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Forum: Kit Building
12-26-2018, 08:33 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 65,051
Posted By Crewdog

No, I followed this thread and built it “stock”...

No, I followed this thread and built it “stock” if you will.

Thanks.

I hope to fly it in the next week or so, weather permitting.
Forum: Kit Building
12-24-2018, 03:00 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 65,051
Posted By Crewdog

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/ac6a1050_de62_4edd_85d2_ad37a7d77320_3308d0983627c503911960ddb3dd3900bee3c4f8.jpeg...
Forum: Kit Building
01-28-2018, 02:08 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 65,051
Posted By Crewdog

Baffling completed, for the most part. I may add...

Baffling completed, for the most part. I may add a bit to the inside fuselage walls behind the muffler to the opening in F3? This stuff doesn’t look the most appealing, but functions good.
Forum: Kit Building
01-25-2018, 04:55 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 65,051
Posted By Crewdog

I don't disagree, Pappy, a large portion (or all)...

I don't disagree, Pappy, a large portion (or all) of the effort is based on the venturi principle. I see some possible road blocks in the way???

I try to provide a directed airflow through to the...
Forum: Kit Building
01-25-2018, 07:18 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 65,051
Posted By Crewdog

The hole I’m talking about is in the fuselage...

The hole I’m talking about is in the fuselage crutch. It seems to invite an area for the air to tumble into and oppose a smooth flow through the engine compartment and across the engine cylinder.
Forum: Kit Building
01-24-2018, 07:34 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 65,051
Posted By Crewdog

I got my engine in place today so understand more...

I got my engine in place today so understand more about the airflow than before. A glaring issue (to me anyway)is the area above the engine. This would be where the first knockout is in the fuselage...
Forum: Kit Building
01-23-2018, 05:56 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 65,051
Posted By Crewdog

Very neat great golf.

Very neat great golf.
Forum: Kit Building
01-23-2018, 02:38 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 65,051
Posted By Crewdog

This will be my first DA engine. It has a side...

This will be my first DA engine. It has a side exhaust exit so the muffler is a wrap around Pitts type. I glued in the firewall today at 0/0 and will move forward tomorrow, if life doesn’t get in the...
Forum: Kit Building
01-23-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 65,051
Posted By Crewdog

I'm just measuring the engine set back today for...

I'm just measuring the engine set back today for fire wall placement. If I were to put the offsets in as you did, I figure it's 5/64 one direction and 11/64 the other to get the angles you applied. I...
Forum: Kit Building
01-22-2018, 01:48 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 65,051
Posted By Crewdog

After completing and flying the plane, do you...

After completing and flying the plane, do you think it was necessary to incorporate the offsets? I’m about ready to place my firewall and am still tossing the offset(s) around. Thanks, Doug
Forum: Kit Building
01-22-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 65,051
Posted By Crewdog

In hopes of not having to add weight to the tail,...

In hopes of not having to add weight to the tail, for proper cg. I’ve installed two elevator servos in the tail, below the stabilizer. I plan to install a DA35 up front and pull-pull rudder servo at...
Forum: Kit Building
12-02-2017, 05:12 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 65,051
Posted By Crewdog

For sure. Several points to garner. Each of us do...

For sure. Several points to garner. Each of us do things differently, as guided by our experiences. Collectively we do better.
Forum: Kit Building
11-30-2017, 09:22 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 65,051
Posted By Crewdog

You’re welcome pappy. I can only hope to end up...

You’re welcome pappy. I can only hope to end up in that weight range. I do agree on not liking long push rods on this size model especially. From your experience with having to add that much weight...
Forum: Kit Building
11-28-2017, 06:34 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 65,051
Posted By Crewdog

GREAT Thread. I've read the complete story of...

GREAT Thread. I've read the complete story of your awesome build. A question comes to me as far as the CG. I'm planning this build with a DA-35 up front, with a Pitts style muffler. You mentioned...
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