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Forum: Kit Building

01-01-2016, 02:19 PM

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4*120 Build Thread

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Posted By brockettman

Lamar, I don't think tapering the ailerons...

Lamar,

I don't think tapering the ailerons will cause any trouble at all...

Forum: Kit Building

12-03-2015, 09:15 PM

Replies: 976

4*120 Build Thread

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Posted By brockettman

Lamar, your set-up looks real good. The Syssa has...

Lamar, your set-up looks real good. The Syssa has run very good for me so far. I still need to put some time on it to get it run in. I still have less than 1/2 gallon through it!

Build well!

Ben

Forum: Kit Building

11-26-2015, 09:16 PM

Replies: 976

4*120 Build Thread

Views: 147,383

Posted By brockettman

Lamar, I have a Syssa 30cc engine up front...

Lamar,

I have a Syssa 30cc engine up front with ignition and battery in the compartment behind the firewall. I moved my receiver battery back from the wing about 8 inches to balance the plane...

Forum: Kit Building

11-26-2015, 01:22 PM

Replies: 976

4*120 Build Thread

Views: 147,383

Posted By brockettman

Lamar, You will be fine putting the tank in...

Lamar,

You will be fine putting the tank in the forward position per plans. kmeyers is right that typically in gassers the fuel tank is on Center of Gravity. I moved my servo mount back and put...

Forum: Kit Building

11-26-2015, 08:31 AM

Replies: 976

4*120 Build Thread

Views: 147,383

Posted By brockettman

Hey Lamar, concerning the lower hatch, the panel...

Hey Lamar, concerning the lower hatch, the panel right in front of the landing gear is a perfect place to put one in. Here's what I did...

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Forum: Kit Building

11-12-2015, 09:26 PM

Replies: 976

4*120 Build Thread

Views: 147,383

Posted By brockettman

I put all servos in the standard location too,...

I put all servos in the standard location too, and also used the pushrods that came with the kit, the configuration seems to work fine. One thing I did upgrade are the control horns and I also...

Forum: Kit Building

11-09-2015, 04:01 PM

Replies: 976

4*120 Build Thread

Views: 147,383

Posted By brockettman

Hi Lamar, from the looks of your pics, you have a...

Hi Lamar, from the looks of your pics, you have a real nice build going there! I reduced the wing span on mine to 78" and she's still not real snappy in rolls, and still floats like a trainer! It's...

Forum: Kit Building

09-17-2014, 08:05 PM

Replies: 976

4*120 Build Thread

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Posted By brockettman

I agree with acdii, if it fits give it a shot....

I agree with acdii, if it fits give it a shot. This airframe will fly with a wide variety of power plants... I would guess your FG-36 is pushing the upper end of the spectrum! :eek: I too, made a...

Forum: Kit Building

09-16-2014, 08:05 PM

Replies: 976

4*120 Build Thread

Views: 147,383

Posted By brockettman

I have a Syssa 30cc in mine. The engine and...

I have a Syssa 30cc in mine. The engine and necessary running gear is about 42 ounces. The fuselage structure is built according to plans (didn't move the fire wall but I did reinforce it...), with a...

Forum: Kit Building

12-20-2012, 03:34 PM

Replies: 976

4*120 Build Thread

Views: 147,383

Posted By brockettman

RE: 4*120 Build Thread

Hi guys!

I finally finished mine up, I did not get to fly her before the winter weather set in[&o]

She weighs in at 12 pounds powered by a Syssa 180HP (30cc).

Here are a few...

Forum: Kit Building

04-26-2012, 09:56 AM

Replies: 976

4*120 Build Thread

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Posted By brockettman

RE: 4*120 Build Thread

Thanks guys,

Yes, the wing tips are solid balsa, a little bit more weight but I think it makes the wing a little sturdier waaayyy out there at the end:D Plus, I can shape them the way I want......

Forum: Kit Building

04-24-2012, 06:54 PM

Replies: 976

4*120 Build Thread

Views: 147,383

Posted By brockettman

RE: 4*120 Build Thread

Hi Guys,

I've got a 4* 120 in progress and thought I'd post a few pics of my kit bashing. I dropped one bay from each wing and added a balsa tip, enclosed the nose, re designed the canopy (I...

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