UZI XXL Build Thread

[ronniemlrc]

Thanks alot Scat-R-D!!!
Thats what I am planning on doing with mine as far as the CF goes.
Thanks again for the info and link.
Do you have any pics of yours?
How did yours balance out? what MTR and batts you using?

[ronniemlrc]

Just an update...
Not too much work down this week on it between work and waiting on supplies.
I ordered the CF strips and they should be here Friday.
Also ordered a couple TP extreme 3 2070 batts, A3016M Hacker, and a Castle 45 ESC.
I should get the wings and fuse painted this weekend and I'll post some pics.
I have 4 Hitec 81MG servos I am planning on using. I am kicking the idea around to use some 55's in the wings but I am thinking with the Hacker and batteries the extra weight of the 81MG's should be no problem.

[zzw26n]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Scat-R-D
	I used the Avia Sport Carbon Strip Thickness 0.034" x Width 0.121" x Length 40" from RCFoam.com for my spars and fuse. Put one down each side of the fuse to just under the tail, one on top and bottom of top wing and one across the bottom of bottom wing and fuse. Really make it stiff! I talked with Heydick quite a bit when building mine and got a lot of good feedback and I'm having a blast with it. I chose to use the LG to help save props, if it wasn't for that I'd leave it off and have an even lighter wingloading. If you need any pics or advise please don't hesitate to ask!

Scat -

If you would, post some pictures of yours. Carbon strips, other tips you got.

thanks Ward

[ronniemlrc]

CF strips arrived Friday so My son and I got to work on the UZI again. I decided to put CF strips on the top and bottom of both wings. I also did not like the elavator joiner in the kit so I ran a strip of CF across both elevator halfs.
Here are some pics for now...time for some grub.
Motor and ESC scheduled to arrive Tuesday.

[Uncle Brett]

Dude.....that looks sweet! I beat mine up so much I never bother to paint, however, I have been thinking about putting some landing gear on the top wing to make my inverted landings roll a little farther.

[ronniemlrc]

Thanks man, Funny you said that about the landing gear...I was thinking about that tonight when I put the gear on,lol
I too am famous for the oll inverted pull landing

[pitviper51]

looks good and bright!! youll need taler gear for the top and a tail wheel onthe rudder hah that would be funny
mike

[ronniemlrc]

Here is what she looks like waiting on the motor, Batt., and ESC.
When its time for Uzi two...I might look into the double langing gear Option,lol

[pitviper51]

your about ready to have fun!
mike

[ronniemlrc]

Here she is all completed.


I went and flew two packs worth this evening. I have some motor thrust alignment to tweek on but she flys sweet.
I also forgot to even check my CG,lol
I think it might be tail heavy, the elevator is touchy but man does it hang on the prop!!!!
The first battery pack i just tried to get a feel for her and trim it out. The second pack I decided to have some fun before it got dark and did some hovering and TR. Man this thing just sits in a TR and gets down!!!!
The Hacker A3016M is a BEAST on this plane. Thats my kind of over powering, thanks for the tip HeyDick and FG crew!!!
Where is your CG at guys?
I also bought the CC software to program the ECS and I think it is pretty slick. I would be interested in what programs you guys are using in your CC ESC.

[ronniemlrc]

I just checked the CG and it is about an inch behind where the print shows it supposed to be. Guess that might be why it hovered so sweet and why it was hard to trim out for level flight. Hopefully he weather will let me get some more time on it tomorrow.

[ronniemlrc]

Well after having a radio issue...no controle at all...she went into the ground 3/4 throttle. Landing gear ripped out and one wing cut. 24 hours later with some Goop all is well. I love EPP!!!
I came home today to find a DX7 system waiting for me. Charging the TX as I type this and will be installing the RX and programing the TX tonight.
Might even get a flight in before dark. The 6100 RX is TINY. Hope the 2.4 is as good as what I have read.