TOC Performance 40% Extra 260 Build

[Pttrnflier]

Hey Guys,

I just got my new TOC Performance Extra 260 and am going to be doing a build thread as I assemble it. This is the model I plan to compete with in Unlimited in the NE next year.

Some spec on the plane first:
Wingspan: 122 inches
Length: 111 inches
Weight: 39 lbs

Now what I will be putting in the plane.

Engine: 3W170
Exhaust: KS 1090 Pipes
Mounts: Secraft Large size mounts
Prop: Airmodels 32x11
Servos: 9x Futaba 9157’s
Servo Arms: Secraft 1.5 inch arms
Receiver: 1x Futaba R6014HS
Batteries: 3x Enerland 3700 mAh 2s Lipo’s

Now back to the shop to get working……………

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[kingranch]

That is a nice setup.

[3dAndrew]

Alright bring the build, i saw JOhnny Bravo fly his at the SNAP A HUCKFEST! That was awesome! Good luck with it! And please post pics, i'm subscribed!

[harv]

thats gonna be a wicked set-up. i have the same plane with a DA-150 and mtw 110 cans. all-up weight with fuel(all carbon fibre gear, tubes) is 40lbs. 37.5lbs without any fuel. the plane flys phenominal. im gonna be flyin mine in advanced in the NW. your gonna love this plane.

[jacksons air]

plane wild fly awesome! dont be scared to twist it hard, it will handle it! been flying it with a da170 on ks95v5 and its a bullet

[harv]

im intersted in seeing how you mount the pipes. cause mine never had a full length pipe tunnel.

[shogunmst]

Cool, I'm in the process of tryin to finish mine up now. Gonna attemp to Maiden it sometime next week. Again good luck and I'll be checking your progress to see how your doing things.

Later
Shawn

[Pttrnflier]

So dad and I have gotten a lot done on the Extra in the past few hours. We also found out that all the hinges were even pre glued so that saved a ton of time.

Here is a list of things we have done so far:

• Gap seal all the hinge lines.
• Install all the aileron and elevator servos with the Secraft Servo arms. (I chose those arms because they are light and strong but also have a securing bolt on the side so not only do you have the servo screw to hold the arm on but you also have this bolt on the side which does a great job of securing the arm in place)
• Make the mounts and install them to mount the rudder servos in the tail. ( I decided after having some of the pull -pull cables stretch and snap over the years with many flights that I would put the servos in the tail. The other reason for this is saving weight. By putting them in the tail, I eliminate one servo, the tray and the pushrods to link all the servos as well as the big bell crank and an MSA10)
• Mount the cowl. (the cowl already came with 5 bolts for the rear of the cowl to the firewall, but it is necessary to put bolts along the side of the cowl to secure it. For this I chose to use the new Wide Washers from Secraft along with the rubber backing so that I could make the bolt nice and tight and not scratch the paint. Also the wide washers increase the surface area of the clamping pressure to secure the cowl from flex or vibration.)
• Mount the 3W 170 to the nose.
• Start the pipe mounts and made the headers.

Here are some pics of those things. If there is anything you guys would like more details on please let me know as well if you want more specific pics of anything in particular.

Time for a break from the shop…….

[harv]

if you can take ltos of pics of how you mounted your pipes. that would be great.

[shogunmst]

Looks good... Keep the pics coming.... I'm going to install my servos in the tail now after seeing yours....
Thanks

Shawn

[AHP]

I have the TOC/SD-Models version and it's a great flyer (just got back from flying it, actually). I'm running a 3W 150 TOC w/ Pefa cans and 5955's all the way around. Mine's right at 39lbs with no attempts at lightening and battery overkill. It tracks nicely, flies very light and looks good in the air. It has a lot of rudder authority, but there's a lot more coupling (pitch and roll) than I would have expected. Nothing a little mixing can't take care of, though. Honestly, I think it's a better 3D/Freestyle plane than precision, which is cool with me, because mine's just a knockaround plane anyway. Mine feels a little 'loose', but that may be due to my CG. It does killer sloooow rolling harriers - all of the surfaces have a lot of authority in high alpha.

[3dAndrew]

NIce job! Keep up the AWESOME WORK! Btw, those Seacraft "washer" look FREAKIN SICK on that cowl! Keep it coming!