<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">I have looked at the engine that came with this kit. It has two rings on the piston. Anyone know what size it is.</div><div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>A.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>Been out of town for the last week but I am back at the table to complete the 51.
</div><div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>B.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>Retract assembly complete. I found a really good video about using AC compressor oil to maintain and lube the interior seals and help with eliminating air leaks.
<font color="#800080">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxUGVuI42MI</font>
</div><div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>C.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>Ailerons and Flaps built. IF you notice I have a blue piece of tape on the foam part of the aileron. I used the 3M product to safeguard the foam while sanding the triangle stock. Its really tough stuff and has the perfect adhesion. I also us it to hold things together while glue is setting. Epoxies don’t stick to this tape very well. Makes life a little easier.
</div><div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>D.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>Cut off Aileron tips, glue to wing and sand and shape wood corners.
</div><div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>E.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>Cut out for Aileron counterweight completed. Foam is easy to cut. I did make a mistake here. The plans ask to start the cut 2 inches from where the nylon hinge bracket will be located. I have included a picture of where it is supposed to start. I had to re-cut and glue back a 1 inch piece of foam. (Stupid) That’s what I get for not paying attention to detail.
</div><div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in"><span>F.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>Cut out for retracts complete. Don’t make the mistake I made on this. In the first steps of the plans it tells you to sand a smooth surface on the wing to install the gear mounts. THIS IS FOR FIXED GEAR ONLY. It was too late. I sanded one wing. The dotted line to follow as you cut out the foam for the retracts was eliminated. I was lucky to have the other wing intact so I cut it out first and traced the cutout onto the second wing. Whew> I started to cut it out with a metal cutting small tooth blade but a new exacto blade is the ticket here. Very easy. I traced all the lines with a fine point black marker to help insure the cuts were straight.
</div><div style="text-indent: -0.25in; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in"><span>G.<span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span>NOW I HAVE A PROBLEM: Plans ask for 4 wing hold down pockets. Two front and two rear. I only have one of each. Other two are missing. Rocky said he never saw them either. (I will be checking hims feces later tonight) I even went back and checked the original pictures I posted and they aren’t their either. Hmmmm. The search is on. Anyone know where I can order some or am I on a mission to make them?</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Plane and plans are very easy to understand so far and I am going to continue building while I ponder the missing wing hold down pockets.</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Tonight I am installing the Nylon Bearing and Torque Tube Support, Hinge Covers, and Counterbalance. (If I can learn how to read and stop making stupid mistakes.)</div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt">Rocky is fast asleep. He was up all night sanding the ailerons and flaps. Good dog.</div></div>