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Forum: Kit Building
04-04-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

Im curious too what the final weight will be, one...

Im curious too what the final weight will be, one thing when you get ready to fly its needs alot of run way dont try the force it off just my experience with the one I had.
Forum: Kit Building
09-21-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

Love all the detail you are doing, do you have an...

Love all the detail you are doing, do you have an all up projected weight when finished.
Forum: Kit Building
07-28-2020, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

You could use small rare earth magnets to hold it...

You could use small rare earth magnets to hold it on.
Forum: Kit Building
01-20-2020, 08:00 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

I used a separate 1/16 balsa sheet I glued on...

I used a separate 1/16 balsa sheet I glued on top of the sheeting after I made the corrugations, then fill it with spackle
Forum: Kit Building
01-20-2020, 06:25 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

I went all the way through then filled it a...

I went all the way through then filled it a shaped with light weight spackle
Forum: Kit Building
01-15-2020, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

It was just a metal straight edge

It was just a metal straight edge
Forum: Kit Building
01-15-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

I did mine with a Dremel and a jig

I did mine with a Dremel and a jig
Forum: Kit Building
01-15-2020, 08:25 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

I did all the corrugations on the ailerons and...

I did all the corrugations on the ailerons and flaps, my thought was every swipe of sand paper meant less weight on the plane.
Forum: Kit Building
01-15-2020, 07:21 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

I thought I was building light as possible too...

I thought I was building light as possible too with glass and paint, but still needed that much to balance, 17lbs total flying weight
Forum: Kit Building
01-15-2020, 06:18 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

I had to add 14oz of lead to the nose to get mine...

I had to add 14oz of lead to the nose to get mine to balance
Forum: Kit Building
12-14-2019, 11:16 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

I used rare earth magnets to hold the canopy in...

I used rare earth magnets to hold the canopy in place, lots easier to remove and worked great.
Forum: Kit Building
11-21-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

Yes it does, Ive always flown pattern, but I do...

Yes it does, Ive always flown pattern, but I do enjoy building and fly scale
Forum: Kit Building
11-21-2019, 01:15 PM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

Not sure, I really don't have the time like I use...

Not sure, I really don't have the time like I use too
Forum: Kit Building
11-20-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

My first attempt at building a scale model, and I...

My first attempt at building a scale model, and I have been doing this for 40 years
Forum: Kit Building
11-20-2019, 08:11 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

Bonanza

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/720x540/bonanza_83a7b1d0b5292714a4bf3a1e78a3410a0857c791.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
11-20-2019, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

They didnt upload

They didnt upload
Forum: Kit Building
11-20-2019, 08:06 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

Heres some more pics

Heres some more pics
Forum: Kit Building
11-20-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

I bought .06 cloth here Homepage - CST The...

I bought .06 cloth here Homepage - CST The Composites Store, Inc. (http://cstsales.com/)
Forum: Kit Building
11-20-2019, 07:50 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

Robart mains an nose air operated, the stock rail...

Robart mains an nose air operated, the stock rail aren't really strong enough, replaced then with hard wood stock, I had to modify the gear for the muffler to fit like I wanted
Forum: Kit Building
11-20-2019, 07:40 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

You mean the Gear doors?, I just hinged the doors...

You mean the Gear doors?, I just hinged the doors and used a spring so when the nose gear retracted it closed on the spring and closed the doors
Forum: Kit Building
11-20-2019, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

OS 1.20AX I built it in 2009, weight was 19lbs, I...

OS 1.20AX I built it in 2009, weight was 19lbs, I don't have it anymore, I sold it when I moved to FL
Forum: Kit Building
11-20-2019, 06:38 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

Thanks, won a couple of scale contest with it.

Thanks, won a couple of scale contest with it.
Forum: Kit Building
11-20-2019, 04:52 AM
Replies: 1,705
Views: 304,187
Posted By jetmech43

I built the V-Tail a few years ago, the plane...

I built the V-Tail a few years ago, the plane flies like a trainer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbEC2x9lkt0
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