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  1. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    Yes, and the one that are more vertical will get a gusset also. DAG
  2. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    Thanks for the great comments all. I got more done on my right side gear pod. So far it all fits like a glove. DAG:):):)
  3. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    Thanks buddy!!!!! Damon
  4. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    Yes, many at first thought it was a foamy, just the plug for a reverse mold. Thanks!!!! Damon
  5. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    And. Teaching my girl how to one day build a huge B-47. LOL, well, just teaching her how to weld. Flux core- DAG
  6. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    And here is an update on all my other projects!!! DAG
  7. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    And this pretty much bring it up to date on the construction. I will post more on the design stuff soon. This is the main gear pod stuff, and the cut-out for the wing in the fuse, which was a big pain in the butt!!!!! DAG:)
  8. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    Nose gear development and testing- DAG:banana-dance:
  9. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    This is the nose gear. This was the hardest thing I have ever designed and built in my life. The math to get all the parts to work was crazy. Just nuts!!! DAG
  10. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    Sounds good. I do almost all my test flights at the AMA headquarters in Muncie IN. which is about 50 minutes away. I usually have a few days of playing around with taxi testing and system testing. Then have 3 dozen Capt. and Cokes to grow a pair, and then get her in the air. Well, I may be...
  11. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    I have a Grizzly combo lathe and mill. I have had it for 5 years now and love it. And all wood is hand cut, not laser cutting here!! DAG
  12. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    Oh, and I hope to test fly in March so I can make SEFF with this bird. DAG
  13. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    Thanks all for the great comments. The B-36 is on hold as my wing deflected to much in testing and binded the 6 flaps. The wing is being redesigned. As where I am from, Fishers IN. As far as Jato, no room as I am creating scale air-deflectors for the troops jumping out the side doors. DAG:):):)
  14. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    Here are more specs on the plane- 160" span 40 pounds targeted weight "LAPES" extraction system for one Humvee Cargo extraction system for two vehicles Troop extraction system for 64 troops 4 electric motors 8 batteries for systems 2 air systems for brakes That's about it! DAG
  15. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    Main gear- DAG
  16. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    Main Gear-This was a very hard part of the build. The main gear had to be scale and driven by jack-screws. This took a few months to get right. But when I thought it could not get harder, I started the nose gear, that's next!!!
  17. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    Rear door mock-up and testing DAG
  18. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    Here is more on the fuse, and rear ramp and door. This is a electric project with 4 Hacker A60-16L.
  19. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    No problem, hate to say, I had no idea this was here, guess I don't get out much. There are a ton of cool projects here:):). DAG:)
  20. DAG214

    Scale 180" C130 Project

    Hi All, A pal asked that I visit this site, and now that I have I see a lot of friends here. DAG:adore:
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