first "real" kit.. omp 40 size yak
04-17-2006, 07:15 PM
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first "real" kit.. omp 40 size yak
Just about done with the fuse.. been working for a few nights taking my time to get everything right.. pics and details to come.
04-18-2006, 02:27 PM
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RE: first "real" kit.. omp 40 size yak
the engine I am planning to use is a os46 ax with a macs tuned pipe... does this sound like a good setup?
04-18-2006, 03:55 PM
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RE: first "real" kit.. omp 40 size yak
Is the muffler and actual tuned pipe or is it the Mac's one piece muffler. The tuned pipe is not much benefit until you get into the higher rpm range and most of the time you will not be running full throttle if you are 3-d'ing. The Mac's one piece muffler is an awesome choice for a .46 engine on a profile because they are a little bit lighter that most stock mufflers and you can get more rpm's out of your engine.
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04-20-2006, 10:50 AM
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RE: first "real" kit.. omp 40 size yak
You know I have a rule in my shop that every builder is allowed 5% of his time to preflight the airplane parts in the shop. Making airplane noises is perfectly acceptable as well! So since you have that engine laying on the fuse, take your 5 minutes and dream a little
04-20-2006, 01:29 PM
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RE: first "real" kit.. omp 40 size yak
looks a little better then my first attempt at building that plane. I was not too careful with the gorilla glue and foamed up the wire run channel.not fun cleaning that out
04-20-2006, 05:06 PM
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RE: first "real" kit.. omp 40 size yak
I took your advice! I probably should have used the gorrila glue but I opted for thin 30 minute to do the sheating very very sturdy so far.. wing starting now..
04-21-2006, 02:23 AM
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RE: first "real" kit.. omp 40 size yak
Epoxy works fine too. Built all my foam fuselages that way. Just a little tricky to get just enough epoxy on there and not too little/too much but it's quick either way and you don't need oodles of weight on the fuse when it's curing. I'm watching the build hoping it'll get me motivated so I can tackle my little Edge. But yea money and time is my biggest killer now.
04-22-2006, 07:02 AM
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RE: first "real" kit.. omp 40 size yak
yep... Wing is started now and here are the pics of the COMPLETELEY DONE Fuse.. minus cutting the servo slots on one side and the slot for the stab.. sorry this is probably taking long.. but a 15 year old coupled with homework and school+ lack of experience in building makes for a long build! and yes this thing is as solid as a rock.
and yes this thing is as solid as a rock.
04-23-2006, 04:20 PM
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RE: first "real" kit.. omp 40 size yak
Wing is coming along nicely and straight.. nice idea on the jig method! its really going quick! heres some pics
04-25-2006, 07:39 AM
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RE: first "real" kit.. omp 40 size yak
thanks planeplanter! definatley ultracote on this one.. havent had much experience covering but when I did small stuff it was alot easier and nicer looking then monokote. definatley want to use a metalic color over a white.
05-02-2006, 02:03 PM
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RE: first "real" kit.. omp 40 size yak
still here and working! forgot to post cause I didnt see and replies... working on control surfaces now
