This will be my build thread for my new turbine model. I had asked my wife for this and never imagined she would actually get it for me. How surprised was I to find the box in the back of her car!!! I immediately opened it and put all the parts in the living room to inspect.
First thing I had to do was figure out what I need to finish the model. I decided to go with all the "other parts and gear" before I go for the turbine engine. I plane on putting a 30lb Artes JF-120 Eagle for power. The plane is a newer French model and is finally making it's way into the states.
This is what I have on order so far-
This is all coming from a dealer in Canada:
Scorpion C36 Behotec Heavy Duty Retract set with brakes
Scorpion 3.2 L Kevlar Fuel Tank
Scorpion dual wall tail pipe
Scorpion Air Brake support kit
Air trap
This is the radio gear I'm going with-
Elevator - 2 Hitech HS-5955
Aileron - 2 Hitech HS-5985
Flaps - 2 Hitech HS-5245
Rudders - 2 HS645 Minis
Steering - 1 HS645
Powersystem - Quest Smart-Fly PowerSystem Sport Plus
Still not decided on wich receiver- Whether to go with 2.4 or stay on 72mhz for now. Will decide later.
First thing I did was join the front fusalage to the rear fuse. To my surprise after reading some other posts the holes actually aligned. The 2 parts are screwed together with 4 20mm allen screws and blind nuts. I also glued the two halves as I see no need to take this apart.
Next I didn't like the finish around the air intakes so I decided to paint a silver rim here. Something to do while I'm waiting on parts to show up.
I then began working on the Canopy Hatch. Had to drill a hole out the front of the canopy for a wooden dowel and a small slit and hole in the rear of it for the hatch latch. Both were epoxied in place with 30 min. My drill bit accidentally drilled out through the top front of the canopy and I had to repair and repaint it. The paintjob on the canopy wasn't the best so I think I actually improved it by repainting. Subsequent holes where also drilled in the fuse to properly mount the canopy.
Still waiting on parts ordered. I chose to go ahead and mark the gear location with a marker in preparation to cut them out. The measurements are given in the manual as to the location and gear templates are provided.
Decided to go ahead and paint the carbon fiber control horns.
Good Job! Nice work on the forum too!
Steve
Well today the retracts showed up so I began assembling them. Wouldn't you think as much as these things cost they would not forget to send the tire for the NoseWheel....OH is me. Notified AltecareRC of the screwup and they will send me a tire when my fuel tank ships next week.
Here is something else they probably forgot:
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What that it will break the AMA rule of going faster than 200MPH??
Tonight I got some done on the Landing Gear-
Did the cutouts for the gear. Thank goodness for RCUniverse. I had read in a scorpion build forum there that the template for the gear cutouts was not totally correct and the gear wouldn't open and close properly unless a 3/8 in shim was put under the gear mounts. This was also the case for me. I cut shims from plywood and Epoxied in place. Now have front gear partially mounted and steering servo in place.
Almost have the Rear Vert fins done. I silicone glued the mini servos to the plastic covers. There was not enough depth in the fin to attach with the screws and mounts provided. Once the glue dried I drilled a hole in the bottom for the Servo wire to come out and then mounted the arm on the servo and screwed the cover on the fins.
Mike,
I think our club just has a bunch of lurkers
, not one comment about anything.
Anyway, I am watching you build.... When is the turbine due to arrive? That I am sure will generate some interest - probably no post, but definitely some hits!
Lookin' good!
wow looks great !!!! I thought you were kidding about the jet, can not wait to see her fly keep up the good work !!
thanks falcon
Well back in town after a week in Orlando for work...I need to catch up on my project. I centered the servos and connected he linkages for the fins. Then sanded the fins and fuse so I could glue them in place with Epoxy since I see no need to have to take these off. The instructions say you can go either way.
They suggest you balance the elevators before installing them. To balance it would take 3oz of lead in the leading edge of each elevator. I asked Altecare and Peter says to balance and then remove 20% of the weight. So that what I did. I first cut a small opening in the root of the stab and shot some gorilla glue in there and then put in 2.4 ozs of lead. Hate adding tail weight. I can already see it's gonne take some lead up front but they suggest this to reduce risk of flutter. After I installed the lead I glued the hole back shut and slid the elevator shaft through the fuse. On the inside of the fuse I had to grind away about 1/2 inch of material for the control horns to clear the tail pipe. I then drilled the hole in the elevator control rod and bolted a 3/32 allen screw to hold it all in place with small plastic washers I picked up at Lowes to hold it all tight.
My HiTec servo wire came while I was gone and I'm using this to extend my servo leads. I'm choosing not to use normal extensions due to the current loss of the plugs. Some of the runs to the rear of the plane will be around 7 foot- plus it makes a much neater job since you can make your wires the exact length you need. After I cut and soldered on the wire for the elevator servos I mounted them in the p-lywood servo holders and then gorilla glued these in the read of the plane. Picture's not real clear but I think you can make out how this works.
Altecare called while I was out of town and said the remaining parts I'm waiting on are on their way both from France and Canada. Should be here any day. I've got most everything I can do finished until this stuff shows up. I'll probably start looking at getting the turbine on it's way in the next few weeks. Stay tuned.
can not wait , will be nice to see her fly