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  1. skunkwurk

    Need your help fellows - fighting elevator on final

    I finally got the Cap in the air, it's been a while, I know. I'm slow when preparing a plane and have been traveling a lot for work. I have a couple questions, I am hoping the knowledge on the site could help me solve a nagging issue. I hope you don't mind and I'm looking for any and all...
  2. skunkwurk

    Will drilling a hole in carbon tubes weaken them?

    Hi Guys, My plane originally came with aluminum wing and stab tubes. I purchased carbon replacements to lighten the plane, the manual originaly called for a hole to be drilled and tapped for each wing panel and each stab half. I bought wooden dowels which fit the inner diameter of the carbon...
  3. skunkwurk

    Trailer thread - how did you finish yours off?

    Hi fellas, I just picked up a 5x8 v-nose trailer to haul my planes. It's black, has a side door and barn doors, it's was hard to find with those options in that size. I started by shop vacuuming and then blowing out any dust with my air compressor. I have started to caulk and paint all of...
  4. skunkwurk

    Spare Parts needed for Hangar 9 1/3 Cap 232

    Hi guys, I have a older Hangar 9 Cap 232, the 1/3 scale in red, white and blue. I'm looking for a cowl, a pair of elevators and a set of wings, preferably new. If anyone has any parts please let me know, I'm trying to stock up as it's getting old and parts are no longer available. thanks in...
  5. skunkwurk

    3D H9 1/3 Cap 232 - Blast from the past!!!

    ok guys, Some of you have seen some pics of this assembly in general discussion, I figured I'd contribute to the forum and add a build thread. I'm a CAP lover so here I am, building an old school CAP with current gen hardware. Most of the assembly is complete. I got the spinner today. I...
  6. skunkwurk

    Optimal throttle servo placement for a linear movement/motion

    Hi guys, Installing a throttle servo and figured I'd put a post out there to gather your thoughts before I epoxy it in. I made a servo mount to place the servo arm orientated exactly 180 degrees from the throttle arm, up(servo) vs down(throttle). The mount would lay the servo on it's side so...
  7. skunkwurk

    Onboard Electronics Design Schematic

    Hello, I'm not sure how many of you prepare a drawing of your onboard electronics when planning a new model. I typically lay it all out in a visio or ppt and go through all of the models requirements. Then I begin to plan redundancy and failure avoidance. I'm posting mine up, I'm curious to...
  8. skunkwurk

    motor box top plate - ok to use screws or is epoxy a must

    hi guys, wrapping up assembly of a new model, the manual calls for epoxy on the top plate of the motor box. I'd prefer to make it removable, it will make it much easier to maintain the plane as the batteries, ignition and IBEC will all be located in the motor box. I was thinking a minimum of...
  9. skunkwurk

    Need parts for a H9 Cap 232 1/3 Scale - she's getting old and want to preserve it

    Hi guys, I have a older Hangar 9 Cap 232, the 1/3 scale in red, white and blue. I'm looking for a cowl, a pair of elevators and a set of wings, preferably new. If anyone has any parts please let me know, I'm trying to stock up as it's getting old and parts are no longer available. thanks...
  10. skunkwurk

    ok to use standard SWB cap with 1/8 brass tubing?

    Pilots, Builders, I have a SWB tank cap I intend to use on a new tank build, the cap is drilled for 5/32 tubing. I'd prefer to use 1/8 tubing and fuel line based on motor fuel needs. I'm covering that on a separate thread. My question is, can I use the aluminum cap with the smaller brass...
  11. skunkwurk

    DA 120 brass and fuel tubing ID size 1/8 or 5/32?

    Pilots, Builders, I build my own tanks, no plug and play tanks for me. I have until now only flown 100cc or less. I'm assembling a new model and will be installing a DA 120 motor. I'd like your practical advice on a 32 oz tank for the brass tubing size and fuel tubing size. The manual...
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