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Jonathan Ott
08-26-2008, 08:51 AM
Well, my Pantera is nearing completion. :clap:

I got a chance to install my cyclic servos this weekend and do some baseline programming on the radio. My 401/9254 is on the way, and I got my battery/regulator (Fromeco 2600 w/ Deans plug and Arizona regulator) yesterday, along with my throttle and (in the future) mixture servo too.

One of our Pantera buddies from RunRyder is sending me a set of 1mm shims so I can mount my blades (I have a set of Audacity woodies, and they are 12mm root, the Pantera needs 14 mm root blades). Once I get them on, I'll work on the rest of the radio set up and pitch curves etc...

Oh yeah, I got a Revolution base loaded antenna for it, and mounted it using one of the antenna tube mounts on the skids. It doesnt point straight forward, but that is okay. I can work up an angled spacer later that straghtens that out. Makes no difference, other than aesthetics.

If I can ever remember to take my camera to my workshop, I'll get pics to post. :blockhead:

I'll be out of town for Labor Day weekend (going to STL to vist), so no work will get done. I don't like to rush things anyway. I have a Wild Hare Edge 540T that took me 4 years to get in the air...and it's an ARF!!!

Jon

davidl340
08-26-2008, 10:52 AM
congrats. I've got mine ready in stock form, but having issues with my TT.53, think I'll pick up an OS and be done with it.

Jaycab
08-26-2008, 07:25 PM
Cap Jon Have a safe trip

Later

Jay

MaxAdventure
08-28-2008, 08:19 AM
I have two on the bench, need a gyro combo and a regulator. One is still in rebuild, one just spun the nut on the first start so I need to order a crank-lock

and the last one is grounded due to DNC - blah

Jonathan Ott
09-24-2008, 04:19 PM
Almost there. I have to look at ll my links again. I think I split one, so if I did, I'll need to replace it before I do my first spool up.

Jon

Kjarman
09-26-2008, 10:35 AM
Good deal partner..... getting close...

Here is a video of my pantera.... I shot it yesterday!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytV_dASN95g

Jonathan Ott
09-29-2008, 09:25 AM
:headinthewall:Yeah, I split a link.

Gotta order a set of long links now.

Jon