Bloosee
70cc twin V2
[MENTION=3728]Bushwacker[/MENTION], when you get the standoffs made, can you let me know the length? I'm not even close to being done but it would be nice to know the size.
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[MENTION=3728]Bushwacker[/MENTION], when you get the standoffs made, can you let me know the length? I'm not even close to being done but it would be nice to know the size.
Bushwacker
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[MENTION=2902]Bloosee[/MENTION] Here you go my friend. 7/8" about 1/16" shorter than the stock wood stand off's.
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Bloosee
70cc twin V2
Thank you [MENTION=3728]Bushwacker[/MENTION]. Those are beautiful standoffs. It looks like I'll be able to make due with the wood ones from the kit, I'll just sand them down a bit. The wood should be fine, it seems like decent hard wood. Although if I start doing some serious stick bashing 3D with this plane I'll change them to aluminum.
Bushwacker
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Hey man I spoke too soon, I will be shaving off a bit more. Im such a dumbass, I forgot to account for the backplate. So once I get it here and mount it I will get you the correct measurements, sorry bro. Although if you are going to stick with the wood I suppose it wont matter.
Bushwacker
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Oh man I wish I had my own. I have a friend that does this for me bud. He's been doing machine work for about 40+ years.
Bloosee
70cc twin V2
No worries, you're right with the wood I can just shave them down little by little until I hit if perfect, OR I may spring for some AL standoffs from here http://www.customstandoffs.com/
Bushwacker
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Yeah man I have seen that site. Was going to order from him, but first checked with my friend Frank and he said he had some left over titanium round stock. Cost me a beer. So ever since if I need a custom part I go to him first. I have this idea of a sliding battery tray that will move backwards and forwards but will lock in small increments. That way you can change up your cg to be either dead center or go nose heavy or tail as much as you want. Thing is, it would weigh more than the strap method. I figure this wouldn't be as big a deal on larger aircraft though. Depends on how light we can get it.
Bushwacker
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Well fellas I had a chat with my buddy Frank and he said he wouldn't mind making extra's. When I asked how much he said for just some straight rounds with threads on each side $10 a set, $15 if they want the cut the same way as the one's he did for me, or if you have an idea of your own custom design and it's not too intricate. Would depend on how long it would take to make. Just remember these are not just thrown in a CNC machine, they are hand made with much tighter tolerances. Can do it in Titanium or Aircraft Aluminum. And when asked about length he said that shouldn't have any affect on price unless they were abnormally long. So there you have it if you interested.
Right now he's working on a set of Titanium Axles for me, I don't like the lose tolerances of the retaining collar or wheel fit. Which brings me to a question to you guys. As far as wheels go, I have always used what was shipped with the plane. There must be better one's out there and was hoping you could recommend the best wheels out there.
Side Note: [MENTION=2579]Pete[/MENTION] if I hadn't already, just wanted to thank you guy's at Aerobeez for helping me out with my Slick Pro Cowling problem.
Thanks much...
Bush
Right now he's working on a set of Titanium Axles for me, I don't like the lose tolerances of the retaining collar or wheel fit. Which brings me to a question to you guys. As far as wheels go, I have always used what was shipped with the plane. There must be better one's out there and was hoping you could recommend the best wheels out there.
Side Note: [MENTION=2579]Pete[/MENTION] if I hadn't already, just wanted to thank you guy's at Aerobeez for helping me out with my Slick Pro Cowling problem.
Thanks much...
Bush