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bjdecker replied to the thread My -14A wants to fly left.Stick a go-pro underneath the aircraft pointing forward --- which way is the nose wheel/fairing pointing? -
Mmr_matt replied to the thread Titan X-340.I did the baffle mod for the tapered fins. It was finicky for me but with more metal working experience I dont think it would be hard...
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hgerhardt replied to the thread Vinyl Removal Suggestions?.Cut a hole out of the canopy skirt with the letters attached. Before you do that, make a female mold from that area of the skirt so... -
Jjohntwilcox replied to the thread Vinyl Removal Suggestions?.I’m sure to many this will sound crazy, but now that the Rocket is done, you need a new project as well. That’s a pretty damn cool...
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HLoctite 567 does not cure and that is the beauty of it and should seal if the leak is from the thread. I would try it one more time...
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MacCool replied to the thread Emag/Pmag bearing play poll.Condition Inspection just completed on my -9A (470 hrs)...no bearing end play on either pmag according to my mechanic. -
Aarplnplt replied to the thread Aircraft weighing.Yes. If tail dragger you only need two. I believe I used the same scales you are referring to. if the smoke tank is will be removed...
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I have to apply right rudder when straight and level to keep ball centered. The ball is about half a diameter to the right. What can I... -
D-Dubya replied to the thread Intercylinder baffle question.However, you can close off the gap nearest to the fuel injection port with some RTV. In your photo, the left fins will still get air... -
AFor me the trick was getting the weight off the wing. You must lift the wing enough to take the friction off. But no too high or you’ll...
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Based on my experience removing vinyl, I totally agree. Perhaps before doing so you could do a crayon rub on some thin paper like is... -
Heat and care is about the only option, but it will distort. Rapid Tac Vinyl Adhesive Remover is amazing stuff. If you can lift the top...
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rvbuilder2002 replied to the thread Vinyl Removal Suggestions?.Based on my experience removing vinyl, I totally agree. Perhaps before doing so you could do a crayon rub on some thin paper like is... -
In my oppinion, there will be no way to save this. Heat up the letters as you discussed and pull them up. Order a new set from a vinyl...
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For those of you that consult G-STRV's web site now and then, the site has recently been rebuilt using modern web technologies...