Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
02-27-2005, 12:55 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
Progress since Friday evening, working on 6 hours sleep[8D]
Need hardware kit, had to restrain from buying whats needed at hobbyshop,
could finish it today if had hardware,[
] thats if I could find my chuck key for my drill press.[:@]
Need hardware kit, had to restrain from buying whats needed at hobbyshop,
could finish it today if had hardware,[] thats if I could find my chuck key for my drill press.[:@]
02-27-2005, 01:00 PM
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bodyworks , congrats on getting one from this shipment.
I called only 3 days after you were put on the list. Will check back first thing Monday morning to see whether there is any left from this shipment, keep my fingers crossing.
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Well, it looks like I have officially been charged ($815 for plane, spinner, and shipping), so I am assuming it has shipped or will ship monday! Of course, my DA is on its way to them for an update, and the brand new 9303 i bought has to be sent to JR for a stick mode change, so I still probably have a month before I get everything going[:'(] I can't wait!!!
Well, it looks like I have officially been charged ($815 for plane, spinner, and shipping), so I am assuming it has shipped or will ship monday! Of course, my DA is on its way to them for an update, and the brand new 9303 i bought has to be sent to JR for a stick mode change, so I still probably have a month before I get everything going[:'(] I can't wait!!!
bodyworks , congrats on getting one from this shipment.
I called only 3 days after you were put on the list. Will check back first thing Monday morning to see whether there is any left from this shipment, keep my fingers crossing.
02-27-2005, 01:04 PM
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Called DA today, they said two weeks.[:@] At least I saved a couple of dollars on the KS 1060 pipe and ? header. I found one at an
auction site135.00 with the shipping
Called DA today, they said two weeks.[:@] At least I saved a couple of dollars on the KS 1060 pipe and ? header. I found one at an
auction site135.00 with the shipping
02-27-2005, 01:15 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
ATTENTION "JR" USERS..HELP...I got an 8611 and a SWB 3" locking servo arm for my Yak rudder.
The arm will only fit on the spline much less than halfway, and that requires a LOT of force. (locking bolts not installed)
The arm package indicates it IS for JR.
The supplied JR plastic arms fit dandy.
Is this normal for this combo????
The arm will only fit on the spline much less than halfway, and that requires a LOT of force. (locking bolts not installed)
The arm package indicates it IS for JR.
The supplied JR plastic arms fit dandy.
Is this normal for this combo????
02-27-2005, 01:21 PM
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Don't fret, thats how the SWB horns fit, and thats why they are so good. you have to draw them down with a lot of force. You need a puller to get them off. They won't get loose on their own like some of the others. Just don't draw it down untill your sure it's in the correct position
John
Don't fret, thats how the SWB horns fit, and thats why they are so good. you have to draw them down with a lot of force. You need a puller to get them off. They won't get loose on their own like some of the others. Just don't draw it down untill your sure it's in the correct position
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02-27-2005, 01:42 PM
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2 Rolls, I just read your post again and have to admit I have no experience with the "locking SWB horns"
only the regular ones. So, I'm not sure if they are supposed to fit like the other SWB horns.
Sorry, I didn't realize you were talking about the locking horns
John
only the regular ones. So, I'm not sure if they are supposed to fit like the other SWB horns.
Sorry, I didn't realize you were talking about the locking horns
John
02-27-2005, 01:46 PM
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Nope one per horn (at least I THINK so)... they may have divied out a couple extra... Mine had 3..
The rudder has 4 and you use one coming from each direction.
The rudder has 4 and you use one coming from each direction.
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David
Why is there 4 of the 3/4 square plates that Go around the P horns. Are we supposed to put two of them on each set of horns?
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Why is there 4 of the 3/4 square plates that Go around the P horns. Are we supposed to put two of them on each set of horns?
02-27-2005, 01:52 PM
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Good deal GotSHocked! Lot's of progress in a short time. You can get your gear on right?
Try not to think of it as you didn't get your hardware in time... but rather you got the Yak a couple days sooner than if he had waited to work out the hardware packages...
When you think about it, it's costing Chris more money out of his pocket to do it this way, but he would have rather you be this far along now waiting on hardware rather than waiting ont he whole plane...
