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[QUOTE=Tyler P;711895]Here's the next step of making up the new formers.  I used a piece of packing foam sheet from my Carden to get the rough shape of the roundness of the fuse and took measurements from inside the fuse.  Using the measurements, I made up some cardboard templates to replace the broken formers.  Now I just need to get some ply and balsa at the LHS to start putting it back together.

[IMG]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-4/988820/foam%20to%20get%20shape.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-4/988820/inside%20foam%20to%20get%20shape.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-4/988820/F3%20F4%20F5%20rough%20templates.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-4/988820/F3%20F4%20F5%20rough%20templates%20inside%20with%20foam.jpg[/IMG]

I'll also be running a stringer inside the fuse up each side under the new formers to give everything something to tie into.  After that, I'll make up a new gear plate and F1.  I'll be reinforcing the F1 and LG plate with some oak pieces the same way Carden does theirs, so I know it'll be strong enough.  Luckily, oak parquet is just about the perfect size to make pieces from and I have an abundance of that kicking around my work van.

I'm glad I got up the motivation to start the repair.  It's never as bad as at seems once you actually get into it.[/QUOTE]

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12-15-2011 07:01 AM

bradleyban

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that suck they discontinued it. My buddy has one all new and put together with a DA-60 and I don't know if he ever intends to fly it

12-15-2011 06:42 AM

Tyler P

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Originally Posted by TBrum

Really??? - I didn't know they discontinued it!!

T

Yep, you can't even get parts for them anymore.

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12-14-2011 08:46 PM

TBrum

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Originally Posted by Tyler P

It's really a shame they discontinued this one! I wonder if Dennis would ever consider releasing the plans now that H9 isn't producing it anymore?

Really??? - I didn't know they discontinued it!!

T

12-14-2011 08:13 PM

Tyler P

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Originally Posted by TBrum

Tyler... Congrats!!!

Like I said... Best flying 50cc I've ever owned.

I sold mine to "upgrade" to the EF 50cc Yak, and was disappointed... The EF didn't hold a candle to this one!!!

T

It's really a shame they discontinued this one! I wonder if Dennis would ever consider releasing the plans now that H9 isn't producing it anymore?

12-14-2011 07:28 PM

Hammer

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I am happy to see you had a Great day with your new Plane !... I was wishing I could have snuck out with you guys !

12-14-2011 07:19 PM

Ottawa Flyer Kevin

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The “T man” was hovering on the 2nd flight and by the sixth he was touching the tail in the long grass!!! Glad to see you back on the sticks!!

12-14-2011 06:06 PM

TBrum

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Tyler... Congrats!!!

Like I said... Best flying 50cc I've ever owned.

I sold mine to "upgrade" to the EF 50cc Yak, and was disappointed... The EF didn't hold a candle to this one!!!

T

12-14-2011 03:03 PM

cicopo

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Just remember; you can't damage it until I have photographed it flying. Enjoy.

12-14-2011 02:07 PM

Tyler P

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Thanks, guys! Got in 6 flights on it and even nearly christened the tail in the grass at the 'Prior! I think I actually have to make it more nose heavy! It literally can fly hands-off inverted and it is balanced perfectly as far as the rolling inverted on the 45 up-line test is concerned!

It needs to be setup better for IMAC and I think I have to reduce the rates on the rudder for 3D, but it is a pure winner!

12-14-2011 01:18 PM

Bdegan

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Congrats Tyler

Fly it, fly it, then fly it some more

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