yak 40 kit
04-13-2006, 06:18 PM
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yak 40 kit
This is my first real kit build.. well balsa kit that I really want to finish. I am 15 years old and need any tips I can get.. build countless foamies and arfs but this is a first. I bought this kit a year ago but continued to shy towards arfs but now I think I am ready.
04-13-2006, 06:26 PM
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RE: yak 40 kit
Oh yes.. If you guys want I will post a build thread here so you guys can see how it gos.. Im a pretty good builder when I take my time!
04-14-2006, 09:51 AM
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RE: yak 40 kit
I'll actually be starting one tomorrow (birthday present). Don't worry about it, it should be an easy build. I'll let you know how it goes. Good luck.
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04-15-2006, 04:15 AM
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RE: yak 40 kit
going flying today so im up quite early.. going great.. nice kit to build.. Im having fun! Both halves are now laminated and cut.. next is to bend the balsa all the way around the outside. Ill get some pics today.. After this its on to the wing..
04-15-2006, 08:20 AM
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RE: yak 40 kit
Pete, we can help you for sure. Just stay in touch with your project and there are plenty folks here to help. ALso might want to jump down to the regular profile forum for assistance. Lots of good folks around to help.
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RE: yak 40 kit
Thanks! bending the balsa around the airframe.. the notches (kerfs) with wetting and bending make a nice curve.. will use epoxy to hold this on. is it ok if I post my build here? or would you rather I placed it somwhere else?
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RE: yak 40 kit
still working on the fuse today taking my time. Soon I will need a hardware pack like the one you omp guys sell. Wheel axels would be a good addition though. maybe eeven fuel tubing.
