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« Last post by pappyadkins on December 12, 2025, 06:41:00 AM »
recommend go ahead & get the Ace on order if that's the plan... I've heard rummers of long lead times & high tariffs... Not 100%, but worth looking at anyways...
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« Last post by pappyadkins on December 12, 2025, 06:37:52 AM »
Oh yeah, I remember... Always thought about getting one of those - was always partial to the ugly stix (obviously after seeing my LEXL, lol)... Looking good!
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Mortgage my house!? What are we talking here will it be under $1000?? Ill cancle the order and drive there in a uhaul if its thats much or more!
*EDIT*. Ok i just received a freight quote from acs. I can breathe now. Could be better but not as bad as i thought it would be.. $270
Normally, they are exorbitant. That is merely high. I had an engine shipped from California for less.. 
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« Last post by Isotope on December 11, 2025, 10:30:44 PM »
I am wondering about this too. Which shaft size to get and what will work with the ace redrive?
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« Last post by Brock on December 11, 2025, 07:19:23 PM »
Naturally, it happened right over the power lines. He did a nice getting down safely.
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« Last post by Jaggedscars on December 11, 2025, 10:13:57 AM »
Its a data point for sure, but I would be willing to bet if you researched 1/2 VW performance over the decades, there are issues with them, too. Nathan did state in the YouTube chat that the engine model-type-code indicated the engine was manufactured in 1984 and that they were stock heads/valves. There have been numerous revisions throughout the years to the Vanguard 23 HP engine and would be willing to bet some of those relate to the heads & valve train. That said, performance parts should be considered and there are manufacturers out there that make aftermarket valves (titanium or stainless steel) that would a suitable upgrade for engines running up to 4000-5000 rpms.
At the end of the day, you need to do what you feel is best (and safest). Les Homan has put quite a bit of time on the BSV23, and they have been flying overseas for decades without significant issues.
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« Last post by Isotope on December 10, 2025, 04:21:35 PM »
Im currently building an xl see my build log. I thought i would share this. I have been going back and forth on a power plant, v23 or 1/2vw. And i think this video just helped me make my decision. https://youtu.be/jg3tD9YDEcA?si=lQObtNDi4RiwHtAU
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« Last post by Isotope on December 09, 2025, 06:47:53 PM »
I predicted pulling staples to be way harder than it was. Once i figured out a method it went very fast. I used this staple puller from amazon and some bent tip needle nose, see pic.
Half pound of staples. All ribs together befor sanded weigh 6.5 pounds, does that sound about right? That is less than my biggest rc plane lol my old Hobby Lobby Telesport "not the craft store hobby lobby" anyone remember them?
Anyway. Now my focus goes to building a table while i wait on the rest of the wood and sanding the ribs. Anything else i should do to the ribs at this point?
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« Last post by pappyadkins on December 09, 2025, 10:08:15 AM »
Mine was 4'x 12'... I knew it was temp for the build, so I screwed the 4' wafer wood over the 30 or 36" Formica tables I had... That way I didn't destroy the Formica tops on the benches... 12 foot was really too short, but I was able to make due... Glad you & ACS can still be friends... lol
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« Last post by Kamcoman77 on December 09, 2025, 08:33:05 AM »
I made mine 36" wide, but 30" is wide enough. I wanted to be sure both spars would fit on the table as I slid the ribs over the rear spar.
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