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H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 5/23/2007 5:41:26 AM   
blownalcohol



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Status: offline 		I finally found a H9 Taylorcraft that is in excellent condition....I've been wanting one for quite a while. Only problem is it doesn't have any wing struts with it. Any of you guys happen to have some left from an aircraft that might have suffered from a re-kitting??? I understand they aren't functional, and that the original mounting was prone to failure....but I really like the way they look on the plane and feel that I can engineer a mounting system that will survive.

I would also be interested in any other components that might be available.

Thanks in advance,

Jeff
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RE: H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 5/24/2007 9:26:51 AM   
aussie jason


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Jeff,

I made my owm out of airo tubing from my local hobbie store and I did not bother to much with installing the kit one's. From all reports they are functional the struts. They came up very good and they stay connect to the wing at all times when travelling to the field, the only mod is the underside of the plane wear you attatch the strut too. I also used JB weild to fuse the alluminum together then some fine grit sand paper to smooth the joint before sanding then painting it, very nice job once complete.

I will post some photo's tomorrow to give you some idea, it only took a couple of day's to complete.

Regards
Jason

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RE: H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 5/24/2007 2:28:05 PM   
blownalcohol



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Status: offline 		Thanks Jason!

I'm looking forward to the pictures.

Jeff

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RE: H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 5/25/2007 1:26:27 AM   
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Status: offline 		The struts are indeed functional. Never fly without them!
I too have made my own from aero alum. I flatened the end of the alum in a vise for the wing end and inserted a piece of steel in the landing gear end. Both pieces were mocked up on the plane for best fit then welded together off the plane.
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RE: H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 6/26/2007 10:47:11 PM   
aussie jason


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Jeff,

How did the strut's come out did you get a chance to do the job.

Cheers
Jason

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RE: H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 7/21/2007 6:31:04 PM   
bbrundle



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Status: offline 		Jeff,

I looked to see if we might have an old set laying around somewhere here at Horizon (Hangar 9), but that model was discontinued so long ago, that I was unsuccessfuol at locating any old spare ones.

Just to clarify one thing on the Taylorcraft struts we included on our Hangar 9 model. These struts are not functional and are only used on our model to capture the look of the full scale. The wing is plenty strong enough to fly without them and was tested quite extensively without the struts attached. So fabricate the struts as you see fit to achieve the desired look that you are looking for and you will be just fine. Be sure to glue the wing spar joiner with a fair amount of epoxy.

Bill Brundle
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RE: H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 7/23/2007 12:18:40 PM   
BAS



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Status: online 		The t-craft h-9 with ys 140 on board is one of my favorite planes to fly but i am glad to hear the struts are not functional because due to vibration i keep breaking off the struts end pieces that tie down to the fuse. Thanks for the info.

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RE: H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 8/9/2007 11:49:29 PM   
aussie jason


 

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Status: offline 		Hello Bill,
Just thought that I might just show you some of the photo's that relate to the manufactured strutt's for the Taylorcraft. The process was very easy and only took 2 or 3 days to complete and came up very nice, its also good to get some feed back from the peaple that test it like your self.

Cheers
Jason Meli


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RE: H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 8/29/2007 12:41:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have a damaged windshield, can one be found or made ?????? I ordered one from a diferent manufacture that made a 1/4 scale taylor craft, it was to big. I would have to cut it in hafe to make it work.

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RE: H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 12/12/2007 4:01:34 AM   
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Status: offline 		please, who makes a 1/4 taylorcraft kit?

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RE: H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 12/14/2007 1:24:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		Lanier makes one similar to the H9 version.

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RE: H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 12/20/2007 2:47:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		nice! thank you. if you hear of any others please post them. 1/4 scale is the perfect size too. i do appreciate the help. ricky.

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RE: H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 1/15/2008 8:18:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have a Hanger 9 Taylorcraft in like new condition. I have about 15 flights on it. It has an RCS-180 w/Pitts muffler, also new with 15 flights. It has a 3300mah ignition and a 3300mah receiver batteries and all high quality Futaba digital servos. The struts are in the box and never used. And no, they are not functional struts on this airplane.

I also have, NIB a spare cowl, windshield and side windows.

If anyone really has to have it then make an offer, with or without the engine, servos or batteries.

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RE: H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 1/17/2008 10:16:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Guy's,
Well I have 2 just got one of the last one's in stock from my local hobby store as the manufacturer has gone out of business,
Minicraft hobbies.
I have installed a os 200 and swinging a 18 by 10 prop, and it flys great, there is another supplier but I will have to do some searching. Here are a few photo's also.

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RE: H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 3/6/2008 11:38:48 PM   
lunns


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Jason,

I have a H9 taylorcraft that I am fixing up, had a small nose in, broke the firewall and windshield, not much else fortunately (cowling in great shape!!) But I will have trouble with the windshield, you or your local shop wouldn't have a spare, or be able to pull one off the existing windshield?

Cheers
Steve (Melb)

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RE: H9 TAYLORCRAFT STRUTS??? - 3/6/2008 11:50:17 PM   
ROGER RUSSELL



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Status: offline 		Wish they still had/made them.
I would replace mine as it really flew nice and looked nice.
Only had five flights on mine when had a lock out????
Had a MDS 2.18 with pump, made the engine scream.
On board glow
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