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10-14-2023, 07:49 AM
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Posted By jim19

Mustang

Scratch built from modified Royal plans and almost ready to paint.
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10-12-2023, 08:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,687
Posted By jim19

I trace the templates on to vellum using pencil...

I trace the templates on to vellum using pencil then using a light coat of 3m77 on the wood only, lay the vellum on the wood and smooth out hands. The vellum is easy to remove after cutting....
03-27-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,682
Posted By jim19

RE: Xplane Unveiled

Engines, fuel tanks, radio and retracts have been temp installed. Weight as shown is now 7 lbs. 14 oz. Initial balance check shows that I will have to add 3 to 4 ounces of weight to the tail. The...
03-21-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,682
Posted By jim19

Xplane Unveiled

The unveiling of my newest twin, the Xplane. Major construction is complete but still needs filler, final sanding and fit checks before covering. All components will be installed and balance check...
02-04-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,720
Posted By jim19

RE: Gemini GT-40 build

This Gemini GT-40 is finished. Model is assembled, engines, retracts and radio installed.
01-30-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,720
Posted By jim19

RE: Gemini GT-40 build

Pic 1 shows empennage assembly assembled, rudder and elevators sanded to taper at trailing edge. Hinges are in place but not glued in. Pic 2 shows ventral fin installed. Pic 3 shows empennage set in...
01-30-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,720
Posted By jim19

RE: Gemini GT-40 build

Pic 1 shows wing center section in place on the fuselage, forward wing pegs and wing mount bolts installed. Pic 2 show bottom sheeting installed and wing bolt holes counterbored for recessed bolts....
01-26-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,720
Posted By jim19

RE: Gemini GT-40 build

Simple cowling assembly. Pic 1 shows cowl mounts installed and engine temp mounted. Spinner backplate is tack glued to spinner ring using 3/32" balsa spacers. Pic 2 shows cowl side attached to...
01-24-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,720
Posted By jim19

RE: Gemini GT-40 build

Pic 1 shows aileron hinged (not glued in) and set in place. Pic 2 shows flap guide wire in place and surface side flap hinges in place. Guide wire aligns these hinges. Pic 3 shows flap set in place...
01-23-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,720
Posted By jim19

RE: Gemini GT-40 build

Pic 1 shows whell well lining (1/16" balsa) installed and bottom of wing sheeted. Pic 2 shows forward nacelle top installed and top of wing sheeted. Pic 3 shows tank and servo access cover in place...
01-23-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,720
Posted By jim19

RE: Gemini GT-40 build

Pic 1 shows whell well lining (1/16" balsa) installed and bottom of wing sheeted. Pic 2 shows forward nacelle top installed and top of wing sheeted. Pic 3 shows tank and servo access cover in place...
01-22-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,720
Posted By jim19

RE: Gemini GT-40 build

Don't know why the pics didn't show up in the last post, but here they are.
01-22-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,720
Posted By jim19

RE: Gemini GT-40 build

Pic 1 shows the basic wing components. doublers are glued to the nacelles and wing ribs as required. Pic 2 shows the wing structurally built and taken off the jig. This wing is built in three...
01-21-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,720
Posted By jim19

Gemini GT-40 build

I am in the process of building a Gemini GT-40 and decided to post a thread on the construction of this model. The one being built will be powered by 2 OS .45 engines and will be using SpringAir...
12-17-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
Posted By jim19

RE: Xplane

Apparantly the pdf format is not working.
12-17-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
Posted By jim19

RE: Xplane

Try again with the attachment
12-17-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
Posted By jim19

Xplane

This will be my new twin. Plans have been finalized and should start construction within two weeks. It will have a wingspan of 68.5", length of 58.5" and a height of 16" and powered by 2 TT Pro .46s....
11-28-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,087
Posted By jim19

RE: Hanger Queens

This is my hangar queen. I built this JN-4D and intended to to fly it FAI scale compitions in Europe while I was stationed in Germany. Totally scratch built from the same plans as Proctor uses, the...
11-24-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,059
Posted By jim19

RE: Bellcranks or flexible control rods?

Try using Sullivan control cable (1/16" cable). I have found that this works very well and you can use a smaller radius than control rod without binding and still keep positive control without play...
11-15-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,074
Posted By jim19

RE: Lets see your original designs

One of three 500 class racers I have designed, the "Xciter". This one was finished in an interpretation of the #20 Home Depot colors at the time driven by Tony Stewart and he actually signed this...
11-14-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,074
Posted By jim19

RE: Lets see your original designs

This is my Gemini GT40. It is the .40 size version of the Gemini GT25 which I designed a few years ago. It has a 66" wingspan, all wood construction, SpringAir retracts and is powered by two...
11-04-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,284
Posted By jim19

RE: Help identifying twin engine swap meet purchase

It is a Grumman XP-50 Skyrocket. Only one was ever built. The prototype crashed shortly after takeoff due to an explosion in one of the turbo-superchargers. Project was cancelled shortly after that....
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-28-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By jim19

RE: what planes are next

You can contact [email protected] for this airplane. It is only produced in small numbers in a Custom ARF or RTC configuration. The Custom ARF allows you order the model in you choice of...
Replies: 29
Views: 7,837
Posted By jim19

RE: All of these ARFs being massed produced...

Not sure if you would call it a dream job, you sure won't get rich doing it- most times you would be lucky to break even. That's probably why most ARFs are made in China where there is an abundance...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-25-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By jim19

RE: what planes are next

Does this airplane draw your interest? This is the Fiasco (but don't be fooled by the name). It is easy to fly, highly maneuverable, fast yet can fly slow and is stable in all aspects of flight with...
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