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Old 11-05-2007 | 02:06 PM
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Default RE: What else do I need?

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I have my 4*60 arf, my hitec eclipse 7 radio system, O.S. .91fs engine, glues and epoxy. Is there any thing else I need before I start? Thanks, Gene
You should also have some denatured alcohol for cleaning up excess epoxy or ca .

#11 blades for your hobby knife

sandpaper in assorted grits

lightweight filler (hobbico brand or in a pinch lightweight spackle )

Pushrods

hinges

wheels - mains (usually about 3" with a 5/32" hole ) and a tail wheel

wheel collars

servo extensions (I suggest a couple of 6", a couple of 12" and if you are going to use dual aileron servos, a couple of 18" )

A "Y" harness

If you are going to use dual aileron servos you will need another servo also

A motor mount for your engine

extra servo screws

6/32 socket head bolts (to fasten the motor mount to the firewall and the motor to the motor mount )

6/32 blind nuts

#6 washers

6/32 elastic stop nuts (the ones with the nylon insert in the center )

"T" pins

Clothspins - make sure you reverse some of them

Waxpaper to protect the plans. You can also use s plastic drop cloth (about 2 - 4 mils )

A building board - an old door supported on saw horses with some ceiling tile (Home Depot, Lowes, etc. ) on top of it so you can push the pins in.

A ruler. 12" is good, 18" or 24" is better. Plastic will do, but for longevity I would get a metal one.

A hard surface to cut on. The ideal surface is a piece of glass about 12" x 24"+ . If you get glass, get "double strength", or plate glass to minimize breakage.

A dremel tool ALWAYS comes in handy - cutoff discs, sanding wheels and drill bits.

Your covering

Covering iron

I AM CERTAIN there are other things, but that is all I can think of at the moment.