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EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 11/20/2012 12:44 AM   
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Status: offline 		Just started to get things in order befor I start . I got this arf on the "Sandy Sale " or "First Bus out of the Big Apple"  . I'm am not a shill and I will give you an honest assesment of the kit .  After its 5 day trip it arrived by grayhound, condition of the two boxes were great, no problems ..I wanted to make an 1939 paint ( chrome yellow wings, red stabs,red/white/blue fin,etc) scheme , so the first thing I did was to fill the GIANT rivit holes( about 3/16" so say 1.75' full scale)  and first coat of silver. 
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 I plan on powering it with a DA 85   ......
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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 11/20/2012 5:22 AM   
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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 11/20/2012 3:09 PM   
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What is your inside cowl diameter please. Thank you very much

  Its 11.00"  x  12.25 "
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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 11/20/2012 11:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		 Landing gear arrived today and it impressive .. all that is needed is a servo yo operate the value .
 TodayI went through all the areas I could see to see just how the glue joints looked ,Overall Not too bad, few areas I ran another bead of aero poxey ( actually its a lot better constructed that I've seen on a few hi dollars jet kits from chineese mfg.) 

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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 11/21/2012 5:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		I did not like the way the tourque rod for the rudder is secured.just glue the rod into the rudder, so I drilled a hole thru the rudder and tourque rod and pined its place in the rudder.
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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 12/2/2012 7:42 PM   
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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 12/2/2012 9:56 PM   
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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 12/3/2012 12:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		Guys if you have a problem with ET take it up with him don't polute this thread. I am pretty pleased with the kit .,been slowed down by a health problems and  Just finished the servo installation & linkage on the stabs,& ailerons ,BTW the hardware is great.and all present in the kit . So far the only problem has been with the dive brakes . two were warpped ,used steam and a heat gun to reform them .Monday I plan on finishing the dive brakes (linkage and servos)   Again I'm NO Shill just someone who likes unusal kits and willing to do some quality control, IMO this kit is as good as some of the preimer MFG .
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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 12/3/2012 2:24 AM   
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Status: offline 		Lookin' good Joe. I've already got the artwork drawn up for the pre-war American insignia so all I need to know is what diameter you need and I will get some paint stencils cut for you.

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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 12/14/2012 6:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		 Few shots of my progress .  a few issues .. the axels provided are either too short (Approx 1/4 ") or the tires are too wide . Had to make a stand off 7/16" to put on axel to keep the tire from hitting the strut . Also cut down the strut lenght by approx 3/8 " so that it would seat in the trundem along with filing a flat spot in the strut to keep the strut from turning (small grub screw on trunden), These are NOT real issues just things a model builder should be aware of . Where the plans call for holes to be drilled (rear of center section ) will not go thru the bering blocks in the wing ,so drill them where they will go thru the blocks .  The only BITC* I have is that,the Chineese plastic parts are REAL BRITTLE not enough flexable stuff made in the plastic ,causing the plactic to crack when cutting . This is a mfg problem which the importer has no control over .  I'll post more photos of my final assembly


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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 12/14/2012 6:18 PM   
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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 12/14/2012 6:26 PM   
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Looks good uncljoe. Like the new paint.

Casey

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  My eyes are NOT what they once were & Need all the help I can get . need the stars & dots (coming) 
 While I'm thinking about it the servo mount tray need to have some horizonal stiffiners it flexes as the rudder / tail wheel moves ( I'm using CF fiber push rods and I don't really care for the push/pull  provided) Hopefully I'm read for the maiden flight around the first of the year.
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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 12/14/2012 6:57 PM   
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Your Dauntless is very great ! 

In French, we also build Dauntless :
http://www.modelisme-racer.fr/ceux-des-copains/en-photos/

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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 12/14/2012 9:26 PM   
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  You SBD has the same scheme I will be using,USMC bombing 2  BTW you have some great looking aircraft on that page
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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 12/15/2012 4:02 AM   
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I love the fact as a scale nut, within 10 minutes you are already sanding and filling to make this your one of a kind paint scheme.

The new Dauntless is looking very nice.

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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100"ws - 12/15/2012 6:40 AM   
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Thank you for your replie, it's cool !

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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100 - 12/15/2012 10:10 PM   
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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100 - 1/5/2013 4:28 PM   
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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100 - 1/5/2013 7:31 PM   
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Status: offline 		Uncle Joe, For the brittle plastic parts the ESM warbirds have the same issue with their canopies. I read in another thread if you do the cutting under hot water they won't crack. It worked great on my P-40. Looking forward to a maiden flight video.

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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100 - 1/6/2013 12:37 AM   
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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100 - 1/6/2013 1:10 AM   
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That was my Christmas present in 1963.

It even had a bomb drop feature that was controlled by a 3rd line attached to the U-Control Handle just above the "UP" cable..

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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100 - 1/8/2013 8:00 PM   
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  Irb75         Thank you  for the tip on the brittle plastic parts I will use your warm water method
         I think the ziroli sbd canopy just might br the soluation to cloudiness of the clear plastic,and easy of cutting... 
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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100 - 1/8/2013 8:45 PM   
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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100 - 1/8/2013 8:52 PM   
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Status: offline 		Missed the engine size in your first post. I was too distracted by the pictures! If the Ziroli canopy is the right size, that would be a great backup or replacement.
A Gt 80 might be a little heavier and be smoother running since its a twin. Just a thought.

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RE: EasyTiger Models SBD Dauntless 100 - 1/8/2013 10:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		 Missed the engine size in your first post. I was too distracted by the pictures! If the Ziroli canopy is the right size, that would be a great backup or replacement.
A Gt 80 might be a little heavier and be smoother running since its a twin. Just a thought.

 Gotta use what I have on handf....my next will be Moki 150 .. a purfffffffffect   power plant 
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