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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General

03-03-2019, 10:05 AM

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Phoenix Waco 61cc

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Posted By thevirginian

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As good as done! Mine came out to 25.5 lbs. No additional weight needed...

Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General

02-16-2019, 10:23 AM

Replies: 77

Phoenix Waco 61cc

Views: 25,766

Posted By thevirginian

Although I had planned to put a Saito FG90 R3 in...

Although I had planned to put a Saito FG90 R3 in this airplane, I changed my mind due to quite a few less encouraging posts about this engine. First, the gas/oil mixture is different compared to a...

Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General

01-30-2019, 10:10 AM

Replies: 77

Phoenix Waco 61cc

Views: 25,766

Posted By thevirginian

Oops, one picture didn't attach. Here it...

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one picture didn't attach. Here it is.https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1632x1224/dsc02262_4dd575f041fb23c690b4fb9085c0012167eddc3f.jpg

Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General

01-30-2019, 10:06 AM

Replies: 77

Phoenix Waco 61cc

Views: 25,766

Posted By thevirginian

Here is one issue that had to be corrected. The...

Here is one issue that had to be corrected. The small wing brackets for the N-struts are right angle aluminum pieces. Since the N-struts are slanted to the wing surfaces these little brackets had to...

Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General

01-28-2019, 04:09 PM

Replies: 77

Phoenix Waco 61cc

Views: 25,766

Posted By thevirginian

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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General

01-27-2019, 06:37 AM

Replies: 77

Phoenix Waco 61cc

Views: 25,766

Posted By thevirginian

Next step: The landing gear. When cutting the ABS...

Next step: The landing gear. When cutting the ABS fairing parts care must be taken. The plastic will crack easily and the white paint will chip off. I heated the parts with the heat gun clamped...

Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General

01-26-2019, 07:47 AM

Replies: 77

Phoenix Waco 61cc

Views: 25,766

Posted By thevirginian

I started this project by following the...

I started this project by following the instructions in the very detailed manual. Gluing the hinge points of the ailerons into the wings. Next was the installation of the aileron servos. I went with...

Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General

11-23-2018, 09:35 AM

Replies: 77

Phoenix Waco 61cc

Views: 25,766

Posted By thevirginian

Thanks CK1 for allowing me to use your thread for...

Thanks CK1 for allowing me to use your thread for my build. The motor I am planning to use is the Saito 90R3. It is a four stroke gasser and fits nicely under the hood. I know a good 60cc single, or...

Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General

11-23-2018, 05:03 AM

Replies: 77

Phoenix Waco 61cc

Views: 25,766

Posted By thevirginian

Thanks CK1, Please forgive me for hijacking you...

Thanks CK1,
Please forgive me for hijacking you thread without asking you for permission. But if you don't mind I would like to post some pictures from time to time with the progress of my build. I...

Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General

11-22-2018, 10:06 AM

Replies: 77

Phoenix Waco 61cc

Views: 25,766

Posted By thevirginian

Received a huge box from Tower yesterday, after...

Received a huge box from Tower yesterday, after work. Opened it today and inspected every part. NO DAMAGES, what so ever. Covering is top notch, not even one wrinkle. I will go over the interior with...

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