My wife gave me this plane as a Christmas gift in 2001. I have a number of photos showing the construction and a few modifications.
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April 27, 2002 I have finallyopened the boxes and am
now beginning construction
The Elevator Servo cut-out was lowered 3/16" to allow
the use of 1 1/4" servo arm
NOTE:Rudder cut out filled in
A 1/8" Lite Ply plate with a 1/4" plywood block was
added to the inside bottom
of the fuse to accomidate
the mounting of the tail wheel
A 1/8" Lite Ply plate with a 1/4" plywood block was
added to the inside bottom
of the fuse to accomidate
the mounting of the tail wheel
Cowl attatchment is done similar to a Carden, with a ply
ring glued inside the cowl
which butts up to hardwood
blocks glued to the front former
Cowl attatchment is done similar to a Carden, with a
ply ring glued inside the
cowl which butts up to
hardwood blocks glued
to the front former
All control surfaces hinged
Motor box sides were severely warped. Used ammonia (Windex)
and weights for 2 days to straighten
I built the Right Thrust into the motor box / firewall, so the
pre-installed 3/8" balsa was
not at the correct anglel I will
re-add the balsa when the
motor box top and bottom are
installed
Firewall is epoxied in and clamped
Instrument panels - From Diamond Panels
Fuel Tank Mounting Plate
Fuel Tank Mounting Plate
Ignition & Radio Switch Mounts
Ignition & Radio Switch Mounts
Fuse
Servo Lead Paper Tube Construction & Completed
Tubes
Servo Lead Paper Tube Construction & Completed
Tubes
Carbon Spinner from Pete Model
Rails for Throtle & Rudder Servos, 2 Battery mounts on
lower rails, RX mount on
upper rails
K&S 86V Pipes
Servo Arms from Nelson Hobbies + other Misc. Hardware for Rudder
PullPull
Rudder Pull Pull Bellcranks
Rudder Control Horns
Rudder Control Horn Cut-Out
Rudder Control Horn Trial Fit
I wasn't happy with the flex headders so I cut them up
and brazed these together
Headers & Cans Installed
Aileron Servos Installed
Aileron Servos Installed
Finally completed and ready to fly! Have a look.
I’ve been in RC for many years. Over that time, many planes and heli’s have come and gone. This is a small gallery of what I have done since the 90s.
