Scale 50cc Scratch Build From My Own Design Revisited

[pawnshopmike]

If at all possible, I would love to be there for the maiden.

Just don't work fast Doug. My daughter is getting married May 30th. So I'm booked up till sometime after the wedding.

 

[Terryscustom]

Every time you add something to this plane it is so cool. Nice work as always.

 

[Jetpainter]

Thanks guys!

Mike, don't worry about a quick finish and maiden, I work waaaay to slow for that.

 

[Wacobipe]

Awesome work!

 

[HRRC Flyer]

Nice Job Doug,

Can't wait to see some paint on her.

 

[Jetpainter]

Can't wait to see some paint on her.

Me Too! When that will be is anyone's guess. I might see something shiny and get distracted. That's been known to happen.

 

[Jetpainter]

I've been doing a little work here and there. I glued my rudder servo tray in place and drilled and installed some 1/8" carbon fiber rod through the sides of the engine box into the firewall. I also installed some triangle stock on the backside.

When I used the carbon fiber rod to strengthen the landing gear plate, I didn't like the way it turned the wood black when you sanded them flush, so this time I fuel proofed it first to seal the wood. We'll see how that does when I sand these flush. I'll do a little more fuel proofing later on after I cut a hole in the firewall for the carb.

Other that that all I've done is order a few things I needed. The tuned pipe mount I'm using is from TroyBuilt models. The o-rings that I have for securing the pipe are too long and it looks like TBM quit carrying them. I ordered some from McMaster-Carr along with a box of prop bolts and some #1 screws. I ordered some stuff to build an instrument panel and I also ordered another pilot bust so I can make up my mind just what size I need.

 

[Wacobipe]

So many good ideas coming from watching thi build! Thanks.

 

[bigblueswope]

@Jetpainter,
Would you please post pics of the LG mounting plate mods you performed? That or an informative description.

 

[Jetpainter]

@Jetpainter,
Would you please post pics of the LG mounting plate mods you performed? That or an informative description.

I just went back through the thread and I didn't see the landing gear work so I went through my phone and found these.

I used the 1/8" carbon fiber rod to secure the plate to the reinforcements and the reinforcements to the sides. I still plan on adding a piece of triangle stock on the inside.