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Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
12-25-2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1,362
Views: 192,330
Posted By flyer35

RE: AKM SU-27 Flanker-Does Look Good

Jim, before you use covering ( Monocote,Ultracote) you spray on lacquer (VO5 hairspray if you read the can is lacquer) and it will seal the wood and make a better surface for the covering to adhere...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
12-24-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 1,362
Views: 192,330
Posted By flyer35

RE: AKM SU-27 Flanker-Does Look Good

I sprayed all surfaces first with lacquer ( some guys use VO 5 hairspray) the covering sticks better and takes care of soft balsa. I also used Ultracote seems to work better on the curves
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
12-23-2008, 02:07 PM
Replies: 1,362
Views: 192,330
Posted By flyer35

RE: AKM SU-27 Flanker-Does Look Good

Jim, I tried to upload pic off the "reply upload",but when I chose the pix it uploaded fine but the images didnt appear in the post preview I had to go a different route, Bill
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
12-23-2008, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1,362
Views: 192,330
Posted By flyer35

RE: AKM SU-27 Flanker-Does Look Good

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/3131608364_289b4c1f20.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/3131608116_bed1296b16.jpg?v=0

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Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
12-22-2008, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1,362
Views: 192,330
Posted By flyer35

RE: AKM SU-27 Flanker-Does Look Good

Any of you give me help on how to add pictures to a reply.
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
12-22-2008, 08:33 AM
Replies: 1,362
Views: 192,330
Posted By flyer35

RE: AKM SU-27 Flanker-Does Look Good

When I switched to the Fults nose gear I had to remove a portion of the center former and make a new hatch. I also put a servo
in the aft portion of the bay to run the nose gear. It was an easy fix...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
12-21-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1,362
Views: 192,330
Posted By flyer35

RE: AKM SU-27 Flanker-Does Look Good

I was also having nose strikes on takeoff because of the soft Robart tires and single wire (3/16 I drilled it out) nose gear. I went to the 3/16th Fults with no
more problems. You won't regret it
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
12-20-2008, 10:11 PM
Replies: 1,362
Views: 192,330
Posted By flyer35

RE: AKM SU-27 Flanker-Does Look Good

I had two problems with landing failures; one was the Robart tires, I didn't realize that inserts were available to stiffen the tires and it was like landing on flat tires also I changed the nose...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
12-09-2008, 06:48 AM
Replies: 1,362
Views: 192,330
Posted By flyer35

RE: AKM SU-27 Flanker-Does Look Good

Thanks for the info guys unfortunately the snow's on the ground here in upstate NY. I will order the muffler from Jett and stare out the window until spring. Can't wait. Merry Christmas and happy...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
12-08-2008, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1,362
Views: 192,330
Posted By flyer35

RE: AKM SU-27 Flanker-Does Look Good

I built this kit last year and have since made some mods. I used a fults nosegear,added a servo in nose gear bay for steering and left the single servo to control rudders only. I also learned that...
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