hello all
just wanted to show what mods i`m doing to my 4* 60.
lets see if i can get my pic to work...
ok here i did not like the way the bottom looked so i cleaned it up..
if you are doing a 4* put your wings in the fues and you will see what i mean.

and here i put wing tips on,after moving the outer rib back in 1".
tips made from 1"x3"x6" block, just copyed rib#5 and sanded into shap..

i am installing a bigger tank ,and i like to get at it so i can put new gas lines on from time to time.
so i made a hatch...
also if you look you can see i put 1/2 x3/8 x2" blocks in, this will hold the tank in place and the hach sits on top..

also coved the t-deck and pined the fire wall & landing with tooth picks,
i`m going to make a cowl as you can see above ..

This should be a nice looking 4*.

looks like good stuff.... I will look forward to your completed pics post. Enjoy the build.

That looks very sharp! Nice mods on a nice plane.

tee bee
sorry to see your 4* crash ,,but it looks like you can rebuild,think of all the mods you could do!

looks great, I just finished my 4 star 60 wating for the snow to go away to see how it flys, I also covered the turtle deck, built mine with flaps 40/60 running a 91 mag used 4 servos for the flaps and ail, pull pull on the rud and replaced all the other stock sig push rods

rogsteele put so skis on it and fly ...
i just put some on my LT 40,but have not have time to fly yet!
and hay if you have a pic of your plane let see it....

hey Ray,
i intend to build 4*60 also with some hatch.
regarding post #3,
what tank you had in mind, dubro 14 oz?
does the tank fit by length in this hatch? (inserting it with tubes on...)

is there a former or something that prevents longer hatch?

thanks
Alex

Looks great!! I don't want to hijack this thread but I just bought a used Four Star .60. Can you tell me the recommended throws for the control surfaces if you have that handy? I can not find an online manual anywhere for this bird. I so appreciate it!!!

Calvin

alex ,yes i am using a dubro 14oz tank because i am going to put a super tiger g 75 on her.
but using this tank i think u will have to make a hatch .the tank fits in great

calvin i will look for you on the throws this weekend when i have time.

I found the throws Ray, thank you for your offer though!!
Calvin

alex,
going to hobby shop and i may go with a 16oz tank will let you know if it fits??

I really like the belly pan added to the underside of the wing, great idea for hiding the fiberglass tape mess on the wing joint[8D]
Pete

i am planning on building 4*60. and just wanderingif the wings are thick enough for retracts?

Don't forget to allow room for loose packing foam rubber around the fuel tank, or your tank will vibrate and cause bubbles to form in the fuel, leading to erratic engine runs and deadsticks.


Ed Cregger

Yes, the wings are thick enough, but will need a bit of reinforcement to accomodate them.

yes ed i did allow room for packing,but thanks for the reminder,

Hi Guys,

I'm close to finishing my 4* 120.

It's been a real "experience".

Here's a link and some photos.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwvEEgOmbkc

hello all
well i have been working on my cowl and it is coming out awsome(will have pic soon)
i have about 15 hrs. so far just on the cowl.
also i got a 16oz fuel tank and it fits nice.
i added 3/4in to the rudder and 1/2in to the elevators with balances for all...

happy building......ray

did i say how much i love this hobby.
it`s the most fun you can have with your pants on

here are some more pics
what do you thimk of my home made cowl?