xa-8 1/2 a combat

getback Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:49 am

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

andrew Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:59 am

Can you be a little more specific about what you're wanting? Wing span, sheet wing or built-up, profile or built-up fuselage? There are many plans available that likely meet your needs, but give us a bit more info.

Post the picture if you can --- one of us may be able to identify it or provide a similar set of plans for you.

OVERLORD Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:40 am

Is it this one?

getback Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:48 am

OVERLORD wrote:Is it this one?

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

OVERLORD Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:15 am

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

afml Fri Oct 04, 2013 8:03 pm

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! Tired w/ Coffee Read

"Tight lines!"
Wes

batjac Sat Oct 05, 2013 2:49 am

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

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

getback Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:17 pm

Ok I got most of the parts cut Tuesday , had to work again today Sad

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 Shocked

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 << Laughing

o for those that don't know he s 15 and been gone since Oct.25 Cool

getback Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:02 pm

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 St.Pats Beers

**RknRusty** Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:31 pm

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

**Cribbs74** Mon Mar 17, 2014 8:27 pm

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

roddie Tue Mar 18, 2014 10:44 am

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

getback Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:06 pm

this plane has been an experience ill say this is the third repair on the elevator alone Sad

very flimsy till you get the right parts in place lol!

.....

looking pretty straight....

I have had to guess at a few things Memorial Day

this is probley going to be a hand full or two with that TEE DEE on it Popcorn

Getback.....

getback Wed Feb 25, 2015 6:08 am

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 Mad

roddie Wed Feb 25, 2015 8:00 am

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. Rolling Eyes

You might as well start seeing how fast you can spin in a circle "now"!! Laughing

duke.johnson Wed Feb 25, 2015 10:34 am

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

getback Sat Feb 28, 2015 11:55 am

some update as promised ..

some doping and covering to come soon!!! Eric Very Happy

rsv1cox Sat Feb 28, 2015 12:32 pm

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

fredvon4 Sat Nov 07, 2015 11:20 am

Erik

Did you ever finish this model?

roddie Sat Nov 07, 2015 6:06 pm

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! Laughing

getback Sun Nov 08, 2015 5:51 am

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 Leaves

oldguy Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:59 am

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.

getback Fri Jul 13, 2018 2:02 pm

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 .

oldguy Fri Jul 13, 2018 3:04 pm

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 Airplane

getback Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:35 am

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 Rolling Eyes

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