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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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Thanks guys.. The sanding is going pretty well and not as bad as I thought... Like Dr Tim, I did the sanding outside by the driveway and let the wind take the dust away... I've had some piece sizing problems with the build, but Dr Tim and I have been working threw those issues..

Grant

08-08-2009 03:18 AM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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The nose is basically done.. Some final sanding then moving on down the fuselage.

I want to put some panel lines in on the TSU.. I was thinking of cutting in the lines with a knife then putting Finishing Resin on the unit.. Any other thoughts guys?

Grant

08-11-2009 05:54 PM

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Bear808
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Location: Kailua, Hawai'i

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Finishing resin is the easiest onb parts like that. On my Apache, I took someone's advice and tried Kilz. It worked great and built up enough layer that I can carve panel lines using the metal tip of a mechanical pencil. Though the main fuse is still gonna get glassed, Kilz is legit on the main housing/doghouse. The resin might fill in the lines. But I'm still new at this, so could be wrong.

Keep thy head speed up, less the earth come up from below and smite thee.

08-11-2009 09:14 PM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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Bear808.. I know Kilz is a primer.. but.. Why Kilz? How are you using it diff than a normal primer?

Thanks

Grant

08-11-2009 11:16 PM

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Bear808
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Yeah. It goes on thick. If you do it in coats, it'll sand really smooth and fill any wood grain or blemishes. But I learned you have to do it in thin coats, otherwise it'll dry with bubbles.

Keep thy head speed up, less the earth come up from below and smite thee.

08-12-2009 12:16 AM

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v22chap
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Location: Howe, Indiana

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Walmart or any auto store ...like auto zone or such has a product for priming /filling and it sprays on very thick and can be recoated withing a few mins and it sands really easy .Can't remember the brand name as we have moved and not all that stuff has come down the road 35 miles with us yet .... one caravan full at a time now that the major stuff is moved.... ( I am thinking it was by plasitc coat but not sure but is specific for filling and easy sand stated on the can )

Larry C ----------Bergen R/C helicopters

08-12-2009 12:58 AM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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Getting a little more done here.. Just finished with the Trans housing with the exception of the final covering of the top.. then another big sanding job..

Grant

08-23-2009 07:36 PM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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Looking for some ideas...

To you Cobra builders... I'm installing a Raptor50, elect conversion, in my Cobra... I want to split my Trans housing at where the main shaft is..

Any ideas?

Thanks

Grant

08-24-2009 02:37 AM

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Dr.Tim
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Location: Mojave Desert

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Grant, there was a customer in Germany that Split the housing down the middle so the whole upper piece became two. He put tabs on one side so he could screw the halves together. worked real well.

From Simple minds come simple ideas! Starwood Models, Approach Engineering .

08-24-2009 02:59 AM

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sliderx
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Location: Meteghan,Nova Scotia, Canada

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This is how I split mine to take it apart without removing the head.

Raptor 30 V2

08-24-2009 10:48 AM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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Still working on the Trans Housing..

More sanding in store..

Grant

08-31-2009 07:13 PM

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Dr.Tim
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Location: Mojave Desert

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You should have a nice package in a FEW days there Grant ...
Wood is Good!

Dr.Tim

From Simple minds come simple ideas! Starwood Models, Approach Engineering .

08-31-2009 11:55 PM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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All you Cobra 60 builders.. I am in email contact with these people regarding making a cockpit for the 60 Cobra... Are any of you interested?

http://maffscav.de/cockpits.html

Thanks

Grant

09-04-2009 10:06 PM

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Peter Wales
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Location: Orlando Fl

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The cockpits that Maff makes are absolutely superb but, boy are you going to have to pay for it. The best costs money. Maybe if enough of you band together you can get a bulk price

Peter Wales
http://scalehelicopters.org

09-04-2009 10:20 PM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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That's what I'm kind of thinking.. One set might be cost prohibitive..

Grant

09-05-2009 12:15 AM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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Got the biggest sanding job our of the way.. I'm going to split the housing right where the opening is at the top.. Going to make some side bulkhead where the split will be.. I'll have pictures when I get it done..

Grant

09-05-2009 06:24 PM

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jzanutto
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Location: Fresno, CA

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cockpit

how much do you think they would be?

09-06-2009 05:10 AM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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I haven't heard back from they yet Jan, but I really think it will be way to expensive.. I'm questioning if us Raptor guys will be able to fit a full cockpit in there anyway.. Your thoughts?

Grant

09-06-2009 12:51 PM

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Peter Wales
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Location: Orlando Fl

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I'll give you clue, the cockpit I bought from Maff cost close to $1000. It's a lot more detailed than the ones you want, but on that basis I would guess between $500 and $1000 each.

I said they were expensive and I wasn't exaggerating.

Peter Wales
http://scalehelicopters.org

09-06-2009 01:21 PM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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Peter, OMG.. really? Thanks.. now I can kill the dream without feeling guilty..

Grant

09-06-2009 01:54 PM

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