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btomlinson · 01-21-2006, 08:30 PM

IMHO the scheme is great... I love the Kawasaki green...

Flyinrazrback · 01-21-2006, 09:30 PM

Looks like a good candidate for a 3w 157 or Kroma 180

excelpoint · 01-21-2006, 10:11 PM

Its ballistic out of hover on the Vid with a DA150 and cans

toddblose · 01-21-2006, 10:15 PM

Garrett,
What do you think of the MX2

Flyinrazrback · 01-21-2006, 10:27 PM

Ballistic with a DA 150 yes, so thats why you need "ludicrous power" with a 157 or 180

Jaybird · 01-21-2006, 10:34 PM

I like the colors, think I'll use them one day.

Flyinrazrback · 01-21-2006, 10:38 PM

The colors are ok, what I would like is the old fantasy blue scheme

DarcyWingo · 01-21-2006, 10:42 PM

MX2 is GOOD for the Soul...

KrisW · 01-25-2006, 01:49 PM

I just ordered mine. Oughta be here in Mid March.

There WILL be a build thread on it using the BME110 and Canisters for power.

GremlinX · 01-25-2006, 01:51 PM

MX looks like Extra to me

?

KrisW · 01-26-2006, 05:48 AM

If you are used to seeing a Carden Extra. . then YES. . it does. The fin shape is very similar, with the narrow top and very wide bottom. The Stabs/elevators are "Giles202" sized with a slightly different shape and aerobalancer, and are narrower than an Extra. The "Extra" style wing, with double sweep, is slightly different on the MX-2, with the TE sweeping forward more than the LE sweeps back, but the placement on the side of the fuselage is very close to the same position.

I'm thinking that this plane should fly very much like an Extra, withthe same coupling characteristics. The Full Scale MX-2 was actually modified extensively from the G-202 planform, more closely resembling the g-300, with the rudder/fin being moved aft 7" to get the turbulent air from the stabilizer off the vertical components and make them more effective. Also, the MX-2 uses a 540CI Lycoming, versus a 360, so the cowl was lengthened about 8-10" to accomodate the longer engine, like the G-300 style cowl. It's also a 2-place aircraft, adding a bit of length in the canopy area. (again, G-300)

So, overall, the fuselage shape is going to look stretched in the Full Scale, when compared to the G-202, will be less bulbous at the front, and will have a longer tail moment, making it start to resemble an Extra 300L or even Extra 200, with a Giles rudder grafted onto the airframe. Length and Span of the MX-2 are smaller than the Extra, with a length of 21.5 feet and a span of 24 feet. This renders a "Model" at 40% with a Span of 115.2" and length of 103 for "scale" to 113" for 10% over length (measured from rudder tip to spinner tip). Anyone touting a 120" span as being "40%" has it ALL wrong. That's a 42% plane.

This makes the CA mx-2 39.5% scale, and the fuselage length right in the middle of the allowable range for competition in IMAC. Also, at 107 long, it is NOT just a revamped G-202, since it is 5.5" longer than the CA G-202. I think they did a lot more with the molds than they are telling us about.

BTW, when talking to the guys at MXR last year, they told me the plane retained all the good characteristics of the G-202, being very nimble and quick when compared to the Extra, and that they actually had to turn the roll rate DOWN because it was possible to see over 720 degrees of roll per second, and no one could keep up with the plane at that roll rate. Right now the roll rate is rated at 400 degrees/second.

So. . "Looks like an Extra" . .mildly so. I'm sure it will fly as well, if not better, than the 3M CA-330, and if you can get it light enough, ought to be a good slow flyer as well.

**Boulder** · 01-26-2006, 06:23 AM

I would have to say Kris,

After you get yours, and get tired of it, remember me

Jeremiah · 01-26-2006, 11:49 PM

looks like the plane with the girl got a little excited and peed its wheel pants.

seriously though i bet this thing will have great flying characteristics.

**Cracky** · 01-27-2006, 12:07 AM

If anyone remembers the movie Road Trip you might remember a scene where the nurse was 'milking the prostate'....maybe something similar??????

it sure is nice to see a new airframe to hit the market.....whats next.....edge wings on an ultimate????

voisin78 · 10-10-2008, 04:09 AM

hello

I was looking for information on the MX2 of Composite ARF
What do you think about this model
I think the power with a DA 150

it is a new decoration but I didn t ever mounted yet

I thank you for your future answers

please excuse my mistakes but I am English and you write through a Google translation

good all flights

Stéphane @ +

01-21-2006, 08:30 PM	#16
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01-21-2006, 09:30 PM	#17
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01-21-2006, 10:27 PM	#20
Flyinrazrback Smoking a Blunt with Yoda Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ft. Smith, AR Posts: 2,648	Re: Comp ARF MX2 Ballistic with a DA 150 yes, so thats why you need "ludicrous power" with a 157 or 180 __________________ Drink the Koolaid, Yoda will not

01-21-2006, 10:34 PM	#21
Jaybird Shake and Bake Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jay Florida Age: 37 Posts: 1,738	Re: Comp ARF MX2 I like the colors, think I'll use them one day.

