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Forum: Kit Building
01-19-2022, 05:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,149
Posted By michaelgantt

yes, that is the same kit. as far as i know,...

yes, that is the same kit. as far as i know, they are not avail in the states. i ordered mine direct, and paid 200 in shipping!! someone in the states cuts a large scale chipmunk. maybe...
Forum: Kit Building
01-12-2022, 05:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,149
Posted By michaelgantt

got sidetracked finishing up a 1/5 Cub. Cub is...

got sidetracked finishing up a 1/5 Cub. Cub is at a stopping point, waiting on parts so i'll be working on the Chipmunk tomorrow. Chipmunk stopped due to some discrepancy in parts diagram and...
Forum: Kit Building
12-30-2021, 04:45 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 10,455
Posted By michaelgantt

looking forward to the pics. I love my four...

looking forward to the pics. I love my four star 54, and i love the planes from the era you are modeling after
Forum: Kit Building
12-28-2021, 05:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,149
Posted By michaelgantt

Apache/SLEC Super Chipmunk Build

I have started the 1/5 scale chipmunk build.
not much progress to show, though i am making templates for all the complex parts as i go. that way i can make more parts as needed in the future.
The...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-20-2021, 05:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,905
Posted By michaelgantt

finished the Bush Plane this weekend and had the...

finished the Bush Plane this weekend and had the Re-Maiden flight Sunday morning. she flies like a trainer still, with the .91 engine swinging a 14 inch prop, it take off before i can roll to full...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-16-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,738
Posted By michaelgantt

I'd vote for joining a club, might be one close...

I'd vote for joining a club, might be one close to you. I fly from home sometimes, and between my field and my neighbors (parents) field i have 9 acres to fly over. that includes houses, some...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-16-2021, 04:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,905
Posted By michaelgantt

fuselage is finished, need to run the control...

fuselage is finished, need to run the control rods, mount the engine, balance the plane. its getting close... digging the 5 inch Dubro's for sure. she's got plenty of ground clearance for...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-07-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,905
Posted By michaelgantt

wing is finished. don't mind the gap on the...

wing is finished. don't mind the gap on the control surfaces, these pics were taken before the hinges were glued in place. should get the fuselage covered soon. firewall was installed,...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-03-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,905
Posted By michaelgantt

I was going to reuse the old JR servos, but...

I was going to reuse the old JR servos, but thought about the fact i was swapping from a 4.8 to a 6.6 v battery, didn't think those old 4.8v servo's would do well. at lest, i was not going to risk...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-03-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,905
Posted By michaelgantt

not sure on work, but fitment is like stuffing a...

not sure on work, but fitment is like stuffing a Big Block in a Vega. firewall is 1 3/8 inch further back, and can move my 9 ounce battery as much as 14 inches rearward from stock location if...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-03-2021, 06:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,905
Posted By michaelgantt

firewall was measured for thrust angles, and then...

firewall was measured for thrust angles, and then cut out. new firewall is laminated, needs final sand to fit. covered the bottom of both main wings, and covered the top of one, thinking...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-01-2021, 05:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,905
Posted By michaelgantt

i decided to stuff an O.S. 91 four stroke in this...

i decided to stuff an O.S. 91 four stroke in this bird, so this morning i measured the thrust angles and cut the firewall out. marked the fuselage where the firewall needs to go. tomorrow I'll...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-30-2021, 04:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,905
Posted By michaelgantt

Yes it is, cheaper than all new too. Ready...

Yes it is, cheaper than all new too.

Ready to cover. decided not to fool with cutting out windows. was worried about structure support for the wing, plus i want to get started on the 1/5...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-23-2021, 01:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,905
Posted By michaelgantt

progress in progress main wing set, bolt on...

progress in progress
main wing set, bolt on modification. relocated main gear with reinforcements, waiting on servos to make servo trays for main wing. almost ready to cover!! Ordered a FPV...
Forum: ARF or RTF
11-08-2021, 08:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,905
Posted By michaelgantt

Hanger 9 Extra Easy Trainer Rebuild

I bought this trainer last summer at a yard sale. $50 complete. never flown, had been "assembled" by the person that i bought it from. i took it home, went over it and tightened pretty much...
Forum: Kit Building
10-20-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,398
Posted By michaelgantt

Installed the Elevator this morning before...

Installed the Elevator this morning before leaving for work. loving the contrast between the checker and green. i was not sold on the green while it was on the roll. glad i went with it...
Forum: Beginners
10-20-2021, 04:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,052
Posted By michaelgantt

everywhere you look, you see blank faces staring...

everywhere you look, you see blank faces staring down at smart phones. plus people would rather paly games than build or fly rc. one fellow at work said i spend too much money, just to risk a...
Forum: Kit Building
10-18-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,398
Posted By michaelgantt

scottrc i hunt on my own land, so no permits...

scottrc i hunt on my own land, so no permits needed. cost of the bullet, and freezer bags. i dress and quarter, and process my own meat.
Starwolf2 Thanks!!@

I finished covering this...
Forum: Kit Building
10-14-2021, 06:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,398
Posted By michaelgantt

ALRIGHT!!! I can post pictures now ...

ALRIGHT!!! I can post pictures now
covered 1 wing, have a little wrinkling i couldn't iron out, but so far its almost as good as the cover jobs on my ARF's. was hoping to get this gal in...
Forum: Kit Building
10-14-2021, 06:10 AM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 423,079
Posted By michaelgantt

my laptop died last month, was a 2011 model as...

my laptop died last month, was a 2011 model as well. i was shocked to see it was so old!!
Forum: Kit Building
10-14-2021, 06:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,936
Posted By michaelgantt

i am using Ultracote, my first covering job of...

i am using Ultracote, my first covering job of any kind. I've been happy with it, i get some wrinkles but have been able to shrink almost all of them out.
Forum: Kit Building
10-14-2021, 05:58 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 92,178
Posted By michaelgantt

Starwolf2 looking good!!! i keep looking at...

Starwolf2 looking good!!! i keep looking at this kit, I'll get to it sooner rather than later. my grandfather learned aerobatics in a citabria, and the model fits my flying style
Forum: Questions and Answers
10-08-2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 463
Posted By michaelgantt

Anyone do night flying??

looking to making a future build a capable of night flying with led's inside before i cover. does anyone have experience with this?
Forum: Kit Building
10-07-2021, 06:06 AM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 423,079
Posted By michaelgantt

Add me in, bought a Sig Four Star 54 ARF as my...

Add me in, bought a Sig Four Star 54 ARF as my second plane, and currently building the Somethin Extra now, will a Kobra in the pipeline to build soon. for some reason i want to build the seaplane...
Forum: Kit Building
10-05-2021, 08:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,398
Posted By michaelgantt

not letting me post pictures until i have ten...

not letting me post pictures until i have ten posts. kind of a let down, so know its basically forcing me to go make some posts and clutter a thread for no reason
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