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RE: WACO YMF - 7/25/2012 5:54 PM   
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Dan,

I started building with a magnetic system a few years ago and much prefer it over pins.


Do you have some magnets with the metal side plates? They hold a lot better that the magnets by themselves. You might also find that you will want/need more than 150 magnets. I bought 200 and find on occassion that I wish I had more. If you haven't found it already this is a great site for building with magnetics, http://www.airfieldmodels.com/information_source/how_to_articles_for_model_builders/tools/magnetic_building_board/index.htm.

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Chris,
Yes all the magnets have the metal sides on them they hold more then I thought. You may be right about having more then 150 I will start my new build with the wings and see how it go’s.


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RE: WACO YMF - 7/26/2012 2:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have recently inquired about the availability of the DuBro quarter turn latch, as well as some questions  on the size of our cockpit openings.  I thought it time to bring the Brotherhood up to date on the progress of my build.  Below is a photo of the rear of the cowl on my Yellow Aircraft P-47 showing the small latch. As you can see, it is quite small and neat. It's pretty secure for it's small size.

As for my cockpit, I decided to take off the top over the cockpit and replace it with a much smaller and hopefully, scale opening. Before it took the sheeting off, I made a laminated anf formed replacement. Since I had no 5/32 sheet balsa I laminated it from 3/32 and 1/16" soft balsa. I covered the fuselage with plastic film so I wouldn't glue my work to the fuselage. I glued up the required lengths of 3/32 and 1/16 sheets and then soaked them in water. I applied  a carpenters wood glue to the inside surfaces, stuck the two sheets together and taped them down over the cockpit area.  I am very happy with how they came out, and the thickness was right on.  Fitting it in place was no problem.  I"m glad I had to do this, as it will make putting in the instrument panel, seat, sidewalls, etc., much easier. I'm not going for a full depth cockpit, due to radio space requirements. 

From checking on my three views, and looking at photos of full scale WACOs, I think I will also re-do the windshield as what is proivided does not match the drawing at all. It's too narrow and too short lengthwise.  I think I'll check on using a piece of gutter flashing for the frame.

I'm using a homemade control horn for the elevators with internal flex cable for control. The horn was braized on for security.  Rudder will be pull-pull.



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RE: WACO YMF - 7/26/2012 8:25 PM   
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You’re making good progress on your Waco. Looking good!

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RE: WACO YMF - 7/26/2012 8:43 PM   
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Joe,
You’re making good progress on your Waco. Looking good!


Thanks, Dan,

Your sample arrived today. YOu're right, I do like it.  I wish it had arrived a week or three sooner. It appears that it will not require any dope?  That is a time saver, not to mention $$$$.  I already have a package of the koverall, as well as the Balsarite and a quart of nitrate dope.  I just applied a coat of Balsarite to the edges of my stab, rudder, and vert. fin.  If my wife smells it when she gets home (I opened the garage door after I was finished to clear out the fumes) I may STILL have to go your route.  I'll let you know.......

?  would you still use a primer over the silver?  I'm thinking KlasKote.

Thakns,

Joe

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RE: WACO YMF - 7/26/2012 11:25 PM   
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Status: offline 		I made my hatch latches from brass and music wire. If you look back tou can find it and the brass striker plate. It is quarter turn and very secure.

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RE: WACO YMF - 7/30/2012 11:14 AM   
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RE: WACO YMF - 7/30/2012 11:30 AM   
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RE: WACO YMF - 7/30/2012 12:31 PM   
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Is everyone starting to get tired of this thread?


Bill, Waco Brother #1


Are you nutz?  I look forward to every post. I have picked up some great information here. There has to be a ton of posts I haven't seen yet. Just to many to read them all. I just wish there was more indexing of the past several years.

I haven't been able to find the one you did on your hatch latch. I'll be ready to hinge mine soon, so it would be a great help to see how you did yours.. 

Tired of this thread?  NO WAY!

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RE: WACO YMF - 7/30/2012 1:06 PM   
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RE: WACO YMF - 7/30/2012 1:31 PM   
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RE: WACO YMF - 7/30/2012 2:26 PM   
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RE: WACO YMF - 7/30/2012 3:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		Don't forget it is summer time, people have other things going on, kids home from school, family trips, BBQ, float trips and lots of other stuff happening. Yes it is flying season and we are getting reports of some maiden flights and such but most can only fly on weekends due to their jobs. It will pick up during the build season when things settle down again.

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RE: WACO YMF - 7/30/2012 4:25 PM   
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Don't forget it is summer time, people have other things going on, kids home from school, family trips, BBQ, float trips and lots of other stuff happening. Yes it is flying season and we are getting reports of some maiden flights and such but most can only fly on weekends due to their jobs. It will pick up during the build season when things settle down again.


+1! In 30-35 years I may be retired and get to build all day . Plus this summer has been really nice and since it's so short compared to you guys we need to make the most of it! So might as well enjoy it instead of 'wasting' it building inside the shop. Unfortunately it means the Waco build will be delayed a little longer.

