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  1. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Windows are installed and it actually fits in the trailer with the center section attached!! I will have to decide if I want to transport it this way, with support for the booms, of course. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  2. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Trim is done. The paint shows every single brush line on the wings. I have to decide if I want to redo them now or later. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  3. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Little bit of paint today. I spilled the paint not once but twice! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  4. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    That's a great point. I'm probably overthinking the cooling issue. I'll try it as is and see if there's a problem. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  5. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Thank you very much! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  6. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    I have been out due to surgery on my elbow. I've managed to get a few things done using one hand. Lots of issues to sort out with the control linkages. I thought I had it all squared away before glassing it. Next time I won't bother spending all the time to get things set up before the...
  7. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    I am actually more worried about the cooling for the front engine. I can only baffle one side of the intake on the cowl. I did my best to make it to verterra directly onto the cylinder. I will end up opening up the cowl on the bottom around the nose gear to promote more airflow. Sent from my...
  8. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Regarding the cooling for the rear engine. I ended up using some flexible foam to create a tunnel from the intake at the scoop on top of the fuselage that empties directly onto the rear engine. I hope you can see what I mean with these pictures. The exit will be around the rear spinner just like...
  9. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Elevator and rudders hinged! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  10. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    They are just on switches. Simple on/off activation. The relays allow it to go for about 5 seconds and then shuts off. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  11. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    It's a 2200 mAh Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  12. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    I'm using a 3 cell Lipo for the battery. The switches are from Mile High RC. 16 AWG wire soldered to the tabs on the motors and then to the connectors that came with the switches. The switches plug into the receiver. Does that help? Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  13. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  14. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Engines tested and tuned!! The autostarts worked beautifully. Really a cool thing to have for an airplane like this. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  15. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    I have black for the trim. Need to get the surfaces attached before I can paint! Yes, lots happening inside this beast! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  16. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Cleaned up the wiring, installed receiver #2 in fuse to control the throttles, chokes, starters, nose wheel steering, and maybe a couple other things. Fuel tanks and ignition switch and battery are installed as well. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  17. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    Thank you. There are officially two people still following this build!! It's my own fault. I took a long break for no good reason. I have a goal of a maiden flight by the end of May, so gotta keep things moving now! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  18. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    I saw this posted on Facebook I think? The cowls and pants from Fiberglass Specialties is top notch! I remember when my Skymaster looked like yours... Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  19. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    I have two EME 55's with autostarts. DLE's are great. I have a 55 that has never missed a beat. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
  20. Patto

    Hostetler Cessna 336 Skymaster

    As you can see, wheel pants are installed now as well. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
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