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Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-21-2006, 03:41 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

One question, though. Does anybody know what these partially drilled holes on the underside of the mounting lugs are for?
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-21-2006, 03:36 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

I have a couple of older SJ .46 motors that I bought a few years back to go into a Pica Duellist. Here are some comparison shots of the .60LX and the .46 as well as their respective mufflers...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-21-2006, 03:31 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

A few more for your viewing pleasure...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-21-2006, 03:28 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

It's not the BSE Signature Series but it still looks great and the man himself still signed it :D
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-21-2006, 03:23 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

At proptop's suggestion I ordered this little motor ...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-21-2006, 03:20 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

Well, the building has been slow recently and my motivation has been marginal. Then this showed up on the doorstep today...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-21-2006, 03:18 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

Fiberglassing the center section with thin CA. This works great and adds little weight but be sure you do this where there is a breeze, this much CA will do more than clear the sinuses. Also a good...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-21-2006, 03:13 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

Working on the aileron control horn blocks and bearings. I know there are better ways than torque rods but I'd like to keep everything inside and minimize drag...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-21-2006, 03:10 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

The center block...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-21-2006, 03:08 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

Filling in the gap from the dihedral...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-21-2006, 03:06 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

Finishing the top center section sheeting after joining the wings...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-16-2006, 01:40 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

Hey Buzz,

I didn't think of shimming up the center ribs with scrap balsa and then sanding but that's a good idea. I just went ahead and glued them up with less dihedral. Hopefully will make...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-14-2006, 12:42 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

How the glued center brace fits, just fine...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-14-2006, 12:40 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

I think I ran into this with my first Patriot. I just glued it together as was; it flew fine (by my standards!). Unless someone has a better idea, I think I'm just gluing it together at 1/2". I'm...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-14-2006, 12:37 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

Here is how the bottom gap looks comparing the 1 1/8" vs 1/2"...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-14-2006, 12:34 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

I can't sand that gap out, it's just too big. If you block up the tip just ~ 1/2" (instead of 1 1/8"), the fit of the root ribs is a lot better...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-14-2006, 12:31 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

If you follow the instructions, then this is what you get...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-14-2006, 12:26 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

Despite using the included dihedral gauge on both root ribs...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-14-2006, 12:21 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

The joining of the wings, and the discovery of a problem...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-14-2006, 12:19 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

Despite trying to weigh everything as the wings were built, the right wing is 7% heavier than the left wing! Oh well...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-14-2006, 12:16 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

Thanks hummingbird, buzz, Ken...I'm going to try to make it as light as possible. Have slowed down on building but here we go again:
Fun with cap strips...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-06-2006, 01:02 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

Starting to get somewhere...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-06-2006, 01:00 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

More retract fun...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-06-2006, 12:58 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

Trailing edge...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
11-06-2006, 12:55 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,101
Posted By smokinT

RE: Patriot .40 Build

Most of the shear webs are the right width. A quick task to measure and trim them...
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