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Rbyrd · 05-26-2009, 10:53 PM

I finally put the graphics on took some pics. I have about 20 flights or so and the plane keeps getting better and better.

The plane was built by Dean Nistetter. Not sure of the weight on the plane. Doesn't matter to me the plane flies light. Here is what is in it.

Futaba 9157's all the way around. 2 per wing, 1 per elevator. 3 on the rudder. Probably doesn't need it. I will test later. 9602 on throttle and choke
6014 2.4 rec. on a Smart Fly Power system competition 12 turbo with Smart Fly heavy duty switches, FlightPower batteries
DurantDirectDrive for controlling all the flying surfaces
DA 170 MTW RE3 pipes swinging a 29x12N 3 blade prop
J&J tailwheel assembly
covered in monokote with B&E Graphics to finish it off

I want to thank all my sponsors for all there support over the years. A special thanks to my builder. This was his first build for someone other than himself. It was a pleasure to work with Dean and bounce ideas off of. That and he knew I would never get the plane done with new born twins in the house. Thanks Dean!!! I can't wait for the next adventure. Also thanks to Dennis and Caroline for answering mine and Dean's questions. I believe we learned a lot from each other.

Enjoy!

Rick

toddblose · 05-26-2009, 11:33 PM

Looks great Rick, wish I more time for IMAC

NCFRgal · 05-27-2009, 07:29 AM

Looks great Rick!! I can't wait to see it (and you) at the Nats!

Marian

3ddd · 05-27-2009, 07:48 AM

i'm gona tell -looks great rick

Jim Woodward · 05-27-2009, 07:58 AM

Congrats Rick and Dean! The plane looks great. I also (yesterday) bought all my graphics through http://www.bandegraphix.com/ It is hard to communicate exactly what you want in a graphic (height, width, colors, etc). With the B & E website, you actually build your graphics and see all the colors. When you get then, the multi-color graphics are all layed up and you just have to lay a single layer on.

thanks,
Jim

wmat7039 · 05-27-2009, 08:04 AM

Very NICE Rick. She looks great. See you at the Nats.
Wayne

xtra330 · 05-27-2009, 08:08 AM

nice work! I m sure the plane flies fantastic!

ben_beyer · 05-27-2009, 08:38 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by toddblose
	Looks great Rick, wish I more time for IMAC

You and me both Todd!

gareth.ky · 05-27-2009, 09:34 AM

Looks good guys!

Rbyrd · 05-27-2009, 10:15 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by toddblose
	Looks great Rick, wish I more time for IMAC

Thanks Todd! Sometimes I wish I had time for pattern.

Rick

Rbyrd · 05-27-2009, 10:16 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by NCFRgal
	Looks great Rick!! I can't wait to see it (and you) at the Nats! Marian

Thanks Marian! I will be camping at the site this year. Can you save me a spot? We'll be getting in late Saturday.

Rick

Rbyrd · 05-27-2009, 10:17 AM

Jim you are right! The B&E graphics site is a piece of cake to navigate and get exactly what you want. They were great to work with.

Rick

NCFRgal · 05-27-2009, 10:20 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Rbyrd
	Thanks Marian! I will be camping at the site this year. Can you save me a spot? We'll be getting in late Saturday. Rick

Cool!! There is going to be a huge bunch of us camping there this year---should be a hoot!!

Mr.E · 05-27-2009, 11:23 AM

Nice Plane you got there Rick! Will you be flying out at Thunderbirds this weekend? I am thinking of swinging out that way myself.

Russ

Rbyrd · 05-27-2009, 11:34 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr.E
	Nice Plane you got there Rick! Will you be flying out at Thunderbirds this weekend? I am thinking of swinging out that way myself. Russ

I'll be in Houston for an IMAC contest. I'm usually out at GTRCC on the weekend. T bird is too busy on the weekend.

Rick

05-26-2009, 10:53 PM	#1
Rbyrd Flying Texas Style Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Age: 40 Posts: 692	Rick Byrd's126in Carden Extra 300 I finally put the graphics on took some pics. I have about 20 flights or so and the plane keeps getting better and better. The plane was built by Dean Nistetter. Not sure of the weight on the plane. Doesn't matter to me the plane flies light. Here is what is in it. Futaba 9157's all the way around. 2 per wing, 1 per elevator. 3 on the rudder. Probably doesn't need it. I will test later. 9602 on throttle and choke 6014 2.4 rec. on a Smart Fly Power system competition 12 turbo with Smart Fly heavy duty switches, FlightPower batteries DurantDirectDrive for controlling all the flying surfaces DA 170 MTW RE3 pipes swinging a 29x12N 3 blade prop J&J tailwheel assembly covered in monokote with B&E Graphics to finish it off I want to thank all my sponsors for all there support over the years. A special thanks to my builder. This was his first build for someone other than himself. It was a pleasure to work with Dean and bounce ideas off of. That and he knew I would never get the plane done with new born twins in the house. Thanks Dean!!! I can't wait for the next adventure. Also thanks to Dennis and Caroline for answering mine and Dean's questions. I believe we learned a lot from each other. Enjoy! Rick Attached Thumbnails 147.5 KB · Views: 89 156.3 KB · Views: 84 170.3 KB · Views: 72 45.0 KB · Views: 57 __________________ Rick Byrd "The worst thing you can do is not try something because it is different" Team Futaba, Hobbico, Desert Aircraft, Carden Aircraft, DurantDirectDrive.com, Smart Fly, J&J Tailwheels, B&E Graphics, Grasshoppper Built, FlightPower Batteries, Graph Tech

