I'm going to try to document the build of my Composite-ARF Impact in the same fashion that I did with the 2.3 Meter Extra. I can tell you however that my updates probably wont happen as rapidly as the 2.3 did, due to my work schedule and the shear fact that this aircraft is going to require a lot higher attention to detail than my other stuff has. Here's the current estimate on how I'll equip the plane.
3M-Mintor 170
ES Composites Carbon Fiber Tuned Pipe
1 - Hitec MG-81 Micro Servo on Throttle
1 - JR 8411 Metal Gear on Rudder (Pull Pull)
2 - JR 8411 SA's on Ailerons
1 - JR 8411 SA on the elevators using the DEPS Pushrod System
I know I can save at least 3oz of weight by using a Coke bottle for my tank, but I'll wait till late in the project to see how my weight is adding up before I get to radical !!!
I started tonight by just taking everything out of
the Box and inspecting it for De-lam and twists and everything looks pretty
good. I've gathered a wealth of knowledge from the Pattern Forum on RCU and from
my friends B.W Ponder (who is just finishing his) and Todd Blose. I
started by opening up the holes in the engine area of the fuse as well as the
tunnel hole. The only other thing I did was to fit and install the gear assembly
and mount the gear. Here are the first few photos.
