Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
10-11-2008, 11:38 PM
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Tonight I cut the front off of the fuse. Used the part I cut off as a template to make a new firewall. Tacked it in place with some CA and poured some 30 min. epoxy around it with some glass cloth for strength. Man, what a mess.
10-12-2008, 02:22 PM
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
ORIGINAL: aquaskiman
Flypuck what engine did you say you were using? I still have not taken the pic's of the F4U George
Flypuck what engine did you say you were using? I still have not taken the pic's of the F4U George
10-12-2008, 09:30 PM
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I am the worst about control throws
I set my planes up for max throws on all surfaces and the Dual rate at about half
then I fly the plane and adjust my throws to achieve the effect I want
Wish I could be more helpful but I never have even looked a the recommended throws on any plane
I set my planes up for max throws on all surfaces and the Dual rate at about half
then I fly the plane and adjust my throws to achieve the effect I want
Wish I could be more helpful but I never have even looked a the recommended throws on any plane
10-12-2008, 10:06 PM
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
ORIGINAL: hellcat56
Wish I could be more helpful but I never have even looked a the recommended throws on any plane
Wish I could be more helpful but I never have even looked a the recommended throws on any plane
you could measure them and let me know what they are. Might be a good place to start.
Thanks,
Doug
10-13-2008, 10:04 PM
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Got the engine aligned and the holes drilled for the engine. I cut 1/2" too much off the front of the fuse so I had to block up the mount.
10-18-2008, 07:18 AM
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Got the rest of the bulkheads installed. Next up I'll start building the rudder so I can get the control linkages squared away.
10-20-2008, 09:41 PM
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
Finished up the rudder framing. It still needs to be sanded to an airfoil shape but first I need to sheet and install the trailing edge on the fin.
I used blue tape as a hinge and glued the sheeting together with Titebond. Stacked the sheets with waxed paper and use a piece of plywood to hold the flat while the glue drys.
I used blue tape as a hinge and glued the sheeting together with Titebond. Stacked the sheets with waxed paper and use a piece of plywood to hold the flat while the glue drys.
01-25-2009, 10:25 PM
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RE: Don Lien 80" Hellcat Build
I have struggles long and hard on a method of hinging the elevators to the stab. I started by using hardwood dowels as hard points on the TE of the stab and epoxied them in place. Worked great and was a no brainer.
I then decided to cut pockets out in the elevators and insert some hardwood blocks to accept the hinge points. I used Gorilla Glue on the blocks. Big mistake. The stuff started expanding and now I have glue oozing all over the place and clogging up the holes for the hinges.
I ended up sticking pieces of piano wire in the hinge holes so I know where to drill them out later.
Last time I try using this method.
I then decided to cut pockets out in the elevators and insert some hardwood blocks to accept the hinge points. I used Gorilla Glue on the blocks. Big mistake. The stuff started expanding and now I have glue oozing all over the place and clogging up the holes for the hinges.
I ended up sticking pieces of piano wire in the hinge holes so I know where to drill them out later.
Last time I try using this method.
08-13-2009, 03:43 PM
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RE: Don Lien 80
ORIGINAL: WarbirdMadMan
Hey Flypuck,
Any more progress on the Hellcat?
Cheers WMM
Hey Flypuck,
Any more progress on the Hellcat?
Cheers WMM
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RE: Don Lien 80
OK, I know I'm late on this one but I just picked up the same kit at the AMA Expo. I amkeenly interested on how your builds ended up. Don't keep us in suspense any longer. As you stated no instructions just prints. What are you useing as an epoxy/putty/primer before painting?
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