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  1. john Derstine

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Mine finally arrived after a week on a boat from Manila. In perfect shape, no wrinkles or sags in the covering, and so far no questionable glue joints. Typical Hangar 9 quality, the only think I was not impressed with were the aluminum gear and the wheels, but I think I'll use them anyway and...
  2. john Derstine

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    awesome. just like the flying cowboys!
  3. john Derstine

    Hi from the Philippines

    Thanks WMcNabb, That plane (Hangar 9 Ultimate)was built 20 plus years ago, so ancient history, I used all JR equipment in it, as Horizon sponsored me with a team discount on parts. Three Matchboxes, one rx, no powerbox, just lots of redundancy on batteries. All titanium pushrods, and JR servos...
  4. john Derstine

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Thanks Nick, I have already been through this thread a few times, lots of good info. I will model my electronic install on yours as it it a simple sound approach. I don't want to get into the Power Box thing on this plane as it is not so critical on a plane like this. My issue is radio...
  5. john Derstine

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Just arranged for delivery of my Timber 110, the only one left for sale in the Philippines. My "local" hobby shop is 570 kilometers away, by several boat rides, or a flight. so it took some doing to arrange logistics. Tomorrow it ships from Manila, hopefully be here by weeks end, and in good...
  6. john Derstine

    Hi from the Philippines

    Yes that's right, I'm john D. an American retired in the Philippines. I've been modeling since, well forever. In the US 20 years ago I was flying 46% scale aerobatic planes. tow planes, and giant scale composite sailplanes, Since coming here not much flying available except small foamies etc...
  7. john Derstine

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    One more question, will save me guessing... what diameters are the two braided sleeves you are using there, many thanks again!
  8. john Derstine

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    Perfect, Thanks for that. I was going to go the powerbox or smartfly route, but it seemed overkill for this plane.
  9. john Derstine

    110" TIMBER Assembly Thread

    I read the first two thirds of this thread @AKNick and am impressed with your simple but elegant radio install. I' new to the forum here and have had a lot of experience with 40% scale aerobatic planes but, that was 20 years ago and there were only a few 2.4 gig radios ... yes that long ago...
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