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Old 12-23-2009 | 11:19 PM
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Left wing pics. This is one of the easiest planes to build I've ever built. I'm gonna order another one just to put away.

My son is a great help. It's so much easier to let him glue while I hold ribs, ect.....


Is the one you are going to order my Christmas present?
Absolutely.

Old 12-23-2009 | 11:21 PM
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Hmm, I pretty sure mine has a 12 oz. tank. Have a Satio .56 and get some fairly long flight time out of it .Once the 46 is broke-in I would think you should get at the very least 12min flights. Longer than that , if you don't fly wide open all the time.
I,m guessing a 5/8 oz burn rate per min. I have a burn rate chart somewhere, just can not find it right now. Sry .What size does the instruction call for ?
I've got a used tank in a somewhat dissassembled Twist 40 that I think is a 11oz but I'm not sure. I had a Magnum .61 2 stroke on it and easily got 9 - 10 minutes out of that so you're probably right. A 10 oz tank should give me a very minumum of 10 mins or better.
Old 12-23-2009 | 11:22 PM
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Left wing pics. This is one of the easiest planes to build I've ever built. I'm gonna order another one just to put away.

My son is a great help. It's so much easier to let him glue while I hold ribs, ect.....


Is the one you are going to order my Christmas present?
For $87 shipped, it's a steal.
Old 12-23-2009 | 11:28 PM
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Putting servos in wings. Used 1/4" X 1/2" spruce for the supports.

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Old 12-23-2009 | 11:33 PM
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Little helpers. Notice my 8 year olds pajama's.

He's crazy about them 'Horns.

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Old 12-24-2009 | 12:45 AM
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Trial fit on the wing joint.

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Old 12-24-2009 | 01:59 AM
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Fit check looks good.
Old 12-24-2009 | 01:31 PM
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Got the wing epoxied together, now adding extra 1/2" to ailerons.

Normal vs. large aileron.

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Old 12-24-2009 | 01:50 PM
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Normal vs. extended elevator. I added 1/2" here also.


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Old 12-24-2009 | 04:17 PM
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Have you considered cutting off the cheeks and building an engine cowl?  There is a link in my Tiger build thread, posting #7.  I betcha those instructions will work for the 4* as well.   After I get the Magnum in the morning and mount it to the engine mount I will be ready to start my cowl.  I think it would look slick on the 4*. 
Heck, here is the link.

http://www.rcmplans.com/issues/reque...-092000-1.html
Old 12-24-2009 | 05:22 PM
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That's pretty interesting. I plan on ordering another one hopefully soon and may do a cowl on that one. the Tiget looks good with it, much sleeker. Which Magnum did you get?
Old 12-24-2009 | 05:24 PM
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Here's a link to a nicely modified Four Star with cowl and other items.


http://www.tompierce.net/rcplanes/sig4star/index.htm

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Old 12-24-2009 | 11:38 PM
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Nice. I'm definately doing the cowl mod.
Old 12-26-2009 | 03:24 PM
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II got the .91 4 stroke with the blue head. You will be able to see ittonight sometime in my build tread.
I have looked at Mr. Pierce's site in the past and I am just in awe of his building skills. I believe if you follow his technique you cannot go wrong.
Old 12-26-2009 | 03:44 PM
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I've got the Magnum .91 FS on my 4*60. Runs like clockwork. It should fly the Tiger 60 well.
Old 12-26-2009 | 03:46 PM
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Nice. I'm definately doing the cowl mod.
I ment to say canopy mod. I may do the cowl mod on the next one.
Old 12-26-2009 | 03:48 PM
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Pics of wing joint tacked down with thin CA before epoxy and after epoxy.

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Old 12-26-2009 | 06:50 PM
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Getting closer. The tail is not mounted yet, just there for looks. I'm almost to the point I need covering.......... UPS man not scheduled to be here until Tuesday...... Should definately be ready for covering by then. Hopefully ready to fly on Wednesday, weather permitting.

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Old 12-28-2009 | 11:54 AM
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Did some peliminary servo and receiver installation.


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Old 12-28-2009 | 11:55 AM
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I just realized that I have to move the back receiver wire, can't get it out once covered, DOH...... Once I get the 7 channel receivers from Hitec, I'm only going to have the one receiver wire under the canopy.
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I've never built a Sig 4 star, so I don't know if this is an issue. But I thought it would be good to know. This link recommends that the fues be re-enfored.

See post # 6 in the attached link

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9275014/tm.htm

Old 12-28-2009 | 03:58 PM
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Thanks Scooter. I took care of it. Now just waiting on covering and mu motor mount........
Old 12-29-2009 | 03:41 AM
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All I can say is wow!  I am somewhat of a beginner, but i'm serious about my new hobby/life haha.  I unfortunately just lost my four star yesterday from doing low 3D.  I was inverted down the runway and when I gained a little altitude I rolled out with the plane still losing altitude.. I pulled back but it was too late, a random tree took my four star at the club field around 3 35 :[  I was very surprised with how well I am taking it but I HAVE to have another one!  I only need a wing kit! Everything else is already to go.<div>
</div><div>I am very encouraged by your building process already, I think I may be able to build this kit now :]</div>
Old 12-29-2009 | 09:19 AM
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Flyboyxc,

Sorry to hear of your loss.

This is a very easy kit to build, the laser cutting makes it simple. The instruction book is quite good also with lots of pics. I say go for it. I've got several arfs but there's a certain satisifaction one gets from flying a plane he/she built. If you need help, there's lots of people here to help but the kit is so easy, I doubt you'll need it.
Old 12-30-2009 | 12:29 AM
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Started covering the tail section today. Hope to maiden this week if weather is good.


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