serge760

thanks

serge760

some pic

dasintex

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How is everyone attaching the Main Landing Gear Nacelles? does the method shown in the Instruction manual work?

gsmarino2000

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I used the screws as recommended (I don't want to glue them on because of access to the Robarts). The screws are holding okay so far but I'm worried about the overall durability of the thin fiberglass.

Greg

dasintex

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I think what may help the thin fiberglass and prevent engine vibration from wallowing out the screws through the holes is to use some rubber washers under the screws, I do this for cowls mounted the same way, it stops this from happening.

ROGER RUSSELL

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I used douple stick tape for now.
Hoping none of us have to get into the Robart gear.
I too did not like the screw method either.
Time will tell.

Lifer

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Ditto on the rubber washer idea. It works to protect the fiberglass.

ROGER RUSSELL

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I have used those on my 35% 260 cowl, not sure how they would work on this as there is NOT very much of a lip on the fairing.

crashproof

A couple of well placed dabs of Silicon would do the trick. Then if needed slide a hobby blade through the dabs and off it comes. Kevin.

propchief

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Kevin,
That's a good idea and I'll do that to mine! Getting there very slowly.
John

crashproof

You and me both John, I got my hands full. Kevin.

dasintex

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Kevin; Are you still using the wood screw method and augment or reinforce it with the silicone?

crashproof

I have the Yellow P40, but had the same issue that you guys have here. I think the Silicon would do the job alone. If I was going to use scews I would cut small squares of AC ply cut the skin of the wing for them to be glued in then the gear covers down to the ply. If you are worried about the Plastic of the covers tearing with the screws over time then I would silicon them down so you could remove them if needed. I doubt very seriously the piece would come off with the Silicon holding it. Maybe if you had to belly land and got into them but that would be better than getting the screws ripped out. Take care. Kevin.

propchief

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I'm going to use clear silicone to attach the gear covers on mine. Far less work then poking holes/CAing/screwing and I'm confident the silicone will hold better too.

Capt G

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I used the screws. Ten flights & no problems yet.

bladebender

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Hay Cap any chance I could see some video of your plane thinking about ordering one. Moving into warbirds

Capt G

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sorry - no video yet. Order one. You won't be disapointed.

propchief

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Capt G - What did you use for your panel lines? I started drawing mine with a thin permanent Sharpie marker, but I'm open to other ideas.
Thanks
John

Capt G

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I used an "Industrial Ink" Sharpie. They come in a 3 pack and last longer and are more resistant to removal than the regular kind. They are usually on the wall with the others at Office Max etc.

dasintex

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Your Panel Lines look good, Did you use a 3 View Diagram to duplicate the lines?

propchief

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Thanks for the tip on the markers. I'll pick up a pack.

Capt G

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3 views and pics of the full scale.

Canuck1

Those P-40's look pretty sweet, very cool
Great job, Capt G and Serge [8D]

Craig

CrashPro

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Serge bombs the field [link=http://www.cvrcclubvideos.us/HDVids/Bomb8.wmv]Video[/link]

LDM

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now that is funny , I had to watch it 5 times