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Forum: RC Jets
01-05-2021, 05:59 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

Does any model supplier in Europe have this jet,...

Does any model supplier in Europe have this jet, or the XL version in stock?
Forum: RC Jets
09-30-2014, 07:09 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

Have a look at post 247 on page 10. I posted...

Have a look at post 247 on page 10. I posted some photos of my VT80 Xcalibur. This turbine is ideal for the airframe.
Forum: RC Jets
06-03-2014, 11:23 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

Talking about idle thrust. At idle my Merlin...

Talking about idle thrust. At idle my Merlin VT80 powered Xcalibur will taxi on idle. I reduced the idle thrust from 45,000 to 43,000 rpm which helped. There is no noticeable increased delay in...
Forum: RC Jets
06-02-2014, 01:31 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

I Think the K100G is a marginal diameter to fit...

I Think the K100G is a marginal diameter to fit the Xcalibur. Some butchery may be required.
Forum: RC Jets
06-01-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

Paint a fine line of clearcoat round the edges of...

Paint a fine line of clearcoat round the edges of the trim, to stop it coming off.
Forum: RC Jets
03-27-2014, 04:08 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

My wings were difficult to seat & get off, until...

My wings were difficult to seat & get off, until I found that by removing the clamp bolts entirely, the wings slipped on & off easily. Always remembering to put them back on tightly :).
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2014, 11:27 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

How I wish. We get no ice or snow here. Non stop...

How I wish. We get no ice or snow here. Non stop sun all summer, no rain, with temps up to 42c in July & August. It can also get very humid.
Winter & spring are our main flying seasons. Only...
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2014, 01:50 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

Hi Marco. Not had any heat problems in my many...

Hi Marco. Not had any heat problems in my many flights with the Xcalibur. The distance from the end of the tail cone, to the rear face of the fuz is 22mm. The cone shape directs the hot gasses...
Forum: RC Jets
12-03-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

So far, I have not had any bad experiences with...

So far, I have not had any bad experiences with the Xcalibur. I had an older model Velox & it was an accident waiting to happen.
The Xcalibur is longer than the Boomerangs dimensions, which is...
Forum: RC Jets
12-02-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

No, I am sure the supplied valves will be fine. ...

No, I am sure the supplied valves will be fine.
Since I started flying jets, I have never been a fan of that type of valve worked with servos. I always use either electronic valves, or UP valves....
Forum: RC Jets
12-02-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

The Xcalibur tends to float along the runway, so...

The Xcalibur tends to float along the runway, so get as much flap on for landing as you can & I used 10mm of crow, which made it even easier.
Forum: RC Jets
12-02-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

Hi, I am using the landing gear supplied for the...

Hi, I am using the landing gear supplied for the Xcalibur. It appears very good quality & leak free.
Forum: RC Jets
12-02-2013, 02:52 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

I forgot to mention. I changed the elevator horn...

I forgot to mention. I changed the elevator horn for a metal one. The reason being, I had a Boomerang with a plastic horn & eventually the heat from the turbine, made the plastic brittle, causing it...
Forum: RC Jets
11-30-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

Hi Nev, Using JR 11X Tx. Rx is Spektrum AR9020...

Hi Nev, Using JR 11X Tx. Rx is Spektrum AR9020 9 channel dsmx.
Forum: RC Jets
11-30-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

Using large bore tygon tube from UAT to main...

Using large bore tygon tube from UAT to main tank. Using 4mm festo tubing from UAT to pump, then same through filter & on to turbine. It is around 60cm from UAT to turbine.
It all works well, with...
Forum: RC Jets
11-30-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

Just finished building my Xcalibur. I didn't like...

Just finished building my Xcalibur. I didn't like placing the air tanks on top of the fuel tank, so i fitted them under the equipment trays. The former just prevents getting them in place, so I made...
Forum: RC Jets
11-25-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2,625
Views: 738,275
Posted By Jim Cattanach

I go over all leading edges of film trim using a...

I go over all leading edges of film trim using a very fine brush & clearcoat.
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