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I like that. Looks good. [8D]

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Lookin' darn good! You sure it's your first build:)

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looking very nice... i wish SIG would get my plane out to me so i could get going here

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thanks guys....:D

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Some people have the ability and others don't ?

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anyone have a good covering design?
i am planning on red with some black designs and the bottom of the wing black/white checker

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If in doubt the Four Stars do rather well as just Red, Yellow, or White with the typical Four Star Decals floated on with Windex but then I guess it will look like everyone else's

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yeah.....no 4* decals though.....:D

i'm going for the.."retro racer" look....:D

maybe just red with #33 on the side......

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Sounds good

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I'm not sure this sums it up. None of us had all the knowledge when we started. We made a commitment to try and kept at it. Each time we build or cover we learn a little more and our skills got a little better. it takes time. Many in to days world don't want to invest the time. They what it NOW! They don’t want to put out the effort.
For some, it is a labor of love!

john

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Very well said

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jship,

That would have described me in the past, but now I love to build as much as fly. I even think I am a better builder than a flyer.
Alan

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To day I have worked on the carburetor, got the throttle linkage hooked up and the fuel tank in. Also put in the wing servos. Also put in the hard points for the tail wires.

Getting ready to start on the electronic ignition system. I have never done one of these before! The manual that came with the electronic ignition says that it operates on 4.8v or 6.0v. Then it says “do not allow the battery to drop below 3 volts which may damage your ignition module“. I’m not sure if I want to go 4.8 or 6 volts. I have both batteries.

I'm going to leave the top open at least till I get the electronic ignition in.

I don’t want to burn the CDI out before I get started.

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looks good...i made a nice hatch so i can get into the tank area later too.....

my throttle is going to be hard...anyone got pics of how they hooked a conversion engine up? the throttle needs to be pulled sideways

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How about a pick of You hatch area?

john

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here are pics of were the throttle goes......
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_83...tm.htm#8373662
and the hatch......the stock firewall bolts and blind nuts hold it on
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture796.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture797.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture798.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture799.jpg

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I hooked my batteries up to the ignition just like it was another radio. I used 1400 mah and they were good for at least 10 flights in a day

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Thank You ATVFMX , I just learned something. This is one of the things that makes RCU great.

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thanks.....i wouldnt have this plane if it werent for this thread so......

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Could I get a pick of the underside of the hatch and a pick of the hatch on?
john

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yeah...more once some glue drys.....got the throttle hooked up, dont worry the plane is going to be red anyway.....:D....sorry for the huge pics
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture800.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture801.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture802.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture803.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture804.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture806.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture805.jpg

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here you go.....almost ready to cover!!!!!
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture807.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture808.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture809.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture810.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...Picture811.jpg

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hey man that looks awesome!!!! what size tires are you using on there???

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thanks...these....
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXD797

any updates?

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i am using the same ones...i didn't notice until they came in the mail, but apparently i need to find the air pump for these??

no updates on my side, I'm still waiting for SIG to ship my plane. They have kits, but are waiting for the plans to get done at the printer's. Everything else is here ready to go. I can't wait. Still trying to figure out a color scheme. I know i want yellow and blue, and picked up 2 rolls of each. We'll see. I've been working on some designs on photoshop. I don't have a three view of this plane, so i've been going off of a three view i have for a different plane.

i don't suppose anyone has a three view of this plane they can upload???