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RE: WACO YMF - 7/30/2012 4:50 PM   
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Status: offline 		What a vacation. My wife and I spent a week in Maine (Mount Desert Island) and I had a chance to fly in a 1999 Waco YMF-5. The pilot even let me fly the plane the whole flight except take off and landing.
The experience of a life time.
Can't wait till it cools off here in Kansas so I can get my pica out and fly again.


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RE: WACO YMF - 7/30/2012 5:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		OK,  Bill, here is a post - er,   question.

As suggested, it took 1/4 inch out of the centr of the wheel pants I got from Fibertech.  I have put in the pants the large wheel pant mounts made by SIG.  The problem is the width of the wheel does not allow any room to add a collar on the outside. I'm using the 4" skylite wheels.

If I open the inside of the wheel pant to allow it to get closer to the wire strut, it would probably allow enough room to use the collar.  I am wondering if anyone is using the piece of steel provided in the kit. This would require brazing it to the wire, but I'm afraid this would remove the temper causing the wire to bend on landings. 

Comments please.

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RE: WACO YMF - 7/30/2012 5:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		Bill, I don't think anybody will ever get tired of this thread. I personally would like to see more pics of the construction from start to finish, have many questions on tail wheel assembly, flying wire attachments. components people made. I haven'f found your 1/4 turn brackets, so much info to go through. What did you end up doing for your tail wheel? I saw what you did on the first few pages. Looks like a 1/12 scale nylon nose wheel bracket, I think we need a better way of going back through the many pages of great info. Most of you have built your planes, and are probably tired of all the same old questions that pop up. Me personally I will never get tired of it. I look forward to the posts. I have also seen the decline in posts, just my 2 cents worth. George

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RE: WACO YMF - 7/30/2012 6:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		Bill, you can sure get every ones attention including mine. I’m still waiting on my wing tubes to get started building the ¼ scale. I’ve been reading Anthony’s build on his ¼ scale and talking with Chris about his and have decided to build three piece wings. Still haven’t decided what to power it with any thoughts.

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Man that must have been a thrill flying that Waco.

Joe,
I had the same problem with my wheel pants you have to put every thing on as you slide the pant on the axel. I had to use some small needle nose to put the last collar on.

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RE: WACO YMF - 7/30/2012 8:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		Dan, I know your a gas power type and i Nitro but i think, when i get to it i'll go to a DLE 55 it should be enough for the 1/4 . I finally decided that i'll use the Saito radial if it will start. it last ran in 1986 and has been boxed except fot the last 3 years, if it doesn't turn over i have the OS twin 300 both turn a 20/8 or a 20/10 prop.

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RE: WACO YMF - 7/30/2012 8:40 PM   
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Sure hope you get your radial running it would be a shame not to use it. I was thinking on the lines of using a G62 heaver then the DLE but it a long way off.

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RE: WACO YMF - 7/31/2012 1:45 AM   
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RE: WACO YMF - 7/31/2012 4:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		The trick is not to use outer wheel collars. Instead, solder a piece of brass tubing to a brass Tee that you will cut from a strip of K&S brass strip (I used a piece that was 1/32 thick, and then drill a small hole just before the end of each point of the Tee. Drill a corresponding hole for each of the 3 holes in the outside of the wheel pant. Once the wheel and inner pant is mounted, add a 2-56 screw to the pant and tee. The piece of tubing will hold the wheel in position, and the 3 screws look just like what the full scale has.

Joe, the hatch and latch are found in posts 7785 and 7811. The cabane strut modification is found in post 8064 and 9083.

Here is a pic of the wheel pant showing where the tee goes.

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RE: WACO YMF - 7/31/2012 5:39 PM   
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I have been searching for an appropriate pilot figure for my 1/5 scale YMF-3 without success.  What I would like to use is an "old-timer/barnstormer" figure - with a scarf, if possible.  I would appreciate any advice as to where I might find such a pilot figure.

Thanks,

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RE: WACO YMF - 7/31/2012 5:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Dan, I'm working on installing the radial on the frame as we speak for a run-up, my major concern is exhaust oils soakting the wood, looking at setting a small throw rug right behind the exhaust tubes as a deflector. not too worried about a carpet and it should work.

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RE: WACO YMF - 8/1/2012 3:40 AM   
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Not getting tired of the thread, as a matter of fact I check in on a daily basis to see who's doing what.  Just so you know I'll be starting a 1/5th scale shortly and I'll be checking in and adding some input as I go.
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RE: WACO YMF - 8/1/2012 4:00 AM   
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Not getting tired of the thread, as a matter of fact I check in on a daily basis to see who's doing what. Just so you know I'll be starting a 1/5th scale shortly and I'll be checking in and adding some input as I go.
George
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I hope to start the 1/5 Pica Waco this fall...

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