ESM 50cc Spitfire Assembly
It’s been a while since I last posted, the assembly of the 50cc ESM Spitfire is almost complete.I changed my mind from installing a G62 and purchased the new DLE 55RA, anice engine and should fit very nicely within the cowl, especially havingrear exhaust.
I have run into a problem with installing the engine mount cylinder, its too large in diameter to fit into the fuselage; it’s over sized by approximately 1/16", (2mm). I am sure there are other ESM aircraft owners that have run into a similar problem with the fiberglass engine mount cylinder. Before I start hacking away at the fuselage; I would like to hear what other ESM aircraft owners did to allow the cylinder to fit into the fuselage.<u1></u1><o></o>
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This ESM Spitfire build has been a real pain in the backside; I had to fix problem after problem that should have been picked up by quality assurance before the Spitfire was released by the manufacturer. All other problems were fairly easy fixes, but this engine mount cylinder installation may become a nightmare to fix/fit <v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" stroked="f" filled="f" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" oreferrelative="t" o:spt="75" coordsize="21600,21600"><v:stroke joinstyle="miter"></v:stroke><v:formulas><v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></v:f></v:formulas><vath o:connecttype="rect" gradientshapeok="t" o:extrusionok="f"></vath><o:lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"></o:lock></v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" alt="" type="#_x0000_t75" style="width: 24pt; height: 24pt"></v:shape><o></o>
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RogerYes the DLE 55 will be spot on.
Sorry to hear that you have had so many problems, cant say I have anything to complain about.
Send me the diamieter of both ends and I will check on my spare tube.
Cheers
DB
HiRoger,
Yes the DLE 55 will be spot on.
Sorry to hear that you have had so many problems, cant say I have anything to complain about.
Send me the diamieter of both ends and I will check on my spare tube.
Cheers
DB
Good day DB; I very much appreciate your assistance. The measurements of your spare cylinder will dictate whether I purchase a replacement mount cylinder or enlarge the fuselage opening. The following measurements of the engine mount cylinder were taken with a digital calliper.<o></o>
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On the cylinder I have, where the engine bolts on is: 5.140” or 130.5mm or 5 9/64” Dia.<o></o>
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The end that inserts into the fuselage is: 5.190” or 131.8mm or 5 13/64” Dia.<o></o>
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The fuselage opening that the cylinder inserts into is: 5.123” or 130.1mm or 5 1/8” Dia.<o></o>
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As you can see by the measurements of the mount cylinder, the fuselage opening is too smallby 1.7mm or 3/32” diameter to allow insertion of the engine mount cylinder.
Roger.
Sorry its taken me a while but had to replace my digital calliper. My spare tube measures:
5.128" or 130.29 mm at the engine mount end and 130.51mm at rear end.
If i remember mine was a tight fit.
Hope this helps you. Anything else you need just let me know.
I also have a spare fuz so if you require anything just ask.
Cheers
DB
Roger
Yes, not rebuildable. Suspect one of the elevator servos gave out. This plane flies really well and flew it about a dozen times getting the engine settings right. It surprised the hell out of me when it went in. I guess a I'm not meant for a Spitfire. Lost two in a year. Paul
I'm back after being away from this thread for such a long time. I just have the engine/mount cylinder installation left to do before first flight of my ESM 50cc Spitfire. The reason for my being away for so long was my battle with throat Cancer! I have never smoked in my life and Cancer does not run in my family, so the Doctors think I was exposed to something during my 31 years in the military. The Chemo and Radiation therapy was just down right "BRUTAL". I didn't think I would make it after my weight plunged to 123lbs. The road to rercovery was sure long and slow but I am still here. Viewing the green grass from the top side sure beats having to view it from the under side Lol!
Roger
especially with after market resin exhaust stacks, cannons, antenna, and rear view mirror!