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« Last post by pappyadkins on August 03, 2026, 11:01:04 AM »
I agree with Keith... doubt the size would matter, also agree guarding VERY IMPORTANT... Just FYI, I've been working with Les - in the future, we're planning on his parts page to have Custom Nylon pulleys for both the front pulley & the 4 side pulleys that will have double bearings each & hopefully very affordable... I will be working on these as soon as I possibly can... I have all the stuff, just need to get home to implement...
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« Last post by westok on August 02, 2026, 05:39:55 AM »
Nice, I'm just getting started myself and am moving much slower than you are.
Glad you started! It took quite a while for me to bite the bullet. I'm retired, so when I am not playing chauffeur for the grand kids, I am down working in the shop until it gets too hot.
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« Last post by Shay King on August 02, 2026, 12:54:33 AM »
Thanks for that Keith.
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« Last post by westok on August 01, 2026, 05:48:17 PM »
Welcome to the Forum! Happy to hear you have been getting a lot of questions answered here. Your work is looking very nice. Hope you don't run into too many snags. When you build your fuselage, I suggest you incorporate the XL type wing mounts. This will make installing the wings so much easier than the single bolt method. Here are photos of how one LEU builder did it.
Thanks for the info! I appreciate that.
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« Last post by Kamcoman77 on August 01, 2026, 05:47:44 PM »
Don't see how using a 2-1/2" pulley would make much difference. A cable guard is important IMO. Here is how two builders did it.
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« Last post by westok on August 01, 2026, 05:46:18 PM »
Yes, very nice.
What aluminum are you using on the tank and what thickness? Will you be sealing with Pro-Seal?
I am using .032" 5052-H32. It is just under 5 gal. I plan on using ProSeal, trying to put that off as long as possible. 
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« Last post by Kamcoman77 on August 01, 2026, 05:36:08 PM »
Welcome to the Forum! Happy to hear you have been getting a lot of questions answered here. Your work is looking very nice. Hope you don't run into too many snags. When you build your fuselage, I suggest you incorporate the XL type wing mounts. This will make installing the wings so much easier than the single bolt method. Here are photos of how one LEU builder did it.
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« Last post by Shay King on August 01, 2026, 10:25:32 AM »
The plans don’t mention a cable guard on the large pulley for the elevator. I’m wondering why not. Any ideas welcome.
Also, the largest pulley I could find is 2 1/2” rather than the specified 3”. Does anyone think that will cause problems?
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« Last post by Sfcmarkc on August 01, 2026, 08:51:28 AM »
Nice, I'm just getting started myself and am moving much slower than you are.
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« Last post by Brock on August 01, 2026, 08:20:13 AM »
Yes, very nice.
What aluminum are you using on the tank and what thickness? Will you be sealing with Pro-Seal?
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