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Forum: RC Jets
05-12-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

The lubrication has run out of the wheel bearing...

The lubrication has run out of the wheel bearing too. Be prepared for the bearings to fail. I replaced my main wheel bearings with bronze bushings made by local machine shop.
Forum: RC Jets
10-10-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

I have a chuck of lead that is 15 ounces in mine...

I have a chuck of lead that is 15 ounces in mine up by the NLG. I have a 4400 mah turbine pack and two 4000 mah lipos for the rx. I do not have a cockpit installed, but I do have one that will go in...
Forum: RC Jets
04-21-2021, 02:16 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

I really like mine. Probably 40 flights last...

I really like mine. Probably 40 flights last year, waiting for the field to dry out to get it out this year. KT160.
here’s a video. This was the second flight.
https://youtu.be/UhFbfsXwDlA
Forum: RC Jets
09-19-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

2s lipos, I run the lights off the flight packs....

2s lipos, I run the lights off the flight packs. 2 2s 4000mah thunderpower lipos.
Landing lights on the gear and in the tip tanks come on when flaps are in mid or full down
Forum: RC Jets
09-05-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

Looking good Tone! I flew the L39 today. Real...

Looking good Tone! I flew the L39 today. Real nice flight. I’m focusing on flying slower and more scale like and I really like it. Still Looks great in the air!
Forum: RC Jets
06-30-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

Lior, last three flights have been successful...

Lior, last three flights have been successful with the doors closing up tight. The door linkage set up is what was installed when the plane was delivered from Peter. Servos and arms were all...
Forum: RC Jets
06-26-2020, 05:03 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

The jet has the servos in the doors that came...

The jet has the servos in the doors that came with it from Baja. I'm not sure what the brand is. I guess they could be changed out if needed. I'm wondering how the controller works? If it senses too...
Forum: RC Jets
06-21-2020, 05:45 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

Lior, the pilot in the photos is in a L39 seat...

Lior, the pilot in the photos is in a L39 seat but not the seat in the cockpit you have. Did you 3D print that seat??If so can you share stl files?
Forum: RC Jets
06-21-2020, 05:41 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

For anyone interested, there's a Baja L39 up for...

For anyone interested, there's a Baja L39 up for sale on RCG - fuel jets section, for sale in Cali.
Forum: RC Jets
06-20-2020, 07:03 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

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

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/800x600/9daea5b1_b2b6_4e8f_9162_58287eee98c5_d7ac7cfcad7b9e373d0b0c868f17b26b745953f6.jpeg
Photo of the L39 next to a Feibao T33 and Rafael....
Forum: RC Jets
06-20-2020, 05:28 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

Progress update. Flights 4,5,6 & 7 yesterday. ...

Progress update. Flights 4,5,6 & 7 yesterday.
1. After flight 3 we decided it's a little nose heavy so I took 3 1/4 ounce out of the nose. CG was 155mm as suggested by Peter to start out, now at...
Forum: RC Jets
06-05-2020, 07:38 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

I had it set up as two tanks feeding the fuel...

I had it set up as two tanks feeding the fuel system for a total of about 165 oz including the 10 oz UAT. No smoke system now but maybe later, there's plenty of room to add it mounted above the fuel...
Forum: RC Jets
06-04-2020, 05:50 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

Sorry you’re having to wait. It’ll be worth it. ...

Sorry you’re having to wait. It’ll be worth it.
here’s a few photos of the jet tech tank I out in. ...
Forum: RC Jets
06-02-2020, 02:57 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

Tone, yes we flew it. Plane itself flew very...

Tone, yes we flew it. Plane itself flew very well, zero trim added. I had two issues, one was that one of the bearings in the wheel was bad so the wheel was really rough. Had a good friend of mine...
Forum: RC Jets
04-19-2020, 04:35 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/296x640/img_2369_1__47fc75f7dff8fef2f0f3e3476411478c9db79aaa.png
Tone, sorry it's taking so long for your plane to get here. I think you'll...
Forum: RC Jets
04-19-2020, 04:28 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

CG point is 155-160mm behind the LE at the wing...

CG point is 155-160mm behind the LE at the wing root. I checked with Peter and Lior to determine where to set it. Peter is your source for any information you need to assemble the plane.
Forum: RC Jets
04-18-2020, 04:39 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

Well, as of this week mine i pretty much ready to...

Well, as of this week mine i pretty much ready to go. I finished balance last weekend. I had to put 20 ounces in the nose to balance where Lior and Peter indicated. Mine came out at just shy of...
Forum: RC Jets
03-29-2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

Hey Tone, Well, the arms are on the servos...

Hey Tone,

Well, the arms are on the servos pretty snug and I din't have one of those nifty little servo arm pullers so I had a really hard time wiggling it off. Then it didn't fit onto the new...
Forum: RC Jets
03-29-2020, 07:02 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

Another note, I intended to use the servo arms...

Another note, I intended to use the servo arms that came with the plane on the MKS servos I put in, that didn't work out so I ordered replacement arms from SWB right here in West Bend WI. If you're...
Forum: RC Jets
03-28-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

The UAT looks very similar to the one on the...

The UAT looks very similar to the one on the Kingtech web site. Should be ok? ...
Forum: RC Jets
03-28-2020, 10:48 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

Well, once I figured out how the supplied...

Well, once I figured out how the supplied controller works it was pretty easy. There’s two control wires that go to the receiver from the controller. It you use both then all the outputs are...
Forum: RC Jets
03-28-2020, 07:42 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

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

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2430_eca639e8c824b64082986b982d1ba6df29039000.jpg...
Forum: RC Jets
03-28-2020, 07:37 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

Here's an update to my progress. I have the...

Here's an update to my progress.
I have the MKS servos installed. For those that are familiar with them you'll know that they are a little larger than a standard servo, so I had to use the dremel...
Forum: RC Jets
03-19-2020, 03:08 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

Lior, That's a good idea. Since I'm using the...

Lior, That's a good idea. Since I'm using the Powerbox Mercury which also outputs 7.4 and I'll have 15 ports to work with so I may just do the same.
Forum: RC Jets
03-17-2020, 02:52 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 59,155
Posted By Todd D

Joe - yeah 160 it is, even though the grass field...

Joe - yeah 160 it is, even though the grass field I fly off of is manicured like a fairway, a 140 would get it in the air no problem, but yeah, 160.

So I had a small issue with the JP gear/door...
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