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Lil Tsunami build
« on: December 08, 2020, 02:49:43 PM »
Gentlemen. I thought I would share the building, finishing and eventual flying of my 1/2a Tee Dee 049 powered Tsunami build with you. Hope you enjoy it. Will post more soon.
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2020, 03:09:18 PM »
I am looking forward to it Kevin

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2020, 03:27:52 PM »

  Me tue!!!
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2020, 06:05:50 PM »
Awesome, bring it on!!!
Ray from Greensboro, North Carolina , six laps inverted so far with my hand held vertically!!! (forgot to mention, none level!) AMA# 902150

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2020, 07:15:48 PM »
Stunt, racer, scale? Size? We want all the details, of course. And are rooting for you.  #^
Think S.M.A.L.L. y'all and, it's all good, CL, FF and RC!

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2020, 11:11:00 AM »
Here it is in raw wood. Simple and fast build. So fast I didnt get any pictures.
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2020, 11:12:35 AM »
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2020, 11:13:17 AM »
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2020, 11:14:02 AM »
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2020, 10:23:33 PM »
It has the shapes. More wing and tail than would be scale, I think.

Do you have a particular purpose in mind for it?

I used to prefer the red painted version with the elaborate wave in the tail, but the earlier silver and blue paint jobs have been growing on me.
I built a Blue Pants as a kid. Wish I still had it. Might even learn to fly it.

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #10 on: December 10, 2020, 02:02:32 AM »
Hi PerttiMe. Its mainly for stunting and loosely based on Dick Sarpolous's Akro. I wanted a design that I knew was a great flier, and ya, I was tempted to make the wing closer to scale, but decided not to take the chance.  From the pilots view it's mostly the fuse shape that you see anyway. Both Tsunami's silver paint scheme and the red are nice, but this one's going to be the red version.
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #11 on: December 10, 2020, 06:03:46 AM »
Make sure you post videos of you painting the wave on the tail...

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #12 on: December 10, 2020, 08:12:47 PM »

 Lookin' good!
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #13 on: December 11, 2020, 12:38:33 AM »
Make sure you post videos of you painting the wave on the tail...
That might be easiest with graphics made on a computer and printed as decals.
I built a Blue Pants as a kid. Wish I still had it. Might even learn to fly it.

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #14 on: December 11, 2020, 07:02:23 PM »

 Kevin,

 You can order your own Christmas gift here...

 http://www.valleyofspeedapparel.com/pylon-legend-shirts/race-18-tsunami
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #15 on: December 12, 2020, 03:02:25 AM »
😁 NICE! Thanks for the tip wwwarbird!
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #16 on: December 12, 2020, 12:10:23 PM »
Adjustable lead out guide detail.

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #17 on: December 12, 2020, 12:12:32 PM »
Elevator / push rod and horn detail. 1/16" elevator joiner wire sandwiched between 1/32" plywood.
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #18 on: December 12, 2020, 12:53:38 PM »
Kevin, what size wood did you use for the stab/elevator and what size pin hinges did you use?

Thanks.

Bruce

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #19 on: December 12, 2020, 02:25:07 PM »
Bruce, 3/32" stab & elevator and small Dubro hinges.
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #20 on: December 12, 2020, 06:50:49 PM »
Make sure you post videos of you painting the wave on the tail...
I will George.

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #21 on: December 12, 2020, 07:37:46 PM »
Of coarse Tsunami had to have a spinner. In this case it had to be a 1 and a half inch one. Can't remember seeing a 1/2a model with a spinner this big. So to fit the Tee Dee I had Paul Gibeault make a bushing for this one. At 20,000 rpm even a hole slightly off center could be a problem.

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #22 on: December 12, 2020, 07:40:54 PM »
Thanks Paul!

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #23 on: December 12, 2020, 07:44:07 PM »
Side view.

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #24 on: December 12, 2020, 10:31:58 PM »

 Here's some good stuff...

 
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #25 on: December 13, 2020, 12:21:34 AM »
Oh.... What size is the model?
I built a Blue Pants as a kid. Wish I still had it. Might even learn to fly it.

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #26 on: December 13, 2020, 01:25:30 AM »
Hi Wayne, I think I've found almost all there is on the web for Tsunami. Skip Holm had a great story. He was flying Tsunami and the engine quit. So he radioed JR and calmly told him about it and asked
 him where he would like him to land it. 😁 If I'm not  mistaken he was going to land it on the freeway. But then the engine started and he told him Never mind.

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #27 on: December 13, 2020, 01:26:24 AM »
Oh.... What size is the model?
It has a 25.75" wingspan.

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #28 on: December 13, 2020, 03:16:49 AM »
Here's some good stuff...

 
I just love the air racers.

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #29 on: December 13, 2020, 07:56:26 PM »
How much of an original Mustang is left if any? Or is it all scratch built?
Think S.M.A.L.L. y'all and, it's all good, CL, FF and RC!

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« Reply #30 on: December 13, 2020, 08:51:13 PM »
@ Larry. Mustang? If you mean Tsunami, it was totally wrecked, but is currently being rebuilt. Tsunami was built from scratch. https://flightexpo.org/the-tsunami-project

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #31 on: December 13, 2020, 09:45:37 PM »
If you check on Ebay you can find Cox spinners available in the1-1/2" diameter in a few different colors. I've been searching for one in1-1/4" and it's been a little harder and the ones I did find are only available in black, White, and yellow and wouldn't you know it, I'd like it to be red.

