Pitts-S12 Python build blog

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I have just receive my Pitts S12 Python from hobbyking and all I have to say that the finishing of the plane is great. all the covering is done well and also the plane is made of good quality balsa for the guys who want to put a nitro 0.70-0.90 engine.

Below is the details of my setup:

Hobbyking Pitts-S12 Python (Yellow/Blue) EP 1370mm (ARF)

-Motor: Turnigy G60 Brushless Outrunner 400kv

-ESC: TURNIGY K-Force 70A-HV OPTO Brushless ESC

-Battery: Turnigy 5000mAh 6S 20C Lipo Pack 

-servos: Mi Digital High Torque MG Servo 6.0kg

* Edit 24-09-11 * I changed over the servos to [HD-DS-090M 9.6KG servos for Alirons and for the elevator  Mi Digital High Torque MG Servo 6.0kg

BEC: 8A Turnigy MEGABEC 8 

RX battery: 2S 1000mAh

Prop: 15x8 or 16x8

I instruction manual seems detailed enough for the seasoned builder and it seem to have clear pictures of the step by step build.

I will be scanning the instruction manual, with some comments and posting it in the files section on the planes webpage. but here is a sample of the the manual to get an idea.

Edited by boostoman - 25/Sep/2011 at 12:56am

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boostoman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (OM) USERID: 488378 HobbyKing aficionado Joined: 23/Apr/2010 Location: Muscat, Oman Online Status: Offline Posts: 324	Quote Reply Topic: Pitts-S12 Python build blog Posted: 17/Jul/2011 at 6:12pm
	I have just receive my Pitts S12 Python from hobbyking and all I have to say that the finishing of the plane is great. all the covering is done well and also the plane is made of good quality balsa for the guys who want to put a nitro 0.70-0.90 engine. Below is the details of my setup: Hobbyking Pitts-S12 Python (Yellow/Blue) EP 1370mm (ARF) -Motor: Turnigy G60 Brushless Outrunner 400kv -ESC: TURNIGY K-Force 70A-HV OPTO Brushless ESC -Battery: Turnigy 5000mAh 6S 20C Lipo Pack -servos: Mi Digital High Torque MG Servo 6.0kg * Edit 24-09-11 * I changed over the servos to [HD-DS-090M 9.6KG servos for Alirons and for the elevator Mi Digital High Torque MG Servo 6.0kg BEC: 8A Turnigy MEGABEC 8 RX battery: 2S 1000mAh Prop: 15x8 or 16x8 I instruction manual seems detailed enough for the seasoned builder and it seem to have clear pictures of the step by step build. I will be scanning the instruction manual, with some comments and posting it in the files section on the planes webpage. but here is a sample of the the manual to get an idea. Edited by boostoman - 25/Sep/2011 at 12:56am
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boostoman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (OM) USERID: 488378 HobbyKing aficionado Joined: 23/Apr/2010 Location: Muscat, Oman Online Status: Offline Posts: 324	Quote Reply Posted: 17/Jul/2011 at 6:38pm
	The extra stuff that I order for the build are: - Insta-Cure Super Thin CA 2. oz, 15min apoxy , Ex-Long CA Ex-Tips - Sullivan Tail Wheel Bracket kit (5-12lb) or you can use Tail Wheel System. w/ Steering & Spring 40-90 Size - Metal Push Rods M2xL300 -Linkage Stopper M3x2xL11.2mm -4mm Gold Connectors I will also by trying out the OrangeRx Spektrum DSM2 9Ch 2.4Ghz TwinPort Rx with twin satellite receivers I will be updating this post if there are any other extra parts that are required. here are the extra Items u used for the build that I suggest you get: - Pushrod links - Turnigy 620 servo -Carbon fiber rudder servo arm 58mm -Sullivan Tail Wheel Bracket kit (5-12lb) -5A BEC - 2S 1,050mAh lipo Edited by boostoman - 24/Jul/2011 at 6:25pm
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boostoman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (OM) USERID: 488378 HobbyKing aficionado Joined: 23/Apr/2010 Location: Muscat, Oman Online Status: Offline Posts: 324	Quote Reply Posted: 17/Jul/2011 at 7:05pm
	I started by gluing the hinges on both of the wings. using the extra-long CA ex-tips has helped a lot with getting the CA glue on the slots. very useful. after that I installed the Aileron servo. first You need to make sure that the centered servo horn is located at the center of the opening of the mounting plate.(which mine wasn't exact but then i will later open the gaps if required. then I used the thin CA glue to glue in the stabs that hold the servos. make sure you soak these tabs with CA glue. After that I used a 2mm drill bit using a dremel I pre-drilled the whole so that the self taping screws will drive in without cracking the wood (i've cracked these stabs on other planes so many time that's why Im doing this :p ) To fit in the servos onto the wings I require to open up the holes on one side since the servo was slightly wider that the opening. Edited by boostoman - 17/Jul/2011 at 7:35pm
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boostoman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (OM) USERID: 488378 HobbyKing aficionado Joined: 23/Apr/2010 Location: Muscat, Oman Online Status: Offline Posts: 324	Quote Reply Posted: 18/Jul/2011 at 3:24pm
	I have scanned the manual for your reference Pitts_S-12_Python_manual_.PDF
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grover Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (AU) USERID: 452210 Newbie Joined: 07/May/2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 15	Quote Reply Posted: 18/Jul/2011 at 5:09pm
	Boostoman The PDF is not working Greg

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	PDF works fine for me. Thank you so much for going to the effort of doing the manual for us all. My black/yellow version is STILL sitting in HK (been 2 weeks since i ordered it) at the moment so its great to see your pics and the developement stages of your construction. Look forward to the rest of your blog. Cheers Patrick
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boostoman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (OM) USERID: 488378 HobbyKing aficionado Joined: 23/Apr/2010 Location: Muscat, Oman Online Status: Offline Posts: 324	Quote Reply Posted: 18/Jul/2011 at 6:56pm
	i have posted the PDF file on the plane's webpage in the files section
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RBOLETTO Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (BR) USERID: 312308 Newbie Joined: 19/Jul/2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Quote Reply Posted: 19/Jul/2011 at 4:58pm
	Hey everybody, I just bought mine, soon will arrive. I'm thinking about make it gas or glow powered, what do you think? Best regards, Rodrigo

boostoman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (OM) USERID: 488378 HobbyKing aficionado Joined: 23/Apr/2010 Location: Muscat, Oman Online Status: Offline Posts: 324	Quote Reply Posted: 19/Jul/2011 at 6:43pm
	after my brushless build, Im planning to install a DLE20 on this plane. it should be good, but keep in mind you require to strengthan the engine mounting with apoxy
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	pdf also working here ... big file so it takes a while to initialise
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