Hangar 9 Sundowner 36 EF1

thehaze · January 14, 2013, 03:30:31 PM

I like fancy servos...

Actually they were a pretty good deal. I went to pinnacle looking for some Hitec HS 82MG 's but they were out. Ron suggested the Savox ones. Same size as the hitec's however more torque and they are digital, for the same price.

I saw that step in the manual where they ask you to cut out the opening under the battery tray. It's somewhat pre-cut, however I tried using a #11 blade on it like they suggest but that was futile. I'm tempted to break out the heavy artillery and dremel it out, or I might use a micro saw blade.

Haven't gotten to the point where I need to worry about balancing the model, but I'm guessing the battery is going to be pretty far forward.

Bobmic · January 14, 2013, 06:10:04 PM

Don't know what's the #11 blade, I used the dollar store yellow one and it was fine but I cut more than the marked opening as the ESC I used did not fit.

Ededge2002 · January 14, 2013, 07:05:31 PM

You will love the digital savox servos (they make the servos for align too). Only thing to consider is that digital servos can draw more current so be sure your bec can keep up. If they can take 6v I would recommend getting a bec that can too! The speed/power gains are quite noticeable.

thehaze · January 15, 2013, 08:05:10 AM

I was thinking about that.

How do you measure servo current draw?

Ededge2002 · January 15, 2013, 08:44:42 AM

Although some do measure it I prefer just to go way over expected levels. I would use an 8-10 amp version that can do 6volts. The castle 10 amp would be ideal in my opinion. Provides power if you ever did have an ESC malfunction too..

thehaze · January 16, 2013, 08:48:58 AM

Motor is on. Getting the bolts threaded through the back of the firewall was interesting. The beer fridge was opened after I completed that task. Not too much left to do and the model will be complete.

Bobmic · January 17, 2013, 08:39:50 AM

So the supplied spacers worked fine with the cowl and spinner gap?
By the way did you get the aluminum spinner shown on the box?

piker · January 17, 2013, 09:38:23 AM

Looking great, Mike. That's a sweet looking motor!

thehaze · January 25, 2013, 02:20:05 PM

Had to put things on hold as I needed slightly longer bolts for the motor as I wasn't happy with the amount of thread I had coming through the top of the bolts.

The bolts arrived and the motor was re-installed. The plane is complete, just need to balance it, center the controls, and program the radio.

All in all, I think it looks great, and I can't wait to fly it around the pylons.

Ededge2002 · January 25, 2013, 04:54:02 PM

Looks great and it has a pencil holder!

flying saucer · January 25, 2013, 06:07:22 PM

Nice model!

Compared to the Pogo, it should be easier to take off with as well.

thehaze · January 25, 2013, 09:31:44 PM

That's the hope.

The Pogo flew great but it was a handful during take-off's. Thus leading to it's demise, although I did manage to get two seasons of flying out of it, so I can't complain too hard.

Bobmic · January 26, 2013, 05:55:48 PM

Where are the decals??
Do you plan to put the on and name the plane only after the maiden:)

You bought the Eflite spinner ?

Ededge2002 · January 26, 2013, 06:02:25 PM

I think it looks great without the stickers. im a sticker hater

thehaze · January 26, 2013, 06:09:59 PM

It needs some numbers, it's a racing plane after all. Hangar 9 only supplies you with one number.... As for the rest, I'm leaning towards leaving them off.

The spinner is from the Pogo. And yes its an Eflite one.