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Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

08-18-2008, 02:18 PM

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A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

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Posted By Forge

Slowjohn, Thanks for the input, I think I...

Slowjohn,

Thanks for the input, I think I will take your advice and add some white stripes before my 1st flight, I need all the help I can get. :ws:

Delsol,

Thanks too, for the feedback....

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

08-18-2008, 12:56 PM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

James, I think I will be okay too. I do need...

James,

I think I will be okay too. I do need to learn more about electrical power systems and I will be buying a watt meter and educating myself on how to use it. Thanks for the advice.

Forge

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

08-18-2008, 12:55 PM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

Hey Delsol, Do you have any insight about...

Hey Delsol,

Do you have any insight about the EVA's flight characteristics, or things to be aware of for my maiden flight? Thanks

Forge

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

08-18-2008, 01:44 AM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

Hey Guys, Thanks for the feedback. It has...

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the feedback. It has been a great experience, and really fun building! :Q As I said at the start of this thread its been 35+ years since my last balsa model. Now I am back at...

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

08-13-2008, 01:03 PM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

Paul, Thanks for the compliment, and your...

Paul,

Thanks for the compliment, and your advice earlier on in my build.

Some of my covering work needs improvement, but I've learned a lot for my next build.

Have a great day, and good...

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

08-13-2008, 12:23 PM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

Update 8/13

Gents,

If anyone is interested, here are some of the latest photos of my progress. It's been a slow process, with a few hours put in here and there at night after the wife and kids are asleep, but...

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

08-10-2008, 02:38 PM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

Hey Smokejohnson, Good morning, I hope all...

Hey Smokejohnson,

Good morning, I hope all is well in Tulsa this morning. I've been away on vacation with the family the past week in Rhode Island. The ocean was beautiful!

I was missing my EVA...

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

07-23-2008, 02:06 AM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

Guys, Well, it's been a drawn out process...

Guys,

Well, it's been a drawn out process due to many responsibilities everyday, but it is finally starting to look like a plane. I still have a way to go, but I've been learning and enjoying each...

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

07-22-2008, 02:16 PM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

Smokejohnson, Yes, I have been working piece...

Smokejohnson,

Yes, I have been working piece by piece on the covering work and have really been enjoying it! :Q

I have everything covered except for the fuselage. I was up until midnight last...

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

07-15-2008, 03:40 AM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

Guys, Wow! Thanks for all the information....

Guys,

Wow! Thanks for all the information. This site is a wellspring of knowledge. I really appreciate you guys sharing the ideas. :ws:

Paul, I do like the idea of separate hinges and I will...

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

07-14-2008, 10:38 PM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

James, Thanks for the feedback. I may go the...

James,

Thanks for the feedback. I may go the tape route, I just wanted to hear what others used as an option. Do you run the tape the entire length of the surface?

By the way, that wing looks...

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

07-14-2008, 09:22 PM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

Paul, Thanks once again for the feedback. I...

Paul,

Thanks once again for the feedback. I will be covering the plane in SoLite.

When you use the GWS hinges do you slot the wood or just glue them to the outside of the control surfaces? (If...

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

07-14-2008, 04:35 PM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

Control surface attachment?

Guys,

Just about ready to start covering the plane and have a question that someone with more experience me may be able to answer.

The manual states, "Attach the ailerons to the wing with a...

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

07-07-2008, 11:35 PM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

Awesome, I learn something new every time I come...

Awesome, I learn something new every time I come to this site.

Thanks for the insight!

Forge

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

07-07-2008, 10:41 PM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

Hey Paul, Thanks so much for the suggestion...

Hey Paul,

Thanks so much for the suggestion about attaching the canopy. it's nice to benefit from someone else's experience. I appreciate the tip and will try your technique.

One other...

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

07-06-2008, 02:07 PM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

Smokejohnson, Thanks for the advice. You're...

Smokejohnson,

Thanks for the advice. You're right, I will cover the plane with Solite, as you say, it will look a lot nicer. I'll try the scissors on the canopy too.

We are taking our time,...

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

07-05-2008, 06:29 PM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

Dear Buzz, Thanks for the fine story, about...

Dear Buzz,

Thanks for the fine story, about MM, and the welcome. I look forward to getting into the air with mine.

I do have a couple of questions, when you have a moment.
1. Are there any...

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

07-05-2008, 02:56 PM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

Ron, Frank, Thanks for the suggestions about...

Ron, Frank,

Thanks for the suggestions about covering. And yes, I ordered the SoLite covering from MModels for the kit.

I look forward to the challenge.

Thanks!

Forge

Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft

07-05-2008, 02:09 PM

Replies: 46

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Views: 9,033

Posted By Forge

A boy and his plane, Mountain Models EVA build

Guys,

Well it’s been about 35 years since I built my last balsa model kit – back when I used to use rubber bands to try to power them. Even though I’m a lot older I’ve enjoyed each step along the...

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