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Old 02-23-2015, 05:28 AM
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Ace do you ever get the feeling someone is looking over your shoulder when you are building LOL
Old 02-23-2015, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Joey B
Ace do you ever get the feeling someone is looking over your shoulder when you are building LOL
Kinda hard to get that feeling when I am posting the builds which in a way puts everyone in front of me or at least at the same eye level. Besides, I have done some teaching and found it to be very rewarding.
Old 02-23-2015, 06:32 AM
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The cabane mounts have been epoxied in and the turtle deck well on it's way to being covered.
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Old 02-23-2015, 07:04 AM
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Robert with your first Pitts you gave us 182 pages of perfection. That said we'll take it easy on you and only expect 100 pages on this build!
Old 02-23-2015, 08:11 AM
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Turtle deck almost done. It is really cool how water on the outside of the sheeting will make it bow, on this arch it bows almost perfectly.
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Old 02-23-2015, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by acerc
Turtle deck almost done. It is really cool how water on the outside of the sheeting will make it bow, on this arch it bows almost perfectly.
It surprised me too! I have had better luck spraying he outside than I have soaking the wood in an ammonia and water mixture.
Old 02-23-2015, 09:32 AM
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That's very impressive Ace... the fuselage came together quite fast... I like the interlocking parts, but if that is laser cut, the edges are very clean with no burn marks, or its very accurate die cut.

Nice kit none the less.

John M,
Old 02-23-2015, 10:14 AM
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It is very accurate router cut. The only thing is the inside corners are rounded but it only takes a second to clean out. All the glass is first rate to say the least and it comes with a full set of quality hardware.
Old 02-23-2015, 11:22 AM
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The laser is an invaluable tool for things like getting the cabane set perfectly for mounting.
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Old 02-23-2015, 12:38 PM
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I think I like the CNC router cutting over the laser... with the laser, I feel the glue bond maybe compromised with the scorched edges... I know sanding it off helps, but with a very small spindle straight router bit CNC controlled, its the better way to go.

That integral fuselage jigg is very handy; pre build stainless cabane strut... those EMHW kits are top notch with out a doubt and so they should for the price.



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Old 02-23-2015, 02:11 PM
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Acerc....
I must say what an awesome kit you selected and you are a very good builder. Thanks for posting this progression of your model. I will be sure to stay tuned!
Old 02-23-2015, 02:19 PM
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Thanks AA. Your fairly new here or at least your number of post says that. This build is for another RCU member but you can check out my previous Pitts build "The Red Eagle" here, http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-s...-emhw-182.html, I am in the process of making the canopy to finish it up.

By the way, on that thread the pics got deleted on the first 40 or so pages, sorry.
Old 02-23-2015, 02:20 PM
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What a great start Robert !!!!!!

Wait a minute, wait a minute MR. Director of assembly at Chang Woo ARF PITTS INC. Hong Kong.

Where you hiding the army of assemblers the company sent over for you to train ?
I think I see their shadows in the pics of post 30.

Does your poor wife have to feed all those guys ?

Man, what a great start !
You a lucky dog Squirrly

Kevin
Old 02-23-2015, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by acerc
By the way, on that thread the pics got deleted on the first 40 or so pages, sorry.
The same thing happened to my attachments... I don't know what the hell I did, but most of them are gone... the images are still in my image upload manager, but the links to them are gone in most of my posts.

John M,
Old 02-23-2015, 03:23 PM
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Kevin, your a nut. Just think what we could do if we had that kind of help.
The epoxy finally set on the cabane mounts so I bolted the cabane on. To ensure the cabane legs have plenty of strength I slide a dowel into a brass tube and slide that into the cabane legs about 2". I use a point punch to set the legs into the brass then drill it.
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Old 02-23-2015, 04:00 PM
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Yes, acerc.. i am new to the forum and the world of rc. I discovered the rc hobby last august and ever since have a hard time thinking about anything else other than the hobby. I am a new pilot also, only having about 12 hours of flight time on my trainer, but I believe that i am progressing at an accelerated pace.
I have two projects in the works, the first is a 50 inch Spadstick and the second is a 65 inch ARF from Value Hobby, a Cessna 182. The next project will be a Stearman.... http://www.alienaircraft.com/k306.htm This will be nitro powered.
Just wanted to give some background history about myself because I will be watching this forum regularly as I plan on doing a scratch build and Ill need to ask questions for sure.
Old 02-23-2015, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ArcadeAir
Yes, acerc.. i am new to the forum and the world of rc. I discovered the rc hobby last august and ever since have a hard time thinking about anything else other than the hobby. I am a new pilot also, only having about 12 hours of flight time on my trainer, but I believe that i am progressing at an accelerated pace.
I have two projects in the works, the first is a 50 inch Spadstick and the second is a 65 inch ARF from Value Hobby, a Cessna 182. The next project will be a Stearman.... http://www.alienaircraft.com/k306.htm This will be nitro powered.
Just wanted to give some background history about myself because I will be watching this forum regularly as I plan on doing a scratch build and Ill need to ask questions for sure.
I hope you enjoy it and can learn something.
Old 02-24-2015, 02:17 AM
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Sheesh, I don't stop in for a day and your almost done. Slow down buddy! Nah, just kidding. Man, squirrly will be flying her in no time. I'm sure it helps that it's your second time around and you already know what not to do, and what to do. Great work!
Old 02-24-2015, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by acerc
The laser is an invaluable tool for things like getting the cabane set perfectly for mounting.
Morning Robert,

Any chance you could take a picture or two of the laser setup you are using? It definitely is the way to go to ensure everything is setup correctly.

Bill
Old 02-24-2015, 07:14 AM
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Absolutely Bill. This laser has an adjustable head that rotates, pans, and tilts. The stand is simple as you can see and can be clamped where ever and how ever needed. It also has a top and side mount. And in the background on the table is the fin and rudder being made. The fin needs to be mounted to the fuse before I can go any further with it. Not going to be a lot of progress over the next couple of hours as I am watching Mason and then Quincy, so it's only during commercials I work on it.
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Old 02-24-2015, 08:15 AM
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The fin and rudder strips were soaked for about 30 minutes then put in place to dry. Once dry they will get glued on.
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Old 02-24-2015, 08:23 AM
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Turn that TV off, we have no time for TV.
Old 02-24-2015, 08:53 AM
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Jeez, maybe that's why I keep having to do everything twice. I can't watch tv AND build at the same time. Lol.
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I can't chew bubble gum and scratch my a,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,uh never mind

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All glued up, will give it a couple hours to dry well.
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