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12-15-2022, 08:48 AM
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Posted By tubig

It has been brought to my attention that the...

It has been brought to my attention that the photos in this thread are missing, and sure enough, they are. I don't know the reason and it would take far too long to re-submit them.

For those that...
02-14-2021, 03:18 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

Sean, my understanding with Unitracts is that it...

Sean, my understanding with Unitracts is that it is still in business with a new owner who is a one-man show. That being said, sometime ago I emailed him to inquire about retracts for a BT Mossie but...
02-14-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

Sorry that I missed your post Allan. Apparently,...

Sorry that I missed your post Allan. Apparently, I didn't get a notification.

To answer your question, when I originally built for a glo engine I followed the plan. However, I don't remember the...
03-21-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

Yes, I static balanced it but just the spinner...

Yes, I static balanced it but just the spinner without the prop attached (not possible for me to do that). As it turns out some of the runout in the spinner is actually coming from runout in the...
Forum: Kit Building
03-18-2020, 08:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,802
Posted By tubig

I agree. The hardest part to any cub or cub-like...

I agree. The hardest part to any cub or cub-like build is the windscreen. Looks good!
03-18-2020, 06:42 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

Carl, I used the aluminum spinner that I bought...

Carl, I used the aluminum spinner that I bought with the plans as a form for vac-forming the spinner.
...
03-17-2020, 03:36 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

5344 has maidened. It wasn't a total success as...

5344 has maidened. It wasn't a total success as there was too much speed on landing causing a bad bounce and a subsequent hard landing causing one of the legs to collapse. But the problem has been...
02-14-2020, 05:57 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

Took 5344 to the field a couple of days ago for...

Took 5344 to the field a couple of days ago for taxi tests. Discovered a problem with the rudder/tail wheel linkage so didn’t get far. Repositioned the rudder servo to solve the problem (I think). A...
01-26-2020, 04:18 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,066
Posted By tubig

Nice work! Very well done.

Nice work! Very well done.
01-24-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

The last major effort to be completed was the...

The last major effort to be completed was the weight/balance. Initially, a 6s 5200mah LiPo was strapped in and the cg came in about 1/2" behind the balance point shown on the plans of 3 7/8" from the...
01-14-2020, 03:16 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

The tongue-in-slot wouldn't work due to the wing...

The tongue-in-slot wouldn't work due to the wing getting in the way of the cowl moving fore/aft, so went with plan B of using 4 sets of magnets.

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Lower cowl attached with the 8 total...
01-14-2020, 05:27 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

I came up with 15 3/4” but the trailing edge...

I came up with 15 3/4” but the trailing edge fairing makes this a little arbitrary because of the curvature. Still, it’s as close to the fuse as I could get.
01-12-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

Nice cockpit work! Now, finish her up! ;)

Nice cockpit work!

Now, finish her up! ;)
01-11-2020, 04:09 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

Cut a new aileron hinge, installed and painted...

Cut a new aileron hinge, installed and painted it.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1124/bt109e_251_c1b0d9ce2e1d064c3ae01bd7f93d0d2175da8890.jpg

Have decided on...
Forum: Kit Building
01-03-2020, 11:19 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 49,885
Posted By tubig

This model was covered in Koverall and then...

This model was covered in Koverall and then painted.
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 49,885
Posted By tubig

Bob, these are the only photos that I have of the...

Bob, these are the only photos that I have of the uncovered tail section. I hope that they may be of some use to you.
...
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2020, 12:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,277
Posted By tubig

I’m using a Saito 40 in my Sig 1/6 Cub. Flies in...

I’m using a Saito 40 in my Sig 1/6 Cub. Flies in a very scale manner (ie. shallow climbs and cruises at 3/4 throttle). Just the top of the cylinder heads stick out of the cowl and so far no heating...
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2020, 12:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 25,842
Posted By tubig

Here is how I did mine....

Here is how I did mine. https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/1906884-post49.html
10-09-2019, 05:32 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

Repairs to the aileron and flap hinging have...

Repairs to the aileron and flap hinging have commenced. The aileron hinge will just require a re-glue while the head of the flap hinging bolt pulled through the hinge hole so a washer has been added...
10-05-2019, 04:07 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

Finally got the engine problem sorted...it was a...

Finally got the engine problem sorted...it was a new carb that I had installed but is defective somehow so the original was reinstalled and engine runs great now. However a new problem has arisen...
10-03-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

Have spent quite a bit of time dealing with...

Have spent quite a bit of time dealing with engine issues. I've had to rotate the cylinder 90 degrees in an effort to cure a sag as the engine decels from full power to idle. Still working this...
09-18-2019, 05:04 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

The RCV has been reinstalled in the model and a...

The RCV has been reinstalled in the model and a shake-down test with the engine and airframe was conducted. Found a few items that needed attention including a couple of loose cockpit pieces and...
08-28-2019, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,439
Posted By tubig

Could it possibly be red primer or Bondo...

Could it possibly be red primer or Bondo underneath that starting to show through?
08-27-2019, 03:02 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 220,818
Posted By tubig

The Saito 125 arrived and I did a quick prelim...

The Saito 125 arrived and I did a quick prelim check to get an idea of cowl modifications and it was obvious that too much of the cowl would have to be removed for the engine to fit. So, I’ve...
Forum: Kit Building
08-26-2019, 04:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 650
Posted By tubig

TF Cessna 182Q build?

I began the build of a Top Flite Cessna 182Q 4 months ago and have posted it on another site. I am building it for a friend and it will include (or attempt to include) mods such as a 3-piece wing,...
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