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Recent content by grumman-cats

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

    Finished the install of my dle 65 in my TF P-47 with my own custom welded Pitts style muffler and 3d printed radial. Now I'm working on my own designed 3d printed wing pylons and bombs. Still need to design the belly tank drop mechanism.
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    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    Added 3lbs of lead to the firewall of my Bates wildcat. Now I just need to test run the engine and find the courage to fly it. Lol
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    Scale Beech KingAir 200. RC12-H

    small amount of progress on the kingAir. However I've aqcuired a Top RC T-28. to many projects.
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    Scale Grumman F8F Bearcat "Jerry Bates 1/5"

    the Sierra gear for this aircraft is a work of art!!
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    Post your favorite full scale photo's.

    Hopefully what my kingair will look like whenever i get aound to working on it again
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    Scale Grumman F8F Bearcat "Jerry Bates 1/5"

    Honestly, if i were to do it again i would build it from wood. The glass fuse is nice and has all the panel lines but i find it easier to deal with wood.
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    Scale Beech KingAir 200. RC12-H

    Just purchased some balsa. Had to refinance my home. Good thing rates are low right now
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    Scale Beech KingAir 200. RC12-H

    The kit was drawn with a wing span of 120". Ment to be powered by a couple of .60 glow engines which i will not be using. Right now I'm thinking about a couple of 20cc gassers since it will be a little heavier. I know i. Theory i should go electric but that's really just not my thing. It has...
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    Scale Beech KingAir 200. RC12-H

    This is what I've so far accomplished. Have a long way to go and a lot of small little details to make and 3d print along the way but it should be a lot of fun.
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    Scale Beech KingAir 200. RC12-H

    So i worked on these when i was i. The ARMY stationed in Korea. I found this plan and shortkit on ebay and pulled the trigger not really knowing anything about the designer. So far I'm pleased with the Scale fidelity of the overall design and have started construction. It is a challenge...
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    Scale Grumman F8F Bearcat "Jerry Bates 1/5"

    Here's my wing inlets that i created in cad and 3d printed.
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    Scale Grumman F8F Bearcat "Jerry Bates 1/5"

    I have also acquired the TF F6F hellcat and P40 and just crashed my hanger 9 P-51. Plus i acquired a Beech KingAir 200 that may tank priority of everything.
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    Scale Grumman F8F Bearcat "Jerry Bates 1/5"

    Sorry for the lack of updates to this project. It's been temporarily put to the side with flying season here. I was able to develop some 3d printed wing inlets that have been installed and the gear are installed. Top surface of wing sheeting is complete and dual airtanks have been installed...
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    Scale Grumman F8F Bearcat "Jerry Bates 1/5"

    so here is the final version of my 3d printed wing pylon/bomb drop. Pictured with the 500lb bomb
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    3D Printing General Discussion

    this is my wing pylon/bomb drop for my jerry bates bearcat. It wil have a micro servo attached to the top to fuction the unit. Its spring loaded for easy attachment of the bomb. I've also designed one for the top flite p-47. Wonking on cockpit stuff too
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