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  1. Daytonarc

    GP 88 Evo thread

    Thanks Eric. My 88 EVO is for my son's plane. Rebuilt Yak 95" wingspan, 27x10 Falcon cf prop. It should be SWEET!
  2. Daytonarc

    3D Rebirth of a Yak

    It was given to my son and I guess I am his recycling processing center. :mad:
  3. Daytonarc

    3D Rebirth of a Yak

    Throttle and choke servos installed. I used all JR 8711s for flying surfaces but used Savox 1257TG for throttle and Savox 0254MG for choke.
  4. Daytonarc

    GP 88 Evo thread

    Anybody else using this engine? If so please give your opinions, prefered props etc.
  5. Daytonarc

    GP 88 Evo thread

    I finaly started the engine and after the usual problem getting a Walbro carb that has been dry for 2 years to pump fuel, it started. My first impression is WOW. So smooth for a big single and running strong. Using 93 octane ethonal free with the quality fully synthetic oil of my choice...
  6. Daytonarc

    GP 88 Evo thread

    I bought a GP 88 EVO a couple of years ago from Limmitless Aero when Kole was still around. This purchase was after following the GP Engine company's growth including how they handled problems (the way the owner,Furgus, handled the V1 123 problem was the most unbelievable customer service I have...
  7. Daytonarc

    GP 88 Evo thread

    My son was given a crashed 33% SD Yak54 a few years ago and he asked me if I could fix it for him. As any father would answer, I told him "I can do anything". :) The thread on the plane is here in the build section as "Rebirth of a Yak" This is about the engine I got for his plane and for any...
  8. Daytonarc

    3D Rebirth of a Yak

    Wing servos, tail wheel steering, pull pull, match boxes and wing wiring harnesses installed.
  9. Daytonarc

    3D Rebirth of a Yak

    The top of the engine protrudes from the bottom of the cowl but in order to get good airflow over the rest of the cooling fins I decided to baffle the engine so that all of the air entering the front of the cowl is forced through the cooling fins.
  10. Daytonarc

    3D Rebirth of a Yak

    Had to see it all together so I took it outside and put the wings, cowl, prop and spinner on. with what I had to start with I am pleased with how it looks.
  11. Daytonarc

    3D Rebirth of a Yak

    They are the predecessor to Pilot RC
  12. Daytonarc

    3D Rebirth of a Yak

    TOC Thunder Tiger and SD are the same airframes.
  13. Daytonarc

    3D Rebirth of a Yak

    Install Fiji fuel tank and AR9110 with 4 remotes then put engine and gear on.
  14. Daytonarc

    3D Rebirth of a Yak

    Clean it up and cover it.
  15. Daytonarc

    3D Rebirth of a Yak

    On to the cowl. The only uncut cowl I could find was the wrong color scheme and had evidently been kicked around some. Repaired broken sections with carbon fiber tape on the inside for strength and lightweight body filling compound. Also strengthened the round front with carbon fiber tow...
  16. Daytonarc

    3D Rebirth of a Yak

    Masked and painted the inside to make it look better and make the repairs less noticeable. Black auto primer then a thin coat of multi color texture.
  17. Daytonarc

    3D Rebirth of a Yak

    Wings had some broken ribs so I cut some new ones and clamped and glued again. Then test fit the wings to make sure everything was going to fit. Starting to look like an airplane again. :)
  18. Daytonarc

    3D Rebirth of a Yak

    Added carbon fiber rod x bracing, pinned the firewall with small carbon fiber rods in front of the carbon fiber cloth layer and laminated Kevlar fiber tape to engine box. This should be strong enough.
  19. Daytonarc

    3D Rebirth of a Yak

    Stronger, straighter and better is the goal. It amazes me that when ARF parts are no longer available airframes get discarded.
  20. Daytonarc

    Toledo RC Expo 2016, Apr 1, 2, & 3

    That sucks
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