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Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 11,841
Posted By erans

Scott - When an aeroplane stops being fun then...

Scott - When an aeroplane stops being fun then what is the point? We all have a limited time to enjoy the hobby and on that time it supposed to be fun : )

Cheers,
Eran
Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2024, 03:35 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 11,841
Posted By erans

The Beaver was stripped of all the gear and has...

The Beaver was stripped of all the gear and has been hanged in its final resting place in a friends shed as a "talking point".
If you look at the photo carefully you will be able to see my 1/5th...
Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2024, 03:28 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

I checked the CG again and a pile of steel plates...

I checked the CG again and a pile of steel plates and weights on the firewall indicated that additional ~780gr will be required.
I placed 680gr in the fuel tank compartment near the firewall (under...
Forum: Kit Building
04-16-2024, 06:54 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

Before even checking the CG again, I added over...

Before even checking the CG again, I added over 400gr of lead weight under the ignition tray....
Forum: Kit Building
04-15-2024, 12:11 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

I installed a new pull-pull system from the new...

I installed a new pull-pull system from the new servo tray.
I also received my new 4" spinner, the only one that I could find anywhere on the internet with proper prop cut-outs. Even better, it was...
Forum: Kit Building
04-12-2024, 01:50 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

Measuring the path for the new elevator control...

Measuring the path for the new elevator control rods on the plans, indicated that they will exit the fuselage exactly where the servo openings were. I decided to use 4-40 long rods encased in carbon...
Forum: Kit Building
04-10-2024, 03:02 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

I relocated the elevator servos from the tail and...

I relocated the elevator servos from the tail and the rudder servo from its previous servo tray (at the back of the under wing area as per the plan) to a new servo tray, further forward. I sanded the...
Forum: Kit Building
04-08-2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

A bit of a setback. I went through setting the...

A bit of a setback. I went through setting the control throws and placed the Stinger on the CG machine... I need 1.8kg at the nose to balance in the current configuration.
Time to re-think how to...
Forum: Kit Building
04-04-2024, 09:31 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

Couple of items to bring the Stinger closer to...

Couple of items to bring the Stinger closer to completion.
The first was fitting a 4" spinner. The spinner I ordered on ebay had a defect on arrival. Another identical spinner that I had in stock...
Forum: Kit Building
04-04-2024, 09:21 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

I published a short video from the engine run ...

I published a short video from the engine run
https://youtu.be/MaJisXAArLg

Cheers,
Eran
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
03-30-2024, 11:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,550
Posted By erans

easystar123 - Thank you for your kind comment....

easystar123 - Thank you for your kind comment. This aeroplane became one of my favorite aeroplanes to fly. I am surprised that up to the point I received it I never heard of it (considering how well...
Forum: Kit Building
03-27-2024, 03:48 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

First run of the engine on the stand (I am lucky...

First run of the engine on the stand (I am lucky to have a purpose built stand at home). It run well. The phone camera captures the green neon colour better than the SLR...
...
Forum: Kit Building
03-26-2024, 12:48 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

Getting close now. Prop is balanced, trimming the...

Getting close now. Prop is balanced, trimming the canopy was much more difficult than expected, but it is now completed and the canopy glued into place.
While it is drying, I sleeved the ailerons...
Forum: Kit Building
03-24-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

I made the receiver batteries trays, installed...

I made the receiver batteries trays, installed the switches for both ignition and receiver, the optical kill switch and its LED light. I screwed into place the "accessories tray" with the ignition...
Forum: Kit Building
03-24-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

Bren - Thank you for your comments, it is much...

Bren - Thank you for your comments, it is much appreciated.
Not like modern social media posts which get deleted after some time, the good old forums keep these threads for a very long time allowing...
Forum: Kit Building
03-23-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

I installed the elevators control horns and set...

I installed the elevators control horns and set the servo linkages up. I then crudely set-up the receiver, created a new aeroplane in the transmitter and checked the control throws. On all my...
Forum: Kit Building
03-23-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 11,841
Posted By erans

Thank you Bren, it is much appreciated. ...

Thank you Bren, it is much appreciated.

Cheers,
Eran
Forum: Kit Building
03-22-2024, 11:20 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

I spray painted the fibreglass parts and applied...

I spray painted the fibreglass parts and applied black "trim" covering to the bottom of the horizontal stabiliser.
...
Forum: Kit Building
03-22-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 11,841
Posted By erans

Thank you bryanmiick, it is highly appreciated. ...

Thank you bryanmiick, it is highly appreciated.
If you are interested, my current build of the Lanier RC 84" Stinger is here:...
Forum: Kit Building
03-21-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

I pulled an "old style" fuel tank from my spares...

I pulled an "old style" fuel tank from my spares to replace the fuel tank intended for this build.
A hole was cut at the bottom of the fuselage for the spark plug cup, and a corresponding recess was...
Forum: Kit Building
03-21-2024, 12:30 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 11,841
Posted By erans

I finally decided to take the Beaver to the...

I finally decided to take the Beaver to the airfield today to check my hinges fix. It seems to be OK now.

On my third landing, the threaded wheel axle came off. It had blue Loctite on it. Another...
Forum: Kit Building
03-20-2024, 10:37 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

I managed to get hold on some neon green Monokote...

I managed to get hold on some neon green Monokote (I have never used the "neon" monokote before) and thought it will look good on the black. The camera is struggling to produce the correct colour, it...
Forum: Kit Building
03-18-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

Some sanding removed most of the primer filler...

Some sanding removed most of the primer filler and the result is not too bad...
...
Forum: Kit Building
03-18-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

I used a spray on primer filler to smooth out the...

I used a spray on primer filler to smooth out the imperfections in the fibreglass parts.
...
Forum: Kit Building
03-18-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 11,231
Posted By erans

I bought a fuel tank just to figure out that it...

I bought a fuel tank just to figure out that it won't fit...
I then installed the throttle and chock servos....
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