The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

[rmyers]

My wife and I bought a brand new off the showroom floor 88 Mustang 5.0 GT Convertible. Black on grey leather. Wicked fast until you had to stop or turn a corner. Traded it for a 88 Suburban when we discovered the child safety seat didn't work too well. Never looked back.

 

[Snoopy1]

Ok guys at my friends place looking at his progress on his new plane. Just for fun I have attached two pictures to the forum. Just kicks how big do you guys think this plane is. Later on in evening will give answer.

 

[BalsaDust]

You just give me some insight as to why I was bogging off the line.... I'm not in "go pedal" far enough for launch. My 2nd pass, I tried 3K for launch, it was better, but still bogged. I've got basically brand new tires on it, and now a new short throw shifter. But I need to get a new lid, if I'm gonna go back, mine is a little old.... Not even SNELL10 rated.... Whoops! I didn't know that it had to have a rating on it.

If this hobby goes the way I think it will, I'm gonna replace airplanes and helis with another Mustang, maybe a FoxBody and drop a LS something in it with a 2 speed......

Wow at my local track you only have to have a helmet if you break into the 13's though yes it has to be of a certain rating. Speaking of racing I will be throwing my dads 06 gt around VIR on Saturday. A day of fun on the road course. Only ever ridden in a car out there this will be my first time driving and I'm so looking forward to it.

 

[BalsaDust]

Oh and please just say no to the LS swap. If you want a LS motor just buy and older Camero to put it in LOL.

 

[Snoopy1]

Ok see attached picture the wheels on this plane are 8-1/4 inch diameter and the wing span 220 inch wing span. The plane is a complete scratch built and it has Reynolds tubing frame.

 

[thurmma]

Flew the Extra with the 29x12 standard 3 blade. It was better but, still not enough pull on the uplines :-( I think I am going to throw the 30x13W falcon back on and see if I can figure out the throttle a bit better. I love the way it pulls but, it rips so easy. I have to figure something out to keep my sound scores from tanking.

I was actually giving thought to taking 1/4" off the end of each blade but, didn't like the idea of tearing up a brand new 3 blade prop.

 

[stangflyer]

Ok see attached picture the wheels on this plane are 8-1/4 inch diameter and the wing span 220 inch wing span. The plane is a complete scratch built and it has Reynolds tubing frame.

Very nice...me likey da big plane.

 

[stangflyer]

Flew the Extra with the 29x12 standard 3 blade. It was better but, still not enough pull on the uplines :-( I think I am going to throw the 30x13W falcon back on and see if I can figure out the throttle a bit better. I love the way it pulls but, it rips so easy. I have to figure something out to keep my sound scores from tanking.

I was actually giving thought to taking 1/4" off the end of each blade but, didn't like the idea of tearing up a brand new 3 blade prop.

I'm sure your Evo 176 is no different than mine was Mark. I had pretty much the same problems. Seemed it would break most any prop loose and rip the poop outta it. Other props it seemed too loaded. I just could never find the happy medium. The motor makes great ponies once you get past a certain rpm. Anything less and it seemed weak as a kitten. I hope you find that sweet spot prop.

 

[pawnshopmike]

Wow at my local track you only have to have a helmet if you break into the 13's though yes it has to be of a certain rating. Speaking of racing I will be throwing my dads 06 gt around VIR on Saturday. A day of fun on the road course. Only ever ridden in a car out there this will be my first time driving and I'm so looking forward to it.

You'll love it Chris! Way more fun than driving in a straight line.


Just remember, road racing is just like flying toy airplanes...Keep it out of the dirt!

 

[Bunky.F.Knuckle]

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Are we talking LS as in LS1, LS3 or LS7 Chevy power and a PowerGlide? Now your getting somewhere.

Not quite sure on the powerplant. Right now, its all a brain storming process. Either way, it will have a 9" rear end with 4.56 or 5.38 gears. Will be fun to drive to the gas station and back.