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Old 07-27-2014, 05:42 PM
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Nice job on the templates HELI-MECH... that's going to work out just fine... and if you get the original wings back on it, it will probably fly better than it did new out of the box... they always seem to fly better after they've been bashed around a bit.




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Old 07-29-2014, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by John_M_
Nice job on the templates HELI-MECH... that's going to work out just fine... and if you get the original wings back on it, it will probably fly better than it did new out of the box... they always seem to fly better after they've been bashed around a bit.

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Thanks, i've cut out all the templates on a scroll saw and the crisp lines were definitely a big help. So far so good. I have the left wing from hangar 9 as i got a great deal on it, but i still need the right wing... i find it hard to justify paying over 200 bucks for a wing when i have to "OK" wings, but i would love to see how it flys on the proper stock wings. Just waiting for that right wing to come up at a good price, weather its crashed, or new or used, don't matter to me!
Old 07-29-2014, 06:12 AM
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Got around to fixing the landing gear, welded the bottom axle holder back to the triangular frame, but in doing so i had to removed the covering. Going bush style, and painted black now. Also a pic of what i'm working with here...
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Old 07-29-2014, 06:23 AM
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Very nicely done.
Old 07-29-2014, 05:20 PM
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Heli Mech I have a right wing with very little damage . I am not sure what shipping would be from BC Canada but if you are interested let me know
Old 07-29-2014, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bikerbc
Heli Mech I have a right wing with very little damage . I am not sure what shipping would be from BC Canada but if you are interested let me know
Awesome, PM Sent... I think, private messages are giving me some issues...

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Old 07-29-2014, 07:56 PM
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Gear set back in place... Looking better already.
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Old 07-30-2014, 06:52 AM
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Thanks for the PM HELI-MECH . for some reason I am unable to pm back .. Do you have a PA 18 or a J3 ? My wing is for the PA18 .
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Originally Posted by bikerbc
Thanks for the PM HELI-MECH . for some reason I am unable to pm back .. Do you have a PA 18 or a J3 ? My wing is for the PA18 .
Ah man, thats too bad! I 've got the J3, converted to PA 18. Well, if you ever see one, let me know, cheers.
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Okay I will keep my eyes open .. One other option would be to change both wings and then you would be closer to a PA 18 . I have both wings including the struts and wing tube .
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Originally Posted by bikerbc
Okay I will keep my eyes open .. One other option would be to change both wings and then you would be closer to a PA 18 . I have both wings including the struts and wing tube .
I am interested. If the pm works, shoot me a price. I could maybe fit the to work if the price is right.
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Okay , let me think it over . I am going north for a float fly and will be gone for about a week . I will let you know what I think is fair when I get home . I hope you realize these wings are white with blue trim and will need to be painted or recovered . Any idea on the cheapest way to ship ? UPS ?
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Originally Posted by bikerbc
Okay , let me think it over . I am going north for a float fly and will be gone for about a week . I will let you know what I think is fair when I get home . I hope you realize these wings are white with blue trim and will need to be painted or recovered . Any idea on the cheapest way to ship ? UPS ?
Yes, as, may be some work, but if price is right... Cheapest way will be DHL, or purolator maybe? Maybe even Canada post.
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Got it mocked up, still some more holes to cut out of templates but going back together great!
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Old 08-01-2014, 12:07 PM
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Got it all glued together today, clamp clamp clamp. Everything lined up, hard parts done...
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Old 08-01-2014, 12:53 PM
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The rebuild looks very professional. Good work. Getting close to thinking about a power plant decision?

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Old 08-01-2014, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Jb Stearman
HELI-MECH
The rebuild looks very professional. Good work. Getting close to thinking about a power plant decision?

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jim,

i believe I found the problem, casting flaw and left a deep edge where carb and reed block mounted to the engine and allowed air in. Surfaced both sides and remounted and tuned engine. Ran it hard and no issues. The first run on test stand after crash it did the exact same thing. Now all good I hope.
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Glad to hear that. You will have the cub flying again in no time.

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Originally Posted by HELI-MECH
Got it all glued together today, clamp clamp clamp. Everything lined up, hard parts done...
Well done!! very tidy workmanship... and an interesting find regarding the casting flaw; too bad that wasn't caught during MFG.



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Originally Posted by John_M_
Well done!! very tidy workmanship... and an interesting find regarding the casting flaw; too bad that wasn't caught during MFG.



John M,
thanks! Very unfortunate I couldn't find the flaw a little earlier or like you said maybe a little more quality control at the MAnufacturer. I got a dud of an engine. Seems to be ok now and just fortunate I didn't bend the crank in crash.
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not sure if anyone is interested but, before some had mentioned they liked to see the progress on the rebuild and it might be some good info for anyone rebuilding these Arfs, almost ready to maiden... again, maybe next week??
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Old 08-08-2014, 08:29 AM
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Great job, I really like your cowl, what did you use for hinge's? I've looked for hinge's that look close to scale have not been able to find anything.
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thanks, the hinges and cowl looked a lot nicer before i crashed it... the piano hinges are from lee valley tools

http://www.leevalley.com/US/hardware...=3,41419,41439
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Old 08-08-2014, 09:39 AM
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HELI-MECH, you did one he** of a job repairing that cub... I like the black wheel hubs, what type of paint did you use?...



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HELI-MECH I am back from my float fly holiday and have thought over what I would like to get for my wings . I would like $200 . For that I would give you three wings , two left and one right complete with ailerons and flaps also the struts and attachments plus the wing tube . I added up the replacement parts cost and it was over $560 . You would also have to pay for shipping and insurance if you wish . I am sorry I seem to be unable to PM you .. If you wish you could E mail me your Phone number and I would call you . I received your E mail but when I try to return I am unable for some reason .. I think shipping is going to be to expensive to make it worthwhile ..

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