xa-8 1/2 a combat

Is it this one?

OVERLORD wrote:Is it this one?

YES YES that is the one where is the pdf file?

Here it is in PDF, but it's just the page, not a proper scale plan.

[url]http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1288656&page=31[url]

Hope this will help

Lieven

What memories!
I built one of those 'way back when' after finishing another diamond air-foiled design.
This one was a 35 size combat plane called DEAMON.
Still have it! Competed in the 69' Nats with it.
My XA-8 was powered by a larger OK Cub. Man did it ever fly!!
Better than the Lil' Satan.
No doubt the extra 'umph' from the larger motor.
Don't get me wrong, the Lil' Satan was GREAT!
But the XA-8 was scratch built and not from a kit.
Thanks for the memories!   
"Tight lines!"
Wes

I did NOT need another plane to go into the build queue.....   

Oh, well.  I have a 1/2 ounce tank and a Medallion .049 that aren't dedicated to anything at the moment....  Besides, it seems like a quick build. And that note about the biggest guy at the field having the smallest plane is true. Oh, so true.

The Quickie Mark

Ok I got most of the parts cut Tuesday , had to work again today       I cant build it in 2 hrs. maybe yaw can.hope to get some more done tonite still tring to image this thing in my head   well I did get strings on the acoustic also       Found out today my Son will bee coming home the 20th. >>> he s not going to believe how many more engines I have <<     o for those that don't know he s 15 and been gone since Oct.25   

OK its took me some time to get back at it , there's always the other plane things to do ...Here is where I am at with glue in the LE. drying      I found a piece of glass to work off of... so far were pretty straight  

Looks good. A two hour build, sounds like a pretty good dream though.
Rusty

That leading edge is new to me. Looks stout! Good job Eric.

I like that Eric! It's coming along nicely!  

this plane has been an experience ill say this is the third repair on the elevator alone    very flimsy till you get the right parts in place        .....  looking pretty straight.... I have had to guess at a few things     this is probley going to be a hand full or two with that TEE DEE on it     Getback.....

Well this has been a long time going on but before I build any thing else I am going to finish it . Had to blow the dust off . Got some of the sheeting on and cap strips , there is still some things that the instruction pictures don't show or tell you but I know needs to bee done or we will have castor cancer pretty quick! Pics to come as soon as I get my phone back... son went out with it

Cool! I've been curious about this model. I'm in the same boat with my "foamie"... as far as finishing it before starting something else. You might as well start seeing how fast you can spin in a circle "now"!!

I think the "other" Mark built on of these and my son flew it. My son loved it.

some update as promised .. some doping and covering to come soon!!! Eric

Wow, that thing ought to scoot Eric. But a two hour build......even after getting all the parts cut to length it would take me that long just thinking about where to start.

Bob

Erik

Did you ever finish this model?

fredvon4 wrote:Erik

Did you ever finish this model?

Thanks Fred, I feel less guilty now.. but I've got Eric beat by a mile when it comes to unfinished builds!

well I thought I posted about this yesterday but don't see it now ?? No Fred not finished its warped pretty bad after putting the dope on and I have been working on some other models , the lack of construction instructions has me baffled about some open areas were burnt fuel could blow right into the wing compartment ? So its put up for later . Eric

getback wrote:ha! guys looking for a free pdf file got a picture, man scaling this thing is making me more stupid! i have been looking till my neck can't stand it no more.think i really want a balsa sheeted model combat or just stunt fun!!!!   THANKS IN ADVANCE

Hey getback,   Did you ever finish and fly your X8A. I may have to build one. I came across another Golden bee it's in nice shape. It needs a home.

No i never got finished with it , its a beam mount if i were you i would consider something along the lines of Combat Kitten G bee would look good on there , i have blk widow on one of mine to test out sometime . Mark (batjac) did a speed build on one in two parts i can't find it right now i don't know if he flew his but did finish it .

getback wrote:No i never got finished with it , its a beam mount if i were you i would consider something along the lines of Combat Kitten G bee would look good on there , i have blk widow on one of mine to test out sometime . Mark (batjac) did a speed build on one in two parts i can't find it right now i don't know if he flew his but did finish it .

Well thanks for the response, maybe someday you will get back to it. I know how it is I have started things in the past and they have been set aside for something else.
take care keep

Sorry for the short response but , i found the build to bee a PIA maybe with better skills it would have went easier for me , some of the things i didn't quite get ..... Heck build one and let me know how it goes ?! For a TD .049 this thing would really get out of here ! The only info on it is in the pics. above