Flyin' with Woodbutcher and Bat Fastard - Page 23

jaybenson · 02-01-2007, 08:36 PM

AM 35% Yak

jaybenson · 02-01-2007, 08:51 PM

I dont think I'll have it ready by the april flyin, I still need lots of servos and batteries and everything else. Should be flying it before the huckfest though.
Yeah, just got that little hyperion yak 55 from Bob R. and got it ready to fly last night and it snowed and rained here all day today so havn't flown it yet.

flyin woodbutcher · 02-01-2007, 09:27 PM

Hell yea Jay . Nice set up. Its going to be a good year to fly , I can see it now.

SlowHuck · 02-02-2007, 11:20 PM

Boy, did I ever git bit...

Finished structural mods and setup on the Icon today. Removed and replaced cabin bulkhead about 1" forward. Added extra bracing for motor stick and a mount for the ESC under the cowl. This moved the CG forward without the added 1.5 oz. lead that Jerry had in it. Balances purrrrrfect. Used dad's AR600 to set up flight pack and transmitter. Everything is good to go.

All finished with programming, with the battery still hooked up in the plane, I cycled the transmitter to get it out of programming mode. Big mistake.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz........... OOOOOOW!!!

The motor went full and the ICON attempted to take flight from my work table. Nice slice on the first knuckle of my social finger. But that's not what hurt the most. Drive gear stripped and magnet broken off the shaft of the HiMax. I could order replacement parts, Maxx Products carries them. About $25 would get me there. I decided to upgrade to the more powerful version of the same motor 2025/5300 instead of 2025/4200. Just $63, and I'll have a set of three pinion/drive gears to play with.

Hey FWB, that is a Castle 25amp ESC isn't it?

I'll save the bits and probably repair the old motor if I ever need a small inrunner.

Live and learn. The hard way.

flyin woodbutcher · 02-03-2007, 07:09 AM

Damm SlowHuck that sux. Thats almost as bad as an ESC putting out 17 volts and frying the whole set-up.

I think the ESC on the Filton is an 25 amp Castle. The size of motor that was in it would hover it at half power.

FWB

SlowHuck · 02-03-2007, 02:39 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by flyin woodbutcher
	I think the ESC on the Filton is an 25 amp Castle. The size of motor that was in it would hover it at half power.

Yeah, my quess is 25amp too, since they only make 10, 25 and up. I just hope I didn't cook it in the incedent. Looks OK.

I trust you when you say the 4200 is an adequate motor. It's just that the 5300 is the same weight and dimensions for the same $$$. So why not? Mo power, Mo power. rated at 25amp ESC too.

flyin woodbutcher · 02-03-2007, 03:14 PM

mo power for the same $ is good. Might need a larger ESC cause of mo amps tho.

SlowHuck · 02-12-2007, 06:59 PM

Alright, I gotta fess up...

Clank's E-Fight Ultimate has been re-kitted and I was at the sticks. At the field, Slow Huck was experiencing technical dif****ulties, so no fly. Patrick took pity and forced his transmitter into my hands after delivering the Ultimate to a safe altitude. It was good. Damn... this thing was fun. Whirly, twirly, point it and go. Aerobatic, neuteral-sability aircraft aren't that intimidating. Confidence swelled (bad thing). Loved elevators and transitioning from high-alpha to vertical pullouts. But I took it down to the first floor when I shoulda pushed the button for floor 3. Gust and dumb thumbs got the better and I cart-wheeled it. Not total destruction, but a half bottle of CA's worth and butt-load of humiliation.

The Colonel took it in stride. Couldn't help me much from feeling like schmuck. He didn't even mention it when FWB called as we surveyed the damage.

So a moment of silence is in order for Micro-Bastard. Down for the count, but hopefully not forgotten. A few globs of glue on the re-injured Weese bites and SH carnage might see it back in the sky. Pat... don't relegate it to foam chips... give it to me and I'll make repairs while you chase the next best foam thing. You can hold it in reserve.

