RE: 4*120 Build Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: acdii It's an ARF with the 2 piece wing, and I want to keep it that way, [/quote] Ah, gotcha. When ya mentioned the wing cracking at the center rib, I was thinking you had permanately joined the wing halves.
Posted on: 7/11/2012 10:02 AM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 4*120 Build Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: acdii I picked up the plane and walked back, then realized just how lucky an SOB I am. The left wing was cracked at the center rib. Had I done any hotdogging the wing would have come off for sure. I took some 30 minute epoxy and glued the rib back together and fixed the cracked leading edge, and its as good as new. [/quote] I'm guessing this is the ARF version? Do yourself a huge favor & glass around the center wing joint as per the kit version. The piece of mind is well worth the trouble. -rep
Posted on: 7/10/2012 10:00 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: LT-40 Kit Update: Bolt Wing Mount & Tail Dragger
SeamusG- The struts are the poorboy specials made from scraps i had laying around. Each side is two pieces of 1/8" lite ply cut to 1/2"x 16" epoxied together. On each end of both halves i routed a groove half the thickness of threaded rod w/ a short 90 degree bend to keep rod from turning or pulling out. (see pic 1). Then sanded the corners round, monokoted them & threaded on some clevises. One side is epoxied, (to keep strut from rotating) the other has a locknut. (adjustability) The attachment points on the wings are small brackets made from 1/16" aluminum screwed directly into the lower wing spar using smallest screw i had to not weaken the spar any more than necessary. (holes were CA hardened). (pic 2) The lower attachment point is another 1/16" aluminum bracket that screws across bottom of fuse & attaches to both L & R struts kinda like telemasters have. (Pic 3) I didn't really do any accommodating mods otherwise, since i don't consider them to be "functional" & wouldn't recommend using clevises on something that needs functioning struts. I've had them pop loose on occasion (while doing things trainers aint spose ta do of course, but still...). How's that clipped wing & dual servo version fly? Always wondered if that would wake up the roll rate a bit. -Rep
Posted on: 6/9/2012 5:07 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: LT-40 Kit Update: Bolt Wing Mount & Tail Dragger
Soarrich- Its all metallic teal monokote incl the gear & struts. The only thing painted is the wheel covers. (white & clear lusterkote)
Posted on: 6/9/2012 11:10 AM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: LT-40 Kit Update: Bolt Wing Mount & Tail Dragger
Wed- That's one of the sweetest LTs I've seen in a long time. Nice work! Do ya still have the part# for them wheelpants? Hopin' ta give my ole hoopty an overhaul & a 4-stroker this winter. -Rep
Posted on: 6/9/2012 12:43 AM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Sig 1/4 J3 Kit converted to PA-18 Super Cub (Build)
SDP- Thumbs up on a very nicely built cubby! I've enjoyed following this build all the way through. What are the final specs on your 'lectric setup, & what kind of flight times are you getting? How bout some "N" numbers & bungee covers? -Rep
Posted on: 4/13/2012 11:41 AM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Four Star fuel tank question
[quote]ORIGINAL: joescottsdale 2)  Can I safely carve out 1/8th inch from each side of the former without causing a structural problem? [/quote] Joe-Trimming 1/8" from inside edge of former won't hurt a thing, i did the same. Just make sure you have room for the throttle cable.                             -rep
Posted on: 2/28/2012 11:11 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 2012 Hog Bipe rides again
Cam & micro switch arrangement??
Posted on: 2/26/2012 7:18 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: SIG 4* 60 cowl build questions
fledermaus- Are the cheek areas on the sides of the fuse built up & sheeted, or carved from solid balsa? I'd like to see some completed pics. -Rep
Posted on: 2/9/2012 5:34 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Forum format question
Ahhh, ok. Thanks for the speedy reply, Minn. I'll just wait & see what happens. -Rep
Posted on: 12/15/2011 10:56 AM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Forum questions or problems"
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Forum format question
Suddenly, when viewing threads here I'm seeing signatures appearing in a dark blue box above it's perspective post. This just started a day or two ago, anyone else seeing this? Problem with the site, or just my puter? I'm running XP and firefox 8. TIA -Rep
Posted on: 12/15/2011 10:27 AM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Forum questions or problems"
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RE: Four star 60 build:
Most are clipping one bay off each side.
