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03-20-2007, 10:49 PM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Bob,

I'm glad we posted the information..........Who cares what others think... My thoughts are if they dont pay your bills, or sleep with you, the heck with them.....you got enough friends...
03-19-2007, 05:23 PM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Very much so.............:D
03-17-2007, 10:13 PM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Well guys the maiden is done.......... All together seven flights today. The video speaks for itself........

http://www.icanflyrc.com/Tricityflyers/Tricityflyers2.asp
02-28-2007, 07:56 AM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

You know its really funny how all the NAY saying people have gotten so quiet...........


I suppose the video when finished will just kill them................(too bad)


Nice work...
01-30-2007, 11:30 PM
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Posted By 260 Man

01-30-2007, 11:24 PM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Here are some photos of Bob's work.......
01-29-2007, 07:03 PM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Ralph,

Thanks and I will keep all the information flowing as he accomplishes each task. There will be a first flight video to follow also.
01-27-2007, 11:38 PM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Sir,

You can call me what you like, you can say what you want, the truth is "you're right and everyone else on this web site is wrong."

One thing I have learned in life is, some things...
01-21-2007, 02:41 AM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

We also had gussets made tonight, 1/32 ply cut to 1.5” diameter with 3/8 x 3/4 cut outs on center.
01-21-2007, 02:32 AM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

After installing the tail feathers the total weight as it sit is 17 lbs 5.6 oz………..
The CG is currently at 8" aft of F2.
01-21-2007, 02:30 AM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Rather than use, the supplied L bracket Bob decide to make an end cap that replaced the L bracket.
01-21-2007, 02:27 AM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Today Bob was able to accomplish a lot on the tail section. After hacking at the elevators half’s and getting the end caps on the horizontal stabs, here are the results.

Each elevator came in...
01-17-2007, 10:49 PM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Tonight Bob started on the wings.. Before installing servos rails or cutting anything each foam panel came in at 15.3 oz............. More photos to come as he progresses..
01-17-2007, 06:45 PM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Albert,

At the point of discussion, there were not horizontal stabs on the aircraft, no wings, just rudder and vertical fin (Fuse). The motor, ignition, and throttle servo were installed as...
01-14-2007, 07:32 PM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

On its wheels with motor in and spinner, prop, ignition, throttle servo all installed it sits at 16 lbs 6.4 oz..........Kavan Tires, Titanium Axles
01-14-2007, 07:30 PM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Aluminum Fasteners supply Inc

239-643-4551

PN 1448HHB205 (2024-T4)
01-14-2007, 07:22 PM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Yep, but it will fly just fine on the 100..............
01-14-2007, 01:55 AM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

DA 100 installation tonight.......... Notice the weight of the bolts and the 2.5 deg right thrust in the mount...

Needless to say the aluminum bolts were used to mount the engine....
01-13-2007, 02:24 AM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

8 lbs 7 oz as she sits in this photo.... :D


Cowl
Canopy
Landing Gear (Main and Tail)
01-13-2007, 02:22 AM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Roger,

The wings have not been done as of yet. The stabs pattern were drawn (laid up) on the foam and then cut (drilled) out. There was no pre defined pattern...
01-09-2007, 10:15 PM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

No Albert its not bondo, its like mud that you put on drywall, except it the lite stuff. Home Depot sells it..... I'll look up the name later and let you know.....



(Lite Spackle found...
01-08-2007, 11:28 PM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Man for all the chatter that was going on in this thread, it sure did die a quick death..............[:o]
01-07-2007, 04:54 PM
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Views: 58,920
Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Today was spent cleaning up the different areas of the fuse and getting it close to the point of covering......(still a lot to do before it is at that point)
There were some concerns about the area...
01-06-2007, 07:53 PM
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Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

Today we put the wing and stab tubs in both the 330 and Bob's new 260. As I held the wing tub, Bob applied a twisting motion on the stab tube. Trust me when I say this, there was Very little at all
01-06-2007, 07:01 PM
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Views: 58,920
Posted By 260 Man

RE: 40% 260 on a Diet

some more shots

Fuse as you see it is 6 lbs 13.9 oz............
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