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Forum: Kit Building
05-02-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

It's not done yet but it was a nice day to get it...

It's not done yet but it was a nice day to get it out of the hanger for the first time for a photo:
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Forum: Kit Building
05-01-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

This is labeled more correctly: ...

This is labeled more correctly:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/414x517/cg_9faf628a71f522a6015316c002d29508eb6ec265.jpg
Forum: Kit Building
05-01-2024, 08:18 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

Just noticed, the column that says "CG" should...

Just noticed, the column that says "CG" should say "moment". The arm is the CG.
Forum: Kit Building
05-01-2024, 05:51 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

That's what it looks like.

That's what it looks like.
Forum: Kit Building
04-30-2024, 10:55 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

Ran some initial numbers on the CG. I am paying...

Ran some initial numbers on the CG. I am paying for putting 2 servos in the tail as I expected. Fuel and smoke tank will go on CG. I will have to work hard to keep everything as forward as I can....
Forum: Kit Building
04-30-2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

I have a lathe but that was just tubing cut and...

I have a lathe but that was just tubing cut and welded with grinder. I am pretty good with basic metals. I restored the NASCAR in the background which included cutting off the old steel body and...
Forum: Kit Building
04-29-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

I made a very simple jig for locating the CG....

I made a very simple jig for locating the CG. This will help with placement of everything. I used a round aluminum rod rubber banded to the spars. The center of the rod is located on the desired CG....
Forum: Kit Building
04-28-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

Yea I downloaded him online. I adjusted him for...

Yea I downloaded him online. I adjusted him for size and he was huge. I had to do it a second time. I printed his arms same scale and they did not look right so I printed the arms slightly smaller.
Forum: Kit Building
04-28-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

Trying to get everything except the...

Trying to get everything except the radios/batteries so I can see what I need to do for CG. Going to build a real simple CG jig. Graphics are a little off in size but that's ok. I don't plan to be...
Forum: Kit Building
04-26-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

Still making progress. Getting all the wheel...

Still making progress. Getting all the wheel pants, fairings
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1440x1049/stripe_3_efe29ae64c0a99c12c3917db5eaa2198ee63ee26.jpg
, cowls and...
Forum: Kit Building
04-19-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

Prop is 29". I was thinking of putting servos on...

Prop is 29". I was thinking of putting servos on the wheels, jumping on the table and driving it around like a flying carpet. . .flying door-table I guess.
Forum: Kit Building
04-19-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

Break in went well; Stinger 125cc: ...

Break in went well; Stinger 125cc:

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1500x1000/breakin_3080b43e7422dfb921a266ec07bcac4f795b5900.jpg
Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

Being on wheels, I just need to add some big...

Being on wheels, I just need to add some big servos to steer it! :)
Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

Welded scrap steel together for engine stand....

Welded scrap steel together for engine stand. Table is on wheels so I will need to strap it to my truck.
...
Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

The canopy is rock solid and simple to remove...

The canopy is rock solid and simple to remove with 2 screws. For a simple sport plane I am pleased. Pilot is 3d printed but needs to be finished.
...
Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

Canopy painted with rustoleum: ...

Canopy painted with rustoleum:

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1333/c5_9a48fd001618837dea8adfed6725976adc22145f.jpg
Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

Rear cushion 3d printed: ...

Rear cushion 3d printed:


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1000x667/c6_a58b4b220b3107be21ad04a31f1db7cebae0f955.jpg
Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

Side rails added with a rear doll pin to keep the...

Side rails added with a rear doll pin to keep the sides from bowing out. A slot was made so it can be removed. A front hole was drilled in case I needed it:...
Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1437x1079/c3_afff704d2ddbfb8f1f01bb4fae31c60403db4f8f.jpg
The rear plywood canopy arch was not even close. I glued in hard wood dolls,...
Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

The rear canopy was screwed and glued on as well:...

The rear canopy was screwed and glued on as well:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1333/c2_903decfaa286947b0629cb1678ab64f69e69473c.jpg
Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

Getting the canopy on took some time. Not my...

Getting the canopy on took some time. Not my favorite part of the build. The canopy needs to be removable for access to the inside of the plane. I have seen some people glue the canopy on and then...
Forum: Kit Building
03-30-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1940x1097/stripe2_dd38aef59738d092c1717ec18a94f0349052c7fb.jpg
Forum: Kit Building
03-30-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

Well aren't stripes fun! ! ! ! ...

Well aren't stripes fun! ! ! !


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Forum: Kit Building
03-23-2024, 07:15 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

I toyed with Fiberglass or iron on. Initially I...

I toyed with Fiberglass or iron on. Initially I was going to fiberglass and paint. After mulling it over I decided to get it going at first with Iron on then see how the weight is. I can redo it...
Forum: Kit Building
03-23-2024, 07:14 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 63,234
Posted By gow589

Most is Monocoat. Some of the white is Neucover....

Most is Monocoat. Some of the white is Neucover. The colors I got from Neucover were not what I needed so I will use them for something else. I think I like the shrink on the Neucover just slightly...
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