05-26-2009, 11:33 PM	#2
toddblose Don't Break Rule # 1 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Waco, Texas USA Age: 48 Posts: 167	Re: Rick Byrd's126in Carden Extra 300 Looks great Rick, wish I more time for IMAC __________________ Todd Blose 254-744-9218 *Sales Rep.* *http://toddblose.homestead.com* www.wacohobbystop.com www.bp-rc.com Team Futaba, FlightPower, Neu Motors, Castle Creations, CA Models, Hobbico, **Power Master, Hyde Mounts,Model Glasses**

05-27-2009, 07:29 AM	#3
NCFRgal Dirty Harry Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lawrenceburg, IN Age: 47 Posts: 17,613	Re: Rick Byrd's126in Carden Extra 300 Looks great Rick!! I can't wait to see it (and you) at the Nats! Marian __________________ "You didn't see nuthin"

05-27-2009, 07:48 AM	#4
3ddd tissue ? cry baby jack wagon! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: pyote,texas Age: 58 Posts: 2,651	Re: Rick Byrd's126in Carden Extra 300 i'm gona tell -looks great rick __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave >safely and in a well preserved body,but rather to skid in > sideways,totally screwed up,worn out,shouting,"oh damn what a fine ride! AMA 98634 > HEY I GOT A DIVORCE----HELL YEA > Futaba, FROMECO:a good way to get a charge out of life,,3w all the way for a good day

05-27-2009, 07:58 AM	#5
Jim Woodward Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,128	Re: Rick Byrd's126in Carden Extra 300 Congrats Rick and Dean! The plane looks great. I also (yesterday) bought all my graphics through http://www.bandegraphix.com/ It is hard to communicate exactly what you want in a graphic (height, width, colors, etc). With the B & E website, you actually build your graphics and see all the colors. When you get then, the multi-color graphics are all layed up and you just have to lay a single layer on. thanks, Jim __________________ Team Futaba / Dalton Aviation / Desert Aircraft / YS Parts & Service / Budd Engineering / Smart-Fly / Competitionairframes.com / Netbox Hobby

05-27-2009, 08:04 AM	#6
wmat7039 SILVER FOX Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Acworth GA Posts: 1,182	Re: Rick Byrd's126in Carden Extra 300 Very NICE Rick. She looks great. See you at the Nats. Wayne

05-27-2009, 08:08 AM	#7
xtra330 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: dallas,Ga. Posts: 1,013	Re: Rick Byrd's126in Carden Extra 300 nice work! I m sure the plane flies fantastic! __________________ Joe *www.CloverCreekAerodrome.com* www.Sewbusy.com www.extremeflightrc.com www.mini-iac.com

05-27-2009, 09:34 AM	#9
gareth.ky Caymanian Pirate Code Monkey Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mustang OK, USA Age: 31 Posts: 1,929	Re: Rick Byrd's126in Carden Extra 300 Looks good guys! __________________ *Sawdust* is weight leaving the *airframe. Whether you think you can* or you *can't... your right*.

05-27-2009, 10:17 AM	#12
Rbyrd Flying Texas Style Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Age: 40 Posts: 692	Re: Rick Byrd's126in Carden Extra 300 Jim you are right! The B&E graphics site is a piece of cake to navigate and get exactly what you want. They were great to work with. Rick __________________ Rick Byrd "The worst thing you can do is not try something because it is different" Team Futaba, Hobbico, Desert Aircraft, Carden Aircraft, DurantDirectDrive.com, Smart Fly, J&J Tailwheels, B&E Graphics, Grasshoppper Built, FlightPower Batteries, Graph Tech

05-27-2009, 11:23 AM	#14
Mr.E Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Smith, AR Age: 33 Posts: 823	Re: Rick Byrd's126in Carden Extra 300 Nice Plane you got there Rick! Will you be flying out at Thunderbirds this weekend? I am thinking of swinging out that way myself. Russ

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