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Willie · Sep 24, 2014

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Willie · Sep 24, 2014

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Handeman · Sep 25, 2014

Willie said:
Decided to make some extra centering rings as end caps for internal fillets for the lower fins:

Since there is no structural purpose, I'm using some Luan Plywood I have in the garage. Took a couple passes at getting the internal diameter correct for the 54mm MMT. Once a got a nice slip fit, cut a couple holes.
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Willie

Just wondering, why didn't you just use your circle cutter to do the outer and inner cuts. That's the way I do it. Cut the outer one first, then use some bars to clamp the piece down and make the inner cut.

Willie · Sep 25, 2014

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thobin · Sep 26, 2014

My cutter got away from me a fey days ago beat the hell out of me before I could get away. A clamp is a good idea.

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Willie · Sep 27, 2014

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Willie · Sep 27, 2014

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Willie · Sep 28, 2014

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Willie · Oct 12, 2014

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Willie · Oct 12, 2014

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Willie · Nov 29, 2014

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tim cubbedge · Nov 29, 2014

Any reason why you used JB weld to tack instead of fast cure epoxy?

Willie · Nov 29, 2014

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tim cubbedge · Dec 1, 2014

Willie said:
Decided not to inject internal fillets for the boat tail fins, but instead to use epoxy foam. I had previously made extra centering rings, that will not be used.
Willie

Any reason why you opted for foam filling vs. internal fillets?

Willie · Dec 1, 2014

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tim cubbedge · Dec 1, 2014

Willie, thanks for your answers. Hope you don't mind all the questions. I'm gonna build one, have been following your build as there are no instructions with the kit.

Just_Keep_Flying (Masonh) · Dec 1, 2014

To be entirely honest, I like the way it sits now with only the aft fins in the boat tail. I tihnk it looks sleek.

Willie · Dec 1, 2014

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legranddudu · Dec 1, 2014

it flies like a dream...believe one hybrid Eagle Claw 4 owner...with a 48" MM

you will love your bird for ever... and dream from an 8" version of it ....

tim cubbedge · Dec 6, 2014

Are you using one of the U-bolts to attach the shock cord to the forward CR or some other means?

Willie · Dec 6, 2014

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tim cubbedge · Dec 6, 2014

Willie said:
Nope.

The plan is to use a 3 foot section of 1" wide kevlar strap and epoxy it to the motor mount tube to create an "Y" harness.

Did that come with kit?

Willie · Dec 6, 2014

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