It does (did) fly pretty darned good.

flyin woodbutcher · 02-12-2007, 07:06 PM

my deepest condolances.

flyin woodbutcher · 02-12-2007, 07:08 PM

Clanky, nows the time for a FG Foamy. Badd Ass flyin foamy. Also flys sorta kinda like a real plane. Better than any foamy I have flown to date.

FWB

Colonel Klank · 02-12-2007, 08:18 PM

Les: It was worth seeing the smile on your face that everyone else gets when they fly that Ultimate. They make new foam every day. Calling Max for an FG Foamy now!

SlowHuck · 02-12-2007, 10:05 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Colonel Klank
	Les: It was worth seeing the smile on your face that everyone else gets when they fly that Ultimate. They make new foam every day. Calling Max for an FG Foamy now!

But... sniff... I grew up with that Ulti... It's kinda like my world has crumbled.

Yer gonna let me fly the Extra, yes?

02-01-2007, 08:36 PM	#265 (permalink)
jaybenson Tootsie Roll Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: raleigh n carolina Age: 44 Posts: 373	Re: Flyin' with Woodbutcher and Bat Fastard AM 35% Yak

02-01-2007, 08:51 PM	#266 (permalink)
jaybenson Tootsie Roll Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: raleigh n carolina Age: 44 Posts: 373	Re: Flyin' with Woodbutcher and Bat Fastard I dont think I'll have it ready by the april flyin, I still need lots of servos and batteries and everything else. Should be flying it before the huckfest though. Yeah, just got that little hyperion yak 55 from Bob R. and got it ready to fly last night and it snowed and rained here all day today so havn't flown it yet.

02-01-2007, 09:27 PM	#267 (permalink)
flyin woodbutcher out running flutter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ashland Va Age: 46 Posts: 1,507	Re: Flyin' with Woodbutcher and Bat Fastard Hell yea Jay . Nice set up. Its going to be a good year to fly , I can see it now. __________________ BIG JERRYS RC AIRPORT: Shut down, gone for good stupid WB aint got no class 3rd grade edjamacated PWT construction worker DA 170 "better to wait than make a mistake" Cyber Convict "man up and support your CD "

02-02-2007, 11:20 PM	#268 (permalink)
SlowHuck Retired Stooge Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colonial Heights, VA Age: 50 Posts: 561	Re: Flyin' with Woodbutcher and Bat Fastard Boy, did I ever git bit... Finished structural mods and setup on the Icon today. Removed and replaced cabin bulkhead about 1" forward. Added extra bracing for motor stick and a mount for the ESC under the cowl. This moved the CG forward without the added 1.5 oz. lead that Jerry had in it. Balances purrrrrfect. Used dad's AR600 to set up flight pack and transmitter. Everything is good to go. All finished with programming, with the battery still hooked up in the plane, I cycled the transmitter to get it out of programming mode. Big mistake. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz........... OOOOOOW!!! The motor went full and the ICON attempted to take flight from my work table. Nice slice on the first knuckle of my social finger. But that's not what hurt the most. Drive gear stripped and magnet broken off the shaft of the HiMax. I could order replacement parts, Maxx Products carries them. About $25 would get me there. I decided to upgrade to the more powerful version of the same motor 2025/5300 instead of 2025/4200. Just $63, and I'll have a set of three pinion/drive gears to play with. Hey FWB, that is a Castle 25amp ESC isn't it? I'll save the bits and probably repair the old motor if I ever need a small inrunner. Live and learn. The hard way. __________________ Les Derby "Eyeam wudd eyeam n dat's awl dat eyeam" - Popeye

