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  1. 49dimes

    IMAC Aero Tech 35% Velox Custom Build

    When I did my Godfrey Extra the cores for the wings were hot wire cut and the remaining halves (shell) used to hold the sheeting down as the glue dried. As I recall.... used a 3/4" cut sheet of plywood with two 25lb bar bell weights on top of it all. Elmers wood glue did the job for me. Thinking...
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Going to help my bud and get the engine on it and the radio in. This MXS would be PERFECT for a DL/DA50! Going to mount up a DLE60 twin though. This one does look as if it will be 16-17 pounds full of fuel and made for a 50cc engine. Looks to be a floater! Nice plane. The really hard part is...
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Hey Rob! I don't give a FLIP about your new wheels :laughing:. But I most definitely agree the 5.5 looks great :attaboy:
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    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    That is a much better gimbal. Nice fat round knob for rudder control. I take it the slider on the right side is throttle. I did fly Futabas SSA 8ch many moons ago. 32 is awesome.
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    Scale 50% Dalotel 165

    Romeo!? Romeo!? Where art thou Romeo???.........:In_love: You are so talented. Obviously a "Shakespeare" understudy!:attaboy:
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    Cool The I'm going out flying thread 2017

    Nothing happened because I have not flown it yet :big-grin:. Weather really warmed up (low 70's- 80% humidity- Fog and rain) but it does not look like another test flight for the next few days :(.
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    Cool The I'm going out flying thread 2017

    :eek: Abra Cadabra.......Shazam! :trance:........... :oops:
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    Covering Contest/Pilot 40% 122" Extra 330SC

    This is just plane wrong! (pun intended). But I bet Rob gets this look when he's around red heads.
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    Cool The I'm going out flying thread 2017

    My plane "disappearing" act from the "I'm going out flying 2015" . When I make them disappear today...... it's......well.....permanent :cautious:.
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    Peak Models 32% Extra 330 SC

    Okayyyyyy!!!!!! To the FUTURE!
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    Peak Models 32% Extra 330 SC

    I would consider that if I were younger. Now.....All I want to do is hit the EASY button. A DJ72 is a drop in replacement and will give me the weight up front. Plus it will turn a bigger prop and hit or better that 2-1 thrust to weight ratio. Plus....The DL50's original home will be getting a...
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    My new plane has some rather unconventional attributes to it o_O. One is that the bottom cowl bolts are very hard to get to with a standard hex driver and the other is the choke lever is hard to put a finger on because of where the ballast weight is. Tonight in the shop I fabricated some...
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    Peak Models 32% Extra 330 SC

    OK fellas it's now down to decent weather.......
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    Peak Models 32% Extra 330 SC

    Thanks Rob. It really makes a good secure connection and really eases up balance charging the batteries under the hood.
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    Peak Models 32% Extra 330 SC

    Got the balance tab extensions done and batts back on the plane. With the weight and stand offs I made....It makes a full pound added around the engine. The DJ72 would be a full pound heavier than the DL50. Its a no brainer.....But I am going to see how this flies the plane first before...
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    Peak Models 32% Extra 330 SC

    Thanks so much Doug! But I rather you donate it to the NYC Museum of Modern Art :cool:. Mike the batteries are on the side of the engine box! Aren't they???:confused:......
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    Peak Models 32% Extra 330 SC

    Because when I go DARK.....I go "Lights" out DARK :beaten:.:beaten:
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    Covering Contest/Pilot 40% 122" Extra 330SC

    Not to worry :). I ordered "I love the orange and black :yesss:" and then got my feelings hurt":banana-dance:.
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    Peak Models 32% Extra 330 SC

    Thank you but I'm already thinking about doing it over again. Put it over the engine instead of on the side. That way it is hidden and leaves more room to access the choke lever. But doing that leaves a problem of bracing. The weight will want to vibrate much harder because it is in the same...
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    Peak Models 32% Extra 330 SC

    Got the 8oz weight (old 3W drill guide from my 3W days) moved as far forward as I could get it. Need to make some balance tab extensions and strap the batteries back on. Then it's flight test No.2 :)
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