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  1. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    I agree it should look better after the wing is covered and the fairing is painted, both in white.
  2. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    Well after 3 failed attempts to get this to look right, this what I have so far. Still not completely happy with it but it may have to suffice. Your opinions ???
  3. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    I have been struggling to fabricate aluminum wing fairings for my 1/3 scale Taylorcraft. I have made several attempts using light aluminum flashing but I have not been satisfied with the results. I have made one fairing that looks pretty good but each time I insert the wing it catches on the...
  4. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    I would like to use wing fairings like the one in this pic. Any ideas as to what material would be best to make this from......plastic ?.....aluminum ? All suggestions and advice welcome.
  5. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    Hi Al: They are Robart Large Door Hinges. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXES27 That's a shame about your T-craft tail. I love building but I HATE repairing!!
  6. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    Finished installing the other wing strut. Flipped everything over upright and glued in mounting blocks and braces. Another full scale photo from the owner.
  7. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    My mounting brackets arrived today so I was happy to get one of the wing struts mounted. The mounting blocks on the wing are just tack glued for now. I will add braces and epoxy when I turn the wings upright. On another note, I managed to locate the owner of the Taylorcraft whose color scheme I...
  8. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    I am leaning toward this black, white and silver color scheme.
  9. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    Installed cap strips on all the ribs and getting started on fitting up the wing struts. Discovered that the strut mounting brackets for the bottom of the fuse did not come as part of the package. Ordered them today from Aeroworks and so I will be at a standstill until they arrive. Hope they will...
  10. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    Both wings sheeted. Mounted them both and was pleased with how well they fit up to the fuse. I little fine tuning to get them to match as near perfect as possible.
  11. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    Got both wings sheeted over the past several days. Next up is final sanding and filling and sanding and filling, etc. Getting pretty excited as things are progressing. Just placed what I hope the the last big order for supplies including servos, extensions and covering.
  12. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    After trying unsuccessfully to get the ply wingtips straight, I decided to substitute 1/4" balsa instead.
  13. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    Should have the first wing half completed sometime this weekend and of course I have a question. Is there any reason why I cannot just build the left wing half over the plans exactly as the right wing half and when completed simply flip the right wing tip all the way over to the left ? It would...
  14. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    I agree wholeheartedly!!! I honestly thought this build was beyond my ability but so far so good. MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!
  15. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    Sleepy: I am keeping a spreadsheet with all of the costs and will share it when I am finished. At this point in the build there is no doubt that I could have bought a similar sized ARF for significantly less money.
  16. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    Just had to hang one of the wing halves on a nice afternoon. Still working on the first wing half. Hope to finish it this weekend.
  17. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    More progress on the first wing this morning.
  18. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    The plans call for 3/32" but I was wondering if anyone decided to modify this.
  19. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    Question for Rich, Kork, Al or Kevin. Got started on the wings today and I am wondering if you used 3/32" sheeting or even 1/8" ?
  20. myfivezees

    Scale JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft

    Got the cowl cutouts all finished today. I love the scale look of the Falcon Civilian Prop!! Getting setup to begin wing construction.
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