WACO YMF
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jplaneman
John, I found my plans if you still need them there not in the best condition but are usable.
SuperCub man
Jim, I weighed my aileron it is 2.3 oz do you think that is ok? I hate to make three more if that's to heavy if so I will go your rout and use the plastic.
John, I found my plans if you still need them there not in the best condition but are usable.
SuperCub man
Jim, I weighed my aileron it is 2.3 oz do you think that is ok? I hate to make three more if that's to heavy if so I will go your rout and use the plastic.
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RE: WACO YMF
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Has anyone done any business with Bob Dively Models? I have been trying for over a week to order my dummy engine, with no response from his end.
Scott
Has anyone done any business with Bob Dively Models? I have been trying for over a week to order my dummy engine, with no response from his end.
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RE: WACO YMF
ORIGINAL: mrdhud
SuperCub man
Jim, I weighed my aileron it is 2.3 oz do you think that is ok? I hate to make three more if that's to heavy if so I will go your rout and use the plastic.
SuperCub man
Jim, I weighed my aileron it is 2.3 oz do you think that is ok? I hate to make three more if that's to heavy if so I will go your rout and use the plastic.
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RE: WACO YMF
What are your sources for Silver Solder? Do we need to go to 45% Silver content? What do you "Heavy Solderers" use? Our price up here is about $100.00 lb. and I'm not sure if it is the "right stuff" as all my knowledge has been gleaned through the Web. Any thots? I think a pound would last me a couple of life times!! I had some given to me a few years ago and it was a very stiff wire and flowed beautifully. The only other stuff I've found is 5% content and very soft. Don't think it will do.
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Yeah, but the feed pumps would make it kinda hefty, and where would we put the condensate bay? I think I'll stick with this one. And yes, I know I had the engine rotated about 160 degrees, but gimme some slack, It is just dummied up to see how it fits.
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RE: WACO YMF
Hey guy's. I found the following business that sells metal skin finish for model aircraft. Check it out
http://www.flitemetal.com/.
Bart5495
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http://www.flitemetal.com/.
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Bill, the dummy looks very good mounted in the cowl. Are you going to make the black baffles between the cylinders, like the full scale has? Of course, leave out the one between #4 & 5 to allow air to the G-26's cylinder, and probably the one at 5/6 to allow access to the choke. My engine seems to get enough air, it doesn't feel all that hot after a 15 minute flight session.
The "Flite Metal" isn't too much different from the HVAC aluminum tape, maybe not quite as soft, and the available pieces a bit wider. It still dents pretty easily, to prevent that it needs to be applied over a fairly hard underlayment (like a 'glassed surface). Shallow creases can be burnished out as long as the underlayment isn't damaged as well. I don't suppose it's any heavier than using 1/64 ply over balsa like I did, but it does have a nice effect when painted over and the paint chips, of looking like the bare metal underneath.
The ad says0.0022222 oz./sq. inch
The "Flite Metal" isn't too much different from the HVAC aluminum tape, maybe not quite as soft, and the available pieces a bit wider. It still dents pretty easily, to prevent that it needs to be applied over a fairly hard underlayment (like a 'glassed surface). Shallow creases can be burnished out as long as the underlayment isn't damaged as well. I don't suppose it's any heavier than using 1/64 ply over balsa like I did, but it does have a nice effect when painted over and the paint chips, of looking like the bare metal underneath.
The ad says0.0022222 oz./sq. inch
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I probably will still use the 1/64th ply for the metal skin. Yes, I'm going to set the baffles up to direct the air over the cylinder and to give a plenum for the air to the carb. I noticed that you used part of the air horn on yours. Did you try it without the stub horn, or what?
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I have not heard anything yet from Fibertech. Has anyone else heard anything about the cowls....as to when they are coming?
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The entire black air horn wouldn't fit without cutting the cowl, so I trimmed it back, but left enough to help smooth airflow into the carb throat. It's always hard to tell what kind of eddys and swirls the air inside the cowl is doing, just wanted to make sure the engine gets as smooth an intake flow as possible. The screws that held the carb to the engine were also too long without the horn in place, and I chose to shorten the horn, instead of cutting the screws back.
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RE: WACO YMF
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Jim (Supercubman), these tiny bulbs might be the ticket for your wingtip lights, they're about the same as a grain of rice, you could use a Sharpie to color them and place them in a small scale housing on the wingtip, Careful soldering to some 22-24 ga wire and the would work great, they're pretty bright.
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Thanks Ken - I got some of those bulbs and it looks like they may be the ticket. They won't work in the flashing circuit as they draw too much current - or something - anyway they will work well as the colored lights and I can use the colored lens that the flashers come with for the color!. I then put one of the ultra brite bulbs in the circuit and they flashed OK so I guess I've now got my stobes and navigation lights. Now I just have to form some light aluminum for the cover.
John - the fiber optics sound like an interesting idea. Thanks for the input but the MagLite bulbs look like a solution at this point.
Jim (Supercubman), these tiny bulbs might be the ticket for your wingtip lights, they're about the same as a grain of rice, you could use a Sharpie to color them and place them in a small scale housing on the wingtip, Careful soldering to some 22-24 ga wire and the would work great, they're pretty bright.
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Thanks Ken - I got some of those bulbs and it looks like they may be the ticket. They won't work in the flashing circuit as they draw too much current - or something - anyway they will work well as the colored lights and I can use the colored lens that the flashers come with for the color!. I then put one of the ultra brite bulbs in the circuit and they flashed OK so I guess I've now got my stobes and navigation lights. Now I just have to form some light aluminum for the cover.
John - the fiber optics sound like an interesting idea. Thanks for the input but the MagLite bulbs look like a solution at this point.
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I'll probably never use this engine for anything else, so I guess I'll just cut down the horn. Of course, I could always order a spare.
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Jim,
The pictures I obtained from thier web site Century Jet http://www.centuryjet.com/webstore/index.cfm and more can be found there along with pictures of the tail wheel. The site is a bit of a pain to navigate and their suggestion of using the search feature is a good one. Type in Waco to find the gear.
The pictures I obtained from thier web site Century Jet http://www.centuryjet.com/webstore/index.cfm and more can be found there along with pictures of the tail wheel. The site is a bit of a pain to navigate and their suggestion of using the search feature is a good one. Type in Waco to find the gear.
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RE: WACO YMF
ORIGINAL: skylarkmk1
The pictures below are different views of three different Wacos, only one has tank covers.
The pictures below are different views of three different Wacos, only one has tank covers.
Joe
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Hey there Joe,
Thanks for the little history lesson on tank covers. Terry, the Waco restorer at CCA, does all of the planes he restores with the fabric cover unless it has a metal cover. If the planes history says it had fabric, restores it back to fabric. It is like most differences on the planes of the same model, many have been modified.
I guess it is getting time to put your waco up for the winter season up there in WI. Take care.
Thanks for the little history lesson on tank covers. Terry, the Waco restorer at CCA, does all of the planes he restores with the fabric cover unless it has a metal cover. If the planes history says it had fabric, restores it back to fabric. It is like most differences on the planes of the same model, many have been modified.
I guess it is getting time to put your waco up for the winter season up there in WI. Take care.
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I was just sent a notice that Stan's Fibertech is being offered for sale, as a turnkey business. This is a little disturbing, since I have pre-paid for an order. Let's just hope that someone from the Brotherhood can purchase the business. I think that a phone call is in order on Monday.
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Stan's FiberTech is now under new ownership! We are beginning production and working out the kinks.
The new email address is [email protected]
r/c john
The new email address is [email protected]
r/c john