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07-05-2002, 03:24 AM
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Little more on
Btw this was an ARF. I looked closer at the ribs and Some ribs are leaning to the side JUST an FYI
Any Way the colors are yellow and dark blue. Red trim will be add tomorrow.
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Chris
, But it will do 
07-06-2002, 03:13 PM
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Wow! You really did a great job!
Did you cover the fuse before you put the wing on?
I've been glueing the fuse and wing together then covering everything.
I think I'm doing it the hard way!
Don
Did you cover the fuse before you put the wing on?
I've been glueing the fuse and wing together then covering everything.
I think I'm doing it the hard way!
Don
07-06-2002, 03:17 PM
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Thanks
Yeah everything was together. It was an ARF. After flying every weekend since april, The ARF covering was coming off. So last monday I tore the covering off and started fresh. I just finished putting the trim on today.
The Canopy is Met. plum red and blue trim and yellow.
The WebCam does not take good pics
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Chris
Yeah everything was together. It was an ARF. After flying every weekend since april, The ARF covering was coming off. So last monday I tore the covering off and started fresh. I just finished putting the trim on today.
The Canopy is Met. plum red and blue trim and yellow.
The WebCam does not take good pics
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Chris
07-06-2002, 09:59 PM
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IM A DORK!
Damn it I DORKed her in.
Ran out of Fuel in a Hover. Not much damage, Just a cracked fuse.
Its still flyable, but i packed it up. Better safe than sorry.
Nothing alittle Carbon Fiber can handle.
Ill post some pics and how i used the CF to fix the fuse.
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Ran out of Fuel in a Hover. Not much damage, Just a cracked fuse.
Its still flyable, but i packed it up. Better safe than sorry.
Nothing alittle Carbon Fiber can handle.
Ill post some pics and how i used the CF to fix the fuse.
Later
Chris
07-07-2002, 03:34 AM
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Here is my repair Job. And it Beefed up the fuse too.
Thanks AeroJet Composite Models For opening up the shop and Getting some Carbon Fiber to me today.
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Chris
Thanks AeroJet Composite Models For opening up the shop and Getting some Carbon Fiber to me today.
Later
Chris
07-07-2002, 04:15 PM
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Re: Re: IM A DORK!
Originally posted by WreckRman2
The price you pay for learning 3D.
The price you pay for learning 3D.
07-07-2002, 05:21 PM
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I've been doing lots of crashing with my topcap lately..but it just keeps surviving everything! I finally got the fuse to crack..I think its time for a sledge.
07-07-2002, 07:19 PM
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Well I just peeled back the covering on mine and it's not that bad. I'm working from just one side and I cut a 6" piece of the sheeting off that side so I can get in there and glue everything back together. It broke the top and bottom spars per say and the middle one survived the crash. Once I repair the other side cracks I'll put a 6" piece of new sheeting over the working side and recover that area. Simple repair...
07-07-2002, 07:22 PM
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Re: Re: Re: IM A DORK!
Originally posted by wgeffon
If you havnt broken a couple in the process of learning 3D your either Superman or your not pushing yourself hard enough.
If you havnt broken a couple in the process of learning 3D your either Superman or your not pushing yourself hard enough.
07-07-2002, 08:00 PM
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I dorked my Profile Hots on the 3rd of July.
I've had it for almost 3yrs, well as they say 3rd times a charm!!
(totaled)!
Now, back to building the Aeron!
Don
I've had it for almost 3yrs, well as they say 3rd times a charm!!
(totaled)!
Now, back to building the Aeron!
Don
07-08-2002, 01:27 AM
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Hey Guys Try The Carbon Fiber Strips Above and below the wing.
Super stiff Easy fix Also.
I think when I build my next profile I'll Slap a few strips on the side.
I Talked to Rick from AeroJet Composite Models, He said that he will sell the Carbon Fiber on his web Page. Not listed yet But Email him with the size you need.
here is the link
http://www.aerojetmodels.com/
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Super stiff Easy fix Also.
I think when I build my next profile I'll Slap a few strips on the side.
I Talked to Rick from AeroJet Composite Models, He said that he will sell the Carbon Fiber on his web Page. Not listed yet But Email him with the size you need.
here is the link
http://www.aerojetmodels.com/
Later
Chris
07-08-2002, 01:34 PM
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Re: Re: Re: IM A DORK!
Originally posted by wgeffon
If you havnt broken a couple in the process of learning 3D your either Superman or your not pushing yourself hard enough.
If you havnt broken a couple in the process of learning 3D your either Superman or your not pushing yourself hard enough.
I still have the piece of corn in my field box..... I should post a picture...