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my 4* 60 kit build with retracts UPDATE: CRASHED - 11/11/2002 7:34:12 PM   
RCFan-RCU



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From: Birmingham, AL,
Status: offline 		Hey Downwind,

I'm building a BTE Venture 60 and want to position my aileron servos like you have yours. Think you could post a pic of the mounting on the hatch?

BTW, Looks GREAT!

Thanks,
JB

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my 4* 60 kit build with retracts UPDATE: CRASHED - 11/12/2002 2:00:43 AM   
downwind



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Status: offline 		pic of servo

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my 4* 60 kit build with retracts UPDATE: CRASHED - 11/12/2002 2:01:21 AM   
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Cowlings - 11/12/2002 9:28:00 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hello Downwind,

Very nice job so far.

Have you been able to locate a fibreglass cowling for your 4*

Keep up the good work.

Sidekick

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my 4* 60 kit build with retracts UPDATE: CRASHED - 11/13/2002 2:38:52 AM   
downwind



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Status: offline 		heres the fuse.
i went 100% by the instructions for the fuse assembly. I thought about sheeting the turtle deck and finding or building an engine cowl but i figured i would just keep it simple.

I did add a pushrod tube in the fuse for routing the radio antenna.

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my 4* 60 kit build with retracts UPDATE: CRASHED - 11/13/2002 2:40:02 AM   
downwind



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Status: offline 		other end of fuse.

I'm not real crazy about using the plastic "tube inside the tube" type of pushrods. the rods tend to change in length as the temp. chages. So your radio trims never stay the same. So, with the lack of material to build another type of pushrod system and the closest hobby shop over an hour away-And pure lazyness- I just went with the included set-up.

now its on to the tail section!

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Cowl - 11/13/2002 4:11:27 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi all, Fiberglass specialty's has a four star 60 cowl, In the cap21 stile. I have one on order!

Regards
Mark


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my 4* 60 kit build with retracts UPDATE: CRASHED - 11/13/2002 4:19:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		I know what you mean about the plastic in plastic rod system. I'm at the same point you are on my 4 star 40. I happen to have a couple spare 2-56 rods I'm going to use in the 4 star. I'm thinking of running the antenna down the fuse as well. Did you notch the formers to accept the plastic tube? Or did you drill holes in them before hand? Since mine is assembled,I'll have to some how make a few notch for the tube. Time to drill the holes in the mount for the engine and start on the tail section also. JT

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my 4* 60 kit build with retracts UPDATE: CRASHED - 11/16/2002 7:54:29 AM   
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Status: offline 		i got the tail done.

I added 3/4" to the elevator and 1 1/4" to the rudder.

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my 4* 60 kit build with retracts UPDATE: CRASHED - 11/16/2002 8:19:32 AM   
downwind



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Status: offline 		i strengthened up the tail wheel area to accept a tail wheel assembly from my crashed Extra 300.

you can see the wing in the background

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covering - 11/30/2002 2:52:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		after a little break, I finally got back to the four star.
the directions said to cover the tail pieces before blueing them on. I frefer to glue them on, then cover.

heres the tail covered

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my 4* 60 kit build with retracts UPDATE: CRASHED - 11/30/2002 5:16:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		Looks great . I just got done covering my 4 star with yellow monocote. Looking for ideas for a trim sheme now. Downwind, I have a question. I have a tail wheel assembly something like yours. Its from Sig. I really dont understand how to install it. It came with a wheel bracket just like yours, 2 springs ,and a T shaped piece of metal. I'm not sure how to install the springs? I know they have to go to the rudder somehow. I thought maybe you were suppose to screw the T shape peice to the bottom of the rudder.Then attach the springs to that piece .But the 4 star rudder is way too small or I should say narrow to screw anything to the bottom of it. Do you have any idea how I can attach the springs to the rudder? I'm kinda at a stand still on this. By the way, your 4 star looks great so far, looking forward to more pics as you progress. Thanks, JT

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Nice looking job on the tail covering - 11/30/2002 5:43:30 AM   
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From: Sheridan, WY, USA
Status: offline 		Great looking job on the tail Downwind I don't think I'm going to have the guts to do anything fancy on covering mine. I'm going with mainly red on the bottom of the wings, the turtle deck, and fuse forward of the canopy. Yellow MonoKote on the rest with some black trim.

Great post, have been following with great interest, especially the retracts

Keep up the good work, it helps give me confidence during my build also...........

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tail wheel - 11/30/2002 8:52:04 AM   
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