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  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...
  16. Thomas tetrault

    Scratch built HU-16 Albatross Flying Boat (5m wingspan)

    Great video beautiful flying she lands nice!
  17. Thomas tetrault

    Engine choice?

    Ok guys need some advice this being my first gasser..my x cub is listed as 60 to 70 cc so I've looked at the eme 70 cc twin which will fit and I've looked at the die 85 cc single.. I'm flying this off floats so thinking of maybe the die 85..is vibration a big deal with the singles? Would the...
  18. Thomas tetrault

    X cub making progress

    Set my plane on floats to day to see where front ply plates need located. Float step 1/2 inch behind cg..have to construct rear brace to floats. I think she looks great on her pontoons!
  19. Thomas tetrault

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

    Use to know the guy who produced the ikon West kits in spokane..I've built the ikon West Lockheed Vega for Addison pemberton of pemberton aviation..they were lots off work like nosen kits...they have been out of business for a long time..
  20. Thomas tetrault

    X cub making progress

    Some more work accomplished. Windows and front windshield installed..front windshield I screwed on turned out nice and clean. Got my floats from Mark at seaplane supply! There very well cut and got them joined today and just now glued in center spar..Got to love that gorilla glue, just as much...
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