUPERFLYJAY
11-18-2009, 12:13 PM
HI CHRIS !! I AM AN ORPHAN BOY FROM N.Y. I HAVE LIMITED FUNDS BUT AM APPEALING TO YOUR GOOD SIDE AND HOPE THAT YOU WILL SEND ME ONE OF YOUR PLANES (PREF THE AJ BUILT ONE) I THINK IT WOULD BE A NICE XMAS PRES FROM YOU. REMEMBER IM POOR AND HOMELESS. YOUR KIND GESTURE WILL BE REWARDED. I WILL SEND YOU PICTURES OF ME FLYING YOUR PLANE AT MY FIELD. !!!! AND THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY XMAS SPECIAL.

YOUR BEST FRIEND
JAY
ace20
11-18-2009, 01:05 PM
Nice plane Chris.:198:
TeamFlatout
11-18-2009, 02:18 PM
HI CHRIS !! I AM AN ORPHAN BOY FROM N.Y. I HAVE LIMITED FUNDS BUT AM APPEALING TO YOUR GOOD SIDE AND HOPE THAT YOU WILL SEND ME ONE OF YOUR PLANES (PREF THE AJ BUILT ONE) I THINK IT WOULD BE A NICE XMAS PRES FROM YOU. REMEMBER IM POOR AND HOMELESS. YOUR KIND GESTURE WILL BE REWARDED. I WILL SEND YOU PICTURES OF ME FLYING YOUR PLANE AT MY FIELD. !!!! AND THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY XMAS SPECIAL.

YOUR BEST FRIEND
JAY

Jay, you just struck my good side. I have called up the trucking company and they are diverting the truck to head up to your house. I tried calling your cell phone but you did not pick up. So being the good friend I am to you, I called your good friend Elie and he gave me your address from when you had him pack his salami for you. So not only do you need to thank me but thank our good friend Elie. :)
TeamFlatout
11-18-2009, 02:19 PM
Nice plane Chris.:198:

Thanks a lot!!
Walt
11-18-2009, 02:37 PM
Looks really nice, is this covered in Ultracote??? Very nice scheme
TeamFlatout
11-18-2009, 03:02 PM
Looks really nice, is this covered in Ultracote??? Very nice scheme

Yes. It is covered in Ultracoat. I have found that these colors are the best colors that show up in every type of sky.
3-d flyer
11-18-2009, 03:47 PM
Plane Looks sweet Chris..... :198:
Tailwind
11-18-2009, 04:26 PM
Nice looking Carden, are you having another one built also? Or was this the kit you just bought?
TeamFlatout
11-18-2009, 07:30 PM
Nice looking Carden, are you having another one built also? Or was this the kit you just bought?

This was the kit I just bought. I also do have another one exactly like this that should be finished and picked up tomorrow night. Both are 40% 260's.
STLAV8R
11-18-2009, 07:41 PM
This was the kit I just bought. I also do have another one exactly like this that should be finished and picked up tomorrow night. Both are 40% 260's.
How long did the build take? Must have been a really fast build!
How does the Ultracote hold up in the summer Georgia heat? :207:
Tex
11-18-2009, 07:44 PM
Chris how far are you from Birmingham, AL ?
TeamFlatout
11-18-2009, 08:06 PM
How long did the build take? Must have been a really fast build!
How does the Ultracote hold up in the summer Georgia heat? :207:

AJ started on October 19th. It will arrive here THIS Friday. November 20th.
TeamFlatout
11-18-2009, 08:06 PM
Chris how far are you from Birmingham, AL ?

Birmingham is about 2.5 hours away. Are you going to be around this way??
Tex
11-18-2009, 08:23 PM
I'am in Birmingham now, I may bring the plane back with me after Christmas......are you able to fly year round
KEITH RUSH
11-18-2009, 09:29 PM
Congrats on the new plane. I like the color choices as well. What is the tubing he used to put around the landing gear cuffs?

Thanks,

Keith
TeamFlatout
11-19-2009, 07:49 AM
I'am in Birmingham now, I may bring the plane back with me after Christmas......are you able to fly year round

Yeah we are able to fly all year long. Since you are that close to one of the best flying sites you should come on over to Macs. You wont believe the flying site or hobby shop right on the runway.
TeamFlatout
11-19-2009, 07:49 AM
Congrats on the new plane. I like the color choices as well. What is the tubing he used to put around the landing gear cuffs?

