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Forum: Kit Building
02-13-2015, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,326
Posted By rczippy

G2 Rotary Drive System for Ailerons

I am building a Top Flite Cessna 182 kit and am using the G2 RDS System for Aileron control. The Ailerons are the only control service where the linkages were exposed so i figured the RDS solution...
Forum: Kit Building
10-27-2014, 03:34 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

I decided to try Bondo which worked out well. I...

I decided to try Bondo which worked out well. I was able to blend the cowl to the fuse with very little material. I am going to do the same with the tail cone then post some pictures
Forum: Kit Building
10-24-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

I am going to start filling and sanding the fuse...

I am going to start filling and sanding the fuse this weekend. I could use some input on how to blend the sheeting with the tail cone and cowl. I have a fiberglass cowl and tail cone and i am going...
Forum: Kit Building
10-08-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

I have been e-mailing back and for with Walt from...

I have been e-mailing back and for with Walt from I.R.F Machine Works. He answered a few questions for me

1.) Its not necessary to have the pocket centered laterally in the Aileron. I explained...
Forum: Kit Building
10-07-2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

I hope to finish sheeting the fuse this week then...

I hope to finish sheeting the fuse this week then time to finish the top of the wings. Before i get there i could use some input.

I would really like to make the ailerons controlled by an RDS...
Forum: Kit Building
09-30-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

I am currently working on sheeting the top of the...

I am currently working on sheeting the top of the fuse and doing a final fit and mooting of the fiberglass cowl. I hope to post some more pictures and progress soon.
Forum: Kit Building
09-30-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

Finally i custom made a cargo door out of fiber...

Finally i custom made a cargo door out of fiber glass, hinged it with gear door hinges so they are hidden and mounted all my switches, charge jacks, lighting controls to a panel that is accessible...
Forum: Kit Building
09-30-2014, 04:02 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

I did also complete the top of the fuse. Stab in...

I did also complete the top of the fuse. Stab in this picture is just set on back. This picture also shows the final attachment of the firewall to F1...
Forum: Kit Building
09-30-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

It was then time to put my firewall idea to the...

It was then time to put my firewall idea to the test. The first picture is the parts i cut out of 1/8 ply. The main piece of the firewall is 3 pieces of 1/8 ply laminated together.

After...
Forum: Kit Building
09-30-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

He was the building of the lower half of the...

He was the building of the lower half of the fuse.
...
Forum: Kit Building
09-30-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

Well i am finally back. I have been working on...

Well i am finally back. I have been working on the Cessna but not doing a very good job keeping this post updated. Last i posted i joined the wing panels and was working on a solution for a...
Forum: Gas Engines
04-11-2014, 05:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 907
Posted By rczippy

Biting the bullet and going with the FG-21. ...

Biting the bullet and going with the FG-21. Thanks for the comments guys
Forum: Gas Engines
04-09-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 907
Posted By rczippy

The Saito FG-21 is a gasser. I have a FG-14...

The Saito FG-21 is a gasser. I have a FG-14 which is also gas and runs great.
Forum: Gas Engines
04-08-2014, 06:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 907
Posted By rczippy

could you elaborate why?

could you elaborate why?
Forum: Gas Engines
04-08-2014, 03:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 907
Posted By rczippy

Engine Selection Help

I am building a Top Flite Cessna 182 Kit. The plane has an 81 inch wing span.

I thought i had decided on the DLE-20RA (its the DLE20 with rear mounted exhaust). However now i am having second...
Forum: Kit Building
04-06-2014, 07:32 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

Well i thought i would pop my head back in here. ...

Well i thought i would pop my head back in here. I have been watching the thread for a while now with no build progress on my side. I am quite a bit behind were i wanted to be but i am starting...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
02-20-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,801
Posted By rczippy

Scale Navigation and Landing Light Lenses Cessna 182

I am building a Top Flite Cessna 182 Kit. I have purchased a LED lighting kit that comes complete with strobes, beacons, navigation and landing lights. I need to fabricate the mounting and lens...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-30-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,311
Posted By rczippy

I just bought a Rockwell Blade Runner and am...

I just bought a Rockwell Blade Runner and am happy with the product. If you are cutting 3/4" hardwood all the time I would not recommend it but for the 1/8 and 1/4" ply to mention balsa that we...
Forum: Kit Building
12-01-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

That I am not sure of. I would think the threads...

That I am not sure of. I would think the threads might be too short. I don't have the engine in hand yet though.

Even if I could move it back 1/2" I would be happy.
Forum: Kit Building
12-01-2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

Hi Larry. I came across them but didn't see an...

Hi Larry. I came across them but didn't see an extention that matched the thread size of the engine. The dle20 has 8mmx1mm

aaron
Forum: Kit Building
11-30-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

Anyone know if i can "extend" the prop shaft? I...

Anyone know if i can "extend" the prop shaft? I would like to move the engine back 3/4" so that i have clearance for the cowl. Again i have chosen to use the DLE20-RA.
Forum: Kit Building
11-28-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

Well after much debate i am ready to make a...

Well after much debate i am ready to make a decision. I am going with the DLE-20 RA which will give me the smallest form factor to power ratio. I just feel that the FG-14C would under power the...
Forum: Kit Building
11-27-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

i have the FG-14C in a J3 Cub (1/6th Scale) and...

i have the FG-14C in a J3 Cub (1/6th Scale) and it runs, flys, and sounds great. The engine is way over powered for the plane but 1/2 throttle is the ticket.

I have to say at this time i am...
Forum: Kit Building
11-27-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

What do you think about the saito fg 14 as far as...

What do you think about the saito fg 14 as far as power?
Forum: Kit Building
11-27-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 58,942
Posted By rczippy

Yep but they don't give the centerline to top of...

Yep but they don't give the centerline to top of spark plug
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