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Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
01-14-2023, 08:54 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

I haven’t posted in a while. Not much new on the...

I haven’t posted in a while. Not much new on the Divergent front. I did build another one and deliver it to a local customer who is currently in the painting process. I will post pictures and a write...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
08-27-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

OK, sorry for the delay. We just completed a move...

OK, sorry for the delay. We just completed a move and today I took the divergent out for a couple flights. Is there enough strength to fly without the struts? As per the original design I would say...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
08-24-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

There is a tab that is part of the wing fences...

There is a tab that is part of the wing fences that passes through the wing. The struts are hollow and insert over the tab and secured with a single 4-40 screw and nylon wing nut.
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
08-24-2022, 06:37 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Yes as of right now I am the producer of the kit....

Yes as of right now I am the producer of the kit. I have been searching for someone to take over production but as of yet no success on that front. I can process orders but delivery is slow due to my...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
09-07-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

I haven't updated the thread for a while. The new...

I haven't updated the thread for a while. The new Divergent flew in its first contest a few weeks ago. Due to the current Covid 19 situation turnout was low. Between the low turnout and a few masters...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-28-2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

We got into the mid 90's on Sunday, no issues....

We got into the mid 90's on Sunday, no issues. The prototype started out with a Hacker C50 13XL that ran really hot. The cutouts were in effort to cool it down. That being said, I'm pretty...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-28-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Yes it is the 7 amp version. I also have a 20 amp...

Yes it is the 7 amp version. I also have a 20 amp version in a 1/3 scale bipe and have had no issues.

https://alofthobbies.com/zepsus-magnetic-switch-7a.html
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-28-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Ted, this new one is 1000g lighter. To be honest...

Ted, this new one is 1000g lighter. To be honest I had expected more of a difference between the two because of the weight but they both fly so similar I would be hard pressed to say if the weight...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-27-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

I've got close to 30 flights on the new Divergent...

I've got close to 30 flights on the new Divergent now and it keeps getting better each time out. As we all know, trimming a pattern airplane takes some time. Each change needs to be flown a few times...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-04-2020, 07:55 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

I couldn't be happier after putting in 6 flights...

I couldn't be happier after putting in 6 flights with the new Divergent. The biggest difference is the adjustment to the fuselage layup. Final weight is just under 4500 grams. The other changes that...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
07-03-2020, 12:03 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1493/img_5492_467a6c4a9ec4c7463605958116e21781bce2a97b.jpg
Loaded up and ready for tomorrow morning.
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
06-30-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Claude, that is with the F3A power unlimited 5100...

Claude, that is with the F3A power unlimited 5100 batteries.
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
06-27-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Getting close to the end. Just a few more things...

Getting close to the end. Just a few more things to do and she is ready to fly. At this stage with just a few minor items needing to be done she weighs in at 4340g. Only items missing from that...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-29-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1493/img_5451_663a9d236c2a454c21e01ea7dce8523a57d7603f.jpg
Making progress as time and weather allows.
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-21-2020, 07:43 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1493/img_5432_da4a1fba723fb73f88098df11e34e03e8c66e9e9.jpg
Sneak peek...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-11-2020, 06:09 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Paintwork is progressing. No new pictures until...

Paintwork is progressing. No new pictures until it's done. I did get my stencil package from Callie Graphics today though.
...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-07-2020, 03:48 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

So far so good Ken. Just need to be careful when...

So far so good Ken. Just need to be careful when sanding them.
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-04-2020, 04:15 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1493/img_5391_2fdd9a72da269a84d7e73e85c5b9ed6f5a804c8a.jpg
Fuselage is all prepped and ready for some paint. 1,095 grams at this point.
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-03-2020, 04:11 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

Had enough of a break in the weather to get the...

Had enough of a break in the weather to get the second application of primer on the Divergent.
...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-02-2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1493/img_5386_a7ea984f2a1570fab5fd97bf4f15b779a96ba138.jpg
The finished battery/ESC tray, 26 grams. Just 5 grams more then the excess...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
05-01-2020, 04:43 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

The finish work is going slowly due to rain. I...

The finish work is going slowly due to rain. I did get a battery tray with integrated ESC mount built up. Looks like I will be able to remove 20-25 grams of wire from the ESC with this arrangement.
...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
04-25-2020, 05:54 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1493/img_5370_c86c4b7fc7139a008edd6647a39158cae4891586.jpg
Once the motor mount dried, I bolted in the motor and installed the rear...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
04-25-2020, 08:40 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1493/img_5368_8c7cbb26262000c430e811e1ce420cdf05e8e05b.jpg
Glass saturated with epoxy resin and curing....
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
04-25-2020, 08:36 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

My shoulder is feeling better so I installed the...

My shoulder is feeling better so I installed the motor mount.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1493/img_5366_6a8aaeabc37b6c0819833ac7b5cb4b9e6adeb239.jpg
The first...
Forum: Electric Pattern Aircraft
04-22-2020, 05:51 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 47,405
Posted By speedracerntrixie

I started shooting primer on Sunday. I mixed up...

I started shooting primer on Sunday. I mixed up 200 grams and was able to get a light coat on both wings and stabs. Yesterday I was able to block out the bottom of the bottom wing. Unfortunately this...
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