RE: suggestion for a club
Thanks a bunch cmgtech1 for the model ident, and RCM plans number. I have been purchasing planes from RCM Service for some time now, but missed this great model. I will add it to my next order. This is really a great model for fun flying individually, and with a club group. aerorich73@centurylink.net
Posted on: 9/8/2012 1:07 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Sport Flying"
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RE: Guillows planes ?
Hi Fellows: I did my share of building these early kits, and found the training very valuable. In moving to full size planes as a career, and then through the U-control period(which is still around), and then into RC models, it was the learning experience needed to overcome a lot of design faults in produced kits of all kinds. With the adventure by a lot of builders who cannot wait to install larger engines to firewalls, increasing the model weight from using stronger woods, does not seem to hamper the flying ability other than maybe flying faster to get the required lift to stay airborne. Now this does not mean going overboard in the larger engine sizes. While the weight change may have some bearing on the model's flying speed to stay airborne, the plane will fly just fine. Yes, the early stick kits were something to deal with, but it sounds like some of you really did enjoy the challenge.
Posted on: 9/1/2012 11:35 AM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: CMS ENGINES
Hi fellows: I have 3 GMS .47 engines. The 4th one I lost on a fly away trainer. My experience with these engines has been just fine, BUT a lot of work has taken me away from doing a lot of flying with the other 3 new engines. The fly away .47 really ran well, and had a nice bark to it when going to idle. I have also read where there were problems with the carbs on some engines. Believe the basic engine is well made, and if coming with a good carb, you will have a good flying experience. Having 3 new ones, I will have the ability to move the carbs around if one or two seem to be faulty. I also collect other named engines such as the Kangke SK .50 and JBA .46 engines. The prices are worth the gamble to see if they actually run. The .39 JBA really is a screamer. It pulled my Royal trainer ok, but the verticle flight was missing; so have installed the JBA .46. This engine is still putting out black colored oil after going through the test stand run in according to Dave Beirke's instructions. Suspect it will take another half gallon of fuel burn to finish the break in while flying a a rich two cyle setting. Have any questions? aerorich73@centurylink.net
Posted on: 9/1/2012 11:17 AM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: can't give up old faithful (oil soaked wood)
a no-no. aerorich73 Scappoose, Oregon
Posted on: 7/18/2012 1:49 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: AMA PLANS SERVICE SEE'N RED
planes. Go on line, an check out the plans they have to offer. aerorich73 Scappoose, Oregon
Posted on: 7/18/2012 1:37 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: What glow engine would you choose
, and enjoy being able to choose the plane and engine combination from prior purchases. aerorich73
Posted on: 7/18/2012 1:27 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Big jump in kit prices at Tower
Hi Fellows: I was just reviewing Tower's website, and almost choked my tongue down. Just what are these mfg's thinking? I really do not want to cut my own balsa size wood needed in order to build a model. Purchased a lot of wood some time ago; so it will be only when starting a new plane that more wood will be needed. In view of the number of model kits I bought over the years before retiring, I will not need to purchase any of the kits on the market now. Spent a good amount of funds purchasing plans from the RCM Plans Service; so if a kit build is not interesting enough, I can fall back on building from plans. What really steams me is to see the price of a kit at or more than an ARF of the same model. This type of message is telling customers to not purchase a kit. This type of pricing is not doing any good for the original motivation of the hobby back in the yester years. People have control of their time, and to market that they have no time to build a model, but have time to drink beer is a big lie. I am moving back into the 1/2A arena as I can fly this size model here on our own 2.6 acres after the FAA and HomeLand Security guts our fuel flying. It is ok with me for people to play with electric trains, but leave my fuel models alone. Rich S.
Posted on: 7/5/2012 1:58 AM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Beginning control line?
Hi Yapoyo: I sent you an e-mail yesterday. Send me your address, an I will send you a 1/2A kit, etc. aerorich73@centurylink.net
Posted on: 7/3/2012 7:02 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Sport Flying"
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RE: AMA, What are you Thinking?
Hosslfy: I just sent an e-mail to Jay about the July issue of MA. You will note on page 12 the mention of the FAA's ruling not done yet about our RC flying, and then the Fabulous FF on page 20 with a follow up of Beginner's Guide to FF on page 28. Going to page 37, you can build a rubber powered BN.1 model. This seems to be making it clear that there is some worry about a fall out of members if the FAA deems RC fuel powered models to unsafe for us to operate, and are trying to keep the activity going by moving us into the direction of non engine powered models. Well, I for one told Jay that they will have to pull my cold dead fingers away from my hands from around my glow plug engines. Living on 2.6 acres, I am moving back into the 1/2A arena where I can fly here at home without the AMA. This July issue may be colorful, but has no useful information about building fuel powered models. In reviewing my stack of RCM magazines, I can well see the downward slide to the secular, marketing gutter we are being taken.
