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  1. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Pulled the top off the GF40 and cleaned all the carbon off the valves and head. The piston came clean with a wipe or two. Adjusted the valves to .05 gap. Cylinder walls look good as well. Cleaned the carb to boot.
  2. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Thanks!
  3. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Looked at the valves and they are good. Looks like one is a little tight and needs gapped. The jam nut on the other probably needs replaced as well. Looks like the wrench slipped on the previous owner when he adjusted it. The gap on that one looks good, but I'll check it with the feeler gages. I...
  4. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Will do. I'll give it a good once over. I think I'm going to order an intake isolator and gaskets as they look a little older and discolored. Compression seems really really good.
  5. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    OS GF40 showed up. Looks like a good engine. It is heavier than my DLE 30, so the heavier tailwheel my not be a bad thing. I'm also going to put the elevator servo in the tail, which will help out some.
  6. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Don't know if I do iether. I picked up another item, not sure yet if I'm going to use it yet or not. It's a little on the heavy side. It's the Horizon Hobby Cub tailwheel. Look's good though. I'm also thinking about an OS gf40 for power instead of the DLE 30, though I trust the DLE's...
  7. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Yep, I've watched it and now I'm contemplating rib stitching? Only adds another year's build time for me :rolleyes:
  8. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Will do. Thanks for the heads up!!
  9. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Thanks!
  10. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Covering arrived!
  11. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Got the rite aileron mostly done.
  12. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Got the rite flap mostly done this day. The new saw is working out wonderfully!
  13. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Snales pace, but I got the wing tip almost done!
  14. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    I've done a little cutting on it now and love it! With the micrometer stop, I'm able to rip with precision! The fence stays tight and true.
  15. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Absolutely!! I'll give stits a call when I'm ready to order paint. I may need some more poly brush as well.
  16. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Not really on the model airplane radar. Scale ship builders sites though. byrnesmodelmachines.com. One of the most precise 4" table saws you can get!
  17. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    I'll give it a try. Looks like a great color supply as well. My new tool also showed up!! Been wanting one for some time now.
  18. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Years back I scratch built a MAN plans F4D Skyray. Couple of years of my life worth! It's up on display now. Powered by an OPS 80 on a fan. Before internet!!
  19. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    Any help is greatly appreciated!!
  20. Stevendavis

    Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

    I think the finest paper I've ever used was 800 on my cowls. I've done quite a bit of clear coat, but with dope. I know it's a time and patience thing and I'm not always good with patience!
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