3D Restoring The Yak

[stangflyer]

So? We all in store for yet another change of direction? First, I will say that the 212 is an awesome motor. Smooth, and I believe it would be pretty cool on the Yak. From the start of this restore, I actually had (to me) a more desirable choice of a motor, but couldn't find one. Turns out, my friend came off the one I really wanted from the beginning. Almost brand new and I'm quite certain the Yak is going to love it. I know I will. Rediculous stupid power.

There were a number of reasons for going to the 210csts. The biggest being the cowl. I decided if I am going to put holes in that 200 dollar chunk of fiberglass and paint, it was going to be due to some insanely retarded powerhouse. The 210 is also about a pound or more lighter than the 212. Plus baffling will be a freeking breeze. Same size or larger prop, and just look at that red headed beauty. I'm jacked again guys. I plan to have this baby mounted...tonight. if possible.

I've started by epoxing dowels in the original holes. Once the epoxy is cured, I will sand completely flush and begin the 210 installation.

One way or another, this monster maidens "this" month.

 

[Alky6]

Very, very sweeeeet. Gorgeous! C'mon glue, dry!!!

 

[stangflyer]

With the epoxied dowels cured, mounting hole lines drawn and firewall re-sanded,

the 210 is hung. Not permanent, just to insure correct alignment.

It lined up very well and is probably closer to dead center than the 212 was. The 212 was actually off center by 1/16". I did a dry fit of the cowl and it looks as though the big twin is pretty much right where it needs to be.

I have all four mounting bolts in, however only one snuggled up just to check clearance. I will need to get a bit longer bolts when Tacoma Screw opens. I need another 1" to allow for the standoffs. That massive 210 flat eats up any extra space inside the cowl. It does however leave about 1/2" space between the front plug caps and the cowl. She fits in there quite nicely. There ain't gonna be no mistaken that brute looking from the outside in.

 

[pawnshopmike]

Beautiful!

 

[HRRC Flyer]

HOLY CRAP ! ! ! ! ! I guess we'll find out how well Pilot ARF's are really built now. I sure hope they put some extra glue in this one, it's going to need it. . . . .

Man, you have to be on cloud 9 right about now. . . . . .

 

[Snoopy1]

WOW did not see that one coming. Man another beautiful 3w red head. It looks like new. You had better put a restricter plate on that one, it must have massive power. You be able to take of on idle. Have fun with it.

 

[BalsaDust]

Makes me want a redhead some kinda bad. Might have to go paint the head of my DLE 55 red since I will never be able to afford a real one.

 

[dhal22]

Jeeze what a beast! Ragdoll flying coming up soon.

 

[thurmma]

NICE!!!

 

[yakken]

Saweeeet!!!!!!!