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Post  MauricioB Sun Jan 03, 2021 12:04 pm

Time to mark and cut the Monokote with soldering iron to place the plastic termination piece ...
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Additional weight will hold the part and stick well in the right place .... epoxy cure time!
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Post  MauricioB Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:00 am

Thus, the union of the semi-wings is finished, placing a strip of Monokote, since the manufacturer does not indicate anything, but I believe it is necessary....
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Everything has been to my liking very well .... then time to replace the original screws of the wing mounting.
I like the accessory that I have more, it is a plastic sleeve and screw, this allows the place where the screw works to never wear out and at the same time has a large pressure surface ... in short, I like to personalize the products when I create what is necessary.
As always, improving a product is not criticizing it, it is simply improving its useful life!
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Post  MauricioB Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:09 am

and we continue with the tail group ...
here I also want to replace the rear axle wheel ... I like the aluminum rim so let's get to work ... the replacement of the original is a fact!
When placing the tail skate, you must be very careful, because it is necessary that the epoxy and the necessary lubrication grease play with each other, because there is the secret of a good operation, the manual does not indicate doing this operation .
If you want a free running train, you must grease the necessary parts and you will find good results there!
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A good solder with tin and copper wire will be better than any manual set stud. There we go!
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Post  MauricioB Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:12 am

Checking that all the parts are square is essential ... everything looks fine!...
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then present the engine ... it is the O.S. .70 FS 4-stroke Surpass .... it's a beast!
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Post  MauricioB Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:14 pm

Well, I am then locating the engine, as I mentioned I will use an O.S. engine for this model. FS .70 4T ...
... looking at the manual, I find that there is an error in the measurement that the manual itself accuses, where it says: 4.5 inches, or 115 mm, it should actually say: 7.5 inches or 190 mm.
If you control the measurement indicated in the instruction manual, you will observe that 115 mm is right on the engine bench itself. Another manufacturer information error.
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Post  MauricioB Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:21 pm

Well here I am then doing the throttle control, due to the position that the throttle cam remains, a precise transmission control should be done.
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Post  MauricioB Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:29 pm

Here I find another problem when wanting to install the rudder horn, because it is too low or short and it interferes with the fuselage, which makes it unable to move ... I must replace it.
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Ok, now if you can move perfectly!
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Post  MauricioB Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:34 pm

then we place the depth controls.
I am going to replace the system indicated in the manual to hold both elevons, by a solder joint with a copper and tin wire, this is very neat and safe.
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Post  getback Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:47 am

Hello Mauricio , that is Different way of use with the elevator with one to two sides control , looks neat though and should serve its purpose . That engine is a beast from the looks LOL Its a good thing you are checking the manual against where things need to bee corrected Shocked Look ing Good !! This Site Rocks!
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Post  MauricioB Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:21 am

Okay, I'll resume this project that, I have on hiatus ...
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Post  MauricioB Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:37 am

It seems that the components of this kit are standard and are not exactly appropriate for this fiberglass train, since the fastening screws are not able to hold the train itself to the fuselage, (they thread a couple of turns only), due to that the thickness of the landing gear is thick, so I have to replace the original screws with longer ones.
Here it is difficult to get screws in inches, so I rectify the thread of each embedded nut and take it to a metric measurement of 3 mm.
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here another problem, the wheel axle is not long enough for the self-braking nut to take it securely, therefore I also have to modify.
... in short, some undesirable detail stories for a model airplane who does not have the tools or the knowledge to change these important points....
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and here we go with the fuel loading socket ...
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Post  MauricioB Sun Mar 28, 2021 9:31 pm

Hello dear friends, finally today I premiered the F1 Rocket from Great Planes .... truly the model is very fast and lives up to its name.
The flight is firm, very even and always sustained.
I didn't have to touch any settings for an adjustment, everything was perfect from the workshop.
The O.S. .70 takes you wonderfully, faster than you can imagine.
The passes are truly electrifying, as the model commands a certain respect.
The entrances upon landing are like a butter knife, it just slides like a rail !!
Very happy with the result, I hope you enjoy the video I Love This Forum!
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Post  davidll1984 Mon Mar 29, 2021 11:30 am

Nice one very fast but ? Is this plane made for this engine ? I se that u have To cut Nose cowling for the engine To fit inside i like this modèle à smaler one for 1\2a nitro Would be cool with the new restriction i think i will have to get a valid license to fly such a big plane that's why i think i have to keep it small I miss flying planes so much RC Plane Popcorn RC Plane Flying Thumbs Up Airplane
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Post  davidll1984 Mon Mar 29, 2021 11:43 am

I must also specify it's really good the tips and trick of the construction with several manufacturing secrets the final product is superb you do an incredible job mauricio Thumbs Up
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Post  MauricioB Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:23 am

Hi David, thank you for your comment and for joining me in this project.
I'm very glad you like it. The model is very good, really very good.
If you fly doing stunts, you assume that it is the real manned in the air, its line looks like the real one.
The manufacturer indicates to use different motors, electric, or glow, inside the glow it indicates, between a .46 2-stroke and a .70 4-stroke, so I used the latter a .70 4-stroke. Very Happy
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Post  getback Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:16 am

Very good job on the F-1 Rocket and it is Very Happy To put in the air for the maiden flight and not have to trim or change anything to get the flight characteristics that this plane flies is amazing ! It still gets me the way you fly so close to yourself , looks like only a few feet Damn! Even scares me when it come by screaming and off into the wild blue again ! Excellent ! as always enjoyed the build and the video , Thank You my Friend!! Popcorn
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Post  MauricioB Thu Apr 01, 2021 4:30 pm

Thank you my great friend Eric! .... the plane is really a dream, it flies very well and has a very attractive appearance.
Flying close to me, that's true, from a very young age I always made some risky passes, I really like to feel the passage of the plane and I know that there are high risks, but I also know that everything is perfectly adjusted and controlled. . , although "something can go wrong" ... It is also true.
It gives me an incredible feeling when the plane passes so close to me and I even receive the air that it gives off. Now I don't do it that often anymore, but in my younger years I always did, maybe God was always with me too.
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Post  TDbandit Thu May 06, 2021 7:02 pm

Awesome work man glad to see another rocket going! I also have one which is powered by a .55AX and it goes! due to my prop setup I have to use a touch of flaperon to help slow er down since it comes in fast. I'll see if I can post some pics of mine soon! (Bandit)RC Plane
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