CrazyFastFlying
Elite member
I almost like building as much as flying?
The big bang of Mustangs
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Samh
Elite member
ok but remember mine wouldn't fly for crap. it is like it didn't want to fly
OliverW
Legendary member
Maybe it was the pilot🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂
CrazyFastFlying
Elite member
OliverW
Legendary member
I think his was just nose heavy. I saw it fly
CrazyFastFlying
Elite member
You're probably right.
Samh
Elite member
BRUHHH!!!
Samh
Elite member
i balanced it and it wasnt nose heavy. I addded like 1/2oz lead to the tail to balance it. It was neutral cg when I was done. I just didnt want to fly, and when I got it to fly, i didnt fly good
Samh
Elite member
sure mate. sureI was able to fly mine - proof I’m a better pilot...
Hoomi
Master member
Progress so far:
Traced parts onto poster board to have back-up plans (except for the cockpit canopy, which I photocopied to make a back-up pattern).
Decals on their way from Callie Custom Graphics Edit: decals arrived today.
Oracal 651 vinyl on order for the red and yellow details.
Power Pack and landing gear wheels already in hand.
Traced parts onto poster board to have back-up plans (except for the cockpit canopy, which I photocopied to make a back-up pattern).
Decals on their way from Callie Custom Graphics Edit: decals arrived today.
Oracal 651 vinyl on order for the red and yellow details.
Power Pack and landing gear wheels already in hand.
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Awesome - let the building commence!
CrazyFastFlying
Elite member
Here's the maiden flight video!
CrazyFastFlying
Elite member
It was awesome! I had the control surface throws little high so it was a bit twitchy but other than that it was great! I have it repaired now, just waiting for the weather to improve.
Awesome!
Hoomi
Master member
Building started. I covered the tail surfaces in red Oracal 651 adhesive vinyl before gluing the rudder to the horizontal stab, as I figured it would be easier to do while I could still set the surfaces flat, and then trim around them to remove the excess vinyl. The Oracal not only gives it a really nice, solid color, it also will help reinforce the hinge point for the rudder and elevator.
The tail surfaces aren't permanently attached to the fuselage yet. My plan is to finish most of the fuselage and the wings first, attach the wings to the fuselage, and then spray paint the assembly silver. More red Oracal will be affixed to the plane for the red at the tail and nose on the fuselage, and for the red tips on the wings. I have some yellow Oracal for the stripes on the wings.
The tail surfaces aren't permanently attached to the fuselage yet. My plan is to finish most of the fuselage and the wings first, attach the wings to the fuselage, and then spray paint the assembly silver. More red Oracal will be affixed to the plane for the red at the tail and nose on the fuselage, and for the red tips on the wings. I have some yellow Oracal for the stripes on the wings.
Wildthing
Legendary member
Hoomi
Master member
For those interested:
Oracal 651 Vinyl
My wife has worked with a number of different types of adhesive vinyl in crafting, and this was her recommendation as one of the best that's readily available.
Oracal 651 Vinyl
My wife has worked with a number of different types of adhesive vinyl in crafting, and this was her recommendation as one of the best that's readily available.
Hoomi
Master member
Convenient spot outside to photograph.Why is it parked on top of your truck ?