01-21-2006, 10:38 PM	#22
Flyinrazrback Smoking a Blunt with Yoda Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ft. Smith, AR Posts: 2,648	Re: Comp ARF MX2 The colors are ok, what I would like is the old fantasy blue scheme __________________ Drink the Koolaid, Yoda will not

01-21-2006, 10:42 PM	#23
DarcyWingo River Rat 4 Life Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake Havasu City Posts: 235	Re: Comp ARF MX2 MX2 is GOOD for the Soul...

01-25-2006, 01:49 PM	#24
KrisW Eccentricus Magnus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brazil, MT Posts: 3,629	Re: Comp ARF MX2 I just ordered mine. Oughta be here in Mid March. There WILL be a build thread on it using the BME110 and Canisters for power. __________________ KrisW *"Mediocrity is doing it THEIR way"*

01-25-2006, 01:51 PM	#25
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01-26-2006, 05:48 AM	#26
KrisW Eccentricus Magnus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brazil, MT Posts: 3,629	Re: Comp ARF MX2 If you are used to seeing a Carden Extra. . then YES. . it does. The fin shape is very similar, with the narrow top and very wide bottom. The Stabs/elevators are "Giles202" sized with a slightly different shape and aerobalancer, and are narrower than an Extra. The "Extra" style wing, with double sweep, is slightly different on the MX-2, with the TE sweeping forward more than the LE sweeps back, but the placement on the side of the fuselage is very close to the same position. I'm thinking that this plane should fly very much like an Extra, withthe same coupling characteristics. The Full Scale MX-2 was actually modified extensively from the G-202 planform, more closely resembling the g-300, with the rudder/fin being moved aft 7" to get the turbulent air from the stabilizer off the vertical components and make them more effective. Also, the MX-2 uses a 540CI Lycoming, versus a 360, so the cowl was lengthened about 8-10" to accomodate the longer engine, like the G-300 style cowl. It's also a 2-place aircraft, adding a bit of length in the canopy area. (again, G-300) So, overall, the fuselage shape is going to look stretched in the Full Scale, when compared to the G-202, will be less bulbous at the front, and will have a longer tail moment, making it start to resemble an Extra 300L or even Extra 200, with a Giles rudder grafted onto the airframe. Length and Span of the MX-2 are smaller than the Extra, with a length of 21.5 feet and a span of 24 feet. This renders a "Model" at 40% with a Span of 115.2" and length of 103 for "scale" to 113" for 10% over length (measured from rudder tip to spinner tip). Anyone touting a 120" span as being "40%" has it ALL wrong. That's a 42% plane. This makes the CA mx-2 39.5% scale, and the fuselage length right in the middle of the allowable range for competition in IMAC. Also, at 107 long, it is NOT just a revamped G-202, since it is 5.5" longer than the CA G-202. I think they did a lot more with the molds than they are telling us about. BTW, when talking to the guys at MXR last year, they told me the plane retained all the good characteristics of the G-202, being very nimble and quick when compared to the Extra, and that they actually had to turn the roll rate DOWN because it was possible to see over 720 degrees of roll per second, and no one could keep up with the plane at that roll rate. Right now the roll rate is rated at 400 degrees/second. So. . "Looks like an Extra" . .mildly so. I'm sure it will fly as well, if not better, than the 3M CA-330, and if you can get it light enough, ought to be a good slow flyer as well. __________________ KrisW *"Mediocrity is doing it THEIR way"*

01-26-2006, 06:23 AM	#27
Boulder It's official, thanks Verne... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cleveland, TX Age: 52 Posts: 11,088 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Comp ARF MX2 I would have to say Kris, After you get yours, and get tired of it, remember me __________________ Ken Thompson Fellowship of Christian Modelers http://www.fcmodelers.com

01-26-2006, 11:49 PM	#28
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01-27-2006, 12:07 AM	#29
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10-10-2008, 04:09 AM	#30
voisin78 Flyin' Around Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4	Re: Comp ARF MX2 hello I was looking for information on the MX2 of Composite ARF What do you think about this model I think the power with a DA 150 it is a new decoration but I didn t ever mounted yet I thank you for your future answers please excuse my mistakes but I am English and you write through a Google translation good all flights Stéphane @ +

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