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    My 3DHS BIGFOOT build

    August 14th Got a little more done today, I finished up the engine install, made my choke rod bracket, and bent the rod to where it sits in the side opening by the prop shaft. I just used a piece of straight aluminum, drilled a 5mm hole for the mounting bolt, and a 3/32 hole for the rod and...
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    My 3DHS BIGFOOT build

    August 13th Ok, made a little progress. I decided to go ahead and tackle the engine and fuel system. I started with the fuel tank,, 3DHS recommends using a fortitude tank, thats fine, however it is not necessary, The stock tank is better than others I have gotten with other arfs,,usually if the...
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    My 3DHS BIGFOOT build

    August 10th OK,, now I am kinda mad,, I had a few minutes to work on it and decided I was going to epoxy the control horns in the rudder and elevator. the process is pretty simple, they have two slots cut into the surface, You remove the covering, slide the two horns into the retaining plate...
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    My 3DHS BIGFOOT build

    OK , I had a little bit of time So I decided to install the servo for the elevator and rudder in the tail of the plane,, HERE is where I break from tradition,, I do not like using servo extensions, I have had them cause me many problems,, when I have a long run what I do is lengthen the wires...
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    84" Bigfoot

    Thanks GYRO,, I am transferring my build to this forum so anyone can easily view,, thanks for the welcome I will be a regular heres my build its in this forum http://www.3drcforums.com/showthread.php?1718-My-3DHS-BIGFOOT-build
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    My 3DHS BIGFOOT build

    August 9th OK,, so today I started by cleaning up all the hinged surfaces,, the Vaseline kept the epoxy from sticking to anything, I just took a pick and popped it off in pieces, cleaned everything up with alcohol,, all done with that. NOW ON TO THE REAR Tail wires,,,, What a pain in the a--...
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    My 3DHS BIGFOOT build

    I had a little time so I went ahead and addressed the engine box,, IT is epoxied in pretty well, but I see no triangle stock for support on the outside or inside,, I imagine the reason why is there is not much room. Since I am building a gasser, I will not trust the engine box as built,,ONCE...
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    My 3DHS BIGFOOT build

    August 7th OK got a little more done, I got the elevators and rudder installed, hinges lined up fine, all the lines look great, and the hinge gaps are nice and tight. DISLIKE;I do not like the setup on the tailfeathers, They are connected with a little composite flat bar, the bar itself is...
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    My 3DHS BIGFOOT build

    August 4th Ok, today gonna install the rear vertical and horizontal stabilizers... DISLIKE: the plane did not come with a manual,not too much of a problem, because I downloaded it on thier site, but if you are not into computers,, it can be a problem. FIRST THINGS FIRST,, pre fit both...
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    My 3DHS BIGFOOT build

    ENGINE HAS BEEN BOUGHT!!! I really only wanted one particular engine for this plane, THE DLE35-RA Another member on RCG was selling one and I was able to get it for a fair price, saved me some cash,, only 1 gallon thru it, Paid 270 shipped for the engine Total costs so far, plane 540...
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    My 3DHS BIGFOOT build

    Got a little bit done before work, Mounted the landing gear with supplied hardware, Using Blue Loctite, put wheels and collars on, with retaining pins, then put gear cover panel on, I used some very thin very sticky double sided tape that I have. Then I got to removing covering , when...
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    My 3DHS BIGFOOT build

    My 3DHS BIGFOOT build STARTED AUG 3rd.. Hello all,, I am posting my build from another forum on my bigfoot that I have been working on for about a week now, this post moves quick because I am listing a lot of work all at once IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO ASK I WILL DO MY BEST TO...
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    AeroBeez 87" Edge 540 (30% scale) 50cc Gas Airplane

    I had this plane, swapped it off in a trade,, regretted it every since, with a dle-55 this plane is a monster,, and keep an eye on their sales,,, at fathers day this plane was listed at 399.00 for a couple days..
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    84" Bigfoot

    Hell all, My name is Ronnie I just joined this site and lookey here,, a discussion about the plane I am currently building,, I have been logging my build on rcg if anyone is interested here is the link http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1968939 I believe I will maiden mine by...
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