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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
12-11-2008, 10:16 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

You might wand to try Criag's List too.
I found a 'great' deal on a never opened kit, shipped for under $300.
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
10-27-2008, 09:05 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

Fyi,
I was disappointed to hear that my local Hobby Shop tried to use the Saito Gaser on a new plane they built and the engines (brand new and properly broke in) would not hold idle and transition...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
04-08-2008, 09:38 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

rlmcii, thats good. I am sure you will enjoy the aircraft very much.

GaGeeBees, I agree. After I took off the landing gear and resoodered it as per mogman, it appears the landing gear is doing...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
04-07-2008, 10:37 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

Took mine flying Sunday and had a blast! Love the scale like T/O & landings.
I'm looking for some advice from you experienced guys.
I am having a dickens of a time with my tail wires. They are...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-26-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

Nice mogman. What size prop & motor you running?
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-25-2008, 10:12 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

mogman,
Thanks for your input on the matter. Couple of questions I wonder if you would expand on?
1. Can you post a picture of your landing gear and spring arrangement. That idea sounds really...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-25-2008, 09:00 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

I know what you mean guys. I am not very happy with the kit landing gear either. Every week after flying one of the struts becomes loose and I have to resoder it to the joint.
I am looking for an...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-25-2008, 08:58 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

Thanks!
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-21-2008, 05:20 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

Anybody used the Robart Scale Landing Gear? Very impressive to look at. But is it functional?
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-21-2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

I fly with a local Redneck club in The Rock.
It is located half way between Barnesville and Thomaston just off HWY 36.
We are on the North side of the Upson Co Regional Airport on Race Track...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-21-2008, 04:40 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

My bad. lol
Cockpit combing, if you are refering to the padding around the edge of the cockpit, I used the foam supplied with my Sig kit.
It appeared to be some standard insulation foam but soft....
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-21-2008, 03:31 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

Your right. Jim was a big help with words of wisdom.
I appreciated all his input to help guide me through the build.
I liked building the SW so much I have purchased the Sig 1/4 j-3Cub kit and...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-21-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

Thank you! :)!
Will work on the video and share it.
I just ordered/recieved a volicity stact and muliti position carburator mount to change up the position of the carburator. Using a bell crank...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-20-2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

No painting. That is called Nelson Fabric. That stuff is GREAT! Very strong and in my opinioin easier than working with Monokote!
I will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Here...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-20-2008, 03:43 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

Here are a few pics. Hope have a video posted soon if anyone is interested.
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
03-20-2008, 03:35 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

Finished building mine with a G-38 20x6. Boy does she fly great!
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
01-09-2008, 07:43 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

Hope everyone had a wonderful set of holidays.
I am coming around the corner and cover this beast. I have selected Nelson Fabric (already painted) and it is going well. (Yellow base color)
I...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
12-20-2007, 05:58 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

rlmcnii
I covered the tail feathers completely. To night I 'might' mount them to the fuse.
The reason I say 'might' you brought up a good point to consider before I commit on covering.
I am...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
12-20-2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

rlmcnii
Got it. I appreciate your help.
Just about finished now. Started covering the tail feathers last night to get ready to mount them to the fuse. Then I will install the tail whell...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
12-13-2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

I think I'm going blind! Lol!
I am at the pont to hinge the aelrons and wondering what I have missed.
For some reason, I think there should be some more backing on the 3/32 balsa on the trailing...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
12-03-2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

Yes, I have made me choice on convering. Not having any experience in this arena, I have ordered and recieved Nelson Fabric color imbedded covering (yellow/red/black).
I have been told the Sig...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
12-03-2007, 12:25 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

Thank you for the direct/help rlmcnii.
I guess I could not see the forrest for the trees in the way! Lol!
much grazzie
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
12-03-2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

Okay, I have been having my fun on the build until I hit page 21, step 84 (a). For the life of me I can not figure out what this is for, or how to mount it exactly!?!
It ti the die-cut lite-ply TM...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-13-2007, 04:06 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

Can you give us a link to the Giant Forum?
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
11-12-2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 474
Views: 132,785
Posted By Yakflyer

RE: Sig 1/3 Spacewalker

Well, I have finished the wings and wing root. Working on the tail feathers and fuse next. I think I have decided on my G-38 to power this model.
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