Posted on: 6/24/2012 7:14 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Pica kits
Hi fellows: In moving into my new hobby room, I had a chance while moving model kits to handle my 1/6 Scale Pica Spitfire model kit. Sure glad I made a lot of purchases before a good number of kit builders closed their doors. Your Aeronca Sedan will be a great model to have, and fly. Cheers!!! Rich
Posted on: 6/24/2012 5:46 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Eagle 2 engine plate help
Whip: Glad you found the engine plate part shape. My Eagle has been my favorite model to fly. Rebuilt it several times, and with two engine flame outs, have decided to practice on other models which do not have such a fond memory about. The plane is really stable, and makes for some great touch and goes at the flying site even on grass. Cheers!!! Rich
Posted on: 6/24/2012 5:40 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: CG on a Royal Kit
Ok Chuck: Not having the calculator program available, I found that Squardron 495 had published their way of finding the CG location. I am not sure just how large this model is, or its weight, but will give you what I learned from 495. Finished repair, and rebuilding a damaged trainer, I hung the model in a large doorway from the engine cs, vertical stab/ top rudder hinge, and leveled it along the longitudenal axis. Hung a plumb bob from the same hanger above the model, and lowered it until it reached the fuse. Where it pointed was the CG location. This location proved out correctly as the model was very well balanced during its flying life before my bad landing. Just finished a 1994 Royal Aire 40T ARF purchased use, and never flown. The instruction manual gave a 4 inch dimension from the leading wing edge for the CG location which mathematically came out at over 38% of MAC. The above method corrected the location to 28% MAC. The plane flys well at this CG location. Cheers!!! Rich
Posted on: 6/24/2012 5:35 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: battery cycling question please
to the original ma new value. So far, I have not noted any loss of ma due to the cycling. AERORICH73
Posted on: 5/24/2012 12:45 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Hobby Lobby Telemaster 40!
Hi Fellows: I wanted one of these kits, and placed an order for a long time waiting for the kit to get made. Well, haa, haa, they completely rebuilt the kit with laser cut parts, and a lot of verbal advertising in the e-mail answer I received. You really need to sit down to view the asking price they show for the same model. I made it clear that the kit was ok from years past at the reasonable cost, and that I would not be interested in their products any more. I am a retired aircraft mechanic, and enjoy BUILDING models. There is alway some part of the contruction which does not appear correct to me, and I have the chance to improve the structure. There is no need to make a kit so perfect that it almost assembles itself without human involvement. I am definitely not interested in electric power systems; so Hobby Lobby does not carry the model inventory that I am interested in purchasing. Log onto their website and check the going price for the kit now. AERORICH AMA410664
Posted on: 5/24/2012 11:55 AM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Coverite trim iron
Hi fellows: I have both of these Coverite irons along with other brands. So far I have noticed that that both irons do not seem to reach the max temp settings especially the small trim iron. This makes getting the Ultracoat covering to stick will when doing the control surface gaps. The larger Coverite iron temp really goes down when the sole is covered with the proper boot. My other irons are generally used for back up when encountering the lack of the covering getting attached correctly. Purchased a set of these irons on e-bay, and then purchased two new ones with the same under temp problems. I very much like the Coverite iron shapes; so put up the under temp condition until the final shrinking is needed. I have a Duratrax Flashpoint temp gage which shows the temp readings; so know that the irons are not reaching the dial indicated settings. Would appreciate hearing what type of temp you are getting from your irons at each setting. Cheers!!! aerorich73@centurylink.net
Posted on: 5/5/2012 1:34 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Model Airplane News, then and now.
Well Gray Beard; at 78 years old, I have given up on the new magazines, and just re-read the RCM issues stored from the 90's until the last ones in 2005. The brain power early builders developed in all aspects of the creation of a plane, and the power systems to fly them either on wires, or by radio, was something to live for. Today the culture has changed so much that as it was pointed out, the ARF models are just to much for them to assemble let alone figure out how to start a glow plug engine. I am just enjoying all of the kits I purchased in years past, and some since retiring in 2000 from repairing passenger aircraft in Portland, Oregon. In reading to understand the electric world, I can only imagine how many people will get chopped up by the never stopping propeller blades until the batteries are dead. Even the charging of the new batteries could get very exciting if leaving then to charge by themselves in the garage. What is still possible, is that RCM in Gold, Beach, Oregon has the model plans for sale, and we can scratch build from plans still. Have squirreled away a bunch of them already. Anyone wanting to get plans from RCM, just enter: RCM PLANS, which should bring up their website. Cheers!!! Rich
Posted on: 4/1/2012 5:20 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: BTE Flyin' King -
Hi Fellows: I really like to repair models, or do mod's on them. From what you are planning on doing by install wing servos, keep in mind that the wing ribs will need holes under the present covering. Your write up did not mention the bottom covering being removed. The idea of removing the vertical portion of the aileron rods would work just fine. With the wing being 80", you are going to have some very long wiring to reach each servo. I would suggest increasing the wire size, and put the extension connection at the servo location so if a servo fails, you can just remove the servo without having to cut into the covering to reach the in-wing connection. I have purchased a Flying King model even though I have the kit stored. Converted it to trike gear, but have not test flown it yet. The ASP .75 engine has been run through the normal break-in routine; so it is just a matter of transporting it to the club field this year if the weather here in Oregon stops raining. Cheers!!!! Rich
Posted on: 4/1/2012 4:41 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Leading edge sheeting
GREAT LOOKING WINGS, jshponie. aerorich73@centurylink.net Scappoose, Oregon
Posted on: 1/28/2012 8:28 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: How do you know when engine is happy with prop?
