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Forum: Kit Building
02-13-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

I cut my windshield from a 2 liter pop bottle. It was a lot easier to work with and glue down. Then I ran a small strip of black monokote trim at the base of the windshield.

The canopy glue...
Forum: Kit Building
09-22-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

John nailed it. Thanks for the clarification!

Brian
Forum: Kit Building
09-21-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

Sig sell the plans, manual, and hardware...

www.sigmfg.com
Forum: Kit Building
12-28-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

I believe you'll have plenty more power than a typical 40 2 stroke using a Saito .65.

The .65 will be a great choice though.


Brian
Forum: Kit Building
11-27-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

I'm guessing that is a whip antenna on the pic of the 45 degree upline with the red star.

So, because I am usually wrong, I'll say the 2nd pic on the top.

Brian

Upon re-reading the...
Forum: Kit Building
11-27-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

I think I may have just wet myself......

[sm=omg_smile.gif]

Brian




edit...
Forum: Kit Building
11-24-2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

Very nice! Looking forward to seeing the progress!

Brian
Forum: Kit Building
10-27-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

WOW!

Beautiful model. One to be proud of for sure. Thank you for sharing!

Brian
Forum: Kit Building
08-18-2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

These do usually end up balanced tail heavy.
Forum: Kit Building
08-18-2010, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

Stunning craftsmanship!!

This is show plane quality. I bet she'll fly twice as good as she looks.

Brian
Forum: Kit Building
03-27-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

Actually, OS is Japanese and Magnum (ASP is the same as Magnum) is made in China. They are anything but the same engine. Personally, I like Magnum better.
Forum: Kit Building
03-26-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

I'm going to have to build another one now.

VERY nice work!
Forum: Kit Building
12-11-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

chelmer-

I agree with the engine weight assessment. Is your mini painted? That will do it too.

I bet it's a great flyer- even at 7.5lbs.

Brian
Forum: Kit Building
12-09-2009, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

Wow! And I thought mine was heavy.

This is great bipe, isn't it.

Thanks for your post chelmer!


Brian
Forum: Kit Building
08-24-2009, 09:55 AM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

This was a korky charachteristic of mine as well. I think the airplane was just plane confused. It didn't matter if it was inverted or not, when you applied power it wanted to climb.

I think...
Forum: Kit Building
08-24-2009, 12:13 AM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

Honestly, I don't remember having all the trouble. Mine were built stock with a little down on the engine.
Forum: Kit Building
08-18-2009, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

The Horizontal is glued flat to the fuse box. This is the centerline of the airplane. Bring the hoizontal level and adjust incidence to wing with the meter. When the bubble on the level is...
Forum: Kit Building
08-18-2009, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

Neat.




Without the plans in front of me, I don't know if your CG is in fore or aft. If it is aft, it might be similar to increasing throw in the elevator causing the stall you...
Forum: Kit Building
08-07-2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

Rick-

How's it coming along?
Forum: Kit Building
07-30-2009, 12:04 AM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

My computer went weird and I commented on something that doesn't exist anymore. So edited it out.

I'm pretty sure no one will ever know what I'm talking about, so I'll just say I like the Smith...
Forum: Kit Building
07-29-2009, 12:29 AM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

I'm not going to say anything else about the airfoil either! :D
Forum: Kit Building
07-27-2009, 12:00 AM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

When I augered my mini into the ground ([sm=cry_smile.gif]), the landing block, as built per mfg, ripped parts of the fuse sides with it. It is fine stock. However, piece of mind never hurts. ...
Forum: Kit Building
07-24-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

These are sweet. I used them on my last project. There was no play at all! I would make sure to use locktite though.
Forum: Kit Building
07-24-2009, 12:19 AM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

I'm wondering if it isn't some sort of defect.

I hope you don't mind me saying this, but I'm not a big fan of ball links for flight control surfaces. Is it possible the ball link popped off...
Forum: Kit Building
07-22-2009, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 355,606
Posted By EscapeFlyer

RE: Sig Smith Miniplane build

RICKSTUBBZ,

Don't be worried about the weight. I've had a mini that wieghed 7lbs (most finish around5.5-6lbs) and flew as well as the 5.5lb mini. It landed slower than my trainer does. This...
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