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Forum: Kit Building
09-22-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

Look into the Eflite Power 25 1250KV. It works...

Look into the Eflite Power 25 1250KV. It works with the prop size you need. If the plane weighs more than 5.5 pounds though, you may need to go to a larger motor. Prop size for that motor is 8x8E to...
Forum: Kit Building
10-04-2020, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

It's older kits like the Liberty Sport that can...

It's older kits like the Liberty Sport that can go for those kinds of prices since they are no longer made. I got lucky and found mine for $100. Speaking of which, I finally got the dope to finish...
Forum: Kit Building
10-02-2020, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

That gif is perfect to sum up just about...

That gif is perfect to sum up just about anything, from sitting on a tail feather, to finding out you owe taxes.
Forum: Kit Building
10-01-2020, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/320x240/trainwreck_eee3756d77d28eccbe4748a8862c03bcfdf0326c.gif
Forum: Kit Building
10-01-2020, 05:30 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

YEP, worse, I wasn't even near it when it fell....

YEP, worse, I wasn't even near it when it fell. Stupid me didn't secure it properly.
Forum: Kit Building
10-01-2020, 05:20 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

I dropped my ready for clear coat Corsair on it's...

I dropped my ready for clear coat Corsair on it's tail. Actually it fell off the pipes I had it store up on so if fell 7'. :mad: Now I have to remove the fabric, repair the dents, and recover it,...
Forum: Kit Building
09-25-2020, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

My LT-40 met similar fate on it's third flight....

My LT-40 met similar fate on it's third flight. Snapped the fuse in half and damaged the LE of the wing. That was 8 years ago, still flying.
Forum: Kit Building
07-03-2020, 07:17 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

11x7.5 is what I use. that 10 is too fast a prop...

11x7.5 is what I use. that 10 is too fast a prop for the plane, you want to use it as a trainer, not a sport plane. These planes practically land themselves when setup right. If the wind is just...
Forum: Kit Building
06-01-2020, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

Lateral is good too. I use the vanessa with does...

Lateral is good too. I use the vanessa with does both quite easily. When I build I prebalance everything by weighing all the parts, offsetting the muffler by putting the heaviest wood on the...
Forum: Kit Building
06-01-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

Yep, the balance is pretty good on it, and...

Yep, the balance is pretty good on it, and because the wings are nearly flat it will hold orientation instead of rolling level. It can be an advanced trainer, but it is no longer a NOOB trainer as it...
Forum: Kit Building
06-01-2020, 11:26 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

Mine will get into a knife edge, just doesn't...

Mine will get into a knife edge, just doesn't stay there very long. I suppose I could try balancing it again and take some weight off the nose which will help. It flies so well now though. It skims...
Forum: Kit Building
06-01-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

Shoot, one of my favorite planes is my LT-40....

Shoot, one of my favorite planes is my LT-40. However, anyone who thinks I'm a beginner will think otherwise when I put the plane though it's paces. It might look like a trainer, but it doesn't fly...
Forum: Kit Building
02-25-2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

Fixed

Fixed
Forum: Kit Building
02-25-2020, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

The kit includes all the pieces, including the...

The kit includes all the pieces, including the die cut tips. It may cost as much or more to buy all the components needed, leading/trailing edges, plywood for the tips, spruce for the spars, etc....
Forum: Kit Building
02-25-2020, 09:31 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

I found pictures of the plans and the ribs are...

I found pictures of the plans and the ribs are shown, so I can get mine scanned into a PDF full size and import them into my cutting software.
Forum: Kit Building
02-25-2020, 08:38 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

There was this old man and woman at an airshow...

There was this old man and woman at an airshow bickering over the $50 price of a ride in a Biplane. The pilot said, tell you what, if you can go the entire ride without making a sound, the ride will...
Forum: Kit Building
02-25-2020, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

I haven't looked at the plans sine 2011, are the...

I haven't looked at the plans sine 2011, are the ribs on the wing sheet? If so, I should take them over and have a copy made into a PDF that I can import into my cutting program. Hmmm. I am...
Forum: Kit Building
02-25-2020, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

Since I have a laser, I can make my own parts for...

Since I have a laser, I can make my own parts for a second wing. May reduce it to a 1/2" dihedral and put some curve to the bottom of the airfoil starting 1 rib out from the root. Imagine the lift...
Forum: Kit Building
02-25-2020, 06:54 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

$60 direct from SIG,...

$60 direct from SIG, https://sigmfg.com/products/sig-kadet-lt-40-parts?variant=45835297673
Forum: Kit Building
02-24-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

Now go build another wing with 1" Dihedral! Mine...

Now go build another wing with 1" Dihedral! Mine is a blast to fly, built as a tail dragger, 1" dihedral, bolt on wing, does ribbon loops, flies inverted, knife edge, you know, things a trainer...
Forum: Kit Building
09-12-2019, 06:35 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

I have found the rudder on the LT-40 to be big...

I have found the rudder on the LT-40 to be big enough, I can barrel roll mine with just the rudder. Making it larger may help with hammer heads though if I were to get some nose weight off. Mine is...
Forum: Kit Building
12-31-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

LOL Thats why my tablesaw is still in the garage,...

LOL Thats why my tablesaw is still in the garage, I know I can get it down there, but getting it back out? Cast iron goes down a lot easier than it does coming back up! :)
Forum: Kit Building
12-31-2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

Man, you is strong, how did you get those heavy...

Man, you is strong, how did you get those heavy ass boxes in your basement?
Forum: Kit Building
12-30-2018, 07:59 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

I know what you mean, I just bought two 4K TV's,...

I know what you mean, I just bought two 4K TV's, a 43" and a 55", both together cost less than the first 37" HD TV I got 10 years ago. I still have my last tube tv, a 27" flat screen that cost more...
Forum: Kit Building
12-29-2018, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 497,130
Posted By acdii

Damn, you have a bigger tv than mine in your...

Damn, you have a bigger tv than mine in your shop! Just don't have the room for it. :(
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