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02-26-2017, 04:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,779
Posted By jwharkinz

Sorry to those of you watching this thread. I...

Sorry to those of you watching this thread.
I have been very busy attending school, made the deans list and don't know how long I can maintain it. Have a new project...
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01-09-2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,779
Posted By jwharkinz

In case anybody notices, This is a redirect to...

In case anybody notices, This is a redirect to what is occupying my time these days. Sorry about the dead thread here, I'm in school now and learning a new trade, welding.

here is where the...
10-14-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,779
Posted By jwharkinz

Gonna hire someone else to get dirty, I'm saving...

Gonna hire someone else to get dirty, I'm saving the garage for myself, oh, and the studio where the plane is...
If I could weld the paint on, I'd do it...
10-09-2016, 05:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,779
Posted By jwharkinz

Have been busy keeping up with school, at NMSU...

Have been busy keeping up with school, at NMSU here in Las Cruces, NM.
Just finnished some mid terms. I have some outside obligations to keep up and hopefully I can get back to this build for a...
Forum: Kit Building
09-15-2016, 04:20 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 75,078
Posted By jwharkinz

It's more likely this variant. I copied these...

It's more likely this variant. I copied these photos from a story on the web and not too many know what this variant is. I do remember something about it being an experimental version before the...
09-14-2016, 04:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,779
Posted By jwharkinz

working on the hull... ...

working on the hull...
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Forum: Kit Building
09-14-2016, 04:32 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 75,078
Posted By jwharkinz

WOW! Those are both totally impressive...

WOW!
Those are both totally impressive projects. I would also love to use Saito power on the round engined plane.
I feel humbled to be among such talent.
Forum: Kit Building
09-10-2016, 04:38 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 75,078
Posted By jwharkinz

Ultimately this... ...

Ultimately this...
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Forum: Kit Building
09-10-2016, 04:35 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 75,078
Posted By jwharkinz

If I understand correctly, the wing loading is...

If I understand correctly, the wing loading is pretty much that of a fighter plane like FW 190 or Mustang. I like the wing load of a kite. But... so do we all!
I'm new to this kind of build, I...
09-09-2016, 04:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,779
Posted By jwharkinz

that all makes soo much sense. I remember 20+...

that all makes soo much sense.
I remember 20+ years ago when fatal crashes happened to pilots who "modified the wing" to reduce dihedral. The thought of leaky tanks did cross my mind. No real...
09-06-2016, 08:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,779
Posted By jwharkinz

I'd like to add the ability to do smoke. Maybe a...

I'd like to add the ability to do smoke. Maybe a wing tank for the smoke oil. I can then mount the other fuel cell CG in the hull. Install all hardware behind the firewall and go with that plan.
09-05-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,779
Posted By jwharkinz

Here you can see the ply for the upper deck fuse...

Here you can see the ply for the upper deck fuse hull, the lower is going to be balsa with 1/32 ply laminated(coming up later). I've added some doubler's in strategic places, and will do some in...
09-05-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,779
Posted By jwharkinz

I was looking into this for the power. DLE...

I was looking into this for the power.

DLE 20cc...
09-04-2016, 04:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,779
Posted By jwharkinz

I noticed the lack of doublers' in the aft fuse, ...

I noticed the lack of doublers' in the aft fuse, I'm surly thinking of using some thin aircraft ply to add here. I'm also going to add flying wires to the tail section as well. These older kits...
Forum: Kit Building
09-03-2016, 04:54 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 75,078
Posted By jwharkinz

Wow !!! Really nice work. Love the power...

Wow !!!
Really nice work. Love the power switch! Keep it goin' bro.
The Chrome Bullitt came in at 10.8lbs dry! Whaaaat....
It will be close to 13 with both tanks full, holy shiznit!
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09-03-2016, 04:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,779
Posted By jwharkinz

Sometimes my mind just wanders when I'm looking...

Sometimes my mind just wanders when I'm looking for inspiration. Real aircraft carry fuel in the wing, why not ours?
Maybe next time...
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08-23-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,779
Posted By jwharkinz

Some photos of the fuse sides being sanded in the...

Some photos of the fuse sides being sanded in the saddle for zero incidence, once the fuse halves are together the rest will be measured from here(wing saddle) out for reference. The tail feathers...
08-23-2016, 09:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,779
Posted By jwharkinz

Here are some pics of the wings built up with...

Here are some pics of the wings built up with just basic ribs and spars. I was wondering if anyone has ever attempted to install fuel tanks in the wings, hmmmm.....
I am planning on creating a more...
Forum: Kit Building
08-17-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 75,078
Posted By jwharkinz

Absolutely! I have to see yours thru, others...

Absolutely!
I have to see yours thru, others for sure following you.

Stay tuned to the new work happening on another...
08-17-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,779
Posted By jwharkinz

Arrow Super Sportster 90-120 and Easy Sport 60 from plans

I'm re-starting this build temporarily, as soon as I get it bare - bones, I'm shifting to the Easy Sport. I need to get this one out fairly soon. There are plans for a gas SAITO. I will also use...
Forum: Kit Building
08-15-2016, 03:34 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 75,078
Posted By jwharkinz

Thanks to everyone who participated ! I was...

Thanks to everyone who participated !

I was going to help an old friend with a build, I'm pretty sure the thread is abandoned because its my plane, and I still have it.
...
Forum: Kit Building
08-10-2016, 05:44 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 75,078
Posted By jwharkinz

DONE!!! Plane heading to Houston with happy...

DONE!!!

Plane heading to Houston with happy new pilot/owner.

We will get flight vids when they're available!
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Forum: Kit Building
08-06-2016, 05:25 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 75,078
Posted By jwharkinz

Aaalomst there... just a little more bro. I...

Aaalomst there... just a little more bro. I have minor fab for the wing struts, add pedals then, it just needs flight trim and final systems check, balance and go ?!?
I'm almost afraid to say,...
Forum: Kit Building
08-05-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 75,078
Posted By jwharkinz

Just a little more to go.... ...

Just a little more to go....

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2175890
Forum: Kit Building
08-05-2016, 03:26 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 75,078
Posted By jwharkinz

as of today... ...

as of today...
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