Posted on: 12/14/2011 9:42 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Sig 1/4scale C/W Cub build
[quote]ORIGINAL: acerc VJ, go and empty the box put some scraps in it and get busy. She won't know the difference. [/quote] I somehow feel better knowing I'm not the only one who thought of that! -Rep
Posted on: 12/6/2011 12:00 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Looking to upgrade to a faster more agile rc plane
Alex- Take a look at sig four star, or h9 pulse, Escapade, or goldberg tiger (which can be built as a taildragger). All are great 2nd planes (1rst low wing planes) and available in 40 or 60 sized ARFs. -Rep
Posted on: 12/6/2011 11:36 AM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Covering Only Ultracote GP Extra 300S Chrome
For smaller holes you can straighten out a paperclip, heat the end w/ a cigarette lighter & poke it thru. -Rep
Posted on: 11/19/2011 8:43 AM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Covering Only Ultracote GP Extra 300S Chrome
Wow! you don't play around, do ya? You knocked that out in less time than i spent photoshopping the pic. Nice work. -Rep
Posted on: 11/17/2011 1:07 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Covering Only Ultracote GP Extra 300S Chrome
[quote]ORIGINAL: SeamusG That notch - a place that will gather glow goo - I'm planning on doing a piece that stretches side-to-side with the front edge going up the exposed former and then lap over onto the bottom by no more than 1/8". [/quote] I was thinkin maybe sheeting the notch area w/ some balsa or thin ply before covering? Might be easier to form that inside corner at the former & less tendency for the covering to pull away from the former when shrinking.
Posted on: 11/17/2011 11:25 AM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Covering Only Ultracote GP Extra 300S Chrome
Seamus- Lookin forward to seeing how the chrome ultra comes out, I haven't had the cajones to try the chrome on anything yet. Have you thought about sheeting over that open area on the LG notch? -Rep
Posted on: 11/17/2011 8:30 AM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Sig LT-40 or Great Planes PT-60?
[quote]ORIGINAL: soarrich No contest LT-40 wins. [/quote] ^^- +1 Can't really go wrong with either choice, but my vote goes to the LT.
Posted on: 11/16/2011 4:31 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Engine placement.
Yes, i believe the mounts are symmetrical so it doesn't really matter which way you mount them. Just make sure that the surface facing upward, (the surface that the engine sits on) is lined up on the horizontal line. Check out your F-1 cross-section on the plans. -Rep
Posted on: 11/8/2011 2:44 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Engine placement.
Lucious- I may be way off on this, but studying your pic & comparing to my 4star & plans, your mount looks about a half inch higher than mine. (assuming you're using the stock sig mount of course) Are you sure you have the topside of the mounting beams lined up w/ horizontal line & not the bottom? I'm showing the top of the mount should be about at the red arrow in pic.
Posted on: 11/8/2011 1:24 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Engine placement.
Umm, that seems a bit odd. What engine are you using? I wouldn't alter the thrustline if you can avoid it. Gotta be some other way to deal with throttle linkage issues. Can you post a pic? -Rep
Posted on: 11/8/2011 10:42 AM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Four star 60 build:
Also helps take some of the floatiness out when landing.
Posted on: 10/18/2011 2:46 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Four star 60 build:
lucius- Do not use filler on your wing joint. You need to "tune-up" the mating surfaces of the wings with a block sander & try to get the fit a little better. Small gaps if within reason will be filled with epoxy when wing halves are clamped together. -Rep
Posted on: 10/18/2011 11:52 AM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Four star 60 build:
Another thing you can do with the canopy is cut it at the windshield line & flip it around backwards. I used 1/64" plywood to sheet the turtle deck. -Rep
Posted on: 10/10/2011 8:23 AM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Another Sig Kadet LT-40 build.
Seamus- What landing gear did you use on your lt-40? It looks just right for it. -rep
Posted on: 10/4/2011 3:58 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Another Sig Kadet LT-40 build.
Gary- Any chance you could have the charge jack plug hooked to your reciever? That would cause "backward switch" syndrome since the charge jack circuit only complete when switch is in the off position. Just a thought.
Posted on: 9/25/2011 9:52 AM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 60 size ARF trainer with Sig LT 40 charactistics?
[quote]ORIGINAL: carrellh [quote]ORIGINAL: repirazz Beagle- Maybe I'm missing something here, but the LT-40 is about the same size dimensionwise as most 60 size trainers & flies well with a 40 or 46. Why not stick with it? [/quote] LT40 ARFs have been unavailable for a very long time. [/quote] Ah, gotcha. That's unfortunate.
Posted on: 8/6/2011 4:17 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: 60 size ARF trainer with Sig LT 40 charactistics?
Beagle- Maybe I'm missing something here, but the LT-40 is about the same size dimensionwise as most 60 size trainers & flies well with a 40 or 46. Why not stick with it? -Rep
Posted on: 8/5/2011 5:10 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Sig Kadet Senior - Tail dragger conversion?
[quote]ORIGINAL: SeamusG Rep - center of the main gear axle (?) on the leading edge? You didn't fly off carriers in the early 70's did ya? [/quote] There are a ton of taildragger conversion threads on RCU, I think you willl find that LE or slightly forward is the general consensus. Works well on mine.
Posted on: 7/30/2011 6:17 PM by Author "repirazz" in the forum "Kit Building"
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