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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/14/2013 4:32 PM   
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the stars are from KIRBY GRAPHICS..

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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/14/2013 5:22 PM   
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/14/2013 5:27 PM   
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I have been following along & like your scale scheme. I did mine also off a full scale bird also. Havent run across another one yet...Gene

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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/14/2013 6:13 PM   
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the rudder and elevators have a 4mm alu rod supported by sturdy
phenolic posts... all of this is done at the factory..quite nice


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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/14/2013 6:14 PM   
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the real one of these is a very good plane!!!


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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/17/2013 4:45 PM   
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/17/2013 5:39 PM   
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these will be tricky to install ( Dremel to the recsue!)



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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/19/2013 12:58 PM   
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then wet sand..then color

lots of work but the final result is worth it...
This plane will be decorated with a combination of paint+Vinyl graphics


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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/19/2013 10:21 PM   
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/19/2013 10:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yes thanks but the turbine install was not that difficult
re-engineering the LG mounts was a little tricky but I love to build!
esp in the winter..

Painting now...


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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/20/2013 12:30 AM   
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/20/2013 4:21 AM   
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/20/2013 12:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yes I could probably do that but I like following directions and the paint i'm using
suggests primer so I give it some light coats and then wet sand..you can't go wrong following the directions!!!
 THANKS   BUT  I will keep that in mind for the next time...

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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/21/2013 2:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		Bling being added WOW this will look OK!
The Kirby Graphics are GREAT!!!!!



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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/21/2013 4:02 PM   
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/21/2013 4:08 PM   
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that's what I like and it is an attempt to be scale...


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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/23/2013 3:41 PM   
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Status: offline 		In oder to make the 54TP function properly, I have decided to change the exhausts as shown.
This is a straight shot out of the TP so it shouldn't affect performance and it will be easy to install..
intereasting hobby this is !!!


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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/23/2013 4:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		I called upon my favorite surgeon Dr. DREMEL
and we consulted and then operated, preliminary installation here
I think it will be UNIQUE to say the least. Dr. Dremel says the patient will
live to fly soon (comon spring)


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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/23/2013 5:22 PM   
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I SMOKED it...


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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/23/2013 10:21 PM   
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/23/2013 10:50 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks, I installed it by placing magnets all around outside and inside and then used
foam safe CA all around. Whan that cured, I put a bead of Areopoxy  on the inside.. it is nice and tight to the frame!
The tint is TAMIYA # PS-31 "smoke" and boy it gives off a lot of fumes when applying... I had to evac
my worksop for a few hours... HAH




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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/30/2013 8:22 PM   
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this approximates what the full sized one has as far as I coudl tell from the
AIRLINERS.NET photos...
more to come..white stripes on the bottom..
hey it WILL be very VISIBLE!!!!!



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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/31/2013 11:00 AM   
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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 1/31/2013 1:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		NICE, thanks
for this particular plane I wasn't so much interested in 100% scale fidelity
as I was in high visibility in most cloud conditions.. I'm not entering it in any scale events
but I just want to wring it out and have fun...SO I made it as "Russian" themed as possible
with the correct stars, YAk logos, russian text etc.... fun stuff...



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RE: Yak 55SP 2.6M converted to Turboprop!!! - 2/1/2013 7:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ok onto final assy and CG determination, in the meantime I put it together
to get some Pics! WOW it WILL be highly visible and is does look Russian like... HAH


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