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Forum: RC Jets
03-14-2021, 12:46 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

I've got the CARF electric gear and when...

I've got the CARF electric gear and when retracted, you set the servo position through the controller. It binds unless you've set it to the point where there's no load on it.
Forum: RC Jets
03-13-2021, 01:06 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

I started with my batteries up front and quickly...

I started with my batteries up front and quickly found the manual CG was pretty nose heavy for my liking. I have a really nice but slightly heavy 3d printed cockpit as well though. My batteries are...
Forum: RC Jets
07-18-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

Plane is a fair bit more locked in now. Bloody...

Plane is a fair bit more locked in now. Bloody love this thing 😂
Forum: RC Jets
04-10-2020, 10:27 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

Looks fantastic Edgar! I was running with 240...

Looks fantastic Edgar! I was running with 240 grams of weight in the tail cone extension where you haver some weight in the picture. Over time the wood in that rear former started to crack where I...
Forum: RC Jets
12-08-2019, 11:32 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

And obviously the biggest difference is the 27 is...

And obviously the biggest difference is the 27 is better :)
Forum: RC Jets
12-08-2019, 01:56 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

A few from today - Tim and I eventually ended up...

A few from today - Tim and I eventually ended up at the same place with both of ours. ...
Forum: RC Jets
10-22-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

I transport mine with the stabs off. A massive 4...

I transport mine with the stabs off. A massive 4 screws and they are on so it's easy :)
Forum: RC Jets
06-23-2019, 05:52 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

Very cool - nice work! Flown mine more...

Very cool - nice work!

Flown mine more recently with the CG pulled back and it's been fantastic.
Forum: RC Jets
04-29-2019, 10:08 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

I was nose heavy so trimmed a bit of up elevator...

I was nose heavy so trimmed a bit of up elevator on mine. Will be interesting to see how mine settles out once I get the CG in the right spot for how I fly.
Forum: RC Jets
04-22-2019, 12:40 PM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

Hi Dantley, The gear worked perfectly! I had...

Hi Dantley,

The gear worked perfectly! I had a long wait for mine but it was well worth it - it's very powerful and seems to have undergone continuous refinement but as a result worked straight...
Forum: RC Jets
04-19-2019, 01:32 PM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

Thanks for the pics Dave. Had a few ups and downs...

Thanks for the pics Dave. Had a few ups and downs but got 5 flights and some decent working out :) It really does fly very well indeed and will be even better once I get the CG shifted back.
Forum: RC Jets
03-14-2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

Got mine wrapped up and just waiting on the CAA...

Got mine wrapped up and just waiting on the CAA processing the paperwork so I can start the test flights.

The cockpit worked out nicely :) Forgot to take any pics of it all together when I did the...
Forum: RC Jets
03-02-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

Got my gear in and it looks like Andy has...

Got my gear in and it looks like Andy has finished up the cockpits. Still have a lot of jobs to do but I'm around a bit more this coming week so hopefully can get it finished up. Really like the gear...
Forum: RC Jets
02-11-2019, 01:51 PM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

Andy is cracking on with the cockpits. Hopefully...

Andy is cracking on with the cockpits. Hopefully will have some gear soon so I can get finished up :)...
Forum: RC Jets
01-16-2019, 04:48 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

Yea will do. Hopefully he has them ready soon so...

Yea will do. Hopefully he has them ready soon so can check all is good then you can go from there :)
Forum: RC Jets
01-15-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

I think I gave you Andy's email? He's not...

I think I gave you Andy's email? He's not committing to anything at the moment until he's produced the first couple for our two aircraft and then once he knows everything fits properly etc, I think...
Forum: RC Jets
01-15-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

My friend has been busily cracking along with his...

My friend has been busily cracking along with his cockpit design. The timing should work nicely 😄...
Forum: RC Jets
12-24-2018, 08:55 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

I think I can live with the CARF version - my...

I think I can live with the CARF version - my car's not big enough for the Skymaster ;)
Forum: RC Jets
12-16-2018, 07:46 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

I've got this new CARF supplied gear coming which...

I've got this new CARF supplied gear coming which looks nice but appears to be delayed. Was hoping to maiden on the 28th at an event but not sure that's going to happen now. Given my wife has a kid...
Forum: RC Jets
12-15-2018, 09:28 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

Engines and pipes in, back end wired up, wings...

Engines and pipes in, back end wired up, wings fins and tailerons done, just need some gear to show up so I don’t need to resort to building a dolly to launch the bugger ;)...
Forum: RC Jets
12-05-2018, 12:57 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1923_18ca757fd5b495b05a46121af834cdd8efc4b082.jpeg
I like CARF planes but the cockpits are often expensive for what they are....
Forum: RC Jets
12-03-2018, 01:57 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

Nice work! A friend of mine is making cockpits...

Nice work! A friend of mine is making cockpits for both his and my plane - he might be up for making your one as well if you're interested?

I will eventually post some pics of mine. Been making...
Forum: RC Jets
11-27-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

Yea - I'm going to work on that. I've not started...

Yea - I'm going to work on that. I've not started the servo set up for the tailerons yet but I'm going to go with shorter arms.

Got some more work done on mine today - off on a work trip for the...
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

Marcus - would be great to see some pictures. You...

Marcus - would be great to see some pictures. You just need to get your post count up a bit before you can post though :(

I've been getting some work done on mine - wings and fins done and have...
Forum: RC Jets
11-08-2018, 02:48 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 217,017
Posted By Andrew Bird

Phil Noel finished up the SU this week and I...

Phil Noel finished up the SU this week and I picked up yesterday. He has smashed it out of the park! It's...
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