Hangar 9 Extra 260 27%

[Fear2722]

Hey everyone-

I'm almost done assembeling this bird. It's got a DA-50 for power, a XOAR 23x8 prop, JR 8411's on ailerons, JR 8231's on Elevators, and an 8411sa on rudder.

This is my first gasser in a long time, and my first 3d airplane, and okay, my first giant scale airplane in a long time too.

I am in the process of switching to the JR 9303 2.4 so there is no reciever in it yet, and I haven't placed batteries or switches either. With weight a concern, I purchased a Pete Model CF spinner.

My questions are... The fuel tank setup... How do I plumb this bird? Anyone move the tank from the stock location? Do you have pictures? How about a choke servo? Are they necessary or too much weight? Where is the best position to put an ignition switch and the reciever switch? Where's the best spot for a fuel dot?

I'm lookin at the A123 battery set up for the RX... haven't decided for the ignition yet... any recomendations?

For those that have flown this... what should I expect on my first flight with it?

[gmorales83]

Perhaps im a little late to help out with this thread, but I have some pictures of how I installed the fuel AND smoke tank under the wing spar !

Expect a great-flying bird !

email me at gmorales@mail.uh.edu for some pics.