Sabres and Migs and stuff

alexc wrote: I'm off to the post office tomorrow to collect a t45 from hk. Anyone else joining in? Looking forward to my first edf launch...

Will let you know how I get on. Hints and tips very welcome.

Interested to see how you get on, I'm tempted to go with one myself. I'm not sure I want Dave or Jon's cast offs :lol: Have a look at the RCgroups thread. It seems that there are a few mods that are worth considering.

PhilF51 wrote: The key jet foamie maker is "Durafly". Not necessarily that durable in the wrong hands... :lol:

They don't appear to have my favourite, the 9F9 Panther at present either..

Just an afterthought Alan, maybe you should've joined the Impressivo group build, not quite durable but reglueable... :lol:

Phil, an Impressivo would have been instantly re-kitted in my hands. I have enough trouble with my Xeno.

DaveBright wrote: Alan if you're desparate you can buy my sabre, Not sure how straight it flies... Will bring it on Saturday and we can see!

Not sure I want to buy it but I wouldn't mind a stir on the sticks. I'd sort of thought of some group flying but everyone seems to want to offload their models. I guess I'm barking up the wrong tree with this.

AlanF wrote:

DaveBright wrote: Alan if you're desparate you can buy my sabre, Not sure how straight it flies... Will bring it on Saturday and we can see!

Not sure I want to buy it but I wouldn't mind a stir on the sticks. I'd sort of thought of some group flying but everyone seems to want to offload their models. I guess I'm barking up the wrong tree with this.

Not looking to sell mine Alan

JonTappin wrote: Not looking to sell mine Alan

Apologies Jon, I misread your post. I blame the Badger beer - and Dave Bright obviously.

AlanF wrote:

JonTappin wrote: Not looking to sell mine Alan

Apologies Jon, I misread your post. I blame the Badger beer - and Dave Bright obviously.

Badger beer (and Dave Bright) have a lot to answer for!!

Collected the T45. Not so impressed with the foam hinges, so definately some mods in order.

The burning question now is whether to bother with undercarriage. Frank's mowing is good but will a marginally powered edf with tiny wheels get enough speed for lift off?

alexc wrote: Collected the T45. Not so impressed with the foam hinges, so definately some mods in order.

The burning question now is whether to bother with undercarriage. Frank's mowing is good but will a marginally powered edf with tiny wheels get enough speed for lift off?

From what I can remember from the RCgroups thread the mods are:
The stock ESC isn't very good - consider changing to 60- of if using 4S :evil: 80 Amp
Make a foam nose cone - the plastic one will break
Re -hinge using blenderm tape or CA hinges
Consider fitting a rudder - I think you can make up a pull pull linkage from the nose wheel servo
Don't bother with undercarriage
Consider a bungee launch system
Loads of other MODS on RCgroups thread particularly on upgrading the Fan and ESC and upping to 4S Lots of reading

I should add that the thread was started in 2010 - your kit might have different components

I've just thought of something else:
On my Xeno the hinges were very stiff and I found that running two CD's pressed together either side of the hinge line squeezed the foam together and freed up the hinge. This worked very well on Elapor ie didn't split or weaken the hinge. However, I don't know whether this technique would work on EPO foam. Just like this

Assuming the foam hinges are flexing okay I would recommend 3M Blenderm tape along the hinge line. Virtually transparent so lets colours , etc, show through but sticks very well to EPO, EPP, etc and flexible. I have used it on my Zagi's and Habu II edf.

Blenderm used in medicine for sticking pads on to skin and even acts artificial skin on deep cuts, (The latter I can vouch for - don't ask how I know ) and avoiding 4 hours in A&E....

Thanks both.

I fitted CA hinges before Phil's post came through, so that's one decision made. The foam hinges were quite stiff though.

I'll leave the u/c off and check the ESC rating - I notice that some people are reporting their kit has a 50A controller, but mine has no markings - just covered in black heatshrink. I think I have a 50A controller spare though, so might use that and stick to 3S for now.