02-03-2007, 07:09 AM	#269 (permalink)
flyin woodbutcher out running flutter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ashland Va Age: 46 Posts: 1,507	Re: Flyin' with Woodbutcher and Bat Fastard Damm SlowHuck that sux. Thats almost as bad as an ESC putting out 17 volts and frying the whole set-up. I think the ESC on the Filton is an 25 amp Castle. The size of motor that was in it would hover it at half power. FWB __________________ BIG JERRYS RC AIRPORT: Shut down, gone for good stupid WB aint got no class 3rd grade edjamacated PWT construction worker DA 170 "better to wait than make a mistake" Cyber Convict "man up and support your CD "


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02-03-2007, 03:14 PM	#271 (permalink)
flyin woodbutcher out running flutter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ashland Va Age: 46 Posts: 1,507	Re: Flyin' with Woodbutcher and Bat Fastard mo power for the same $ is good. Might need a larger ESC cause of mo amps tho. __________________ BIG JERRYS RC AIRPORT: Shut down, gone for good stupid WB aint got no class 3rd grade edjamacated PWT construction worker DA 170 "better to wait than make a mistake" Cyber Convict "man up and support your CD "

02-12-2007, 06:59 PM	#272 (permalink)
SlowHuck Retired Stooge Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colonial Heights, VA Age: 50 Posts: 561	Re: Flyin' with Woodbutcher and Bat Fastard Alright, I gotta fess up... Clank's E-Fight Ultimate has been re-kitted and I was at the sticks. At the field, Slow Huck was experiencing technical dif***ulties, so no fly. Patrick took pity and forced his transmitter into my hands after delivering the Ultimate to a safe altitude. It was good. Damn... this thing was fun. Whirly, twirly, point it and go. Aerobatic, neuteral-sability aircraft aren't that intimidating. Confidence swelled (bad thing). Loved elevators and transitioning from high-alpha to vertical pullouts. But I took it down to the first floor when I shoulda pushed the button for floor 3. Gust and dumb thumbs got the better and I cart-wheeled it. Not total destruction, but a half bottle of CA's worth and butt-load of humiliation. The Colonel took it in stride. Couldn't help me much from feeling like schmuck. He didn't even mention it when FWB called as we surveyed the damage. So a moment of silence is in order for Micro-Bastard. Down for the count, but hopefully not forgotten. A few globs of glue on the re-injured Weese bites and SH carnage might see it back in the sky. Pat... don't relegate it to foam chips... give it to me and I'll make repairs while you chase the next best foam thing. You can hold it in reserve. It does (did) fly pretty darned good. __________________ Les Derby "Eyeam wudd eyeam n dat's awl dat eyeam" - Popeye*

02-12-2007, 07:06 PM	#273 (permalink)
flyin woodbutcher out running flutter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ashland Va Age: 46 Posts: 1,507	Re: Flyin' with Woodbutcher and Bat Fastard my deepest condolances. __________________ BIG JERRYS RC AIRPORT: Shut down, gone for good stupid WB aint got no class 3rd grade edjamacated PWT construction worker DA 170 "better to wait than make a mistake" Cyber Convict "man up and support your CD "

02-12-2007, 07:08 PM	#274 (permalink)
flyin woodbutcher out running flutter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ashland Va Age: 46 Posts: 1,507	Re: Flyin' with Woodbutcher and Bat Fastard Clanky, nows the time for a FG Foamy. Badd Ass flyin foamy. Also flys sorta kinda like a real plane. Better than any foamy I have flown to date. FWB __________________ BIG JERRYS RC AIRPORT: Shut down, gone for good stupid WB aint got no class 3rd grade edjamacated PWT construction worker DA 170 "better to wait than make a mistake" Cyber Convict "man up and support your CD "

02-12-2007, 08:18 PM	#275 (permalink)
Colonel Klank Blimp Captain Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Midlothian, Virginia Age: 48 Posts: 1,117 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Flyin' with Woodbutcher and Bat Fastard Les: It was worth seeing the smile on your face that everyone else gets when they fly that Ultimate. They make new foam every day. Calling Max for an FG Foamy now! __________________ Whatever hits the fan, will not spread evenly

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