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RE: CA Models Pass-Port Build - 3/4/2008 10:13:57 AM   
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Please weigh your parts Todd..
I think we are all waiting on this to order.. If this won't make weight with an outrunner and 5350's I will have to choose otherwise..


Chris I will get them on as soon as I can.

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RE: CA Models Pass-Port Build - 3/4/2008 12:33:36 PM   
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ORIGINAL: toddblose

Ok so all pic's so far have been of Chip's Pass-Port. Mine just got here today so here it is, the scheme is the same except I have pearl red instead if pink. here is how the plane comes from CA Models

Did you request pearl red or did they change colors ? Looks better than the pink.

Jon

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RE: CA Models Pass-Port Build - 3/4/2008 12:55:17 PM   
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RE: CA Models Pass-Port Build - 3/5/2008 4:05:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		Today I made and mounted the Hacker firewall. The first thing I do is trace out some blue foam cut it out and use it as the template. You will need to cut a little at a time so you don't get it to small. after you get the template where you need it, trace it out on to what you will be using for the firewall. (I used the 1/8in carbon sandwich panel from CST.) when I get the carbon where I want I will tack it in place with some CA to hold it in place. I then take the motor and get it set then mount it. after all adjustments are made I will glue the firewall in using BVM aeropoxy.

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RE: CA Models Pass-Port Build - 3/5/2008 4:16:24 AM   
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Status: offline 		Next I mounted the landing gear and wheel paints. I will start with gluing in the support plates in the wheel paints, this will help keep the wheel paint in place and I also use a small screw to mount the wheelpaint. I then take and drill the holes in the paints where the axel go through. Before putting the wheel on I will set the plane at 0 deg's and put the paints on and drill them for the mounting screw. After that is done I then put the wheel on and put the screw in that holds the paint on. The reason for not putting the wheel on is the paint will set on the wheel opening that is level.

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RE: CA Models Pass-Port Build - 3/5/2008 5:29:20 AM   
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Looking great.. Keep up the thread.. Very interesting to those of us that want this plane..
Something to mention with your last post, when using ca to tack, I always use foam safe ca, therefore not heating up the fuse causing a bubble.. I'm sure most of you know this, just mentioning in case someone didn't.. Would hate for someone to have an issue..

Awesome plane.. Can't wait to see one fly..

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RE: CA Models Pass-Port Build - 3/5/2008 8:52:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		Here is some pics of the finished rudder servo installation. We used 9650 servos so we could mount it on its side to get rid of the up and down movement as the servo is moving. I just traced the servo and cut it out with a sharp X-acto. Then doubled it on the inside with some 1/8th lite ply. I use MK BB at the servo and a ball link at the surface. Its connected with 072 carbon rod that is glued at each end with med Zap. Do not use kicker on these connections it isn't nearly as strong as when allowed to dry on its own. More pics on the way.

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RE: CA Models Pass-Port Build - 3/5/2008 9:00:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		These are just a couple showing the Hyde Mount and tail ring istallation.

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RE: CA Models Pass-Port Build - 3/5/2008 9:26:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		oooo I like the carbon facings on the rudder halves

One note about wood, since that's sorta my area.....LOL

The lighter the wood, the more it's likely to have "defects". The reason is simple, it's rare. Only about 1 out of 100 balsa trees produces contest grade balsa, and when you narrow that down even more to the lightest possible, the selection gets smaller and smaller.

So when I look at that picture with the knot in that rudder, my thought is "who cares"? it makes absolutely no difference, it just doesn't look as good. Doesn't make it bad, or worse, it's just a little unsightly. but again, it's on the inside of a rudder half...which is covered now with carbon....so who cares?

I'd just be glad the wood is light enough to have to pick through it like that! It would be a lot easier to use "pretty" wood for image sake, and produce a heavier and cheaper plane. I don't see the sense in that.

Great looking plane BTW. But I said that last summer

-Mike

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RE: CA Models Pass-Port Build - 3/5/2008 10:19:12 PM   
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RE: CA Models Pass-Port Build - 3/5/2008 10:37:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yep I agree with Mike
how the wood looks is secondary
light!! is more important
Todd,Chip ,,
that thing looks like a winner
can`t wait to see it fly
Bryan

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RE: CA Models Pass-Port Build - 3/6/2008 12:02:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		Do I see side force generators on the lower wing tips there?

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RE: CA Models Pass-Port Build - 3/6/2008 3:40:14 AM   
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Do I see side force generators on the lower wing tips there?


Yes it is SFG's, they are also an option

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RE: CA Models Pass-Port Build - 3/6/2008 3:45:30 AM