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  1. rmyers

    RC Airplane Memes

  2. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    Sorry Smitty it appears we've hi-jacked your thread!
  3. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    No worries I already had a stash! Based on my experience with the first two I decided to just go ahead and replace them.
  4. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    Ah but two of those had to end on the rivet at all! Out of frustration I threw them in the trash and got out my box of hinges. No big deal but better caught on the ground during assembly.
  5. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    Like I said I've already sent a PM to Herve outlining my concerns. This is just a case as is with any ARF from China of builder beware.There's no way the company owner in the States can guarantee 100% of what goes into these things. It's our individual responsibility to inspect and decide...
  6. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    Not worried about the wheels I use Kavan anyway.
  7. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    The hinge on the bottom is brand new genuine Robart. The hinge on top is not. Look closely at it you can see the rivet is broken. I found them mixed in the rudder and elevators. One wing all Robart, the other, all grey market. I only thought it appropriate to point this out to Smitty as he is at...
  8. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    I'm not complaining about the hinges. Stuff like that can happen.All the other hardware looks excellent. I feel it's my responsibility to inspect and replace components if I feel it necessary. Build on!
  9. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    Broke 2 of the knock off hinges dry fitting the rudder. Never broke a Robart.
  10. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    I borrowed the hole punch idea as well. Worked great using a cheap single hole punch and Scotch Blue masking tape. Epoxy on one side Gorilla glue on the other. Watch the hinges I found there to be a mix of genuine Robart and Chobart junk. I replaced every questionable hinge point with Robart...
  11. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    I'm planning to try example c: http://www.swbmfg.com/pull-pull-wire-explanation/ Right now I'm McGivering up the right length standoffs with what's available at the local hardware store on Sunday. Sold out of the right length cap screws it figures. Going to work with DA to get the right length...
  12. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    I haven't got to the rudder cables either. According to SWB they should be crossed if you use an offset arm which is recommended in the assembly manual. I'm working on mounting up the engine right now. It is much easier to glue up the side windows with the airframe bare. I used canopy glue they...
  13. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    We are in agreement!
  14. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    Please let's not turn this into a bash PAU thread. My issues are minor, cosmetic, and will not affect the flight characteristicsof this airplane.
  15. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    Come on snow! Whoo Hoo! I hope there's a pitts muffler out there somewhere.
  16. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    That would help me understand some of the other issues I'm going to have to deal with. Nothing major but not like the Extra 300 my fellow club member has . That's the airframe that I based my decision on. I'm looking forward to flying this Sukhoi!
  17. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    I used the telescoping magnet idea to start the main gear bolts, that, and a dremel
  18. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    I'm slowly plugging away. Everything dry fit ok. Landing gear is on.Tail surfaces glued up. Elevator servos installed. Waiting for the UPS guy for an engine. Then I'll get serious. Trying to get some stick time in between the snow and high winds out here.
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    Ordered my Su-26

  20. rmyers

    Ordered my Su-26

    Cool coincidence. My SU-26 arrived last Tuesday. Ordered a new DA50 yesterday.
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