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Recent content by Thomas tetrault

  1. Thomas tetrault

    X cub making progress

    No the eme mount lined up right with the included firewall ..I did have to shorten the standoffs that came with the kit to achieve 7.5 inches from firewall to face of prop drive. The starter just fit.
  2. Thomas tetrault

    X cub making progress

    Well got my 70 twin mounted and cowl on..with the angled plugs it puts them below the big blisters on cowl..with straight plugs she might have fit but still thinking I'd need cutouts on cowl. So caps and plugs need pulled to easily get cowl on off..I did get cowl off with the plugs in but it...
  3. Thomas tetrault

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    Oh yea it's here..I've got gas!
  4. Thomas tetrault

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    you win! Yep hope it makes it by sat!
  5. Thomas tetrault

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    Your package from www.MileHighRC.com is on its way. You can track it online using this tracking number.!!
  6. Thomas tetrault

    X cub making progress

    jay my 70cc is on the way. It has an installed electric start!
  7. Thomas tetrault

    X cub making progress

    Ok well got some work done on my cowl..looks scale to me think it turned out good!!:epic:
  8. Thomas tetrault

    X cub making progress

    Jay putting an eme 70cc twin with electric start.!
  9. Thomas tetrault

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    That sure is a nice radio! I think I'll have to go with the futaba 10 ja for my new one.
  10. Thomas tetrault

    X cub making progress

    Got some work done on my xcub.x been working on the float mounts. Made some aluminum brackets and cross braces. Ran out of balsa and ply to finish sheeting right float. Made cross braces from some white oak I had and put an airfoil profile on it..now have to come up with those diagonal struts...
  11. Thomas tetrault

    Yippee! What the postman brought

    Nice! Been looking at that one too.
  12. Thomas tetrault

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Pawnshop.. never did that cabinet work that's a great skill for sure. Definitely a different skill then boat building . Looks great.
  13. Thomas tetrault

    Engine choice?

    Or is that a giant firewall. ? Cant tell.
  14. Thomas tetrault

    Engine choice?

    I would say on an engine test stand to be politically correct? Lol. Couldnt resist..Do show us?
  15. Thomas tetrault

    Engine choice?

    Thank you all for your input and suggestions! I'm going to order the eme 70 twin with starter.. snoopy I also thought a starter would be very good on a float plane in case engines dies you wouldn't need the boat possibly..that was a big deal at looking at the eme..as far as weight from what I've...
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