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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
08-28-2015, 06:27 AM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

HI Marcus, Joe Ludwig here I have talked with you...

HI Marcus, Joe Ludwig here I have talked with you some time ago. You had sent me a full description of how you apply the decal trim on your decathlons. I had that message saved so when I got the...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
11-19-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

To the 150 engine, Yes It's too big, Never...

To the 150 engine, Yes It's too big, Never heard of enyone trying this engine on the 33%. A100cc would be just fine.
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
11-17-2013, 03:47 AM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

Hello stan, When I was at that point with my 33%...

Hello stan, When I was at that point with my 33% I couldn't find small Jbolts. So I made rectangular shaped sheet metal brackets with a (V) form in the middle to trap the wire. I liked the idea of...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-12-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

Don't know anybody that has used that...

Don't know anybody that has used that combination, would suspect it to be under powered. I do know a guy that has a G62 in his 30% and he's happy with it. The 53cc would probably fly the one your...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-10-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

Wow I did a terrible job with the keyboard.

Wow I did a terrible job with the keyboard.
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-10-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

Stan, There are two wire forms that go down...

Stan, There are two wire forms that go down through the cabin post F-16 and 17.and across the spar apuds+9those are what aecures the spud to the cabin. the wires are glued in to the cabin posts and...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
08-31-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

John, Did you use any other material other than...

John, Did you use any other material other than the balsa along lower edge of windshield for the screws to go into? Otherwise I understand the other steps and would like to thank you for your help....
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
08-29-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

Decathlon windshield

Hi John, Have been looking at your Decathlon and like the appearance of your windshied. Could you tell me how you got the look. It appears that the lower and side edges are painted with either fake...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-25-2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

Hey Bob, I will admit , I made the same mistake. I put the servo mount one bay off on my second wing. I did fix my screw-up, don't know what I was thinking. It get's worse when your 75. Joe
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-20-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

Hey Bob2, I made the straps as per plan and after aseeing yours I'm changing. However, I found these thumb screws that I am going to use. You can get them in 6x32 8x32 sizes. These eliminate the...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-04-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

Hey guys, All I'm saying is that the fuse is not really rigid at least on mine and all the flying wires in the world will not solve the problem. I also sure the that on the real one the fuse is very...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-03-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

Hello Bob2 and tflyrc, if the 33 and 30 drawings are different in that area where does the 30% get it's strength? the flying wires are not enough unless Hostetler has done something drastically...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
01-27-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

Hey Bob2, I finished my wings so long ago that couldn't remember much about them. But I was out in the shop today, got looking at my wings and the plans. On yours, did you fill between the spars...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
01-25-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

Hey Bob, Not sure if I understand what your main concern is with the wing mounting?? Is it the inserts? I haven't heard of a failure with this design. If you go back in the posts a ways you'll find...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
01-24-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

Bob2, Did your gear ciome with the kit or where did you gert it?
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
01-24-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

Hey Martin, I calculated 8.250" using a three view that I have, from axel to top of gear. I made mm gear from the plans but made the mounting tabs a little longer so it measures approx 7.000"....
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
01-09-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

Hello Bob, Yes I have been concerned with using those threaded inserts, looked at other options and decided to use them. there is a huge amount of stress at those locations especially where the...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
01-01-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

Hey Bob, Look-in good. You have a lot more abition than I do. I just can't seem to get my butt in gear. It's all built just have to get servos mounted and push-rods made then get to covering.
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-27-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

Hey Martin, I made my wing tips out of that pink insulating foam(it also comes in blue ) that you get at a lumber yard. I cut the basic shape with the bandsaw, then worked down to the final shape...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-24-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the guys654 and gals stilll watching this thread. Joe
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-23-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

Hello Marcus, How tall is the antena (on your 35%)that is located on the top rear of the fuse? I already have some good pics of that part from your 35%. Not sure how large to make it. Christmas just...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-22-2012, 04:31 AM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

Yes I did, and I missed that little devil, You know, it's been two yrs. since I built that part and for the life of me I don't recall having a problem in that area. I tried to see in there and can't...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-21-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

First, I must thank Marcus for the good info as usual, I've built large scale planes with gas engines for yrs. myself and have always used the dubro tanks with the red stopper, you have to replace...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-18-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

HI Bob2t, Just want to make sure we're talking the same plane. after seeing your last post I went to the shop and got my plans out and did some quickk measuring. The bottom formers measure approx...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
12-16-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4,233
Views: 659,083
Posted By ludfleet

RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon

Hello Marcus, How did you do the exhaust on the 35% or the DLE111? Do you have any photo's that you would share? Joe
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