When i heard the word Safetywire i instantly respected Your build technique. You do a fantastic job explaining bulids in your videos, and as an Aircraft Technician, safety wire is everything. Keep in mind Chafing as another subject, it is crucial to prevent rubbing of components. I have seen a rubber tube rubbing through solid steel, so it is important too. Keep up the good work, and thanks for the video. Cheers!
Very nice video! Lots of interesting tips. I didn't know about how the return spring could wear out a servo. I might start building my first gasser soon. This will help me a lot.
Excellent video. I am doing my first build of this caliber and I should have seen your video first. I did all you instructed but I had to labor over each decision on what method to apply. I'm hoping I wont have to slot my cowl for my muffler. I am starting with the holes first. I have a carpenters shop and I have been employed as one and have done quite a bit of home improvement projects but I can only hope to develop the skills you demonstrated with the Dramel while slotting the cowl. Damn!
Ryan, If you use locknuts with nylon in them you do not use loctite. If you use metal only nuts then you should. Basically use it anywhere there is metal to metal. I can't remember that part of the vid off hand but the above is the way to go.
dear chris, if you wan't to put smoke on youre plane how big is youre smoke tank going to be, and where are you going to put the smoke tank? Thanks for the build tutorial of this beautiful plane.
I generally don't put smoke on nice planes because it is a PITA and is hard on the covering. However, if you do put smoke on the plane because it's a competition plane or you just don't care, it is run off a pump and you can really put the tank anywhere it will fit. Generally, shorter lines are better. In this plane I would put a 32oz tank in front of, next to or on the fuel tank and run the pump,batteries and switches as far back as I could.
Dear Chris, I want to ask if it is always necessary to give 3 degrees right thrust and -0.5 degrees up thrust when mounting the engine to a plane like the one in this video? or does it depend on choice like someone might want to have 0 degrees for a reason. Will be very helpful if you answer. Thanks.
Short answer is yes. Usually 3 degree right for left turning props and little down. The amount could change per plane design usually based on the length of the fuselage after the CG and the area of the fin and rudder. The engine angles are there to offset how the slip stream of the prop react with the fin/rudder and horizontal stab/elevator. Pretty standard in full scale aircraft as well.
Chris Jewett is it necessary to leave the solder leak between the barb and the tube or only solder the 2 ends of the barb? please explain! I build my extra 300 exp step by step with you and I am very impressed with your techiques. :)
Great video, excellent talking all the way through, very informative, I learned some good tips here. Could not watch all the way through, the music was irritating and shat me to tears. Thumbs up but consider no music next time.
Leandro Portz Hi Chris, thanks for the reply. You know tell me which piece of code that goes in the carburetor and league in servant for me to buy on the internet stores. You could tell which store? Once again thank you!
Chris - Did I see that you only Velcro down your receiver? I've built a lot of your planes and usually use two sided tape on the bottom with a tie wrap around it - probably over engineered. Can I get away with Velcro on the bottom only? Let me know oh wise one....
Dan, Either way will work. My fear has always been that with gassers where there is more vibration that I don't want the RX tied directly to the airframe with a zip tie. If you use good quality sticky Velcro the RX will never come free. I use the blue sticky Velcro that comes in a huge roll.
When i heard the word Safetywire i instantly respected Your build technique. You do a fantastic job explaining bulids in your videos, and as an Aircraft Technician, safety wire is everything. Keep in mind Chafing as another subject, it is crucial to prevent rubbing of components. I have seen a rubber tube rubbing through solid steel, so it is important too. Keep up the good work, and thanks for the video. Cheers!
Wow. I'm so glad I found this video. Just finished assembling mine. Thank you so much for this Awesome informative Step by Step build!!
Dear chris jewett,
thank you very much, god bless you and your familly and i hope so to find the best way with lovely days.
thank you again
I am sure I am echoing many people here. This video has explained so much to me. I cannot wait to view the others. THANK YOU CHRIS!
Omg someone who actually knows how to build!
Awesome
Cool. Building my first gasser this month. Your video's here have answered LOTS of my questions. MUCH appreciated.
I always enjoy watching others assemble. Lots of good tips here.
Very nice video! Lots of interesting tips. I didn't know about how the return spring could wear out a servo. I might start building my first gasser soon. This will help me a lot.
The best video of building RC plane so far
NICE job dude Master builder Nice and clean
High five
Excellent video. I am doing my first build of this caliber and I should have seen your video first. I did all you instructed but I had to labor over each decision on what method to apply. I'm hoping I wont have to slot my cowl for my muffler. I am starting with the holes first. I have a carpenters shop and I have been employed as one and have done quite a bit of home improvement projects but I can only hope to develop the skills you demonstrated with the Dramel while slotting the cowl. Damn!
High quality building work.
you rock! awesome videos. finally someone who knows how to put together an arf.
superbe vidéo merci chris jewett
You do a GREAT JOB !! Be carefull with vertical balance of the props ... not only horizontal ...
so wonderful !
Ryan, If you use locknuts with nylon in them you do not use loctite. If you use metal only nuts then you should. Basically use it anywhere there is metal to metal. I can't remember that part of the vid off hand but the above is the way to go.
I want to ask how necessary is the inlet hole to the carb? Could I get more rpm?
Thanks Chris..
Good job Chris!
The ball links and rods are threaded. I used the stock ball links and rods that came in the kit.
Great..!!!!!
dear chris, if you wan't to put smoke on youre plane how big is youre smoke tank going to be, and where are you going to put the smoke tank? Thanks for the build tutorial of this beautiful plane.
I generally don't put smoke on nice planes because it is a PITA and is hard on the covering. However, if you do put smoke on the plane because it's a competition plane or you just don't care, it is run off a pump and you can really put the tank anywhere it will fit. Generally, shorter lines are better. In this plane I would put a 32oz tank in front of, next to or on the fuel tank and run the pump,batteries and switches as far back as I could.
thanks for answering.
i learned a lot, thanks!
Chris, why did you not put blue locktite on the bolts when mounting the engine (or was that something missed in the video)?
Dear Chris, I want to ask if it is always necessary to give 3 degrees right thrust and -0.5 degrees up thrust when mounting the engine to a plane like the one in this video? or does it depend on choice like someone might want to have 0 degrees for a reason. Will be very helpful if you answer. Thanks.
Short answer is yes. Usually 3 degree right for left turning props and little down. The amount could change per plane design usually based on the length of the fuselage after the CG and the area of the fin and rudder. The engine angles are there to offset how the slip stream of the prop react with the fin/rudder and horizontal stab/elevator. Pretty standard in full scale aircraft as well.
Good job
Hi Chris! Nice job. I would like to know where you buy and the name of this cool plier that you wind the wires and cut then. Thanks!
Just search for safety wire pliers. You can get them on Amazon or any aircraft tools store.
Nice Chris!!! Thanks a lot!
amazing.builder
What size safety wire did you use?
Chris,
How is your ball links secured to the rod? That rod isn't threaded is it? What size rod/ball links?
I'm just wondering why you didn't use a wire to the throttle and left the spring engaged?
The return spring will wear out a servo very quickly. Even a great servo.
Where have you got your stand off kit from?
thank yo chris lots of info on how too do it the rt way best regards elmer
is this a 4,5" spinner or only 4" spinner ?
chris did you solder the dubro barbs only at the end and not inside? (at 5:00)
Yes, fully soldered!
Chris Jewett is it necessary to leave the solder leak between the barb and the tube or only solder the 2 ends of the barb? please explain! I build my extra 300 exp step by step with you and I am very impressed with your techiques. :)
I think it should be fully soldered to the tube.
Great video, excellent talking all the way through, very informative, I learned some good tips here. Could not watch all the way through, the music was irritating and shat me to tears. Thumbs up but consider no music next time.
Dear Chris, congratulattions for you video, I want to ask where to buy the rods connecting the carburetor to the servant ? Thanks!!!
They should come in the kit. If not any hobby store should carry them.
Leandro Portz
Leandro Portz
Leandro Portz
Hi Chris, thanks for the reply. You know tell me which piece of code that goes in the carburetor and league in servant for me to buy on the internet stores. You could tell which store? Once again thank you!
And is it also ok when i use a 1.2 l Tank?
What's the diameter of the safety wire you're using?
.022"
+Chris Jewett Thank you sir
Chris - Did I see that you only Velcro down your receiver? I've built a lot of your planes and usually use two sided tape on the bottom with a tie wrap around it - probably over engineered. Can I get away with Velcro on the bottom only? Let me know oh wise one....
Dan,
Either way will work. My fear has always been that with gassers where there is more vibration that I don't want the RX tied directly to the airframe with a zip tie. If you use good quality sticky Velcro the RX will never come free. I use the blue sticky Velcro that comes in a huge roll.
*****
Thanks Dude. I'll try it. Merry Christmas to you.
lol whats up with those cut outs lol
levi ISRAEL Got to start somewhere.
Красава чувак я такойже собираю летом жахнем
It's called a SWAGE...NOT a "Keeper". Makes you sound like a Novice when you use incorrect terminology.