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RE: Blue Angel - Build - 5/7/2008 11:31:05 PM   
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RE: Blue Angel - Build - 5/8/2008 1:17:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		Forgive me for butting in, but I thought this sketch might help illustrate Mike's horn installation. (It's from my Kwik Fli III plan set - when I upgraded the original hand drawn plans to CAD I used Mike's suggestion for the horn installation).

"and now back to our regularly scheduled program"...

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RE: Blue Angel - Build - 5/8/2008 1:54:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks Tony! Your reprint from the Kwik Fli III plans makes it very clear. On my 60 size aircraft I’ve been using 4-40 hardened cap bolts and putting the hole closer to the hinge line but the 6-32 works very well too.

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RE: Blue Angel - Build - 5/8/2008 2:03:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		Sorry...But skipping back to painting with LusterKote for a minute...I remember reading a suggestion in another thread to heat the can of LusterKote in water prior to painting....I believe it was you who suggested it...Is that correct...Do you do that?? The reason I'm asking is I just ordered some cans to paint a few airplanes...I don't believe I've ever used LusterKote before and for some reason the "heat the can" thing kinda stuck in my mind...

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RE: Blue Angel - Build - 5/8/2008 2:20:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yes, I heat the can because it seems to spray better. I’ve been wrapping the can in a hot pad lately and find it easier than messing with hot water. Needless to say don’t forget that can is in the hot pad and check the can often! You must use the white primer under the color coat or the color will be completely wrong.

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RE: Blue Angel - Build - 5/8/2008 2:27:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		Sorry - I should have mentioned my drawing was to show the general arrangement and the geometry of the installation. I wasn't recommending any particular parts configuration.

The specific swivel horn used is what determines the set back from the hinge line and will vary by brand and size.

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RE: Blue Angel - Build - 5/8/2008 2:37:45 AM   
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ORIGINAL: dhal22

i wonder if anyone else has had this thought? mike, what's next?

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David,

I’m not sure yet because I’ve been so wrapped-up and inspired by the Blue Angel. Right now I’m feeling like the Blue Angel may turn out to be some of my best work (if I don’t screw up something) so it is going to be hard to find another design that will generate the same level of inspiration for me. For sure it would need to be a classic pattern machine!


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RE: Blue Angel - Build - 5/8/2008 2:54:26 AM   
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Sorry - I should have mentioned my drawing was to show the general arrangement and the geometry of the installation. I wasn't recommending any particular parts configuration.

The specific swivel horn used is what determines the set back from the hinge line and will vary by brand and size.


No problem! It was very helpful and thanks for posting it.

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RE: Blue Angel - Build - 5/8/2008 3:28:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		How about something that will suit one of your Webra 10cc's?

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RE: Blue Angel - Build - 5/8/2008 4:27:59 AM   
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How about something that will suit one of your Webra 10cc's?

David


Curare

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RE: Blue Angel - Build - 5/8/2008 12:32:03 PM   
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How about something that will suit one of your Webra 10cc's?

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I have one of the really nice Home Hobby Solutions Kwik Fli III kits that is waiting for a build and the Webra would be a perfect engine for it. Might be fun with a set of retracts and a pipe slug down the side.

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RE: Blue Angel - Build - 5/8/2008 12:34:04 PM   
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How about something that will suit one of your Webra 10cc's?

David


Curare


The Curare would be nice but I have my Tiporare that is basically a cleaner version of the Curare.

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RE: Blue Angel - Build - 5/8/2008 12:38:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		More progress on completing the ailerons. I tie the plugs on the extenders together with dental floss. Some RCers like to cut the cable and solder on an extender cable but the plug type extenders have worked fine for me. A large size ball chain is used to drop through the wing channel for the aileron cable. I then attach the plug to the chain with masking tape and using the chain, pull the cable through the wing. Digital servos use a extra heavy wire so you need to use the heavy duty extender. For all of my control clevis, I like the Sullivan units with the locking clip and I also use a jam nut to lock the clevis. A small thing, but I polish all of the push rods that are external giving them a nice clean shiny look.

As luck would have it, the aileron servos are behind the CG helping the balance some.

To be continued…


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RE: Blue Angel - Build - 5/8/2008 1:06:05 PM   
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Status: offline 		8178,
Ive been reading through your Kwik Fly III build thread too, but I haven't gotten that far yet. Very slick idea. I've seen planes with ailerons that have a countersunk head in the top, but your solution is much, much cleaner.

Tony-Howard,
Thanks for the answer and drawing. I'll try to remember it when I build my Dirty Birdy.



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RE: Blue Angel - Build - 5/8/2008 5:28:04 PM   
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Glad tha