rodsmith
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Last Activity: Today, 11:13 AM
Joined: 09-26-2013
Location: Crawford, CO
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Looks like your Shorthair approves. I so miss the two I had. -
Thought I would post a follow up on my issues spraying Stewarts silver metallic. Initially I had very inconsistent results. One piece would turn out nicely...Leave a comment:
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I forget where I got my rotary pinker cutter. Out of the box it cut cleanly except in one spot so that was a show stopper. I sent it back and just bought... -
I recently flew a Pipistrel motor glider, with left hand on the stick. Seemed somewhat awkward because I haven't done that before. I'm sure I will get...Leave a comment:
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Very nice! I like the idea of having the flap limit speeds posted on the panel. -
Some ground break in is my plan also, so very interested with your design.Leave a comment:
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Tinmantech.com 4130 airframe construction video
Someone on the facebook group asked about how to install a flat fitting in a round tube. I recommended tinmantech.com and their 2 dvd set on building... -
I have also wondered if this would be beneficial. You could try it and let us know.Leave a comment:
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Is that lead, already installed in the elevators? If so that is great, a lot of people seem to dread the job of melting lead.Leave a comment:
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At the hinge and latch locations I used hardwood inserts. Luckily my brother-in-law has a planer so I was able to match the thickness of the foam....Leave a comment:
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Composite Doors
Finally painted my doors so thought I would post some construction pictures. Doors are 3/8", 3 pound divinycell foam with 2 layers of carbon fiber... -
Overkill I'm sure, but I just stitched everything like it was in the prop wash.Leave a comment:
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That would probably be a good way to do it. -
The underside of the wing root cover needs a lip from the door post cover to the leading edge to seal that area. You can sort of see it in the 2nd pi...Leave a comment:
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Door post and windshield wing root covers
I had some small pieces of carbon fiber left over from building the doors so thought I would put them to use. I didn't realize until I started making...Last edited by rodsmith; 09-28-2021, 08:38 PM.
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