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Old 08-17-2013, 06:11 PM
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My son maidened his this week.

Kinda rare for a teenager to set aside video games, cell phones, facebook etc and build something like this.

He made this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSuLzPsWQrk

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Old 10-07-2013, 12:38 PM
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Could I ask where you purchased the fiberglass fuse?
Old 10-07-2013, 01:53 PM
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Default Fuse

The fuse is built up balsa and lite ply from the kit. The fiberglass nose is from Ziroli as well..

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Could I ask where you purchased the fiberglass fuse?
Old 10-07-2013, 06:17 PM
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Fiberglass nose section is available thru ziroli. A full fiberglass fuse is available thru American Eagle.
Old 10-07-2013, 06:38 PM
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Actually American Eagle it isn't the same size as Ziroli's.
Old 03-03-2014, 06:58 AM
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A couple new pics from this fall fly-in.
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Old 11-20-2014, 01:38 PM
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Would some one please post a picture of their throttle linkage/servo set up?

I am in need of some ideas.

Thanks
Scott
Old 11-21-2014, 03:37 AM
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Here is my set up that has worked well. The thro servo is mounted right behind the main wing tube using a ni-rod to the carb. and a hatch on the bottom
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Old 11-21-2014, 07:40 AM
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Thanks where did you vent the fuel tanks too?
Old 11-21-2014, 10:16 AM
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The vents and fills are in the fwd section of each nacelles FYI. 16 oz fuel tanks
Old 12-10-2014, 06:19 PM
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Anyone around? Here's mine. Maidened in '13, got the bugs worked out all this year, can't wait for next season. G38s, robart retracts....
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Any one have a diameter for the oil cooler?

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