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Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-22-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,686
Posted By soliex

Hi David I haven't made any progress lately...

Hi David

I haven't made any progress lately because work has gotten in the way too often. Add summer activities and it's a recipe for idle builds. I will crank it back up when it gets to be lousy...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-14-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,686
Posted By soliex

Thanks David, I can work with that info. I did...

Thanks David, I can work with that info. I did purchase the A5030's I just couldn't remember that when I posted above.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-14-2014, 10:03 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,008
Posted By soliex

Hey lifer, saw one of these at the field a few...

Hey lifer, saw one of these at the field a few months ago and thought I might build one, I've got an old Saito .50 that needs a home so I'll be watching.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-14-2014, 09:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,686
Posted By soliex

Hey David I've mounted the main gear and now...

Hey David

I've mounted the main gear and now working on the aileron servo mounting, I will take a few shots and post them later. I ordered the 3040(?) aileron servos back in November and they just...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-01-2014, 01:05 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 22,989
Posted By soliex

The Futaba 2.4 receivers I use have two 3" long...

The Futaba 2.4 receivers I use have two 3" long antenna wire with the last 1/2" exposed being the receiving portion of the unit. I've been working on an aluminum design and have thought I would run...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
01-20-2014, 05:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,686
Posted By soliex

Thanks David I need to solder a washer onto...

Thanks David

I need to solder a washer onto the brass spacers to keep them from pressing into the ply. When I drilled the holes I wasn't thinking ahead far enough by drilling it from the backside...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
01-18-2014, 03:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,686
Posted By soliex

Hey all, Found some time to work on the DB40...

Hey all,

Found some time to work on the DB40 and got to thinking about isolating the the E-Fight retracts. I found isolators (grommets) on the net with a 5/32" ID 3/16" tall with a 3/32" groove...
Forum: Kit Building
01-05-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,673
Posted By soliex

timo Using a two piece mount will work fine....

timo

Using a two piece mount will work fine. I'm running the FA50 as far forward on the mounts as I could get then located the cowl to match and it could still use a little weight in the nose. If...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-02-2014, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By soliex

oldbassard Since everything on/in a wing...

oldbassard

Since everything on/in a wing hangs off the main spar I would draw it in all three axis first and then dimension everything from there.
Dave
Forum: Kit Building
12-31-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,673
Posted By soliex

Hmmm, good to know, I'll be keeping a close eye...

Hmmm, good to know, I'll be keeping a close eye on it.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
12-31-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,686
Posted By soliex

David Happy New Year to you and all our...

David

Happy New Year to you and all our fellow R/C flyers as well.

The nose gear strut diameter is 4mm. I haven't been able to operate the gear yet, but the quality looks good and strong....
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
12-31-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,686
Posted By soliex

Hi David It's a big hole there I agree, I'll...

Hi David

It's a big hole there I agree, I'll rebuild it once the header is in place like you said. Progress is easy when your on vacation and the weather sucks!
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
12-30-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,686
Posted By soliex

Hey guys I took advantage of some time off...

Hey guys

I took advantage of some time off work and did a little work on the DB40. As can be seen in the pics, I'm building this one with a side mount engine that will sport a Mac's header and...
Forum: Kit Building
12-27-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,158
Posted By soliex

Went to fly the chippy yesterday but I couldn't...

Went to fly the chippy yesterday but I couldn't get it to idle low enough without puttering out, then I chipped the prop trying to hand start with a wooden dowel. I did get to fly the Smith Mini...
Forum: Kit Building
12-21-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,158
Posted By soliex

I have the final balance done and I can't believe...

I have the final balance done and I can't believe that it did not need any additional weight at all, even though I hung a Saito FA.91S on the nose.

First thing I did was mark the CG zone on top...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
12-14-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,686
Posted By soliex

Hey David I've got a Aviastar .46 that Sig...

Hey David

I've got a Aviastar .46 that Sig sells. I thought that I would give it try since I haven't heard too much negative except for a bad carb seal, but that would mess with any engine. I can...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
12-13-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,686
Posted By soliex

Servos will be the Spektrum as recommended in the...

Servos will be the Spektrum as recommended in the parts list as well as the E-flight retracts, are they still a good combination in your opinion? I want to see how the nose retract bolts in and how...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
12-13-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,686
Posted By soliex

Hi doxilia, No worries, nothing is glued. I...

Hi doxilia,

No worries, nothing is glued. I was just seeing if I had to cut the tristock out, which I do because it's just bending at the firewall and not a nice smooth radius. I'm waiting for the...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
12-12-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,686
Posted By soliex

This is how I'm trying to pull the sides to the...

This is how I'm trying to pull the sides to the spinner plate. I've sprayed h2o inside and out with pressure from the clamp to pull it together. I'll let it dry and close it some more to see what...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
12-08-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,686
Posted By soliex

Hi David Thanks for the information...

Hi David

Thanks for the information regarding the tank installation and sides, I've already glued the CSD to the sides so I'll try and bend it over a couple day period by keeping it pulled...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
12-08-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,686
Posted By soliex

Laser Cut DB40 Build

This is the laser cut short kit by David Oxilia I am building this winter. The kit has been on a shelf waiting for my Super Chipmunk to be finished, but because my builds are generally long, this...
Forum: Kit Building
12-06-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,158
Posted By soliex

Thanks acdii, I'll let you know how the pitts...

Thanks acdii, I'll let you know how the pitts does. I just balanced the SC and as it turns out it is perfect without any additional weight, but I'll check it again after painting. Lonnnie, nice...
Forum: Kit Building
12-05-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,158
Posted By soliex

Hello Chippy fans, I got my Super Chipmunk fully...

Hello Chippy fans, I got my Super Chipmunk fully assembled today. It's coming in at 7.6 lbs, however it may be a bit tail heavy so not ready to call it the final weight. I still need to finish...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
12-05-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,947
Posted By soliex

Thanks Dave, I'll do that

Thanks Dave, I'll do that
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
12-04-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,947
Posted By soliex

Hey Dave, that's great to hear and a real...

Hey Dave, that's great to hear and a real motivator! I've been a member of the Birmingham R/C Club for about six months now and fly at the Morris field. I'm looking forward to getting the DB40 built,...
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