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RE: Great Planes 40 PETE N POKE Sport Build! - 4/26/2008 9:17:12 PM   
spadeng


 

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Status: offline 		might invest in a little plane-wood carving, that is- to whittle down the trailing edge, or could you rig up a fence on your scrollsaw, and cut it with that, make some triangle stock out of it, just an idea, or it may be easier just to sand it down, it is balsa and some rough sandpaper will make short work of it

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RE: Great Planes 40 PETE N POKE Sport Build! - 4/27/2008 3:02:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yes I should probably get one of those. Anyways how is everything? Are you back from the Desert yet. If so give me a call. If not when are you going to get home? Be safe. Mark

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RE: Great Planes 40 PETE N POKE Sport Build! - 5/14/2008 3:45:38 PM   
mkharv3



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Status: offline 		I am sorry I have not posted any updates in a little while. I am almost done with the wing finally. I am taking more time than I should but I like a quality reliable play to fly. I will post those pictures tonight. Thanks for sticking around.

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RE: Great Planes 40 PETE N POKE Sport Build! - 5/16/2008 1:04:14 AM   
spadeng


 

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Status: offline 		Or you are spending too much time playing golf...lets see the pictures.

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RE: Great Planes 40 PETE N POKE Sport Build! - 5/17/2008 5:31:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here are a few pictures of my wing progress. I will finish up the wing this weekend and post some more pictures. This wing is coming along just fine, I have been taking a little more time to make sure things turn out the right way. This planes is a little different than other planes I have built. Been a great time so far other than the shaving of the trailing edges of the wing. I recommend this plane to everyone. Enjoy the photos and feel free to add some criticism. Thanks

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RE: Great Planes 40 PETE N POKE Sport Build! - 5/19/2008 1:43:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		Just a hint on the trailing edge for next time.. They're easier to sand before assembly and you avoid posisble damage to the rest of the wing. What I do for trailing edges, is get a piece of piano wire where diameter matches the thickness of the trailing edge at the rib attachment point. You can then either 1) place the trailing edge the distance from end of table that will leave the thicknees needed on the back side or (better option) place a second piece of piano wire the desired thickness. Tape the wires to the table running a piece lengthwside, be sure the tape gets under the wire so it wont move. Then just sand away on a 45 degree angle with a straight block... comes out perfect and consistent along the length and width every time.

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RE: Great Planes 40 PETE N POKE Sport Build! - 6/15/2008 6:54:03 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hello first I would like to say I am sorry for the absolutely slow progress. I have been working alot and frankly my shed has been on fire. The San Antonio heat makes my shop about 100 degrees inside. I need to get A/C hooked up in there. Anyways I am almost completely done with the wing. I need to just sand the leading edge and make the aileron servo mounts. Anyways here are some pictures of the wing and the new ailerons.

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RE: Great Planes 40 PETE N POKE Sport Build! - 6/15/2008 6:58:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		Me again I was able to get a good hour or two in on the PNP tonight. I started the fuse. I got the sides built and the fuse base together. Tomorrow I will start throwing some epoxy on the fuselage framework. Please again tick around and enjoy. Have a good night.

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RE: Great Planes 40 PETE N POKE Sport Build! - 6/15/2008 7:00:20 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey please let me know what you guys think so far. Thanks

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RE: Great Planes 40 PETE N POKE Sport Build! - 6/15/2008 3:51:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		Looks good so far.If I could make a suggestion. We are building a bunch of PNP's on another forum. One thing a we've found out is Great Planes way over built this thing. However there is a major weekness. The engine mount is too weak. Make sure you reenforce this area. I laminated the area with 1/4 lite ply.Some have cut off the original mount and used after market engine mounts. Whatever you do, be sure to reenforce the areas. One guy completed his, and when he flew it the engine started working loose on him. Good luck.

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RE: Great Planes 40 PETE N POKE Sport Build! - 6/15/2008 6:00:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		That is the kind of information that I need. Could you please send me a link to where your forum is located. Thanks

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RE: Great Planes 40 PETE N POKE Sport Build! - 6/15/2008 6:16:59 PM   
cmstone


 

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Status: offline 		Thats what we're all here for. Keeping the bad experiences down. Here's one. http://www.****/forums/showthread.php?t=17654&goto=newpost
its on rchangout, but I don t think this forum is allowing the full web address. I ll try to PM it to you.

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RE: Great Planes 40 PETE N POKE Sport Build! - 6/16/2008 6:35:52 AM   
spadeng


 

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Status: offline 		100 degrees...wimp, try 110 degrees outside then get into a nice greenhouse cockpit, and no A/C...

Anyway looks good, have you been flying youyr other planes as of late,

cant wait to see the covering job, but at this rate it will be next year

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RE: Great Planes 40 PETE N POKE Sport Build! - 6/16/2008 3:32:25 PM   
mkharv3