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Forum: Tips & Techniques
07-21-2015, 07:25 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 35,621
Posted By Sketchin

Any new products come out since this thread was...

Any new products come out since this thread was started or should I still use 30 min epoxy thinned with alcohol?
Forum: Kit Building
03-28-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 92,138
Posted By Sketchin

RE: Sig Citabria Build

Im pretty sure that fillet is molded with epoxy after the fin is attached to the stab.  Been a while since I did that, so I cant really remember.  I havent done anything beyond doing some practice...
Forum: Kit Building
02-14-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 92,138
Posted By Sketchin

RE: Sig Citabria Build

Got my wing totally covered and decided that rather than trim in Ultracote, I am going to try my hand at masking and painting with that monokote paint.  With the exception of the top of the fuselage,...
Forum: Kit Building
01-26-2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 92,138
Posted By Sketchin

RE: Sig Citabria Build

Thats sure good to hear that the bell cranks work just fine.  Alot of people seem to think you will have problems, but mine seem to move quite freely!

Also good to hear its a good flying plane,...
Forum: Kit Building
01-26-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 92,138
Posted By Sketchin

RE: Sig Citabria Build

Well, I have managed to get my wing covered, with the aileron servo mounted.  Now I am on to covering the ailerons, mounting the ailerons and then painting the trim on the wing.

I have decided to...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-18-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,161
Posted By Sketchin

RE: Spend my money.... Transmitter??

I have the Futaba 7CAP and love it.
Forum: Kit Building
08-11-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 92,138
Posted By Sketchin

RE: Sig Citabria Build

@Yel

What kind of engine do you have in your plane?  I am trying to use an older Thunder Tigre 46 2stroke and its being a huge pain in the ass.  Pretty  much butchered my cowling and am thinking...
Forum: Kit Building
07-29-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 92,138
Posted By Sketchin

RE: Sig Citabria Build

I used a palm sander to sand the wingtips down, which worked pretty good as long as you are very careful!

Just got off holidays so I have had zero progress on rebuilding my engine mount.  Maybe I...
Forum: Kit Building
06-29-2010, 12:19 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 92,138
Posted By Sketchin

RE: Sig Citabria Build

I am using Ultra cote which seems to be working great.  Im sure you could get a better scale appearance with other coverings, but I just wanted to get it done.

I have a couple tips for you. -
...
Forum: Kit Building
06-28-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 92,138
Posted By Sketchin

RE: Sig Citabria Build

Nice try with the slots!  I didn't even bother and just made them straight.  Took the easy way out!   I started covering my wing, and in the process, put my thumb through some of the balsa plywood on...
Forum: Kit Building
06-16-2010, 02:47 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 92,138
Posted By Sketchin

RE: Sig Citabria Build

Thanks for the pictures Senrak!  Very much appreciated!  So just to clarify, the servo is held from moving forward and backward by the pressure of the servo being squeezed between the 2 pieces of...
Forum: Kit Building
06-15-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 92,138
Posted By Sketchin

RE: Sig Citabria Build

Ahh, glueing and sanding the end pieces. I have fond memories of ending up in the emergency room getting 10 stiches in my thumb during that part of the build. Remember, always carve away from...
Forum: Kit Building
06-11-2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 92,138
Posted By Sketchin

RE: Sig Citabria Build

Hey Starwolf, really enjoying reading about your Citabria build! Ihave been building the same one off and on for almost 2 years now (eek!). I am actually stuck on mounting the servo into the wing....
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