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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/2/2007 4:17:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		I like that pilot But I am only going to use a bust for this one and thanks again for the comments.

Well Since my last post I have finished up the rudder/tailwheel installation and controls.
I don't like the control horns because it so hard to get all the hole to line up so I make my own out of 3/8" dowel. I just drill a hole through the rudder and glue in a 3/8" dowel and sand flush. I then drill and tap the dowel for a 6-32 Machine screws. I put one 1-1/2" through each side and cut off the excess. I then install the heavy duty alieron control connectors. ( don't remember the exact name).
I then figured out where i needed exits for my pull-pull cables. I always use coated leader wire and crips. I loop the wire and crimp it direct the the connectors at the rudder and the tail wheel arms. I then run the wires into the open fuse. I don't use tubes to run the wire into. I then run the wires throught 4-40 rigging couplers with clevises on them. I run the tail wheel wires as close to the servo center as possible because you need very little tail wheel movement. I connect to rudder out toward the ends. now I have good control of both the rudder and tailwheel...
I then took the retract cover and made a small hole where the tail wheel would stick through and laid it over the are with the tailwheel retracted. I was then about to work a little at a time until I had teh opening just large enought to get the tail wheel through. I plan on using screws to hole this down with so i can get to this area if needed...

Ty


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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/2/2007 5:45:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Ty, Have you thought about maybe after it is flying and you need something to do maybe some gear doors for the tail wheel? I am throwning this idea around. Set them up like the tail wheel doors on the Top Flight ARF Big Beautiful Doll 1/5 th scale P-51. I have a couple projects I need to finish up but have started repainting my P-40, Thanks to ACE hardware and their camo pack of kylon paint. I will be flying mine with an electric set up so fuel proofing wont be any concern.

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/2/2007 6:11:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Ty, concerning post #12. I always install the control horn backwards on flaps. You will then be able to get a lot more throw before the horn bottoms out on the wing...for what it's worth. Godd luck

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/3/2007 6:51:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for the info Jeff. I did not make any changes because I did get the 2" travel the instructions called for.

I traced off the nose art on both sides of the fuse. I figured I would start out with the beak . I used the 1/8" 3-M tape and then masking tape. It turned out good. I will let it dry overnight before trying any masking over it.

Ty

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/4/2007 4:13:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		I am so impatient, I could not wait. So I when ahead and finished out the birds head except for the eye. I have to go get some white paint. I did find out the factory paint job is very slick and you must sand it before applying any paint. I masked off the back side of the heed and sanded the whole thing. I painted all the red. Once again I was going to let it set overnight. I could not wait again.
The birds head is totally outlined in black. So the other day I bought one of the Testor black paint pens. They work great. The paint flows well and I free handed all the outlines. I figure the guy that painted the original one could not have been perfect....


Ty

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/4/2007 4:21:09 AM   
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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/4/2007 4:45:07 AM   
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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/8/2007 2:52:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		Its really been a busy week. Hav not gotten to much done. I did finish the first side and most of the second.

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/8/2007 3:53:44 AM   
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Status: offline 		Awesome Paint job and neat Markings.

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/14/2007 8:32:52 PM   
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Status: offline 		It appears that i have most all the major part put together and now will work on finishing it up.
I went ahead and installed the airlines for the retracts and run the servos wires throught the wheel well area. I use some GOOP to hold them in place. I held them in place with pins until the glue dried. I then Installed the wheel well covers Using screws so it couls be removed if needed later.

Ty

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/14/2007 9:21:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		I then Installed the retract servo and valve. I had a Robart in the drawer so I just used that. I also installed the airtank up in the top of the fuse also using GOOP. I have trail balanced the plane and I may need to place both batteries behind the wing....

Ty

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/14/2007 9:26:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		I don't know if others have the same problem I do. But sometimes trying to cut a canopy out I have trouble seeing the lines. So what I have been doing lately is using 3M trim tape and following the outline. This gives me a good edge that I can see when I cut out the canopy...

Ty

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/15/2007 4:47:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		I always put 2 batteries in my planes and I don't like the switches on the side if I can help it. So i installed the just rear of the wing. I also installed the retract fill valve...

Ty

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