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Forum: Kit Building
01-30-2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

So thought i would post my current progress. So...

So thought i would post my current progress.
So im not a covering genius with making attractive patterns so i tend to steal other peoples designs as i have done with this one also!
Im actually...
Forum: Kit Building
01-29-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

3.5 degrees? Never seen that listed anyplace i...

3.5 degrees? Never seen that listed anyplace i can recall.
On my cowl i will be using paint. Covering is silver and blue so the cowl will using the same colors.
Forum: Kit Building
01-27-2021, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

Per plans, 2 degrees right. 0 down.

Per plans, 2 degrees right. 0 down.
Forum: Kit Building
01-26-2021, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

Probably OS1.08 or 1.20AX

Probably OS1.08 or 1.20AX
Forum: Kit Building
01-26-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

Been trying to mount my engine and it was giving...

Been trying to mount my engine and it was giving me problems lining it up with the firewall marks from the prints and the cowl. If i sat the engine on the thrust line the cowl would not line up with...
Forum: Kit Building
01-13-2021, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

Yeah pretty much how i usually do it. Just trying...

Yeah pretty much how i usually do it. Just trying different things with this plane.
Forum: Kit Building
01-09-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

Now im at this point. I have the mount holes...

Now im at this point. I have the mount holes drilled and the door fit into place. All balsa was hardened with CA and happy to report it is solid!...
Forum: Kit Building
01-09-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

Once i had the servo door made i used a piece of...

Once i had the servo door made i used a piece of 1/64 plywood to stiffen the door. I also tried to match the inside shape as close as i could thinking it would stop any movement could occur...
Forum: Kit Building
01-09-2021, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

Next i made the servo door using the same...

Next i made the servo door using the same thickness as the sheeting.
...
Forum: Kit Building
01-09-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

So today i made the wing servo mounts but i...

So today i made the wing servo mounts but i wanted to try a different way then the usual way i build them
I used 3/32 balsa to line the servo pocket and give the servo door someplace to rest and...
Forum: Kit Building
01-09-2021, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

Just a pic showing how it looks. I believe once...

Just a pic showing how it looks. I believe once its all covered a guy will not even really notice it. Will see. Sorry not the best at picture taking or explaining things clearly. Any questions i can...
Forum: Kit Building
01-09-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

Next thin i did was something i don't do very...

Next thin i did was something i don't do very often but this was the perfect opportunity.
...
Forum: Kit Building
01-09-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

I had no problem with the former behind the...

I had no problem with the former behind the canopy.
So the canopy i somehow cut 1/2in to short at the back but the fix for my problem actually worked out pretty decent i think.
First i needed to...
Forum: Kit Building
01-08-2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

Yeah its been two days now and the wing is still...

Yeah its been two days now and the wing is still good to go.
I installed the servo tray today and man is that ever floppy so i had to add some bracing and its now nice and stiff. Seems the parts im...
Forum: Kit Building
01-07-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

So back to work on mine. Im building a biplane...

So back to work on mine.
Im building a biplane and im about to the point of covering it but i wanted to practice covering first on something. Started looking at the Extra and after doing some...
Forum: Kit Building
12-05-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

the original plans show 2 degrees right thrust....

the original plans show 2 degrees right thrust. no down thrust.
Forum: Kit Building
11-15-2020, 11:21 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

That gap is actually fairly normal. Some more...

That gap is actually fairly normal. Some more some less.
kamlooper: I fly mine with a OS 1.08FSR. it's the perfect engine for it and it looks like your cowl is cut for 1 already also.
Forum: Kit Building
10-16-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

No dihedral as far as i can remember.

No dihedral as far as i can remember.
Forum: Kit Building
10-13-2020, 04:08 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

Im going to get back on mine before to long....

Im going to get back on mine before to long. Probably order new wing ribs and build a new wing for it.
Forum: Kit Building
09-06-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

Electric meh

Electric meh
Forum: Kit Building
06-08-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

Still here. Second one i have built actually...

Still here.
Second one i have built actually and will be powering it with a OS 1.08. Same as the last one i built.
I never added anything extra to the first one and wont on this one either except...
Forum: Kit Building
11-16-2019, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

So gear is a problem. Tried to order some gear...

So gear is a problem. Tried to order some gear from TNT and they wanted $60+11.99 Shipping. That is just to much for me :(
Anyone have a suggestion for landing gear that would work?
Forum: Kit Building
10-08-2019, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

Thanks! I set it at 0 knowing it was a...

Thanks!
I set it at 0 knowing it was a aerobatic plane.
Forum: Kit Building
10-05-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

Question. Im about ready to join the wing...

Question.
Im about ready to join the wing half's together and sheet them setting in any wash out.
Problem is the wing tip jig has no markings so i do not know where to set it when sheeting the...
Forum: Kit Building
09-18-2019, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2,042
Views: 368,158
Posted By BankYank

It is one of the best flying planes there is.

It is one of the best flying planes there is.
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