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Old 01-26-2015, 08:39 AM
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Sorry John, the camera is a recorder type, no live feed possible.
Good thing we are not held to our own plans, I have painted and cleared the cabane cover.
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Old 01-26-2015, 09:09 AM
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Cabana cover came out like the rest of the airplane, beautiful!
Old 01-26-2015, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by acerc
Sorry John, the camera is a recorder type, no live feed possible.
Too bad, can you imagine watching a live cockpit feed though, that would be neat.

I had to go watch that 57% video over on Toni-Clarks web site again... its hard to believe that thing weighs 63 lb, and your 46% has the same engine, and at 46 lbs you'll have even more of a power advantage.


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Old 01-26-2015, 02:04 PM
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I have an idea to test the aerobatic flag prior to flight. I have a neighbor with one of those back pack blowers and it is rated for up to 181 mph. I'll use it to blow through the strut and flag to see if there is any vibration.
Old 01-26-2015, 02:21 PM
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The cabane cover does it's job. It will be attached with screws around the perimeter at final assembly. I am very satisfied with how it turned out.
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Old 01-26-2015, 02:48 PM
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Nice finishing touch.
Old 01-26-2015, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by uncletwist
How does the pilot use aerobatic thingy, as apposed to eyesight and/or instruments. I know all of those come into play of coarse, just looking for a little clarification. Have always wondered what they were for..??
Thanks for the reply`s gents ,get the gist of it now
Old 01-26-2015, 04:32 PM
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uncletwist,
Nice picture in your avatar. I am guessing a Husky? I have 2 Alaskan Malamutes. Love the snow dogs.
Old 01-26-2015, 05:33 PM
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Having finished the cabane cover I turned to the wires and javelins. The wires have been installed temporarily, they will get thread locked on final providing I can get it in the trailer assembled. The javelins have been cut to length, tomorrow I will cut the slots for the wires, make the hold block, and hopefully get them painted. At that point I will be done other than the pants and canopy which is suppose to be here, we'll at home anyways, on Tuesday. This build will be complete the week after delivery of those parts.
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Old 01-26-2015, 05:36 PM
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Almost forgot, the wood mount block for the cabane cover will get painted blue so that spot at the rear will appear to be correct. On the full scale there is a piece that covers that bare spot but I don't want to try and cover it here being so small.
Old 01-26-2015, 05:44 PM
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Robert,
Did you ever get your spinner? Don't think I have seen a pic of it yet.
Old 01-26-2015, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by WacoNut
Robert,
Did you ever get your spinner? Don't think I have seen a pic of it yet.
Nope, not yet. First things first when budgeting ones funds. And most of mine are being budgeted for non hobby things, and "yes" it sucks, but necessary.
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Oh I understand the budget. If we all had unlimited budgets just imagine what all we would have.
Old 01-26-2015, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by WacoNut
uncletwist,
Nice picture in your avatar. I am guessing a Husky? I have 2 Alaskan Malamutes. Love the snow dogs.
Thanks Waco, Yes, an Alaskan Hiusky, Sadly, she had to be put down about a little over a year ago because of a blood disorder. She was only 5 yrs. old. She was a handful and an escape artist as any Husky owner will testify. There was`nt a person that she did`nt love and visa versa, I`m sixty, I`ve seen a lot of beautiful things in my life, but she`s on the top of my list (thus my avatar) There are some planes and women that are pulling for a second place though, the dog was always FAITHFUL.
Old 01-26-2015, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by acerc
Having finished the cabane cover I turned to the wires and javelins. The wires have been installed temporarily, they will get thread locked on final providing I can get it in the trailer assembled. The javelins have been cut to length, tomorrow I will cut the slots for the wires, make the hold block, and hopefully get them painted. At that point I will be done other than the pants and canopy which is suppose to be here, we'll at home anyways, on Tuesday. This build will be complete the week after delivery of those parts.
Beautiful workmanship Robert, can`t wait to see her with pant`s on. I`ll have to say though, she great with her pants off..
Old 01-27-2015, 03:25 AM
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Robert,

Always a pleasure to drop in on your thread and see the fantastic workmanship on display.........it'll be even better when videos of it flying are up on YouTube!!

Bill
Old 01-27-2015, 04:49 AM
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Robert looks like you have done yourself proud again... She is truely a sight to behold, wish I could be there to see the maiden! Your thread has not only given us good building tips and practices, but is is probably the best example of grit and determination and not settling for "good enough".
Old 01-27-2015, 05:40 AM
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Amen!
Old 01-27-2015, 06:11 AM
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Just when I think it can't get any better Robert you go and make a liar out of me. Great job!
Old 01-27-2015, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by VincentJ
Robert looks like you have done yourself proud again... She is truely a sight to behold, wish I could be there to see the maiden! Your thread has not only given us good building tips and practices, but is is probably the best example of grit and determination and not settling for "good enough".
Why thank you! So what does it mean if I was to say that before this bird see's an event the wings will be redone one more time? LOL..
Old 01-27-2015, 09:19 AM
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One javelin fitted and bolted on, fine sanding and paint after the other side is done.
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Old 01-27-2015, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by acerc
Why thank you! So what does it mean if I was to say that before this bird see's an event the wings will be redone one more time? LOL..
I would say the wago with the guys in white coats and straight jackets is on it"s way



But you have done one amazing job Robert

One a side note I am going to see if I can afford to have printed out the 1/3rd scale plans I got from you. The wife is just aching for me to start. I keep throwing the pdf onto the TV and looking at them.



Ken
Old 01-27-2015, 10:03 AM
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We would be the Federal Government
Originally Posted by WacoNut
Oh I understand the budget. If we all had unlimited budgets just imagine what all we would have.
Are those drool tracks I see on your wings
Old 01-27-2015, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by raptureboy
We would be the Federal Government Are those drool tracks I see on your wings
I don't know about his wings but you can see those tracks all over my computer when I view his airplane!
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Oh that is just your old age Mike. You drool anyway.

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