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Another salvaged model nears completion!
Back in 2010, I was lucky enough to review this model on behalf of RCG. Great model which, unfortunately, met an untimely demise shortly after this review was published.
Fast forward to mid-2019 for a partial return of this model to operating status, namely the engine, power switch and spinner. The engine I got with this castoff sport plane was too large; I blogged about it not long ago and I posted its photo from that blog below. What did it take to get this model back on the cusp of flying once more? -The O.S. Max AX 46, glow plug and muffler from the P-40. No cost. -A new/old Great Planes adjustable motor mount which I already had on hand. No cost. -The newly repaired heavy duty power switch from the P-40; it had some torn wires at the receiver plug. No cost. -The Great Planes spinner from the P-40. No cost. -A new/old 11x6 Master Airscrew propeller given to me along with the model. No cost. Even the factory safety warning sticker was intact. -Fuel tubing. Mere pennies. -Mounting hardware. $2.89 from Ace Hardware. The Thunder Tiger fuel tank which came with the model was in fine shape and only needed a new klunk line. A new slanted fuel tank is waiting at the hobby shop for installation into the Rat Clanger. That'll make it model number five returned to operational status for very little money and only a bit of time. Flight report and updated photos to follow; I'm told it's a big, lazy and fun flyer with its 6' wingspan. We'll soon see! My next project might be a long dormant, kit-built Great Planes Ultimate biplane, given to me with minor crash damage and originally set up as an electric. No telling which end was up; the wings have the same pattern top and bottom! I repaired the damaged landing gear a few years back, I have the parts to finish the build, so why not? A good, used K&B Screaming 48 purchased from a friend might go onto that firewall. Haven't flown that engine yet! ImagesView all Images in thread
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Last edited by DismayingObservation; Jun 11, 2019 at 06:03 PM.
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