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110" TIMBER Assembly Thread
Fitting.... um maybe more like retro fitting the XCub gear. What a pain. Sure, there are holes to put the gear on, but once in place I needed to bend, elongate holes, and grind to fit. Not an easy drop in task like I was hoping. It’s turning into a labor of love. Looks out of place upside down...- AKNick
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- Forum: Giant / Scale ARF Build Threads
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110" TIMBER Assembly Thread
It’s an access cover. That’s all. The canopy is removable. So this is just a way to set up the interior.- AKNick
- Post #42
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110" TIMBER Assembly Thread
Did some rude math, and figure out just how much heavier the XCub Gear with the PR 8.75” is compared to the stock gear with the foam 7” tires is. Stock is about 1.2lbs XCub with 8.75” PRs is about 3.8lbs So that’s a 2.6lb increase using these bad boys.- AKNick
- Post #40
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110" TIMBER Assembly Thread
I probably should have read the manual or opened up the hardware bag. Too excited. I found there is a Landing gear plug block ha ha. Duh!- AKNick
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110" TIMBER Assembly Thread
I know what you are feeling. Sorry!!! At least you'll know what to look for ha ha!!! Cant wait for you to get yours!!!- AKNick
- Post #38
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110" TIMBER Assembly Thread
Mixed up some 30min epoxy to cover the gear block for oil residue and water protection. Smeared it with my finger and a glove on after sealing the edges with a covering iron.- AKNick
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110" TIMBER Assembly Thread
I may be ok. I’m starting to think this pin was removed by force intentionally. I can see all the pins except the last outboard one. It’s just 46” away, 7 other pins inline, and looking through a 1” square hole ha ha. By the looks of it, I should be able to see missing material around the hinge...- AKNick
- Post #35
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110" TIMBER Assembly Thread
All the other control surfaces looked pretty good. Cleaned up some excess glue, but overall after a little work, they move just about bevel to bevel. Although I know I could have done a way better job, it’s the price that we pay for letting someone else do the dirty work of hinging. The one...- AKNick
- Post #34
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110" TIMBER Assembly Thread
Uh oh. Moved the wing and something was rattling around... Half a hinge popped out. Looks like it was twisted and sheared. Edit: this appears to have been replaced at the factory and left inside. My hinges are fine. Also found a pin block floating next to a pin.... check your hinges! Shoot.- AKNick
- Post #33
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110" TIMBER Assembly Thread
The cowling is top notch. Painted very well. At the back it’s roughly 8” across by 7.5” high and tapers forward to 6.5” across up to the 3” spinner- AKNick
- Post #32
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110" TIMBER Assembly Thread
I have a confession to make. FedEx said my plane will be delivered today.... I went to bed thinking about the plane hoping to sign for it in time.... I DREAMT that he showed up, I was shirtless/just woke up, frantically looking over the box for damage (which there was) and the box was long and...- AKNick
- Post #31
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110" TIMBER Assembly Thread
Well because scale is important! :cool: Played with the axels, decided to use the two little grub screws. Ground a flat spot on either side. It will work.- AKNick
- Post #29
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110" TIMBER Assembly Thread
From what I’ve been reading the plane balances better with a 50cc up front verses the 35cc. Doubt that includes the spring gear and PRs, but with those I think the extra power will be good. As far as handling a 110” plane.... it’s only 68” long! Most 3D planes in this size the fuselage is close...- AKNick
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Scale 20cc Edge 540 Profile “The Glitter”
Just realized that I'm pretty sure I have everything for this build now. Sweet. Now I need to finish my turbo otter so I can get this thing rolling.- AKNick
- Post #187
- Forum: Giant / Scale Scratch and Kit Build Threads
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I’m going out flying thread 2019
That is too bad my friend. What a beautiful picture of the rock though. Seriously... perfectly in focus. I kid you not, I stopped scrolling, sipped my coffee and though wow. ha ha ha- AKNick
- Post #219
- Forum: Giant / Scale RC General Discussions
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Hello from Wayne McMasters from North Carolina
Welcome!!! ...I'm a not so old builder that does a lot of scratching.... :ugh!: Looking forward to seeing what you may be up to in the workshop as well!!- AKNick
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110" TIMBER Assembly Thread
That would be stupid silly power and probably too much engine up front since it supposedly weighs 2/3lb more than the DLE55. If you kept the gear light and moved as much as possible aft, you'd have a literal rocket ship on your hands!! I'm sure the plane can take it.- AKNick
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110" TIMBER Assembly Thread
Played with my XCub gear. Keeping in mind this gear is an optional add on for the timber. After viewing the silver painted gear Ali did with the PRs in the promo video, I elected to do something similar. I found some rustoleum “Carbon Mist” spray paint. Don’t shoot me @Jetpainter we’ll see it...- AKNick
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The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread
Jelly! I have a very sad radio that has terrible reception. I need to do this as well. Game/motivation changer for sure.- AKNick
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