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Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-01-2013, 05:02 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

F-86- I use all West Systems epoxy. CST...

F-86- I use all West Systems epoxy. CST Composite Store sells all of the materials needed plus they have a tutorial on their web site.

http://www.cstsales.com/fiberglass_fuselage_mold.html...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
10-31-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

Chic, I am glad that that you will be back on the...

Chic, I am glad that that you will be back on the Avenger soon.

I have been trying to finish up the mold for the nose of the Tracker. I fiber glassed the second side today and will get to see how...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
10-26-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

Boyd Please send me an email. I have a few...

Boyd
Please send me an email. I have a few things that I want to discuss with you and the email that I have for you doesn't seem to work.
[email protected]

Thanks
Charlie
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
10-16-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

I am glad to report that the nose plug is finally...

I am glad to report that the nose plug is finally finished. I had several setbacks causing unforeseen delays like a week in the hospital and another week recovering. But it is finally ready to start...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
09-03-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

I haven't given up on the Tracker yet even though...

I haven't given up on the Tracker yet even though it has been a few weeks since I posted an update. I have been busy flying and maintaining the rest of the fleet. I got the first flight on my Ziroli...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
08-09-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

Ray, Thanks for posting the links to Tracker...

Ray, Thanks for posting the links to Tracker information. They provide a lot of interesting reading about the Tracker, I liked the article about the double rudder.

I have been plugging along on...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
08-01-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

RE: Grumman Tracker / Trader build thread

I have been keeping busy on the Tracker. I have been working on the plug for the fuselage nose. It doesn't look like much at this point but it is coming along. I have also been working on the dual...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-23-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

RE: Grumman Tracker / Trader build thread

Ray
I got your sketch in the mail today. Thanks for sending it to me. Your idea looks really good. I will play with it and see if I can figure out how to implement it in the Tracker. If I can it...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-22-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

RE: Grumman Tracker / Trader build thread

Thanks for the offer Thomas. The Horten was really neat in the air. It looked very stable and controllable for a flying wing.

I started working on the plug for the nose of the plane. I want to...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-20-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

RE: Grumman Tracker / Trader build thread

Hi Larry
I use both saws. I cut the outside with a band saw, about 1/16 outside the lines, and finished with a belt sander right to the lines. The inside is cut with a scroll saw and cleaned up...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-18-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

RE: Grumman Tracker / Trader build thread

I haven't posted in a few days but I have been working.

I had to finish making some Avenger cowlings and put the DA-50 back into my SBACH before I could get to work on the Tracker.

I lucked...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-16-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

RE: Grumman Tracker / Trader build thread

We had a good weekend at Warbirds Over Delaware. I got one flight on my Skyraider Friday before it rained and Saturday turned out hot but clear allowing for a lot of flying all day.

I got my...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-11-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

RE: Grumman Tracker / Trader build thread

Dave
I let the web address expire a few months ago after five years. I am still offering the Avenger and the Skyraider plans and parts. Email me at [email protected] and I will send you all of the...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-10-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

RE: Grumman Tracker / Trader build thread

I am making good progress on the stabilizer build. Things are still working out well and I am thinking ahead to the fuselage build. Yesterday I spent several hours working on the drawings of the...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-06-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

RE: Grumman Tracker / Trader build thread

Glad to have all of you on board.

Ray, I am planning to use one of the thin wing aileron servos mounted in the front half of the rudder to actuate the rear portion of rudder and actuate the...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-05-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

RE: Grumman Tracker / Trader build thread

I decided to begin the build with the stabilizer and the elevators. They are a lot of work and are easy to store until I need to install them into the fuselage. The photos are self explanatory.
I...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-04-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

RE: Grumman Tracker / Trader build thread

Jeff
I plan to use two Zenoah G-38s. I just completed my second Ziroli C-45J which uses G-38s for power and I think it will be sufficient for this plane if I make my target weight. If the project...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-02-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,011
Posted By Firebar

Grumman Tracker / Trader build thread

I have been working on plans to build a Grumman S2F-3 Tracker for some time. I have had an interest in this plane since I was a boy. My father worked on the Trackers until he retired from the Navy. A...
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