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Old 08-09-2009, 10:11 PM   #16
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I'm on board with this one! I'd be up for a kit if there available!
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Old 08-09-2009, 10:14 PM   #17
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For those that have not seen the kit, here is a link.

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http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/839548-post1018.html
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Old 08-09-2009, 10:16 PM   #18
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I'm on board with this one! I'd be up for a kit if there available!
At this point I think there is a good chance for kits.

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Old 08-09-2009, 10:19 PM   #19
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Hey Bob, local lake crew gets first dibs right?
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Old 08-09-2009, 10:21 PM   #20
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LOL

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Old 08-09-2009, 10:23 PM   #21
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looks like a good start there Bob.
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Old 08-09-2009, 10:28 PM   #22
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That is just getting started this afternoon, about 1 1/2 hour work, I still have a very long way to go.

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Old 08-09-2009, 10:30 PM   #23
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Bob - What's the make-up of the main gear? Is that formed aluminum?
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Old 08-09-2009, 10:36 PM   #24
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That is just getting started this afternoon, about 1 1/2 hour work, I still have a very long way to go.

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Hope to be around though out the build, just hanging out and talking with you and the guys is really helping me quickly on the details and workings of this insane hobby we are in.LOL
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Bob - What's the make-up of the main gear? Is that formed aluminum?
The gear is composite, a carbon glass, and epoxy mix.

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For those that have not seen the kit, here is a link.

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Here ya go buddy....




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Old 08-09-2009, 10:50 PM   #28
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It looks good and I really like the size it's going to end up when finished ,but how much do you hope it will weigh when finished and will a DA 170cc be enough power .

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It looks good and I really like the size it's going to end up when finished ,but how much do you hope it will weigh when finished and will a DA 170cc be enough power .

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It looks good and I really like the size it's going to end up when finished ,but how much do you hope it will weigh when finished and will a DA 170cc be enough power .

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