3D Performance Aircraft Unlimited 300SP

[stangflyer]

@stangflyer please post some pics of the bottom of the fuse so we can see how you opened it up.


BJ Swope

Will do BJ. That's on my "to do" list today. I have an idea in mind that I hope will be functional and still look decent. Will post photo's later.

 

[Terryscustom]

Looking good Stang!

 

[stangflyer]

Looking good Stang!

Thanks Terry.....

 

[HRRC Flyer]

Thanks David.... It is actually coming along rather quickly. Guess after you do a couple, it becomes easier (and quicker) with each one huh? The fuel tubing is actually Nitro tubing. It holds up pretty well as it withstands heat really well. Silicone tubing is what a lot of people use. Regular fuel tubing however will not withstand the heat too well at all.

I really can't see any reason why I won't have this done by this weekend as planned. Once the fuse is done, doing the wings and stabs is childs play as you well know, right?

Hey Stangflyer,

After I posted my message, I began to think about the nitro tubing more and it started to make perfect sense. I've had my fair share of Classic pattern planes including my current Dalotel and they all have the fuel tubing rubbing right up against the hot cylinder head with no issues whatsoever.

Yes, I agree that after the fuse is done on an ARF, everything else is a piece of cake and they do get easier after a while.

OK, I'll let you get back at it. Keep up the great work...............

David

 

[stangflyer]

I really didn't get as much accomplished today as I would have liked. I started laying out the design for the cooling vents in the belly of the fuse and it actually ended up taking me most all of today. I did run a couple of errands but still, took much longer than I had hoped. I think it came out pretty close to what I was looking for. (The vents that is) So I finished that up and did a final placement of the receiver antennas. Thanks Chris, (@Bunky.F.Knuckle ) for all your assistance. It is greatly appreciated. Man I tell ya....if it weren't for all the great guys (and girls) in this hobby, I would probably not have near the knowledge that I do now.

I sure do like those cheap stands from Wally World. If I need to do something with the fuse upright? Rotate it around. Ok, how about the bottom for the belly vents? Yep, rotate it around. Sure making all this easy. Thanks again to Earle (@Pistolera ) for the great idea.

Now for the vents. I had an extra vent cover plate from a previous plane of my sons. I used the cut outs to line up and trace out what I wanted for the vents on the bottom of the fuse on the 300. After tracing the outline, the handy dandy Xacto knife cut around the lines quite nicely. After some time, (and lots of determination) I had the outlined lines cut out and the balsa sheeting below out. A little sanding to shape, trimming of the covering and done.

Also as mentioned, did final placement of rx. antennas and checked throw and linkage on the rudder setup. Getting closer now, but not sure I will get it done this weekend as hoped. Oh well.... Press on right? Following is a few photos from today. Tomorrow, I am going to do a little add on to the cowl and finish up the fuse. (Hopefully)

My thanks to everyone following along this thread.

 

[bigblueswope]

Looking good!


BJ Swope

 

[Bunky.F.Knuckle]

Its all good man. Laying out those antennae is just like Hitec and Futaba Rx's.

 

[Pistolera]

Really looks nice Stang! great job getting all those vent holes neatly arranged and cut out.

You're welcome regarding the stand....ain't it the schnitz

 

[stangflyer]

Really looks nice Stang! great job getting all those vent holes neatly arranged and cut out.

You're welcome regarding the stand....ain't it the schnitz

Yes it is.... Thanks Earle

 

[Buick Mackane]

Wang dang, Awesome job Stang! You're gonna be in the builder Hall of Fame. Seriously...NICE!