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OLD PRAIRIE RED NECK · 09-29-2016, 08:07 PM

Looks great!

**HAL9KPCM** · 10-02-2016, 02:33 PM

Sigh... had to order another roll of red and some more striping tape. Ran out with the rudder, elevator, and ailerons left to cover.

RAMJET · 10-03-2016, 11:12 AM

For orientation I always found starburst the worst ,you can see the plane fine you just cant tell how much your banking in some light conditions . my 3d hobby shop edge is starburst and I am going to have to strip it off this winter, it's like a illusion when in a bank your eyes sometimes follow the wrong lines making you think it's banking more or less then it actually is . a bit unnerving . I find the best wing marking are straight stripes ,one direction on top and opposite on bottom . They don't look the best but much more functional . good job on the covering though .cheers Roger

**HAL9KPCM** · 10-03-2016, 01:49 PM

That's probably an individual thing. I've never had a problem with the starburst pattern, but I have had others say it wasn't for them. Like everything out there, a personal preference and whatever works best for you. I do have some boring straight stripes on the bottom though

**HAL9KPCM** · 10-08-2016, 06:43 PM

Actually, I'll agree with one major disadvantage of a starburst scheme, covering and trimming the control surfaces is a huge pain in the ass. One aileron to go.

**19672008** · 10-08-2016, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HAL9KPCM

Actually, I'll agree with one major disadvantage of a starburst scheme, covering and trimming the control surfaces is a huge pain in the ass. One aileron to go.

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I have done starburst schemes over the years , and yes , they are a lot of work , but they look great .

Keep up the good work , looking great

Ray

OLD PRAIRIE RED NECK · 10-09-2016, 09:48 AM

I like it too! You have lots of contrast between top and bottom, it will work.

**chuebner** · 10-09-2016, 10:04 AM

Love it too. I have the starburst scheme on my GP Cub and have no issues with orientation at all. Good job Dave.

**HAL9KPCM** · 11-01-2016, 02:25 PM

I've been out of action for a bit as I finally had my weight loss surgery, so time to get back to the final details with the radio installation.

My pilot finally arrived today too!

**HAL9KPCM** · 08-07-2017, 02:30 PM

Really been dragging my butt with this thing but it FINALLY had its maiden voyage today. A few glitches with reliability on the engine quickly solved but it takes off at half throttle. Puttering around at half throttle, it flies very leisurely like an apprentice witch is nice as I haven't flown a plane for 25 years. I do have to try a larger diameter, lower pitch prop though as with the 11x7 on there now, it doesn't want to slow down.

09-29-2016, 08:07 PM	#41
OLD PRAIRIE RED NECK RCC Supreme Contributor I am: MERVIN BURKINSHAW Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CORONATION ALBERTA Radio of choice: HITEC # of RCs: 13 Feedback: 12 / 100% Posts: 5,780 Total Props: 336	Re: What size engine? (Started Komander build... finally) Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Looks great! __________________ I never finish anything, I have a black belt in the partial arts!
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10-02-2016, 02:33 PM	#42
HAL9KPCM Level 3 Supporter ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: Dave Z Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Radio of choice: Futaba 18MZ # of RCs: 9 Feedback: 21 / 100% Posts: 3,868 Total Props: 128	Re: What size engine? (Started Komander build... finally) Sigh... had to order another roll of red and some more striping tape. Ran out with the rudder, elevator, and ailerons left to cover. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right, but two Wrights will make an airplane.
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10-03-2016, 11:12 AM	#43
RAMJET RCC Supreme Contributor I am: ....Roger .......... Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ........Parry Sound Ont................. Radio of choice: Spektrum IX 20 & DX 18 stealth # of RCs: 100 Feedback: 25 / 100% Posts: 5,391 Total Props: 237	Re: What size engine? (Started Komander build... finally) For orientation I always found starburst the worst ,you can see the plane fine you just cant tell how much your banking in some light conditions . my 3d hobby shop edge is starburst and I am going to have to strip it off this winter, it's like a illusion when in a bank your eyes sometimes follow the wrong lines making you think it's banking more or less then it actually is . a bit unnerving . I find the best wing marking are straight stripes ,one direction on top and opposite on bottom . They don't look the best but much more functional . good job on the covering though .cheers Roger __________________ MAAC -31871
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10-03-2016, 01:49 PM	#44
HAL9KPCM Level 3 Supporter ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: Dave Z Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Radio of choice: Futaba 18MZ # of RCs: 9 Feedback: 21 / 100% Posts: 3,868 Total Props: 128	Re: What size engine? (Started Komander build... finally) That's probably an individual thing. I've never had a problem with the starburst pattern, but I have had others say it wasn't for them. Like everything out there, a personal preference and whatever works best for you. I do have some boring straight stripes on the bottom though __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right, but two Wrights will make an airplane.
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10-08-2016, 06:43 PM	#45
HAL9KPCM Level 3 Supporter ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: Dave Z Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Radio of choice: Futaba 18MZ # of RCs: 9 Feedback: 21 / 100% Posts: 3,868 Total Props: 128	Re: What size engine? (Started Komander build... finally) Actually, I'll agree with one major disadvantage of a starburst scheme, covering and trimming the control surfaces is a huge pain in the ass. One aileron to go. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right, but two Wrights will make an airplane.
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10-09-2016, 09:48 AM	#47
OLD PRAIRIE RED NECK RCC Supreme Contributor I am: MERVIN BURKINSHAW Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CORONATION ALBERTA Radio of choice: HITEC # of RCs: 13 Feedback: 12 / 100% Posts: 5,780 Total Props: 336	Re: What size engine? (Started Komander build... finally) I like it too! You have lots of contrast between top and bottom, it will work. __________________ I never finish anything, I have a black belt in the partial arts!
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10-09-2016, 10:04 AM	#48
chuebner Administrator ★ Site Supporter ★★ Administrator ★ I am: Curt H Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Imperial & Regina, Sask. Radio of choice: Hitec Feedback: 62 / 100% Posts: 10,562 Total Props: 94	Re: What size engine? (Started Komander build... finally) Love it too. I have the starburst scheme on my GP Cub and have no issues with orientation at all. Good job Dave. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Cheers Curt I fly Hitec, why...... because I wanna!! Forum Rules Link https://www.rccanada.ca/site-rules.pdf
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11-01-2016, 02:25 PM	#49
HAL9KPCM Level 3 Supporter ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: Dave Z Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Radio of choice: Futaba 18MZ # of RCs: 9 Feedback: 21 / 100% Posts: 3,868 Total Props: 128	Re: What size engine? (Started Komander build... finally) I've been out of action for a bit as I finally had my weight loss surgery, so time to get back to the final details with the radio installation. My pilot finally arrived today too! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right, but two Wrights will make an airplane.
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08-07-2017, 02:30 PM	#50
HAL9KPCM Level 3 Supporter ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: Dave Z Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Radio of choice: Futaba 18MZ # of RCs: 9 Feedback: 21 / 100% Posts: 3,868 Total Props: 128	Re: What size engine? (Started Komander build... finally) Really been dragging my butt with this thing but it FINALLY had its maiden voyage today. A few glitches with reliability on the engine quickly solved but it takes off at half throttle. Puttering around at half throttle, it flies very leisurely like an apprentice witch is nice as I haven't flown a plane for 25 years. I do have to try a larger diameter, lower pitch prop though as with the 11x7 on there now, it doesn't want to slow down. __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right, but two Wrights will make an airplane.
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