Thanks,

Keith

I"m not sure of the name of it but it is also used to go around canopy's on like open cockpit warbirds and stuff.
STLAV8R
11-19-2009, 08:06 AM
Congrats on the new plane. I like the color choices as well. What is the tubing he used to put around the landing gear cuffs?

Thanks,

Keith
It looks like black tygon tubing.
TeamFlatout
11-19-2009, 08:35 AM
Its something else. Its a plastic and not as soft as tygon.
TeamFlatout
11-20-2009, 03:03 PM
WHOOOHOOOOO, I can relax now!!!!!!!!! I just got a call from Mac and they said the plane arrived in perfect condition. The crate had a small puncture on the right back side so they opened it up to check the contents. Of all things it would be right where the wings were packed. But nothing was damaged or wounded. Plane landed without a scratch on it. Now I can sleep a little better at night knowing its not going to get damaged. It will sit at Macs until Sunday when I go pick it out of the crate and go over it with a fine tooth comb. Tonight I'm picking my other 260 up from John Monaghan and will program and try to fly it if the weather turns out good tomorrow. Supposed to be raining in the afternoon. But Sunday looks like a perfect day. I'll get to fly all day and trim out the new plane and check out the other one.
Tex
11-21-2009, 11:28 AM
Hey Chris give me a call and let me know the location of the airfield....If I can I will come down and check it out..
TeamFlatout
02-18-2010, 08:19 AM
Finally get to maiden this one Saturday. It is setup with 8611a's in the wings, 8711's in the tail and stab, 1 8611a on the throttle and a smoke system. Weather is looking perfect with a high of 66 and 5-8mph winds. Just a week ago it was snowing. Go figure!!
STLAV8R
02-18-2010, 08:23 AM
Gonna take any video?
TeamFlatout
02-18-2010, 08:30 AM
Gonna take any video?

I doubt it. Dont have a video camera. I'll probably take pictures though. Probably will have both out taking pictures since both planes are identical.
TeamFlatout
02-21-2010, 02:09 PM
Well the maiden went well. Plane came out at 39.8lbs. Thats with cans and a smoke system. Pretty happy with the weight. Now I just have to get used to flying it. :) Hope you guys like the pictures.
danielgpr
02-21-2010, 02:18 PM
Great looking planes there :198:

Dan
rc4flying
02-21-2010, 03:01 PM
Planes look good, but I am more jealous of the weather. :212:
STLAV8R
02-21-2010, 03:04 PM
Nice pics. Congrats on a successful maiden. :198:
Propstriker
02-21-2010, 03:24 PM
Sweeeet!! Congratulations!
TeamFlatout
02-22-2010, 07:31 AM
Planes look good, but I am more jealous of the weather. :212:

LOL, dont think you could have asked for better weather. 67 and 5-8mph winds. :)
rc4flying
02-22-2010, 08:20 AM
LOL, dont think you could have asked for better weather. 67 and 5-8mph winds. :)

Sure beats this....
TeamFlatout
02-22-2010, 08:38 AM
Sure beats this....

Oh heck yeah. We had a little bit of that look a week ago. You guys can keep that crap. :)
rc4flying
02-22-2010, 08:41 AM
Oh heck yeah. We had a little bit of that look a week ago. You guys can keep that crap. :)

Geeee........... Thanks.:195:
TeamFlatout
02-22-2010, 08:52 AM
Geeee........... Thanks.:195:

You know I look out for you good buddy. :) :198:
rc4flying
02-22-2010, 08:54 AM
You know I look out for you good buddy. :) :198:

You do mean "Rub it in every chance you get", RIGHT ???????? :197:
TeamFlatout
02-22-2010, 10:35 AM
You do mean "Rub it in every chance you get", RIGHT ???????? :197:

Well that too. :)

P.S. I'm getting to Joe Nall before you. :) :198:
rc4flying
02-22-2010, 12:24 PM
Well that too. :)

P.S. I'm getting to Joe Nall before you. :) :198:

I have to let you beat me at something, or else, all you would do is walk around pouting all year. :200: