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3DMON's Big Profile Yak54 Project

Discussion in '* Scratch Built Section *' started by 3DMON, Nov 7, 2010.

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  1. rjarois

    rjarois Moderator Staff Member

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    good job shaun....wachin ya flippin that prop bare handed reminded me of a fella at my old field.....he used a big leather glove, and he always said it was his finger bag, lmao....peace, randy.
     
    rjarois, Dec 20, 2010
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  2. crash5050

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    I have a Saito 180 fresh from the factory rebuild that needs a good home....

    David
     
    crash5050, Dec 20, 2010
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  3. 3DMON

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    I highly recommend selling the 180 and getting the DL 20 gasser. The DL 20 has the dimensions of a Saito 120 but the power of a Saito 150. Saves a lot on fuel being gas. I get 10 minutes on a 6 oz tank. :D At $3 a gallon right now, I am a very happy flier. :mrgreen:
     
    3DMON, Dec 21, 2010
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  4. kram242

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    Shaun this was a great project to follow from the start and it really turned out great! Thank you for posting and keeping us updated.
    Great job
    Mark and Trish
     
    kram242, Dec 21, 2010
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  5. xtremeRCpilot

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    That is simply amazing Shaun !! Great job on this!! This is the kind of project that takes real patience!! Alot more detail than a simple foamie!! Hats off to you Sir!!! :p

    John
     
    xtremeRCpilot, Dec 21, 2010
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  6. 3DMON

    3DMON Moderator Staff Member

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    Thanks guys.
     
    3DMON, Dec 21, 2010
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  7. iflyos

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    Great Job, Shaun!! Get some time on that engine and you will be SET!!

    Have you sent pics and the story to Chris Hinson yet? I am sure he would be suitably impressed...

    Tim
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    iflyos, Dec 21, 2010
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  8. 66tbird

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    Nice plane :D
     
    66tbird, Dec 21, 2010
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  9. TigerPilot

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    I had converted my Saito 120 to work on gas. You should see the cute little spark-plug that it uses.
     
    TigerPilot, Dec 21, 2010
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  10. 3DMON

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    Yeah I just read about someone else who converted a Saito to gas. Those little spark plugs are cool.
     
    3DMON, Dec 21, 2010
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  11. Crash

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    Woot! What an awesome plane! Seeing that kinda makes me wanna build another gasser. Great job, Shaun!
     
    Crash, Dec 21, 2010
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  12. dhc8guru

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    Thats some awesome crashed plane part recycling!
     
    dhc8guru, Dec 21, 2010
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  13. dugd1013

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    The big profile Yak54 came out really nice! As I looked over the photos I wasn't able to figure out how you are securing the wings to the fuse. Usually they attach with screws from inside. Did you use a tab on the underside of the wing similar to a removable stab construction? Lastly, where might I find landing gear like you used? They don't appear to be simple aluminum strap.

    Doug
     
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  14. iflyos

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    Doug, some GS planes actually use bolts thru the bottom of the wing and into the wing tube. Like stabs do... Mind you this isn't as common in 30 percenters and above as it is in smaller craft

    Tim
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  15. 3DMON

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    Haha. I took one of the blind nuts out from one wing half and have a nylon bolt going in from the inside of the wing through the fuse and then connecting to the blind nut on the other wing.
    To do this I had to cut a hatch in one wing.
    The Landing gear are tetherite gear from OMP. http://www.ohiomodelplanes.com/tetherite/index.htm
    These landing gear are awesome. They have just the right amount of flex and if you have a rough landing they usually don't break.
     
    3DMON, Dec 21, 2010
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  16. ToxicToast

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    If and when I dork my 47 EF Yak, I'll make ya a baby e-brother! Got the same yellow and black scheme and I do love the Steelers colors. Just not the Steelers. Sorry PA fans.

    Great job on this, Shaun. Looks like she is quite a bit better than the original. Wondering, does it still have some of the snap recovery issues at low speed like the full fuse version?
     
    ToxicToast, Dec 22, 2010
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    Outstanding Finish and flying :shock: :shock: :shock: :cool:
    GHB
     
    thunder hawk, Dec 22, 2010
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  18. 3DMON

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    I didn't really have any issues with the full size version, but I can say this one definitely doesn't seem to have any snap recovery issues. The key is to make sure you still have airflow getting to the control surfaces (blip the throttle at the right times).
     
    3DMON, Dec 22, 2010
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    Thanks George.
     
    3DMON, Dec 22, 2010
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  20. meistertek

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    Wow that's cool, I love how it just floats in for a landing at the end!
     
    meistertek, Dec 29, 2010
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  21. KX-5

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    Awesome job on this big one!! Here's hoping the other big projects will float/fly like yours does. It's an inspiration to build bigger.
     
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