Same 30"cat, limited experience

[CornelP]

First glance at the canopy. It looks small, but it is ok with the scale of the build. It will make a better impression with the anti glare paining around and the vertical fins... I also found the paint scheme... and name: VF-101 Grim Reaper

[CornelP]

Parts are almost ready, just have to send the dwg to the lathe guy... I will go for a 2mm wire drive (perhaps too big, but easier to manufacture).
I also got a deal on some 4600 and 5000 mA 2S2P 20C and 35C Lipos, but they are all 7.4V. Can you actually put them in series?

[CornelP]

Got the motor and ESC, waiting for the mechanical parts...
Motor: Feigao 540 10XL
ESC: Seaking 60A (120A burst) watercooled
Battery: 2x 2s2p 4000mAh 20C

If I keep the prop small for now (33 to 38mm), is it ok to use this ESC? I will order a bigger one at some point, but for now, am I safe?

[CornelP]

Still no answers to my questions, but I am stubborn...
Anyway, latest progress: NEVER say you've done a good sanding job until you paint gloss black.... but it will be a good base for the paint I am going to: bare metal finish...

[Norman2]

Cat Finish

Cornelp, Looking good, I would suggest you use a heavy filling sandable primer
which will also show the imperfections. It is a long tedious job but worth it. Your setup looks ok but I would go with a 40MM prop. Make a run, check temperatures
and if too hot go to a 38MM prop as you stated, I have a UL-1 motor and esc and
run mine with an X640 Octura prop. Temps are fine and top speed I have achieved
is 45.6 MPH which I am more than happy with. Do not get discouraged. Regards
Norman
PS I run 2S1P 25C 5000 MAH Lipos

[CornelP]

For now I can only go on carbon filled plastic props, as there is no Octura dealer around here... and shipping for a couple of props is around 40$. Once I refine this enough, will order some and upgrade...

Cornel

[Norman2]

CornelP, Carbon Filled props are fine just do not go over 40MM Regards
Norman

[CornelP]

One more question: there are a couple of posts about motor timing. My Seaking ESC has 0 as default. Any point in playing with that? I would rather not...

[CornelP]

Sorry, looked in the manual: 15 as default and a cell cutoff of 3.2V

[CornelP]

Finally getting an idea of this build!! Still on the to do list: internals, canopy (silver), vertical tails and clear coat allover...

[CornelP]

Rudder is ready, just need to adjust lengths when I get the parts for the strut. What do you suggest: behind the prop or offset?

[CornelP]

Rudder/strut mounted! Still waiting for the lathe guy with the linkages...
How deep should the rudder be? The pic is way out of focus, but you can get an idea.

[Rumdog]

Looking sweeeeet! I like the theme!

[CornelP]

More of the insides ready. I had to do surgery and make a hump for the steering arms... later realized I could have done the F14 beaver tail... Maybe next time...
I just love the shine of this acrylic lacquer (dual component automotive, tough but flexible when dry...)

[Jesse J]

Rockin build, are you gonna put tail fins on? I like I like!