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Got my props and spinners the other day and will need to carve the 2.5" spinners to fit the 15x7 and 16x10 props. Naturally the biggest carve will be on the reverse pitch spinner. So im going to start by making a template using vinyl so to attach over each of the three prop reliefs. Having never had to trim a spinner in this fashion before, what would be a good recommendation on how to trim the opening?
Would i match the pattern up on the "leading" edge side relative to the prop or should i line up on the trailing edge and trim out the forward side on the opening? Once i start i will try one side and if it works out, photo and describe the process on the other spinner.
Probably the most important piece of equipment to have for this will be a very good prop balancer like the Dubro one.
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I just received my Dubro 2.5" 3-blade spinners. The MAS 12x8 standard prop fits perfectly with no trimming required. Even the counter rotating prop almost fits in the cut-outs and will require only very minimal trimming. Woo hoo! Love it when a plan comes together. :)Now if I can figure out what I'm gonna do about the nose gear. I don't really like the push/pull cable of the stock set-up. I'm looking at the 90mm YAK nose gear from FW but that presents it's own set of engineering problems due to the need to relocate the steering servo. Anyone solved this yet? Photos would be awesome.
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Received the MRC order at the LHS of the main struts and nose strut. First impression, too small. :( Will tell more once i get more into it on that. I really believe that these struts would fit much better on the 52" kit and not a 70" but again, its trial and error in this game. I havent tried to carve the spinners yet but will make the pattern for both CW and CCW blades more toward this weekend.
I have a larger forked jet strut that i will look at and see if that may work a little better. Short of a small mill or access to a machine shop, the gear will most likely be the one elusive factor to get it closer to a realistic representation.
Oh well, on to other items like the exhaust. Chris(DirtyDee) and i talked at this last weeks event and he is looking to see what he can contribute.
Keep the ideas flowing and we will hit on something good soon.
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Hi all, i just bought the OV-10 and spent a great time looking for the electronic retracts. Today i chat with a MRC support agent and he told me that the suggested xwave retracts are going to be available around 3 to 4 months from now, so i'm wondering if anyone does have another retract options that are not sierra or Robart?.
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Originally posted by walkerm45 View PostThe main gear are easy ones from HK or other shops. The nose gear , as designed, is different, and when using HK unit, the steering bar bottoms out before the wheel is in the well. That is why I was asking what others are doing to correct this problem...
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Originally posted by Dirty Dee View PostFirst test of the exhaust. Missing mounting details as well as the forward aero fairing, but it's promisingWarbird Charlie
HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190
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Originally posted by Boots Whirlygig View Post
Here is a pair of mains from HK, on back order and no ETA. I think this design would work if it were machined at the elbow to allow it to straighten out when retracted. I don’t mind an out of scale retract opening and door. This set is 120mm to the axle, and it would allow any size tire/wheel.FF gliders and rubber power since 1966, CL 1970-1990, RC since 1975.
current planes from 1/2 oz to 22 lbs
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Originally posted by sam51401 View PostOk, site is still in works
https://mhartfab.wixsite.com/benchma...wi-wwii-pilots
Thanks
Mike\"When Inverted Down Is Up And Up Is Expensive\"
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Originally posted by Dirty Dee View PostFirst test of the exhaust. Missing mounting details as well as the forward aero fairing, but it's promising
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