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Title: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: Wynn Robins on August 20, 2007, 02:36:12 PM

A while ago I hit a thermal with my vector - lost line tension and destroyed the fuse  - the main wing was still intact - so I rebuilt the fuse and now have it completed - and here she is

Title: Re: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: Randy Powell on August 20, 2007, 03:16:01 PM

Nice repair job, Wynn. How do you do on weight in the refinish?

Title: Re: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: Wynn Robins on August 20, 2007, 03:55:24 PM

Randy - it actually came out lighter - I changed the method of building the fuse and saved 3oz.

So pretty happy about that!  y1

Title: Re: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: Randy Powell on August 20, 2007, 04:33:38 PM

Wynn,

Sound like a win/win (sorry for the pun).

I'm getting ready to repair and refinish my classic plane. I hope to do as well.

Title: Re: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: Harleyman on August 20, 2007, 06:16:34 PM

Looks really nice Wynn.   y1
You did a great repair job!

Title: Re: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: Paul Taylor on August 20, 2007, 06:17:27 PM

Very Nice Wynn.

Still waiting on your Talon ;D

Paul H^^

Title: Re: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: Wynn Robins on August 20, 2007, 06:23:41 PM

Paul the talon is a couple of posts down check it out

Title: Re: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: Warren Leadbeatter on August 21, 2007, 02:28:43 AM

Good job Wynn.  Do you fly in competitions or just for fun?

Cheers

Title: Re: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: Chris Wellington on August 21, 2007, 05:37:01 AM

Nice colour scheme : what spinner are you using and also what engine ; looks like an LA46 ? If so, how does it suit the model ; I have both LA46 or Brodak 40 to choose from for mine.

Title: Re: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: Wynn Robins on August 21, 2007, 02:19:41 PM

Warren,
 I fly comps - I placed 6th in the country last year - and I missed a few comps - so am hoping to attend more this coming season and crack the top 5.

Bombat - Yes it is an LA46 - the plane and motor combo are fantastic - can guarantee a good engine run every time.  Spinner is Brodak 1 3/4" needle nose

Title: Re: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: Ironbomb on August 23, 2007, 06:27:28 AM

I see you did your usual ugly paint scheme.   VD~

G

Title: Re: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: john e. holliday on August 23, 2007, 08:57:01 AM

I see you can't please everybody.  It looks great to the old DOC here.  Have fun,  DOC Holliday

Title: Re: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: Bill Little on August 23, 2007, 09:10:18 AM

Great save, Wynn.  Seems like not too long ago you were just starting out!

Ani't the Vector a great plane? y1

Title: Re: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: Wynn Robins on August 23, 2007, 02:11:56 PM

Hey Greg - bite me!!!  HA HA HA HAAAA.....only kidding big guy - I know you love my planes.

Bill thanks - you are right  - the vector is a great airplane

Title: Re: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: Clancy Arnold on August 27, 2007, 03:40:15 PM

Wynn
If you reduced the weight by 3oz during rebuild.
How much more will you save on the next rebuild???

 LL~  LL~  LL~

Clancy

Title: Re: New Vector 40 (well almost)
Post by: RandySmith on August 27, 2007, 08:21:16 PM

Quote from: Wynn Robins on August 20, 2007, 02:36:12 PM

A while ago I hit a thermal with my vector - lost line tension and destroyed the fuse  - the main wing was still intact - so I rebuilt the fuse and now have it completed - and here she is

HI Wynn

Good job and  nice  color scheme,  Have you flown it since teh rebuild?

Regards
Randy