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« Reply #32 on: December 13, 2020, 10:05:06 PM »

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« Reply #33 on: December 13, 2020, 11:16:40 PM »
Tsunami was really the smallest airframe they could scratch build around a Merlin engine and a pilot.
I built a Blue Pants as a kid. Wish I still had it. Might even learn to fly it.

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #34 on: December 14, 2020, 01:41:45 AM »
If you check on Ebay you can find Cox spinners available in the1-1/2" diameter in a few different colors. I've been searching for one in1-1/4" and it's been a little harder and the ones I did find are only available in black, White, and yellow and wouldn't you know it, I'd like it to be red.
You could always just paint it red.

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #35 on: December 14, 2020, 11:49:50 AM »
Delton, try this. https://brodak.com/brodak-1-1-4-spinner-with-2-holes.html.   Or I recently found this, which is the place I also seen the 75th anniversary fox 35.     https://www.mecoa.biz/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=82        Kevin.
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #36 on: December 16, 2020, 11:04:37 AM »
Lil Tsunami's catastrophic engine failure: I buy all my 1/2a engines from Paul Gibeault. This engine was going to go in the Lil Tsunami, but that was not to be. In Paul's words here's what happened: "Well as you recall I had one surplus TD that I was willing to let go of and I made a deal with you to buy it. Almost ANY used engine from me MUST undergo an Inspection & Test Run to my personal standards before I am willing to sell it.  That allows me a 99%+ customer satisfaction rating.  So that initial engine looked perfect up until the test run. During the test run, it was noted to putting out superior power than normal. As I was  admiring such excellent RPM's,(something between 22 - 23,000)  the engine suddenly stopped!  Upon further inspection I noted the con rod had snapped in half & punched it's way right through the crankcase! This of course essentially trashed the engine which is why you ended up with the last personal TD which I owned (which is also a thoroughbred) powerful engine. I know where cheap replacement parts are if I ever want to re-build it, but have no plans to do so at the moment.
And now you know the rest of the story..."

Cheers,

Paul

p.s. I've blown up A LOT of .049's in my time, but have NEVER seen a con rod snap in the middle like this one did!"
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #37 on: December 16, 2020, 02:45:14 PM »
Ahhh, a little JB Weld and all will be fine.  LL~ LL~  LL~
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #38 on: December 16, 2020, 03:58:44 PM »
When I was a motor head back in the 70's and 80's  the saying was ,,  They always run best just before they are ready to blow-up..
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #39 on: December 16, 2020, 06:15:47 PM »
My saying is "Your planes the right weight just before the first coat of dope goes on".
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #40 on: December 17, 2020, 10:37:26 AM »
Adjustable tank and engine detail. I'm not sure if I like the feed tube coming out the top. I will fill through the top and cap off the top. Hopefully it works.
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #41 on: December 18, 2020, 01:21:11 AM »
Would have liked to use an aluminum Fox 1/2bellcrank, but the hole for the pushrod is to far away from the pivot point, and there was alot of slop in the bushing. Not really ideal for stunt. Settled for  the Cheap looking plastic one.
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #42 on: December 18, 2020, 09:59:12 AM »

 I have used Sig 3" b/crank on a lot of my half A models and they work fine, I use the p/rod hole next to the bell crank pivot post so I don't have a lot of throw.  See what you can do with this, you can also use the same crank with the 2 1/2"  line spacing, hope that this helps.. Merry CHRISTmas... D>K
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #43 on: December 18, 2020, 06:32:29 PM »
Thanks for the tip Bootlegger. I may try the 3" bell crank. Merry Christmas to you as well & a happy new year.

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #44 on: December 18, 2020, 07:52:30 PM »

 The Sig 3-incher seems awfully bulky for a svelte 1/2 ship, heavy too.
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #45 on: December 18, 2020, 11:10:20 PM »
Kevin pm me about the 3” bellcrank.
I think I have the solution for you.
I can make you one out of 1/16” phenolic using router templates I already have.

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #46 on: December 20, 2020, 08:38:19 AM »
I was asked if I had plans for Lil Tsunami. No I don't But if it proves to be a good airplane I will share the templates so anyone can easily knock one out.    Kevin King.

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #47 on: December 20, 2020, 08:55:25 AM »
Time for paint!   S?P After the 3 coats of clear were brushed on and sanded I skipped the filler coats and went straight to the color coats. Joe Adamusko suggested the base coat color to be a light grey. So I sprayed on a coat of Polar Grey but found it to be to dark. So I sanded it off, added white to the paint and resprayed it.             
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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #48 on: December 20, 2020, 09:59:56 AM »
Kevin, I’d be curious to know what tools/techniques you used to cut the stab hinge slots.  Thanks.

Bruce

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Re: Lil Tsunami build
« Reply #49 on: December 20, 2020, 03:16:44 PM »
Kevin pm me about the 3” bellcrank.
I think I have the solution for you.
I can make you one out of 1/16” phenolic using router templates I already have.
Thank you Robert. Much obliged.


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