01-03-2012, 12:15 AM
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Incurable SEMROC Fan
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Twin Falls, Idaho, USA
Posts: 2,319
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Ready To Build?
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Originally Posted by CPMcGraw
I've got to rehab mine. The ST-5 connector tube became crimped after one of its flights, and not due to hangar rash or landing impact, either. I'm a bit nervous about using anything over an A8 in power; I think if I get around to building a second one, I'll use a 13mm mount. It really doesn't need more power than that for good flights.
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The Ready To Build (RTB) version is much heavier, but I'm afraid that adding a couple of 13mm engine casings inside the ST-5 tube would make it REALLY heavy.
The Prometheii are a couple of more projects currently on the back burner.
Cheers,
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