Aviation Models 40% Extra 260 Build thread

[Disciple]

SWEET BIRD.IT ALOST BRINGS TEARS OF JOY TO MY EYES GETTER DONE MAN!

[sweetpea]

	Quote: Originally Posted by TheTank
	Saw this bird today in person over at Craig's house, and my overall first impression is WOW. Extremely light, even lighter than my Yak from the looks of it. Ill try to answer some of your questions sweetpea from what I saw today: Wing: built up Bottom of Fuse: Stringers Tail surfaces cut out or not: Not sure what you are asking here... it is pre-hinged, but you must glue them in... if thats what you are asking. Hard points are marked, but not drilled as to leave final hardware choice to the consumer. Hardware: Craig's 260 looks as if it had full hardware. I know my 37.5% Yak had all hardware except for control horns. Craigs appeared to have come with rocket-city/nelson style horns in the hardware package. Landing Gear: Aluminum Instruction manual: didnt look for one... but then again, who follows instructions anyway/not that you really need one to assemble an arf. Tailwheel: Not sure... I would guess that is not included. Gear Cuffs? Not sure what these are. Access Panel on hatch: Canopy is not installed from factory, you can however easily make an access hatch if you want access to the cockpit, the framwork has a foam based bottom over it as a floor. Build Quality: top notch. Built extremely light and all interlocking. It looks like alot of thought went into keep this weight down on this one.

Thanks for the response.....


-Do the stabs/rudder have lightening holes cut?
-Gear cuffs are the fiberglass pieces that meet the fuse to the gear on a 260 instead of just gear going into the fuse....
-a picture of the bottom of the hatch would help to determine how to put a hatch access panel in


Sounds like its a great bird!

[cbk07]

The rudder and stabs are built up with open bay construction. VERY light. There are no wheel LG cuffs included at this time. I will snap a photo of the hatch for you later. Craig

[cbk07]

Finished the rudder servo install and installed the rudder (which is removable via a continuous music wire hinge pin). Notice the removable access panel to mount tailwheel, fish servo extensions, etc.

Also, fit the engine to the firewall. The cowl is pre-mounted with a cowl ring (no external screws)

Finally, installed the Pete Model CF tailwheel. 1.6 oz complete with wheel! Appears to be very rugged despite its light weight. So far, extremely easy build. Will keep you posted

[cbk07]

A few of the engine install

[JeeUm]

2 piece cowl? Very, very cool.

[cbk07]

Two piece on the 35% and 40% . The 30% will still be one piece

[Hambone]

Dude your not going to shim it out..... looks kind of close....Just Wondering?????

[cbk07]

I am shimming it out 1/8". Just fitting it up in those pics. I installed the firewall back a little as it is easier to shim out the motor than move it back!! Craig

[cj-bipe]

Craig,that thing looks awesome.Is that a standard covering option,or did you have it done?Also,does it reasemble a dalton at all?Been looking for a big mono plane,this just might be the one.Great job so far,keep up the great work,cant wait to see it done.


cj

[snap a saurus]

Is the tail wheel too small or am I seeing things, I am thinking harrier landings.

[RollingHarrier]

Look sweet Dude, Now get off the friggin computer and go finish that BIRD!