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View Full Version : SOMTHING EXTRA on the way!! telepathicflyer 04-28-2002, 02:04 PM OK i made the choice of a S.E. it will be here on monday i have an os.52 4 stoke for it i will take some pics all the way along so watch for future posts :D Brian 04-28-2002, 04:44 PM You made a damn good choice! Have you heard all of the SE modifications? If not, let me know and I'll get the list over to you. Even if you build it stock, it's still one of the best planes ever made. :) telepathicflyer 04-29-2002, 01:21 PM I HAVE SEEN SOME but a list would be awesome telepathicflyer 05-01-2002, 03:51 PM my planes (http://members.shaw.ca/rmccarvill/RC.html) Brian 05-01-2002, 05:23 PM The plane is just about perfect if you build it stock, if you make some of these mods it can be even better!! Go here---> http://www.ultranet.com/~llfc/se_tips.html Here are a few more. Depending on what kind of flying you like to do will determine if you want to do these. I like flying pattern maneuvers AND 3D. If you increase the length of the rudder and elevator by one inch and also add a counterbalance on the ends of each elevator half and on top of the rudder, it will make a HUGE difference in the way it performs. Adding a 1/2 inch to the ailerons helps and also makes the wing loading lower then it already would be. I cannot stand sanding the leading edges pf the control surfaces to bevel them for the hinges and 60 degrees of throw. I would just buy some tri-stock for the leading edge. DO NOT sand the trailing edfe of any of the surfaces. I also hate the stock pushrods. If you use wire rods, you will need to move where they exit and make some other mods. The stock pushrods will work, but it's up to you. telepathicflyer 05-11-2002, 12:23 PM all new pics (http://members.shaw.ca/rmccarvill/RC.html) BRIAN Thanks for all the mod info so far i am sticking to the plans except for some strenghting ideas i think i will get 1 more of these little babys laser cut is kool:cool: Brian 05-11-2002, 07:44 PM Nice website! The SE pics look great! I also like all your other planes. That laser cutting is great isn't it? SIG also has great instructions. Got a color scheme picked out? WreckRman2 05-11-2002, 07:59 PM That is some realy nice building there telepathicflyer. I second the question as to what color scheme are you going to use? telepathicflyer 05-11-2002, 08:32 PM "blushing" i thank you as I AM CANADIAN.....i thought a nice white with a little red Brian 05-11-2002, 08:51 PM No blue? :( Even without the blue it will look great! I have yet to find another .40 sized airplane that looks as good as the Somethin' Extra...You may think there is one, but there isn't! ...Then you can get into how well they fly... telepathicflyer 05-18-2002, 12:18 PM almost done (http://members.shaw.ca/rmccarvill/RC.html):D telepathicflyer 05-21-2002, 06:25 PM 99.9999done.JPG Brian 05-21-2002, 06:32 PM Looks great! I like the rudder...:) One question- What happened to the left aileron!? telepathicflyer 05-21-2002, 06:46 PM like i said 99.99999% done i havent botherd with those pesky details glued hinges and the like .............................................. no i have more plans for it so im not linked up yet i just makin it purrty so i am less inclined to wrek it i figure that if i put a lot of work into it i will take better care of it and i do. :) telepathicflyer 06-06-2002, 08:34 PM thanks to all today after RE-CERTIFING my wings lil bunny foo foo went for a maiden flight even in 35 kph gusts it was a blast... yup it is not a trainer.....lol lil bunny foo foo was doing stuff i havent learned the name of yet fun fun fun cant wait till the wind is gone thanks again :D |