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Forum: Glow Engines
09-16-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 54,874
Views: 5,422,433
Posted By tmaxx1701

Thanks for the input. It looks like I can get the...

Thanks for the input. It looks like I can get the Klotz oil locally so I will go ahead and add to my current fuel.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-15-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 54,874
Views: 5,422,433
Posted By tmaxx1701

I have a FA182TD that I need to break in and I...

I have a FA182TD that I need to break in and I have a question about the fuel to use. I tried to search this thread but was unable to find any info.

The manual that came with the engine calls...
Forum: Kit Building
08-10-2021, 08:24 AM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 422,104
Posted By tmaxx1701

Well, it has been a long time since the last...

Well, it has been a long time since the last update. It always seems that the last details always take the longest. Covering is done as is the radio system install and the on board glow plug...
Forum: Kit Building
08-09-2021, 04:11 AM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

Well, it has been a long time since the last...

Well, it has been a long time since the last update. It always seems that the last details always take the longest. Covering is done as is the radio system install and the on board glow plug system....
Forum: Kit Building
06-09-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

Thanks FlyerInOKC. It is finally starting to come...

Thanks FlyerInOKC. It is finally starting to come together. Hopefully I can get it finished and in the air yet this year.
Forum: Kit Building
06-08-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

Fuselage base color on and starting the stripes. ...

Fuselage base color on and starting the stripes. Also have the stripe on the center section....
Forum: Kit Building
06-01-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

Base color is going on. ...

Base color is going on.

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Forum: Kit Building
05-10-2021, 05:07 AM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

I have reinforced the cowl with a layer of...

I have reinforced the cowl with a layer of fiberglass cloth and resin on the inside.
Forum: Kit Building
05-09-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 422,104
Posted By tmaxx1701

The basic structure is now complete on my 1/4...

The basic structure is now complete on my 1/4 clipped wing Cub. Now I have to start the covering. I will use the traditional Hazel Sig scheme but use a dark red as the base color with gold stripes. ...
Forum: Kit Building
05-09-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

Well, the structure work is now done. I am ready...

Well, the structure work is now done. I am ready to start covering and finishing the build. The plan is to follow the typical Hazel Sig clipped wing Cub scheme but use a dark red as the base color...
Forum: Kit Building
04-26-2021, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

I am getting closer to starting to cover this...

I am getting closer to starting to cover this project. I have the wings mounted and spent the last bit of time building the wing struts. I decided to follow the build of Sun Devil Pilot from a number...
Forum: Kit Building
04-19-2021, 04:39 AM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

Completed the cowl and the mounting method for my...

Completed the cowl and the mounting method for my Cub. Drilled holes in the fuse for hard points for the cowl screws using a sharpened brass tube. This provided a cleaner hole. Used Tightbond III to...
Forum: Kit Building
04-05-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 422,104
Posted By tmaxx1701

Working on fitting the cowl now. got it spit...

Working on fitting the cowl now. got it spit horizontally to fit around the cylinders of the twin. Starting the routing of the flex exhaust and trimming the top section of the cowl to fit....
Forum: Kit Building
04-04-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

Poking away little by little. It seems quite...

Poking away little by little. It seems quite counter productive to spend the time to glue the 2 halves of the cowl together and glass the inside and then cutting it into 2 pieces again. The only way...
Forum: Kit Building
03-22-2021, 07:33 AM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

Yes I will when i do the final install. I will...

Yes I will when i do the final install. I will be pulling the servos in and out of the tray a number of times before it is ready to fly.
Forum: Kit Building
03-22-2021, 06:19 AM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

Hello Paulinfrance, This is a 1/4 scale Cub...

Hello Paulinfrance,

This is a 1/4 scale Cub that I will be installing a Saito FA 182TD glow engine. I don't think a few grams of extra weight will affect the flight performance The expected...
Forum: Kit Building
03-21-2021, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 422,104
Posted By tmaxx1701

Elevator, rudder and throttle servos added along...

Elevator, rudder and throttle servos added along with the control rods. I used Sullivan 4-40 gold-n-rods for the elevator and rudder and then cable for the throttle. Tray built for RX and RX...
Forum: Kit Building
03-21-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

Here is some more progress on my Cub. I'm at the...

Here is some more progress on my Cub. I'm at the stage that progress is slow with what seems like twice as much time. Trying to plan out and execute the servo installation and control rods. I went...
Forum: Kit Building
03-09-2021, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 422,104
Posted By tmaxx1701

Ailerons hinged and cabin blocks added. Next step...

Ailerons hinged and cabin blocks added. Next step is installing elevator and rudder servos and control rods....
Forum: Kit Building
03-09-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

It has been a while since I have added an update....

It has been a while since I have added an update. The ailerons are cut out of the wing and hinged. I designed and 3D printed a drill guide for the Robart pin hinges. I also added and shaped the...
Forum: Kit Building
02-16-2021, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

Quick update. The wings are together, sanded...

Quick update.

The wings are together, sanded and filled. Need to mount the center section to the fuselage and then cut out the ailerons.
...
Forum: Kit Building
02-05-2021, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 422,104
Posted By tmaxx1701

Thank you FlyerInOKC and skylark-flier

Thank you FlyerInOKC and skylark-flier
Forum: Kit Building
02-03-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 422,104
Posted By tmaxx1701

Need to finish up the wing tip structure and then...

Need to finish up the wing tip structure and then start shaping them.
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Forum: Kit Building
01-27-2021, 05:30 AM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

Thanks, just poking away at it each night as I...

Thanks, just poking away at it each night as I can. Progress is a little slower due to trying to plan out the build steps and I have altered the structure of the wing to build it in 3 pieces.
...
Forum: Kit Building
01-26-2021, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 615,050
Posted By tmaxx1701

A bit of an update. The right wing is almost...

A bit of an update.
The right wing is almost finished. I have to add the laminations on the wing tip and fill in the shear webbing that I removed to install the strut mount t-nuts. The left wing...
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