Try not to think of it as you didn't get your hardware in time... but rather you got the Yak a couple days sooner than if he had waited to work out the hardware packages...
When you think about it, it's costing Chris more money out of his pocket to do it this way, but he would have rather you be this far along now waiting on hardware rather than waiting ont he whole plane...
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Progress since Friday evening, working on 6 hours sleep[8D]
Need hardware kit, had to restrain from buying whats needed at hobbyshop, could finish it today if had hardware,[] thats if I could find my chuck key for my drill press.[:@]
Progress since Friday evening, working on 6 hours sleep[8D]
Need hardware kit, had to restrain from buying whats needed at hobbyshop,
could finish it today if had hardware,[] thats if I could find my chuck key for my drill press.[:@]
02-27-2005, 02:43 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
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I saw your cockpit and it was awsome, but I am trying to lose ounces as it is, not gain them...
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I'm not sure at what point you started following this thread, but did you see my cockpit ? I added just over an ounce of weight, and it looks great. [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_2408226/mpage_36/key_/tm.htm]Page 36 of this thread[/link] There are some finished pics on page 38.
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However, I don't want to add the weight for a built up cockpit either.
What does everyone think?
However, I don't want to add the weight for a built up cockpit either.
What does everyone think?
Umm, Ok, I was responding to cadconversions since he asked "what does everyone think"
02-27-2005, 03:09 PM
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Thats ok, I understand. You were very close to my max bid. I still saved a couple $$
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That was you!!! I was the one that bid it up to $120, then stopped. Sorry to hike up the price on ya...
ORIGINAL: Dave763
Called DA today, they said two weeks.[:@] At least I saved a couple of dollars on the KS 1060 pipe and ? header. I found one at an auction site135.00 with the shipping
Called DA today, they said two weeks.[:@] At least I saved a couple of dollars on the KS 1060 pipe and ? header. I found one at an
auction site135.00 with the shipping
02-27-2005, 03:36 PM
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The locking ones fit tight like the regular ones. Be sure its on right, in the right position and the splines engaged properly and draw it down. I toss the phillips head screws and replace them with cap screws.
Dave
Dave
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2 Rolls, I just read your post again and have to admit I have no experience with the "locking SWB horns"
only the regular ones. So, I'm not sure if they are supposed to fit like the other SWB horns.
Sorry, I didn't realize you were talking about the locking horns
John
2 Rolls, I just read your post again and have to admit I have no experience with the "locking SWB horns"
only the regular ones. So, I'm not sure if they are supposed to fit like the other SWB horns.
Sorry, I didn't realize you were talking about the locking horns
John
02-27-2005, 05:25 PM
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Umm, Ok, I was responding to cadconversions since he asked "what does everyone think"
ORIGINAL: bodyworks
I saw your cockpit and it was awsome, but I am trying to lose ounces as it is, not gain them...
I saw your cockpit and it was awsome, but I am trying to lose ounces as it is, not gain them...
02-27-2005, 06:06 PM
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Bri, very nice looking instrument panel but how about covering the bottom of the canopy where you can see everything inside?
02-27-2005, 06:11 PM
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Bri, very nice looking instrument panel but how about covering the bottom of the canopy where you can see everything inside?
Bri, very nice looking instrument panel but how about covering the bottom of the canopy where you can see everything inside?
02-27-2005, 06:12 PM
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The problem with most printed materials is that they will washout in the sun in very short time. It's an excellent idea in theroy though... and perhaps there would be some papaer/ink combo that would last...
I really don't think a fella can get much better results than what BriBro has done and at a weight that is very light.
BTW BriBro... can ya PM me the exact instrument set you used? I really would like to do that sometime.
I really don't think a fella can get much better results than what BriBro has done and at a weight that is very light.
BTW BriBro... can ya PM me the exact instrument set you used? I really would like to do that sometime.
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Bri, very nice looking instrument panel but how about covering the bottom of the canopy where you can see everything inside?
Bri, very nice looking instrument panel but how about covering the bottom of the canopy where you can see everything inside?
02-27-2005, 06:14 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
The only pics that I saw were of the finished instrument cluster. Maybe I missed the others. I must say, the instrument panel was first class. I would also like the exact link (maybe you could post it). I'll go back through the post again.
