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Forum: RC Jets
01-17-2021, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

Turbine should point down 5 degrees, that is,...

Turbine should point down 5 degrees, that is, front of engine higher than the back. I had a VT80 in mine and flew perfect like that.
Forum: RC Jets
10-11-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

It's a great jet, I had two over the years with a...

It's a great jet, I had two over the years with a JC Rabbit and it was a perfect combination! My second one was with the Thunderbird colour scheme, and I found it really hard to see, so reluctantly...
Forum: RC Jets
06-19-2018, 09:25 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

I use these ones from Kingtek Australia. Just...

I use these ones from Kingtek Australia. Just make up a set from his website, depending on electric or air.
Landing Gear Product Categories | Kingtech Turbines Australia...
Forum: RC Jets
06-07-2018, 03:22 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

I have been using the little Mobius HD camera,...

I have been using the little Mobius HD camera, with great success.No trim change, and for $90, quality is incredible! Here's one of my videos from a few years ago.
...
Forum: RC Jets
11-24-2017, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

That particular paint is available in auto parts...

That particular paint is available in auto parts stores here in Australia 🇦🇺. Not sure whether it would be the same over your way, but maybe worth a look.
Forum: RC Jets
11-03-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

Ha, ha Mr Goodes, would be very hard to beat your...

Ha, ha Mr Goodes, would be very hard to beat your very professional install on your Excalibur!!
Forum: RC Jets
11-03-2017, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

Smile I have the same engine in mine and jet weights...

I have the same engine in mine and jet weights 16LBs and the turbine is rated at 19LBs, so performance is great, to say the least!
Forum: RC Jets
12-11-2016, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

Dave, thanks for the reply. The bolts supplied...

Dave, thanks for the reply. The bolts supplied were all the same as the one that holds the canopy on. Other than that, very happy with it and can't wait to get it up in the air.
...
Forum: RC Jets
12-11-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

I sold my old trusty Excalibur so that I could...

I sold my old trusty Excalibur so that I could buy a new one in the Thunderbird scheme. Finished the build but noticed that the bolts that clamp the wing spar were too short by about 4-5 mm. They...
Forum: RC Jets
01-14-2016, 02:38 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

This one is exactly the same setup that I have,...

This one is exactly the same setup that I have, and is a pretty typical price, at least for Australia.

http://www.rctrader.com/category/342/Aircraft-Jets/listings/29405/JSM-XCALIBUR.html
Forum: RC Jets
05-20-2015, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

I have both aircraft, and I don't even fly the...

I have both aircraft, and I don't even fly the Falcon any more! There is nothing wrong with the Falcon 120, but it is time consuming to assemble at the field and you can throw the Excalibur around...
Forum: RC Jets
05-02-2015, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

I have a PST 800R in mine and it reguired about...

I have a PST 800R in mine and it reguired about 250 grams of lead up front. I made up a LED light system and power it with a 3S LiPo and a RC switch. With that battery up in the nose, was able to...
Forum: RC Jets
03-30-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

I have bought HK electric retracts before, and...

I have bought HK electric retracts before, and while they work, the metal used tends to be quite soft. This may mean real problems with a 8 kg jet. Personally, I would spend a bit more and get good...
Forum: RC Jets
03-30-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

Ha ha!

Ha ha!
Forum: RC Jets
03-30-2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

They look OK, but you would have to cut a hole in...

They look OK, but you would have to cut a hole in the wing and stub roots, as the leg retracts AWAY from the unit. Also, the leg hole is 11mm, whereas most oleos for this jet are 1/2 inch or 12.7mm.
Forum: RC Jets
03-05-2015, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

My jet comes in at 16.5 lbs with a full UAT up...

My jet comes in at 16.5 lbs with a full UAT up front. I also have four LiPo batteries in the nose, 2 RX, 1 ECU, 1 3S for my light system. Also 150 grams of lead in the nose with a PST800R down the...
Forum: RC Jets
02-02-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

Mort, I purchased a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ quad to...

Mort, I purchased a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ quad to help a friend with aerial photography and recently used it to find a lost model in the trees near our field. You can take HD video or 14 Meg stills...
Forum: RC Jets
12-19-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

Great idea, Iv'e got some chrome UltraTrim lying...

Great idea, Iv'e got some chrome UltraTrim lying around, so may try "brightening" up the jet!
Forum: RC Jets
12-19-2014, 01:39 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

Dave, they look great! If that USAF scheme had...

Dave, they look great! If that USAF scheme had been available when I bought mine, I would have bought that. The grey military scheme that I have looks good, but can sometimes be hard to see,...
Forum: RC Jets
11-17-2014, 11:22 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

Greg, I use Vasolene on my brakes and haven't...

Greg, I use Vasolene on my brakes and haven't scrubbed a tyre yet.
Forum: RC Jets
09-01-2014, 03:03 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

For some reason I stopped getting email...

For some reason I stopped getting email notifications about new posts on this thread, so just thought that it had gone quiet! Today I received a email alert about the thread and found that a lot has...
Forum: RC Jets
08-09-2014, 11:45 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

I have applied for time off covering Temora, so...

I have applied for time off covering Temora, so if approved, I will be there. I was there last year and it's a great event. I will be interested to see how you go mounting that light and what you...
Forum: RC Jets
08-09-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

After looking at mounting options for a centre...

After looking at mounting options for a centre light, I ended up putting it just forward of the nose leg, onto the bottom of the fuselage. I now have a total of 240 lumens of light for a total cost...
Forum: RC Jets
08-09-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

That looks really nice! I bought a similar one at...

That looks really nice! I bought a similar one at Jaycars, but it's only 24 lumens. BTW, nice looking field you have there and you have given me a brilliant idea! I'm going to mount the light in this...
Forum: RC Jets
08-09-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,345
Posted By Aussie1

Jeremy, if you buy the Ecolume globes, make sure...

Jeremy, if you buy the Ecolume globes, make sure you get the COOL WHITE ones as they are a lot whiter and brighter than the WARM WHITE type.
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