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Forum: Kit Building
01-22-2018, 03:46 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 74,864
Posted By Trax540

Looking good Vince! I haven't had much time to...

Looking good Vince!
I haven't had much time to spend in the shop lately, Managed to get most of the left wing done. I decided to change the way the wing is sheathed, though i didn't sheet the entire...
Forum: Kit Building
01-18-2018, 03:16 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 74,864
Posted By Trax540

Vincent, The main reason I wanted to leave gear...

Vincent,
The main reason I wanted to leave gear in wing is that I was going to attempt to make strut fairings with a wheel pant " similar to what you'd see on the R2"
your points on transport are...
Forum: Kit Building
01-17-2018, 03:55 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 74,864
Posted By Trax540

Looking great Vincent, I wish I built as cleanly...

Looking great Vincent, I wish I built as cleanly as you did =P

I finally got a response from GP about the bad parts in kit " 2 weeks later ", at this point ive already cut and notched new trailing...
Forum: Kit Building
01-13-2018, 04:16 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 74,864
Posted By Trax540

Guess that might explain why 3 contact requests...

Guess that might explain why 3 contact requests to have parts replaced on this Tiger 60 have gone unanswered =/

Really bummed out too cause i wanted to get a GS Corsair ordered from Tower. Really...
Forum: Kit Building
01-05-2018, 06:16 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 74,864
Posted By Trax540

Yep, I'll say it hasn't gone smoothly for sure. ...

Yep, I'll say it hasn't gone smoothly for sure.
Oddly enough just before this I built another Eagle2 trainer and I was missing some of the hardware in the small kit bag. They were kind enough to...
Forum: Kit Building
01-05-2018, 05:18 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 74,864
Posted By Trax540

That wing looks great Vincent, I put wing on...

That wing looks great Vincent,
I put wing on hold, When i started framing it, I noticed the supplied Trailing edge is already to short and the rib notches that were precut do not match the plans. ...
Forum: Kit Building
01-01-2018, 06:41 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 74,864
Posted By Trax540

I started punching out all the Ribs last night,...

I started punching out all the Ribs last night, Unfortunately i had 2 or 3 that was such rock hard balsa the lasercutter didnt make it even 1/2 way through. So it took awhile to get those cut out...
Forum: Kit Building
01-01-2018, 06:36 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 50,176
Posted By Trax540

Tubig, that looks great! I miss my Sig 1/6 Cub,...

Tubig, that looks great!
I miss my Sig 1/6 Cub, I have a GP .40 size that i framed up and put to the side for the last 3 years. Perhaps once i finish the Tiger60 i will cover it and get it in the...
Forum: Kit Building
12-31-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 74,864
Posted By Trax540

Ran into an issue on my plans. Im getting...

Ran into an issue on my plans.
Im getting ready to start the wing panels, And i noticed when i split the plans and put the halves together the right panel is roughly 3/32" bigger from LE to TE....
Forum: Kit Building
12-30-2017, 07:13 AM
Replies: 428
Views: 74,864
Posted By Trax540

I ordered a RCGF 15cc BM for my Tiger Tryin to...

I ordered a RCGF 15cc BM for my Tiger
Tryin to stray from nitro and get into gas. Getting tough to find it locally, Otherwise i have to order 4 gal. at a time.

Thus far I have built the...
Forum: Kit Building
12-29-2017, 03:31 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 74,864
Posted By Trax540

Very nice work on your build Vincent! I just...

Very nice work on your build Vincent!
I just started my Tiger 60 kit so im following along. However im not heavily modifying the build such as you are. :cool:

I did notice as I was building the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-29-2017, 07:08 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 30,060
Posted By Trax540

This thread is 15 years old bud, Just incase...

This thread is 15 years old bud,
Just incase ya didnt see the dates.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-27-2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 939
Posted By Trax540

Good to know about Hobbyking, Glad i didnt jump...

Good to know about Hobbyking, Glad i didnt jump the gun and order it. I also noticed its WAY heavier than the 15ccBM
Hopefully engine arrives in a couple days as expected.

Thanks much for the...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-27-2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 939
Posted By Trax540

Ok so i did not order from hobbyking, Though...

Ok so i did not order from hobbyking, Though could you explain why i should avoid them? I know i havent ordered from them in the past but just curious.

I DID however place an order for...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-27-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 939
Posted By Trax540

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/rcg-15cc-gas-engine-w-...

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/rcg-15cc-gas-engine-w-cd-ignition-2-1hp-1-54kw.html

I was going to place the order for this today. Though it seems its the older version?
Forum: Gas Engines
12-27-2017, 07:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 939
Posted By Trax540

Equivilent Engine size?

Hello all,
Im just starting in gas engines from Glow and I was hoping someone could clarify what a comparable engine size would be.
The airframe calls for a .65-.80 fourstroke.
Heres where my...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-12-2017, 02:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By Trax540

Agreed, I checked walmart and couldnt find any...

Agreed, I checked walmart and couldnt find any of the latex foam. Checked HD also but they were a bust as well.
Im going to stop by a local upholstery shop and see if they have anything available.
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-11-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,564
Posted By Trax540

Cant move up to a 10oz. The tank compartment...

Cant move up to a 10oz.
The tank compartment just isnt big enough for it. And after inspecting these 2 tanks i have, I'm noticing that the inside is extremely soft. Almost Gel like coating on the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-10-2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,564
Posted By Trax540

I did see that new Sullivan tubing, Man 4$ a ft...

I did see that new Sullivan tubing, Man 4$ a ft is pricey. I know they named it Proflex but is it really much better? From what i gather its more so great because you can use it for all fuel types...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-10-2017, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By Trax540

Latex Foam Rubber

Does anyone have a good source of where to buy sheets of this?
I know we can get it on Tower, Was hoping there was a better priced option and perhaps larger sheets available somewhere.
Mainly...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-09-2017, 06:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,564
Posted By Trax540

Any idea where i can get thin wall? Only thing...

Any idea where i can get thin wall?
Only thing I see on Tower is Standard Silicon tubing. Thats currently what im using.

Possibly anyone have a link to some thin wall tube

Thanks!
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-09-2017, 05:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,564
Posted By Trax540

Sullivan Flex tank issue

Hey all,
Im setting up an 8oz Sullivan flex tank and im having an issue with the clunk im hoping someone has an idea why.
Ive setup quite afew before but never ran into this.

When i run my...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-14-2015, 02:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,306
Posted By Trax540

Thanks for all the help. I was about to start...

Thanks for all the help. I was about to start trying to strip it! I heated it with the heat gun for about 10 minutes. Then got very bored of standing there lol. I set the light near the top and now...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-13-2015, 05:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,306
Posted By Trax540

Hmmm, Well is there anything i can do to help it...

Hmmm, Well is there anything i can do to help it cure now that it already has been applied. Or is this never going to harden up? I don't know how i would strip it off even if i wanted to. Sanding it...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-13-2015, 05:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,306
Posted By Trax540

Thinned out Epoxy question

Perhaps someone can help with this issue.
I used some 30 Minute epoxy thinned with 95% denatured alcohol to fuel proof a firewall. I thinned it 50% and brushed it on and I let it dry overnight....
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