Thanks,
Thanks,
02-27-2005, 06:17 PM
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Bri, you got an current pics of the pilot and cockpit installed? What did you do for the canopy floor?
02-27-2005, 06:26 PM
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[quote]ORIGINAL: Maudib
Nope one per horn (at least I THINK so)... they may have divied out a couple extra... Mine had 3..
The rudder has 4 and you use one coming from each direction.
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02-27-2005, 06:28 PM
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The locking ones fit tight like the regular ones. Be sure its on right, in the right position and the splines engaged properly and draw it down. I toss the phillips head screws and replace them with cap screws.
Dave
The locking ones fit tight like the regular ones. Be sure its on right, in the right position and the splines engaged properly and draw it down. I toss the phillips head screws and replace them with cap screws.
Dave
ORIGINAL: jrjohn
2 Rolls, I just read your post again and have to admit I have no experience with the "locking SWB horns"
only the regular ones. So, I'm not sure if they are supposed to fit like the other SWB horns.
Sorry, I didn't realize you were talking about the locking horns
John
2 Rolls, I just read your post again and have to admit I have no experience with the "locking SWB horns"
only the regular ones. So, I'm not sure if they are supposed to fit like the other SWB horns.
Sorry, I didn't realize you were talking about the locking horns
John
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02-27-2005, 06:30 PM
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I have to admit, this plane goes together sooo sweet. Well built, great engineering, lots of attention to detail. A home run if I have even seen one. I swear this plane can be built in one sleepless weekend if a guy wanted.
John
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02-27-2005, 06:37 PM
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.................. [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_2408226/mpage_36/key_/tm.htm]Page 36 of this thread[/link] There are some finished pics on page 38.
.................. [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_2408226/mpage_36/key_/tm.htm]Page 36 of this thread[/link] There are some finished pics on page 38.
All the finished pics are [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_2408226/mpage_38/key_/tm.htm]HERE ON PAGE 38[/link]
although Maudib already re-posted a few , thanks.
Since this topic has re-emerged and I do admit there are a TON of posts to sort through,
The pilot I used is a "C" size from [link=http://aircraftinternational.com/]http://aircraftinternational.com/[/link]
The panel is custom made from 1/8" and 1/16" balsa.
The instruments are part # PP41011 from [link=http://www.hobby-lobby.com/instruments.htm]http://www.hobby-lobby.com/instruments.htm[/link]
The panel weighs .6 oz and the pilot is .5 oz. The bottom of the canopy is covered in monokote.
and unfortunately I still haven't flown it
Went from bad weather to a big home improvement project (finishing half the basement) I can't even get to the Yak or my workbench will all the crap we have moved around.
02-27-2005, 06:59 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
Depends which servos you got. Hitecs use 2.5mmx8mm (I think) Tower Hobbies Search for dubro screws
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXE017&P=7
where do you get a cap screw of that size, I can't find them anywhere
John
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http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXE017&P=7
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The locking ones fit tight like the regular ones. Be sure its on right, in the right position and the splines engaged properly and draw it down. I toss the phillips head screws and replace them with cap screws.
Dave
The locking ones fit tight like the regular ones. Be sure its on right, in the right position and the splines engaged properly and draw it down. I toss the phillips head screws and replace them with cap screws.
Dave
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2 Rolls, I just read your post again and have to admit I have no experience with the "locking SWB horns"
only the regular ones. So, I'm not sure if they are supposed to fit like the other SWB horns.
Sorry, I didn't realize you were talking about the locking horns
John
2 Rolls, I just read your post again and have to admit I have no experience with the "locking SWB horns"
only the regular ones. So, I'm not sure if they are supposed to fit like the other SWB horns.
Sorry, I didn't realize you were talking about the locking horns
John
John
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02-27-2005, 07:21 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
Airwild carries the correct sized servo arm screws...
http://www.airwildpilotshop.com/More...product&id=491
http://www.airwildpilotshop.com/More...product&id=491
ORIGINAL: jrjohn
where do you get a cap screw of that size, I can't find them anywhere
John
where do you get a cap screw of that size, I can't find them anywhere
John