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RE: 50cc S... - 5/5/2008 12:56:38 PM

darkwarder

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great job Don! I don't remember if you posted pics of your interior or not, but where did youend up for your battery placement?

Thanks!

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RE: 50cc S... - 5/5/2008 1:19:47 PM

roboto65

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Very good job Don great looking bird soon as I get a chance want to get out and work the bugs out of mine !!

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RE: 50cc Sukhette Bu... - 5/5/2008 7:58:06 PM

bugnutz57

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I noticed in your postings the reference to a 4-40 thread eye bolt. I have been trying to locate a source for this bolt, for a Physics experiment where I work, Penn State University. Any vendor info would be great.
Thanks

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RE: 50cc S... - 5/5/2008 10:38:04 PM

fishdeth

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The plane looks GREAT !
I like the checkerboard.
If you get the chance to capture a little video.... we'd all love to see it !

Jim

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RE: 50cc ... - 5/5/2008 10:48:30 PM

LeeHunt

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Good one Axiss, hope the wind drops for ya, now just fly it mate

Hey put the pants on!!!

. Did you buy the checkers and if so what brand is the covering. I do like the checkers
Lee

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RE: 50cc ... - 5/5/2008 10:53:38 PM

LeeHunt

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Oh yes, my DA 50 engine mounting lug broke off, looking from the front the bottom right hand one broke right at the crankcase. Has this happened to anybody else or is it just bad luck. I havnt bashed it into the ground or anything, maybe a casting fault. Iam really sad cos I can't fly for at least a week
Lee

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RE: 50cc Sukhette Bu... - 5/6/2008 12:40:12 AM

japan3d

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quote:

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I noticed in your postings the reference to a 4-40 thread eye bolt. I have been trying to locate a source for this bolt, for a Physics experiment where I work, Penn State University. Any vendor info would be great.
Thanks

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RE: 50cc ... - 5/6/2008 12:48:17 AM

aaxiss

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thanks for all the kind words

this was Pretty epic for me to get going but I was not going to give up ...

Darkwarder : ended up with my 2300 A123 on the front of the radio tray opposite the rudder servo with my Receiver between the 2 and for now a 2 cell 1320 mah lipo through a regulated switch and that is up on the tail side of the Firewall just under the fierglass overhang of the cowl . remove your canopy and you will see the space there.

bugnutZ : try http://www.mcmaster.com/ or http://www.mcfadden-dale.com/ for your eye bolts .

Fishdeath: the video is gonna be a maybe as I am usually the one that everyone turns to when they want a decent video of their flight hehe, Im sure I can talk someone into doing it

Lee : the checkers are just cut out of white monokote , if you look closely you can tell that I just eyeballed the placement, they are kinda wavy and not meant to be LOL. This being my first big plane I assume I am gonna plant it into the ground at some point, the Graphics on the plane were to personalize it as well as give my self a crash course in applying covering and trim ect. Also on the DA I would give them a call, they have great CS and if it broke from just vibes they should warranty it for ya.

will keep ya all up to date after next go . Gonna try and talk my buddy into thursday , he's building a plane now ( electric ) I may go over there and rush him along , he'll be more apt to want to go if he has a new plane to maiden hehe.

cheers all

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RE: 50cc ... - 5/6/2008 4:15:38 AM

cmoulder

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I may have missed it somewhere earlier in the thread, but does anyone have a photo of a DA50/J-tec Pitts muffler installed, and, more importantly, the cowl cutouts. I have this engine/muffler combo and am hoping it will fit with very minimal hacking.

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RE: 50cc ... - 5/7/2008 7:28:26 PM

sperrier

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Anyone have suggestions on how to reinforce the landing gear mounts on the Suk? I damaged the right mount on mine yesterday. The gear plate split across the center and the holes in the wing socket are oblong now. Not too much damage but enough that I want to fix it right. For those that have done this is it easier to strip the sheeting from the bottom or do it all from the top? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Also, what are the opinions on removing the pipe tunnel? I don't use a cannister and probably never will so I had considered removing it completely, which now would be a good time if I'm stripping the bottom.

Thanks!!!!!

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RE: 50cc ... - 5/7/2008 7:45:05 PM

n57tc

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Sperrier,

When i talked with Tom at the Toledo show about the landing gear, he said he is now putting in a piece of aluminum angle to help brace the landing gear in all the Sukhoi's. he offered to send me one for mine if I would call him when he was back in his office.

Mine is still holding up well, but I'm sure in time it will be needing the angle brace and I will be calling Tom.

I'm sure Tom would make the same offer to you if you call him.

Jim

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RE: 50cc ... - 5/7/2008 7:56:58 PM

roboto65

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My angle brace broke so I am trying to figure out what to do now broke right in the bend but then again I have had a few bouncing landing LOL probably just need to get a new one from Tom!!

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RE: 50cc ... - 5/7/2008 9:27:18 PM

n57tc

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Sperrier,

Here's the link to Soarrich's forum for the repair of his landing gear. This is where I belive the whole angle bracing was conceived.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6513646/tm.htm

He did a great job and has lots of pictures that will help you.

Jim

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RE: 50cc ... - 5/7/2008 9:34:29 PM

rctom

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quote:

ORIGINAL: n57tc

Sperrier,

When i talked with Tom at the Toledo show about the landing gear, he said he is now putting in a piece of aluminum angle to help brace the landing gear in all the Sukhoi's. he offered to send me one for mine if I would call him when he was back in his office.

Mine is still holding up well, but I'm sure in time it will be needing the angle brace and I will be calling Tom.

I'm sure Tom would make the same offer to you if you call him.

Jim

There is some confusion here.

All the planes have an aluminum angle bracket on each side, this is the primary landing gear support member. It's bolted to the motorbox side. The