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RE: new spad - 7/30/2004 1:30:30 PM   
Emmitt


 

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Status: offline 		Thanks acam37. this makes it clear to me what to do now. I'm thinking of building this plane and I wanted to get it right. It looks great!

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RE: new spad - 8/2/2004 2:46:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		boy acam, that is some spad, I'll be building one soon, that is, if my mom ever lets me take up every room in the house full of airplane parts like I did for the last plane.
nice job


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RE: new spad - 8/2/2004 4:52:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		Would a .61 two stroke be ok with this model? Or would I have to change the dimensions?


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RE: new spad - 8/3/2004 2:42:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		Well guys I am geting started on me SE and want to know if the materials I bought will work.

1. I could not find the 2 1/2 gutter a lowes, but they had stuff there called 2 3/4" Line Post. It is black in color and is fairly light. Hopefully the glue will stick. Is this stuff the right size?
2. I bought some Welder stuff. Is it basically like Goop and does it stick to the coro fairly well?
3. For the spar i have 2 1/2" x 1/4 aspen. Is This the right size spar?
4. How do the wing inner caps hold to the wing? It seems as though the caps and nylon bolts would pull the cap out.
5. Would a .61 FS or a TT .46 be better? I am think the the .61 because 1 cool sound 2 more torque for hovers 3 better fuel ecomomy.
6. Would 2mil work better for the fuse top caps?
7. Thanks

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RE: new spad - 8/3/2004 10:25:14 PM   
KyleB15


 

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Status: offline 		Come on! Antbody?This thread is not dead yet.

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RE: new spad - 8/3/2004 11:24:36 PM   
toddly24


 

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Status: offline 		give him time kyle, it takes a lot just to build the plane, give him a chance.


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RE: new spad - 8/4/2004 2:37:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		KyleB15, If you want to build this plane,I am working on a detailed photo plan. I am putting the finishing touches on it now. I just got to a point where I need to take a break. If you use different materials than what is stated then it may not go together correctly and therefore it will not fly like the original. Omaha RC flyer is building one right now and I am waiting for him to finish it and give a flight report. Hopefully it will be positive. He is the first one to build it strictly by the info on this thread and it looks like he is doing a fine job.

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RE: new spad - 8/4/2004 3:43:06 AM   
KyleB15


 

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Status: offline 		Well I am going to use the materials i have which are all available at Lowe's. That way if someone wants to build one like mine they can. That's if it flys ok. If its ok with you i will build it fly it and then post on here.

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RE: new spad - 8/4/2004 3:52:05 AM   
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Status: offline 		acam37,
Thanks for the kind words. The wings are finished as well as the fuse. I will be installing
the main gear, radio, servos, and balancing the remainder of this week. I hope it can be
finished and ready to fly by this Saturday. I will post a flight report and photos of the finished
bird as soon as possible.

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RE: new spad - 8/4/2004 4:18:20 AM   
KyleB15


 

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Status: offline 		And dont worry, if mine does not fly welll I will not bash your design.

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RE: new spad - 8/5/2004 5:33:00 PM   
Omaha_RC_Flyer



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Status: offline 		Here is some photos of the finished wing/wings.

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RE: new spad - 8/5/2004 5:36:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		Photos of the fuse cut outs for the spars, bolts and servo wires.

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RE: new spad - 8/5/2004 5:44:01 PM   
Omaha_RC_Flyer



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Status: offline 		She is almost finished, I just need to mount the control horns, linkages, a few servos
and trim it out with sign vinyl. Hope to fly it this Saturday.

Sorry for the poor picture quality, I have been using a web cam to take the photos.

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RE: new spad - 8/5/2004 8:32:36 PM   
KyleB15


 

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Status: offline 		That is a sweet plane! I am getting started on mine tonight.

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RE: new spad - 8/5/2004 10:07:34 PM   
acam37



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Status: offline 		You did a fantastic job. I quess that you have built a spad or two. It should be a good flier. Did you have any trouble getting the wing placement for the CG? The first one I built had about 6 slots cut in the side because I had to keep moving the wing back because it was tail heavy. Looks like you nailed it the first try.