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07-25-2020, 01:17 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 25,832
Posted By Pitsbros

So, I messed up. I drilled my prop for my DA-70...

So, I messed up. I drilled my prop for my DA-70 and drilled the backplate for the spinner not even thinking about the positioning for the spinner screws. What a dope! Can’t get a replacement. What...
07-18-2020, 04:06 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 25,832
Posted By Pitsbros

Thanks for the quick response! I’m not so much...

Thanks for the quick response! I’m not so much worried about the horns, but the threaded rods they gave me had weak threads (almost like they were cut with a dull die) and they were actually too...
07-18-2020, 03:49 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 25,832
Posted By Pitsbros

great! How about linkages? Did you switch over to...

great! How about linkages? Did you switch over to DuBro ball links at all? I am thinking about it. These linkages seem chincey to me.
07-17-2020, 03:54 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 25,832
Posted By Pitsbros

what size hinges did you use? Are they holding...

what size hinges did you use? Are they holding up? I’m really not a fan of CA hinges on this thing.
Forum: Marketplace
09-20-2018, 06:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 882
Posted By Pitsbros

New Desert Aircraft DA-170 w/mufflers - Free Shipping

I have a new (never run) Desert Aircraft DA-170 with standard mufflers. It's been mounted on an airplane but never been run. The owner went in a different direction and never finished the airplane....
Forum: Marketplace
09-16-2018, 06:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 984
Posted By Pitsbros

Sorry, I really don’t need the 170 to be honest....

Sorry, I really don’t need the 170 to be honest. I’d be willing to take $2000 for the airplane though.
Forum: Marketplace
09-10-2018, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 984
Posted By Pitsbros

35% Carden Edge 540

I'm selling my 35% Carden Edge 540. I need the room for a 42% Dalton and 6.4 meter glider I have coming this fall. All it needs is a receiver. New plumbing, new batteries, new rudder servo, new IBEC...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-19-2014, 06:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 896
Posted By Pitsbros

Does anyone recognize this airplane?

We bought this at a swap meet and it has no markings on the outside of the box and no instructions. Does anyone recognize it?

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2048529
02-18-2009, 03:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,447
Posted By Pitsbros

RE: Ercoupe Restoration

Thin CA or thick? I would think thick would be easier. I have something called platic weld too. I think after that, I'll glass the inside of it and be done with it, huh? These parts look great,...
02-18-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,447
Posted By Pitsbros

RE: Ercoupe Restoration

Steve, I take a half day off yesterday and guess what happened...the parts showed up at work two minutes after I leave. Figures, huh?!? :) Parts look great, man. Thank you! Question on the...
02-16-2009, 01:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,447
Posted By Pitsbros

RE: Ercoupe Restoration

My next challenge is to determine how I'm going to reproduce the raised panel lines on it. I swear, he must have used thread or something to create the illusion of panel lines. I pulled one of them...
02-16-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,447
Posted By Pitsbros

RE: Ercoupe Restoration

I don't want this model to fly again for a few reasons...it's a little too sentimental to fly and risk crashing. My friend Bill Coons, owner of the Ercoupe Model, is a real ambassador to aviation and...
02-15-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,447
Posted By Pitsbros

RE: Ercoupe Restoration

Pictures of rivets FINALLY removed and sanded down. Then filler applied and sanded down for the first time. Looks better than I anticipated!
02-15-2009, 08:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,447
Posted By Pitsbros

RE: Ercoupe Restoration

Just to be clear, this is NOT a fiberglass model...
02-15-2009, 12:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,447
Posted By Pitsbros

RE: Ercoupe Restoration

Got one of these today and it rocks. It was $39 at Menards. Pulled the rudder and ailerons off and I THINK I've succesfully pulled ALL the rivets out of this thing. There has to be over 1000 total...
02-11-2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,447
Posted By Pitsbros

RE: Ercoupe Restoration

You bet, Steve.
02-11-2009, 04:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,447
Posted By Pitsbros

RE: Ercoupe Restoration

Thanks, guys! I'll see what I can come up with. I might go buy a detail sander this weekend and try that out...
02-10-2009, 03:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,447
Posted By Pitsbros

Ercoupe Restoration

Hey folks, I started working on this old JSM Ercoupe and the plan is to restore it to like new condition. It will never fly again, but I would like to get it down to the wood as much as I can so I...
02-02-2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,410
Posted By Pitsbros

Help! Stafford Model Ercoupe?

I have no choice but to ask the greatest people on earth for some suggestions or to spread the word about something. I am looking for either a whole Jack Stafford Ercoupe kit, or an interior, canopy...
06-18-2008, 12:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,095
Posted By Pitsbros

RE: My new H-9 35% 260 Extra SUCKS

He's scared to fly it...
06-18-2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,095
Posted By Pitsbros

RE: My new H-9 35% 260 Extra SUCKS

If you don't want it anymore, you should burn it.
06-17-2008, 03:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,032
Posted By Pitsbros

RE: HELP My new 34% Extra 300 SUCKS

Move up...you need to fly in Advanced with me...
06-17-2008, 03:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,032
Posted By Pitsbros

RE: HELP My new 34% Extra 300 SUCKS

:eek:LOL...

I forgot about A123's...forget everything I just said...
06-17-2008, 03:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,032
Posted By Pitsbros

RE: HELP My new 34% Extra 300 SUCKS

Without getting into a brand war or battery war...

My suggestion:

Get yourself 3 2600mah Li-Ions from Fromeco, 3 regulators, a Wolverine switch for the 2 radio batteries, a badger switch...
Replies: 24
Views: 21,689
Posted By Pitsbros

RE: Futaba 9C w/Spektrum wiring modification

Great mod! I just did it to my 9C and it looks 10000% better. Love the clean look. I hated that coax sticking out. Yuck!
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