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Post by SKYHOBBIES on Aug 19, 2008 23:05:22 GMT 8
Just got the sample sent by RC Lander for assessment.  Wing span: 1050mm Length: 1000mm Height: 300mm Flying weight: 900g Servo: 8g x 6pcs or 7pcs Power system: Brushless electrical ducted fan. Function: Retract landing gear system, full scale flap performance (optional) ESC: 40A or above Radio: 5 to 6 CH Have requested the version with 8 Servos: Ailerons - 2 Servos Elevator - 1 Servo Rudder - 1 Servo Steering - 1 Servo Flaps - 1 Servo Rear Retracts - 1 Servo Nose Retract - 1 Servo  |
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Post by SKYHOBBIES on Aug 19, 2008 23:08:51 GMT 8
The stock ESC is their 50A continuous and 70A peak ESC with 3.5A BEC... TIM WAN has advised me to set the throttle settings to 80% on my Futaba as the ESC linear is at it's fullest on the 80% mark. For a 3.5A supply, I clearly have some doubts about powering those 8 micro servos...
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Post by SKYHOBBIES on Aug 19, 2008 23:11:16 GMT 8
Packing of the kit is very nicely done with foam sheets and bubble wrapped all over...   |
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Post by SKYHOBBIES on Aug 19, 2008 23:13:05 GMT 8
Here is a sneak peek at the Rear Retract Servo positions as well as the Flap Servo. For the RTF version, the Flaps are already pre-cut and hinged All mechanical retracts are pre-installed.  |
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Post by jackmav88 on Aug 19, 2008 23:16:07 GMT 8
wow, very nice, when is my coming?  |
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Post by SKYHOBBIES on Aug 19, 2008 23:17:53 GMT 8
I have requested the LANDER 68mm Metal Edition EDF system with the 4370KV motor all preassembled and installed. The metal shroud, nose and tail cone are aluminum and it feels really cool to the touch... Initial test run is vibration-free.... so far so good at the moment  ... The fan cover is removable via 2 bolts with a nut anchored at the based for tightening... this is something clever for user to change to other fans.  |
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Post by SKYHOBBIES on Aug 19, 2008 23:23:17 GMT 8
Here's a neat lay-out from the back...  |
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Post by SKYHOBBIES on Aug 20, 2008 0:11:56 GMT 8
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Post by dennisp on Aug 20, 2008 20:52:57 GMT 8
AIYO the Capt. has new model  , from the pictures it looks good so............... test fright this weekend Capt....? Umm maybe we need to ensure the retracts are 100% on the inspection in view of your recent experience with mechanical retracts......?  Apart from the higher kV motor how will the kits that you will be receiving be configured..?, motor, fan, servo's, so just fit Rx and GO..? My only comment is the flap and retract servo are in the inlet duct which was one of the problems with the old KY T-33, I am sure can impact more on this. |
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Post by SKYHOBBIES on Aug 20, 2008 22:18:10 GMT 8
Actually there is a cheater hole at the bottom, almost a half moon... so that leave the scale intake duct for cosmetic scale purpose only....
The Main Rear Retracts are embedded into the wing, and pleasantly surprise there is a stock carbon tube across the wing almost along the CG line.
My bit of concern was the intake airflow until I saw the cheater hole below that make whole lot of sense now.
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