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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-05-2023, 04:54 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

you use a plate in plywood and you screw the...

you use a plate in plywood and you screw the system.
which size of the plywood?
I think 1/8" ply with the 1/8" G-10.
why do you add a plexy?
This plane is heavy and can have a lot of 'force'...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-05-2023, 05:31 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Gear and wing pictures (cont) I used G-10...

Gear and wing pictures (cont)
I used G-10 sandwiched to aircraft ply to insure it was strong.
Hopefully, these pictures are worth a 'thousand words'!
Part 2

...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-05-2023, 05:28 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

FCS, I see this website deleted all my...

FCS,
I see this website deleted all my 'earlier' pictures of this thread; a lot of incompetent software people.
Here's a repeat of some of the pictures.
You'll have to look back at the earlier...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-18-2021, 08:36 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

It took a lot of work to get my landing light to...

It took a lot of work to get my landing light to function.
Always nice to include the website and if they sell a lot of stuff the actual model number, etc.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-18-2021, 06:42 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

When all else fails, read the instructions even...

When all else fails, read the instructions even though that's hard for us to do!
Normally I use UP's air valves but I have 3 of Jomar's electronic 'air valves'.
Being a cheap SOB, I wanted to use...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-04-2021, 07:18 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Dave, Yup, See post #223 above.

Dave,
Yup, See post #223 above.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-24-2019, 07:16 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Decals applied. The champ water transfer decals...

Decals applied.
The champ water transfer decals came in.
A nice thing about these is there are no clear coat over the whole sheet so no need to exactly cut around the edge of the decal. I'm...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-17-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Wing and tail feather protectors. Some HD...

Wing and tail feather protectors.
Some HD insulation sheeting, felt cloth, aluminum tape and 3M spray.
Tomorrow, go to JoAnn's fabric store for some more felt for the left wing.


...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-11-2019, 04:42 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Larry, Major decals: Very thin and won't hide...

Larry,
Major decals: Very thin and won't hide the rivet detail. I like the water transfer (WT) ones. No credit cards, takes a little longer as they wait until your check clears.
At the bottom of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-10-2019, 10:21 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Cockpit kit (cont) done White LED in gun...

Cockpit kit (cont)
done

White LED in gun site and red LED on dash.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/778x584/zirolip47749_b36370e639474b7ff9d0a1b6828aa61a35879e20.jpg
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-09-2019, 03:35 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Cockpit kit (cont) Assembled the 'adjustable...

Cockpit kit (cont)

Assembled the 'adjustable seat', gun site, armor plate and paint a few parts.

Drilled out the gun site and installed an LED inside it. Also, put a red LED on the dash.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-08-2019, 06:55 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Cockpit kit from D-balsa (cont) Got a few...

Cockpit kit from D-balsa (cont)
Got a few things done.

I find using my sanding belt is easiest for removing the back of the plastic on the front console. The edges melt and then I pop them out....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-05-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Nomenclature (cont) Did the other side of the...

Nomenclature (cont)
Did the other side of the fuse. I remember the maker of these said it's best to use them soon after they are made. The sheets I have are several years old and some of the red...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-05-2019, 07:53 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

In my book, you get more 'points' for painting...

In my book, you get more 'points' for painting them.
========

Stuff:

Doors back onl
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-04-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

I can't paint as well as these water transfer...

I can't paint as well as these water transfer decals (I would get bleeding) are and they are so thin that the rivets show through them. And for 29 bucks a set, I can't go wrong!

...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-04-2019, 11:44 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Thanks, flyerinokc =========== Bummer....

Thanks, flyerinokc
===========

Bummer. Thought I had stars-n-stripes in stock but the shelf was bare.
Just ordered from Major decal. Water transfer. They only take checks/MO so it'll be a few...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-04-2019, 07:26 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

White nav light. I forgot to allow for the nav...

White nav light.
I forgot to allow for the nav light wires when building the rudder but a long 3/16" drill bit worked well. Some outside Sullivan tubing for wire guides and a little CA did the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-03-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Thanks. Andy took it. ===== Stuff: ...

Thanks. Andy took it.
=====

Stuff:


Service tray.
Put some light plastic over the pull/pull cables for the rudder as there is about 2' of wires/air lines between the wing and fuse that lay...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-03-2019, 03:46 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Maiden flight: There was some sever turbulence...

Maiden flight:
There was some sever turbulence coming over the tents and pilots were having trouble landing so I let my buddy, Chris, do the honors. You can hear the wind in the video: pretty strong...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-01-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Maiden plus 3. All went well. Had to put a...

Maiden plus 3.
All went well. Had to put a whole 2 clicks in the elevator for level flight.
Had my buddy, Chris do the honors. There was a lot of turbulence over the tents on landing so I left the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-27-2019, 08:08 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Glenn, Thanks. Glad the thread has helped in...

Glenn,
Thanks. Glad the thread has helped in your build.
Don't know how much weight I added plus the plane weight is not know: never weigh them (can't remove it anyway so never bother). Ziroli...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-27-2019, 06:53 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

More stuff: Painted the weight box. ...

More stuff:

Painted the weight box.


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/778x584/zirolip47700_b8767991eff40ee755252c893f05897f519d0a81.jpg

Buckshot added.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-27-2019, 12:35 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Stuff: Installed contact switch next to...

Stuff:


Installed contact switch next to gear servo to activate the landing gear light when gear is down.
...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-26-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Main gear doors: Having done the right door, it...

Main gear doors:
Having done the right door, it was quick work getting the left inner door to work.
Re-bound the receiver to set the servos to the desired position.

...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-25-2019, 04:35 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 92,522
Posted By samparfitt

Inner door air cylinders. That took awhile. I...

Inner door air cylinders.
That took awhile.
I tried about 5 different methods before getting it to work!
With the wing spar and ribs, when the wheel is in the well, there is limited space to put...
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