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02-23-2020, 11:59 AM
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Posted By ftjets

I haven't finished mine yet. Stuck on main gear...

I haven't finished mine yet. Stuck on main gear doors and have had little time to work on it. Other than that it is almost ready to fly. Yes, i did laser cut the cowl mounts. Shoot me a PM.
01-31-2019, 02:21 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

Back to the build again

Got tied up with business but i have made some progress. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/p1311587_ffbd1fe7fa36726774f8a13936e75858d2bbb67f.jpg

Solved the issue...
10-19-2018, 11:41 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

Hello Accura I purchased the Sierra air...

Hello Accura
I purchased the Sierra air operated gear recommended by VQ. The nose gear side plates are marked 105 deg. I hope that helps.

The main gear wheels are 4.5 inches and the nose gear...
09-25-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

Welcome to the club twowing. I have been held up...

Welcome to the club twowing. I have been held up with the Futaba issue but was finally able to order a receiver this week. I hope to get back on it when the receiver and Futaba servos arrive on...
08-21-2018, 02:09 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

I have been held up a little due to that pesky...

I have been held up a little due to that pesky work thing but have made some progress. I am working on attaching the control surfaces. I wanted to use the large Dubro pinned hinges with removable...
08-20-2018, 03:56 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

Hi Bob, Welcome to the club. I hope you can...

Hi Bob,
Welcome to the club. I hope you can extract some useful information here to help your build along.
07-30-2018, 04:23 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

I have been building long enough to know that...

I have been building long enough to know that there are always set backs and issues that you just don't catch in the building process. It was my intention to keep the wing center section mounted and...
07-30-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

Landing Gear all set up. Yes, i did notice the...

Landing Gear all set up. Yes, i did notice the off set in the nose gear. Guess i will have to shim that out.
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07-30-2018, 04:03 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

Got the landing gear set up. Again, i laser cut...

Got the landing gear set up. Again, i laser cut spacers to drop the gear far enough for the wheels to clear the top of the nacelles. They were hitting the top of the nacelles when retracted. It took...
07-30-2018, 03:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

New struts on the jet so i am back on the TC...

New struts on the jet so i am back on the TC build. Got a few things accomplished. The mounting blocks for the back of the wing were already glued in place but the front mounts were not. After...
07-18-2018, 12:51 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

Taking a short break to replace landing gear...

Taking a short break to replace landing gear struts on my jet. Should be back on the build shortly.
07-10-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

Not interested in making money on it. I'll just...

Not interested in making money on it. I'll just send the patterns I used and laser cut the parts in the morning. Just pay for shipping and i'll be happy. I'll try to add some instructions and...
07-10-2018, 12:42 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

There were small gaps in mine that wouldn't have...

There were small gaps in mine that wouldn't have affected anything flight wise but looked ugly. That is one reason I wanted a mechanical bond. The screws allowed me to pull the pods in tight and...
07-09-2018, 04:23 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

Engine cowl mounts in place. ...

Engine cowl mounts in place.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/p7081577_f3286d62a48909bf573fcd5710d17f8322ea6520.jpg
07-06-2018, 02:02 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

I liked Uncle Joe's idea of keeping the wing...

I liked Uncle Joe's idea of keeping the wing assembled to the fuselage and removing the wingtips for transport so i took his advice and permanently attached the engine pods to the center section with...
07-03-2018, 01:12 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

I created another spin-off of the motor mount to...

I created another spin-off of the motor mount to align the engine cowls.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/p7011528_d8fa061efa057cbb746217e704af866add737016.jpg...
07-03-2018, 01:08 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

Engine pods secured to the center section with...

Engine pods secured to the center section with epoxy and bolted. There is another bolt in the front that can't be seen.
...
07-01-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

Next, i worked on the wing assembly. One thing i...

Next, i worked on the wing assembly. One thing i discovered is that if you intend to build this bird by using the included manual, good luck. In my opinion, it will take a bit of prior building...
07-01-2018, 12:53 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

I decided to start on the engine pods. Having...

I decided to start on the engine pods. Having access to a laser cutter is a godsend so i designed and cut motor mounts to fit. I took the advice and ordered the Sierra landing gear but when i tried...
07-01-2018, 11:17 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

Back to the build

It took ten months but i finally have my workshop back to a usable condition. (way more than i expected) I have finally started on the build and made some progress. I will post some pics soon. Here...
10-14-2017, 02:29 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

Dean, I haven't decided on the exact servos yet...

Dean,
I haven't decided on the exact servos yet but I have been a devoted Futaba fan since 1979 so they will in all probability be Futaba brand. I will probably accumulate them step by step as I...
09-29-2017, 01:01 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

As I had mentioned, I finished preparing my CARF...

As I had mentioned, I finished preparing my CARF Spark for the re-maiden which went well. It is not quite as fast as it was new but it is still very fast. I was preparing to resume the build on the...
07-05-2017, 01:56 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

Not much better here in SW Florida. Hot AND...

Not much better here in SW Florida. Hot AND humid. I am hoping for a relatively mild day to re-maiden the Spark in the near future. In the meantime i have cleared the model building work space and...
07-03-2017, 01:49 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

Finally finished re-constructing my CARF Spark...

Finally finished re-constructing my CARF Spark jet and just waiting on fresh batteries to re-maiden it. Now I can get started on the Tigercat. Where are you at on yours Joe? I hope to get the flite...
06-02-2017, 02:49 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 27,821
Posted By ftjets

I got sidetracked with a large business project....

I got sidetracked with a large business project. Also, i just got my CARF Spark back from a fresh paint job so i am multi-tasking at the moment. I hope to get going again next week and get something...
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