Nothing wrong with old age Del. Old age just gives me more excuses for my screw up

See ya tomorow buddy.

Back on topic; This thread has revived my interest in finishing my own giant spacewalker.

Les

That is what I intended. The numbers are panel counts not covering order.

I setup the throttle servo. The nipple for the fuel inlet on the carb is in a bad position. I would like to turn it inboard so the fuel line in inside the cowl. I fear that I will break it or create an air leak. Anyone done this on a Walbro 'type' carb?

I've never tried to move a fuel nipple, but in your case it looks mandatory. Before you try, check with B&B Specialties. I believe they sell metal replacements (just in case).

Gotcha, Huck.

Also, do you have a lawnmower repair shop near you. They might be able to tell you is that nipple is removeable/replaceable, or how to.

Les

Thanks guys,  I will try and rotate the nipple now that I know there is a remmedy if I ruin it.

Well, I tried to rotate the nipple and it broke off at the base. The plastic nipple is molded on a knurled brass stud that is probably press fit into the carb body. B&B has a metal replacement but I don't know how it is installed. I think the replacement is threaded but the carb body is very thin and I don't know if it can be tapped to allow the replacement to be screwed in. Plus, if I pull out the stud will this increase the size of the hole so that tapping will not be possible - e.g. the replacement will be too small?

Huck,
Do a search on this thread and see if you can do it like 'Antique' says

Joe

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Lowvoltage

I just read that thread.  Antique says it is a press fit.  B&amp;B says "just tap it in".  I thought B&amp;B meant tapping threads into the carb.  I suppose I have nothing to lose so I will order the part from B&amp;B and pull the stud from the carb.

Good Luck!

There are hardened steel "reverse" thread screw extractors. You may be able to screw one of these in, then use vice grips on the extractor, and a flat blade screwdriver to pull the extractor up, and out.

Again, are there any lawnmower repair shops in your area?

Les

I received the metal fuel inlet from B&amp;B Specialties; it is smooth not threaded.  I pulled the old stud out carefully with a twisting motion.  The replacement was easy to "tap in" with a tack hammer.  Problem solved.

I'm glad that it all worked out, Huck.

Les

Yes I will do the covering in the order you suggest.  I have been looking for a 4-40 pull-pull system.  The 2-56 system I have is nice but the control horn and swing bar supplied by Sig are too thick for the cleveses.  I hate to sand them down for fear of weakening them.  I don't like the lack of adjustment provided by the pull-pull  Sig supplied.

Just got the Great Planes deluxe 4-40 pull-pull system and it is very nice.  I will start covering the fuselage soon.  Almost done with siding my house.  That covering job is a lot more work than doing an airplane.  I am trying to get Verizon to install a new line terminal block for free.  I think they want big bucks for the service call.  Hmm, why do I need a land line?

How come this thread craped out before plane was finished, 2 yr's and nothing and I would like to see this SW built, is there another build thread some where, ?

Leroy

Where did the build end up???????

I have a Spacewalker project which has been started and never finished. It appears it is complete except for a plan set. Are the plans available or does anyone have a set I could buy. Thanks.

Sig will sell you a set of plans.

Thanks Tom. I fought with their web page and managed to place an order.

For being such a great company, the Sig website leaves a lot to be desired.

I'm glad that you were able to place your order. Now, it's time to enjoy the build !

Glad to see some action here again, the Spacewalker 11 is such a neat plane in both 1/4 - 1/3 scale. They also offer some nice adaptable modifications and keep their great flying characteristics. Mine is 1/4 scale with a 3 piece wing and fixed center section, wings mount on tubes. Cockpit is on a removable upper deck and in the same location as on the plans, I contoured the fuselage planked and glassed it to look like metal and added the head rest to look a little like a Ryan STA, very sporty. All else on the plane is per the plan. Rivet detail is punched 1/16" litho plate, had fun putting them on, panel lines are there also. Top Notch 1/4 scale dummy engine dresses up the front end, engine is a DLE 35 RA.

Enjoy,
Leroy

Very nice work on the aircraft!! Some very fine detail on the rivet lines!!!
I just picked up a 1/3 scale Spacewalker all covered and painted, no servos, fuel tank or engine....
Will be putting a DLE 55cc on it.


Glen

I recently found a 1/3 Scale Sig Spacewalker for a very good price and in doing some research came across this thread. I have a Saito 182T that I am planning to use. I realize it is on the low end of the recommended range but I plan to fly it in a scale manner. Has anyone else used this engine ?
Great info here and I look forward to comments from those who have built and flown this aircraft.