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0 2024/10/09 11:13:00
Four new works of functional art. And in my opinion the price is VERY reasonable.
Four new works of functional art. And in my opinion the price is VERY reasonable.
0 2024/12/01 03:01:50
Someday I'm going to get one of these and put it in some kind of war bird. Maybe soooooon. . . .
Someday I'm going to get one of these and put it in some kind of war bird. Maybe soooooon. . . .
0 2024/11/16 03:18:22
I always wondered what the structure was inside these awesome blades. But I would've rather NOT found out this way! I split one in half to inspect.
I always wondered what the structure was inside these awesome blades. But I would've rather NOT found out this way! I split one in half to inspect.
0 2024/12/01 03:01:42
Blade weights in grams. You can see opposing blades are within a gram of each other. Good job Sven!
Blade weights in grams. You can see opposing blades are within a gram of each other. Good job Sven!
0 2024/12/01 03:01:56
Balanced and ready to run. It just took a little flat black paint on two blades to balance perfectly. These propellers are simply gorgeous.
Balanced and ready to run. It just took a little flat black paint on two blades to balance perfectly. These propellers are simply gorgeous.
0 2024/12/02 02:01:00
0 2024/12/31 02:50:01
Now I just have to wait until the TRC FW 190 comes back in stock.
Now I just have to wait until the TRC FW 190 comes back in stock.
0 2024/12/31 02:49:54
I mounted two super bright LEDs on the struts. They require a 1S lipo to operate. That's the batt you see lower right on the equipment tray. Behind the batt is the servo operated switch to the lights turn on and off. Once I see the locks are engaged I will turn them off to save the batt for lots of flights. I found I'd get about 30 minutes of lighting with them on steady so I'll have plenty of capacity even if I leave them on a lot.
I mounted two super bright LEDs on the struts. They require a 1S lipo to operate. That's the batt you see lower right on the equipment tray. Behind the batt is the servo operated switch to the lights turn on and off. Once I see the locks are engaged I will turn them off to save the batt for lots of flights. I found I'd get about 30 minutes of lighting with them on steady so I'll have plenty of capacity even if I leave them on a lot.
0 2024/12/24 03:27:07
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0 2025/03/23 04:23:14
Zoom in on the right gear. You can clearly see the culprit
Zoom in on the right gear. You can clearly see the culprit
0 2025/06/18 09:23:10
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0 2025/05/31 02:43:08
Mild steel straps. Shape must be accurate or they will loosen in service.
Mild steel straps. Shape must be accurate or they will loosen in service.
0 2025/06/03 11:28:48
Nuts are crimp style aircraft hardware. They will NEVER let go no matter how hot it gets.
Nuts are crimp style aircraft hardware. They will NEVER let go no matter how hot it gets.
0 2025/06/03 11:28:54
Stainless safety wire with an extra loop for proper pull direction. Sweeeeeet!
Stainless safety wire with an extra loop for proper pull direction. Sweeeeeet!
0 2025/06/03 11:28:58
0 2025/06/04 05:07:03
high temp clamps with stainless safety wire
high temp clamps with stainless safety wire
0 2025/06/04 05:07:30
Just another day in paradise
Just another day in paradise
0 2025/06/15 01:57:24
I'm posting this pic just to show my Bear transport system. The plane just sits in the cradle HOWEVER there are 4 straps attached to a wing tube stub and I honestly believe I could crash and roll over and the plane wouldn' budge!
I'm posting this pic just to show my Bear transport system. The plane just sits in the cradle HOWEVER there are 4 straps attached to a wing tube stub and I honestly believe I could crash and roll over and the plane wouldn' budge!
0 2025/06/15 02:19:10
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0 2025/06/30 02:51:57
My brand new baby
My brand new baby
0 2025/07/21 02:39:28
Had to machine a touch off the contact face of the head to get proper spacing.
Had to machine a touch off the contact face of the head to get proper spacing.
0 2025/10/06 02:58:00
Basically, if it moved it needed machining to fit properly.
Basically, if it moved it needed machining to fit properly.
0 2025/10/06 02:57:51
Like many Chinese machines (like my lathe and vertical mill when new) what you receive is a pile of very nice parts the are NOT final finished. One just needs to do the critical final fitting.
Like many Chinese machines (like my lathe and vertical mill when new) what you receive is a pile of very nice parts the are NOT final finished. One just needs to do the critical final fitting.
0 2025/10/06 02:58:07
The pins prior to machining
The pins prior to machining
0 2025/10/06 02:57:56
Strut stubs were .014 undersize! Ideally they should be a TIGHT fit prior to tightening the trunnion clamp bolt.
Strut stubs were .014 undersize! Ideally they should be a TIGHT fit prior to tightening the trunnion clamp bolt.
0 2025/10/06 03:09:55
I split the brass tube for compression.
I split the brass tube for compression.
0 2025/10/06 03:09:59
The brass shim was a couple thousandths too big so I had to bore the sockets. Maybe .005 - not enough to affect mechanical strength.
The brass shim was a couple thousandths too big so I had to bore the sockets. Maybe .005 - not enough to affect mechanical strength.
0 2025/10/06 03:10:04
sleeve spilt and ready to receive the strut.
sleeve spilt and ready to receive the strut.
0 2025/10/06 03:10:09
Ready for service. As I said, once fixed I really like the gear and think they will work fine. So far they have.
Ready for service. As I said, once fixed I really like the gear and think they will work fine. So far they have.
0 2025/10/06 03:21:53
as you see here I lined the little bulkhead exit tubes with plastic guide tubes to manage the cables during retraction cycle. YES I used the stock micro fine cables. I let you know how long the last. I think we might be surprised.
as you see here I lined the little bulkhead exit tubes with plastic guide tubes to manage the cables during retraction cycle. YES I used the stock micro fine cables. I let you know how long the last. I think we might be surprised.
0 2025/10/06 03:38:49
This set up works GREAT in service. However, after flying this aircraft at its first meet I found the moving it around by the tail is tricky. The tail is HEAVY and slips out of your had easily. One time it dropped and broke the whole retract bulkhead loose! Had to Hysol it back together at the meet! Now I use a lanyard looped around the tail to drag it around.
This set up works GREAT in service. However, after flying this aircraft at its first meet I found the moving it around by the tail is tricky. The tail is HEAVY and slips out of your had easily. One time it dropped and broke the whole retract bulkhead loose! Had to Hysol it back together at the meet! Now I use a lanyard looped around the tail to drag it around.
0 2025/10/06 03:38:54
The one and ONLY screw I forgot to locktite. I actually landed the plane with no damage and walked over and picked up the wheel. I fell of at about 350 feet!
The one and ONLY screw I forgot to locktite. I actually landed the plane with no damage and walked over and picked up the wheel. I fell of at about 350 feet!
0 2025/10/06 04:00:25
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