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Yet another "oh my God" 4*60 build - 12/12/2007 10:56:27 PM   
frenchie79


 

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Status: offline 		This is a straight forward build that even a first time builder can do and make the plane fly well and look good for years.
First issue is to inventory your parts and check for quality and any replacement Balsa ectt..
Next i like to label all the parts, put matching parts together like wing ribs and give a very lite sanding to match everything.
Finally-Trace all your parts on paper and keep with the plans (I know you want to get started), by doing this you can make easy repairs or build another 4*60 some day.

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RE: Yet another "oh my God" 4*60 build - 12/13/2007 12:37:27 AM   
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Status: offline 		Clever idea with the tracing, always been in to much of a hurry to do that wishing I did when needing repairs. Good job!

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RE: Yet another "oh my God" 4*60 build - 12/13/2007 1:05:24 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Frenchie powering my 4* with they ryobi. What prop you running. need more go power on my bird.

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RE: Yet another "oh my God" 4*60 build - 12/13/2007 2:11:41 AM   
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Status: offline 		Tracing the parts is a must- actually free parts some day. I forgot to mention, look at picture two, that pile of balsa and ply-KEEP IT! you won't believe how handy the peices become down the road.
The Engine I'll be using is the OS 91 with a 15x6 prop.

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RE: Yet another "oh my God" 4*60 build - 12/13/2007 2:24:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hello Frenchie,

Keep posting, i intend to build 4*60 this winter as soon as I finish my midstar.

I wanted to ask, do you intend to make a removable hatch for the fuel tank?
Don’t bother if not, I’m looking for a thread where it was done.

Thanks
Alex


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RE: Yet another "oh my God" 4*60 build - 12/13/2007 3:41:21 AM   
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Status: online 		I should have traced my parts!

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RE: Yet another "oh my God" 4*60 build - 12/13/2007 3:47:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Frenchie. I just started mine this week. I have a busy schedule so it might be a slow build. No matter, can't fly in the snow. I'm powering with the OS 91fs too. I'm going to start with a 14 x 6. Love the tracing idea. Good thing I didn't glue yet. Beats trying too find all the pieces in the leaves after a crash. Can't wait watch your progress.
Cliff

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RE: Yet another "oh my God" 4*60 build - 12/13/2007 4:10:08 AM   
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Hello Frenchie,
I wanted to ask, do you intend to make a removable hatch for the fuel tank?
Don’t bother if not, I’m looking for a thread where it was done.
Thanks
Alex

I have a removable hatch on my 4* 120 Alex. It's the same plane just a bit larger but a hatch can be built in the same way as in my thread. See link below.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_5288782/tm.htm

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RE: Yet another "oh my God" 4*60 build - 12/13/2007 2:15:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for the interest in this post. I'm not going to make a removable hatch, but not a bad idea. The next step before i start is lay-out the plans and make any modifications you want to do on the plans.
My modifications will be:
1. Clip one wing bay each side-Draw in new hinge areas. I'll use Robart Hinges on this project.
2. Add 1" to the Rudder and Elev. Draw on the plan
3. I'll Cowl the front using a "Fiberglass Specialties" Cowl. Clip the cheeks front of fuse.
4. Add several aftermarket products replacing the kit supplied products.

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RE: Yet another "oh my God" 4*60 build - 12/13/2007 3:56:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi French, I'm watching!! I wanted to mention A product I was sent to try from A friend that he has been using for tracing and making templates. It's called SeeTemp and they have A great line of modeling stuff, they advertise in RC Report.
The stuff is A nice thick plastic material and you just use an exacto knife to do the tracing with then snap out the traced part. I liked it so much I use it on all my Giant Scale plans built planes and keep all the templates in A large envelope just for those special days when something goes wrong or someone asks me to build them one too. It's cheap so give it A try some day. I like cheap!!

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RE: Yet another "oh my God" 4*60 build - 12/13/2007 4:34:02 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sounds interesting, do you have a web site to check this out?
By the way, what do you have for a project this winter, always like seeing you posts and projects.

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RE: Yet another "oh my God" 4*60 build - 12/13/2007 4:35:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		Correction-I'm adding 1" to the Rudder and only a 1/2" to the Elevator. Opps!

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RE: Yet another "oh my God" 4*60 build - 12/13/2007 4:50:59 PM   
frenchie79


 

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Status: offline 		Remembering I'm building a straight forward Kit plane and not alot of modifications only enhancements. The idea is lite, very strong, good flight performance (like it's designed), last for years.
Laid the wing plans down and laid up the ribs, be sure to check the all the ribs that are the same, not much of a problem with Lazer cutting, a VERY lite sand is all that is needed. Sig directions are great, the wing goes together better than the 4* 40 or Mid*- WOW just tack everthing and the wing is complete. This should be an easy and fast build.

Addtional note-Use a straight edge on the plan lines when laying down any spar, don't trust the plan lines to be perfectly straight. Lay the spar up to the straight edge and pin.

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RE: Yet another "oh my God" 4*60 build - 12/13/2007 8:35:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		I sure do have an address for these folks, when you get it they toss in A set of instructions on how to use it. That was nice of them. www.seetemp.com
At the moment I got side tracked again from my scratch built Giant Hots, it will be built at A later date. { Heard that before} A fellow gave me A very nice little kit from Texas Twins, an Extra 260 65 incher. I think I am the fourth and final owner of this one. They built A very good product and it's A great build for me. I have never done any real foam core work so it's A fun learning project, I have always avoided anything with foam but that was just because after over 50 years of building I had never done it so was A bit afraid of it. Not anymore, it's different but fun. The plane had been started but in great need of some TLC and reworking. I'm almost ready to start the fuse and it's mostly stick so I will be back into something I know.
I'm going to try to force A RC Showcase 1.40 gasser in it but if I can't then maybe one of those nice little SK 110s or something??
Not A lot to show anyone as far as building goes, just A bunch of sheeted parts right now. I'm having A good time watching you guys building right now and picking up some very good and helpfull ideas.
Remember, when I see A good idea it's mine from then on!!!
Gene

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