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  1. Erikv79

    For Sale Husky Challenger 8.8 Inline Twin

    This is a Husky Challenger 8.8 Inline Twin, never flown only bench tested. Come with two ignitions, two mufflers and two sets of carbs. One set for gas the other for alcohol. Custom magnesium case. Willing to trade.
  2. Erikv79

    SOLD! Zenoah GT 80 Twin

    Item is sold.
  3. Erikv79

    SOLD! Zenoah GT 80 Twin

    Zenoah GT 80 Twin with RCEXL ignition and aftermarket exhaust installed. Original exhaust, ignition, and spring starter included in sale. Has two cracked but not broken fins, purely cosmetic. I was told it was run but never flown.
  4. Erikv79

    Trailer Alarm, and more...

    Look into a Raspberry Pi, you can set it up to alert your phone when its tripped. Its super simple, cheap and is much more expandable than the Arduino. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/301384040390?lpid=82&chn=ps
  5. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

    Stab glued and turtle deck cut to shape and test fit. On to the rudder.
  6. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

    Test fitting and shaping the saddle.
  7. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

    Getting it leveled up for gluing the stab.
  8. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

  9. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

    I had one of these in my shop just a few years ago for a recover, it was at Joe Nall last year.
  10. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

    Still looking for that incidence meter, but here is some inspiration in the meantime! Pirate extra 330l @ TOC
  11. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

    Horizontal stab finished and hinged ready to glue to fuse as soon as I can find my incidence meter!
  12. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

    All pieces cut and leading edges glued. I decided to add balancing tabs even though the original didn't have them.
  13. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

    Now for the cutting.
  14. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

    I got the horizontal surface ready for cutting, this kit has had some fitment issues here and there. The foam cores were not cut identical making it difficult at best to glue and cut them so i decided to level the playing field with my hot wire.
  15. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

    Yeah this kit was before the wing tube through the motor box, Pirate actually pioneered that concept on their later kits. I'm not shooting for a specific weight just trying to take some of the bacon out of it. Specs are 18 to 19 lbs, 87" wing span and 74" fuse length, the recommended engine was...
  16. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

    Stab halves waiting for glue to dry
  17. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

    Out of the jig and laying down some glue.
  18. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

  19. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

    building jig built and all pieces "test" fit together
  20. Erikv79

    Sport Pirate Models Extra 260

    fuse sides complete
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