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Old 01-08-2016, 04:04 PM
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Now that the holiday time has passed I'm continuing this build. I ordered Flite-Metal from Ed and he really delivered! Thanks for the awesome service, you rock!!

http://www.scaleaero.com/flitemetal.htm

I'll post some photos soon
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Hi John,
realy good news.
By the way, happy new Year for You and Your family, especially to Your nephew!
I send some pics from my exaust-solution



It creates a very deep and warm sound, not realy like a 4-stroke but nearly and even better than a single stroke.
Regards from Germany,
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Old 01-11-2016, 07:53 AM
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Interesting muffler system, refresh my memory what size is this engine?
Old 01-11-2016, 10:35 AM
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I just posted one these kits for sale in the RCU marketplace.
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It is a OS 91 Surpass II, without pump, Master Airscrew 14 x 8

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Old 01-16-2016, 08:56 AM
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Photos of progress.
I am going to attempt to video some of the application process, in the meantime...

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Old 01-16-2016, 12:14 PM
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Here is a video of covering one section..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lRFztTjXZE
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Cool work, Your video is really good.
A question > what is the weight of this stuff (gramm per square-inch), are there any experiences about resistance to fuel? And another question > in post 122 You wrote that You had changed the landig gear > are there any pics ?
Regards,
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Both JW and Tomas models are looking great. Super job on the covering JW. Thomas' exhaust is just cool. Good job.
Chris...
Old 01-27-2016, 08:22 AM
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Now that I have successfully registered to return to school for some fabrication classes, time to knock out this plane for some late spring enjoyment! I am going to rework the landing gear and exhaust with some brazing. I'll be looking into the brakes design, now that I'm looking at my previous work, Yea, it needs to be redone! The exhaust is restrictive and so I plan to open it up and braise it together(thats the plan anywayz).
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just ordered the brakes and this is what i settled on

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...181&aff=965875

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Starting the process of rebuilding my exhaust system. First, I rolled some leftover aluminum computer case material around my mag light then used [h=1]aluminum brazing rod with a propane torch.[/h]
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Old 01-31-2016, 11:46 AM
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Looks fine, all my attempts for soldering aluminium failed, so I used thin steel sheet (0,3 mm) > the weight of the komplete muffler is 115 gramm. I hope Your`s will bee lighter.
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As I work to complete my exhaust i'm thinking of adding a smoke system. Iook's as if I can take advantage of the YS pressure system to drive a smoke system. I found this a schematic illustrating what looks to be a viable setup.

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Old 02-03-2016, 10:17 AM
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I've been installing the new brake system for the past couple of days. These things look good, let's hope they perform as well. What I did do was re-engineer the bearing due to the fact the one it came with was a small unit that only supported the outer portion of the wheel assembly and allowed for wobble. It now has a full length carrier and full floating aluminum bearing. I also replaced the foam 3.5inch tires with dubro rubber lo-bounce 3.25inch tires. Here are some photos of the finished work.


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Old 02-05-2016, 07:18 AM
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I'm working on the exhaust system, it's been a mild learning curve to this point. here's a look, there's more to go...

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Old 02-05-2016, 07:35 AM
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here are some photos of the components going into this project, newer tech is so much fun...

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Your exhaust system looks very nice (if I could work with alu just like You do....). I hope the temperature in it will be high enough for the smooker, when I tested my muffler I was surprised, cause the big volume it was not so hot (I don`t burn my fingers )

By the way, some pics from my landing gear solution. Your break system is very interesting but we have a grass runway so I don`t belive that I need one ( on the other hand > newer tech is so much fun...)


this are some pics from the original, the second is from my son as he visited California last year.



After that, I had to do some moulding work, I used the plasic parts as prototype (the same as I`ve done with the cowling).





It is still simply snaped together to see how it works > I`m satisfied, it need some fine-tuning but it works as well.
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Nice job on the gear!
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love the gear work, you just have to admire that great craftsmanship
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Here I have some pics for You about Your "bright-polished-aluminium-version", I hope they will motivate.
Some from the www, some from my son. He visited Californialast year with his girlfriend and, cause he is a good son, he found a museum where was a Ryan hanging under the roof and so he`ve done some pics in some unusual perspectives. Enjoy

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first set of lower flying whires added, now it works that I can with this gearsystem move and remove the weelpants without removing the flying whires
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Old 02-17-2016, 06:47 AM
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I've been working on the fuel system and figuring out the "Horn Shoeing" of three tanks onto this hull at the preferred center of gravity, an approximate...

What I've figured is that I can get two 16oz. tanks in here with the 2oz. hopper. Now I need to test the smoke tank to be sure it doesn't melt. The fuel system will be tested and if I remember to I'll video the event(heh).

I removed the two magnets in favor of a mechanical latch.

Just received the final shipment last night and now its time to get this missile ready for launch...

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