of years. aerorich73
Posted on: 1/23/2012 5:21 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Gray bearded old poop slid to the dark side!
Well Gray Beard: Do not be to hard on yourself. The industry, and society is moving away from being involved building anything. The instant gratification decade is here, and hopefully the next one will have some sense of the importance of learning what a skill is. I am 77+, and fortunately have more than enough engines and model kits to keep me busy for years to come. Yes, I have several ARF models which could not be purchased in a kit form. The Hanger 9 F-22 is the latest model purchased. Unfortunately, I did not do a good review of the model, and after purchase it became a lead sled dud with more design problems that would not have happened if the model had been in kit form. In watching a video, it was not difficult to see that the rudder control rod was sticking which made the rudder movement jurking suddenly when correcting a poor landing direction. Ok, glad you enjoy your planes. I am returning to the 1/2 A models using the small engines. Need one more TT 0.07 engine. Cheers!!! Rich
Posted on: 1/12/2012 2:56 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 1st kit build- G.P. T-Craft
Hi FLY: Your construction looks great. Well done!!! Only suggest you have help in getting the plane airborne as tail draggers are more exciting during takeoff than tricycle type models. Rich
Posted on: 1/1/2012 4:43 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Balsa USA Student Trainer
Hi fellows: All the posted suggestions are good ones. I personally believe the trainer in question is overpriced. My recommendation is to purchase a Goldberg Eagle 2 kit and enjoy a great plane. The instructions for this model are well done, and has a long history talked about on the website. I have the early version of this kit, and after the last poor landing, it is ready for more test flying. Just have to understand what the TT .42 engine wants to keep it running after going to half power at altitude. Cheers!!! Rich
Posted on: 12/21/2011 11:32 AM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: K&B Sportster 45
Well, it seems you have done all you could with the existing carb. Suggest you think about installing a Perry carb. The one thing I noted in your write up is whether you purchased this engine new. Also, if it was purchased used, did it show signs of having been run, or just well oiled and clean. Removing the back cover and checking for any signs of running may show up on the back of the cover, My .45 engine began having the same problems, and I came up with the same idea of changing the carb out. With a supply of other engines to choose from, I just repackaged the .45, and put it back in the cabinet. This has not been the only engine which I purchased new that came with a defective carb. My new Super Tiger .45 had the same problems, and I installed a Perry which brought the engine to life. There maybe more info on this website as to what other carbs woud fit your engine. If by chance you have one of the engines in stock, you could just swap out the bad carb, and try the one from you other engine. I am a retired aircraft mechanic, and enjoy solving engine problems. As in your case, there is an additional cost to correct a defect, and moves one to just buy another engine at only a small amount of more funds. Let me know what you decide to do, and if a carb change fixes the problem. aerorich73@centurylink.net
Posted on: 12/21/2011 11:02 AM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Sources of bulk parts and supplies
How about adding LoneStar Balsa to the list of suppliers? They came back after a factory burn out in 2007. A lot of builders liked this company's offerings. Rich S.
Posted on: 12/3/2011 12:57 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Unionville 6' Otter
Bipes: Your construction is excellently done. I have just downloaded the website so I can purchase a Beaver also. It is one of my most favorite civilan aircraft. Keep us on track with your build. Rich
Posted on: 11/20/2011 11:14 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: unhinging control surfaces
Ok Crash: After looking at your aileron installation, my approach to removing the flight control would be: move the aileron down, and using a dremel thin cutoff wheel, cut the hinge apart carefully without doing any damage to the airframe. With the aileron remove, you can decide to either remove the hinge parts by soaking, etc, or just mold each section to the shape of the pivot edges. Install new hinges where they will support the aileron best. aerorich73@centurylink.net
Posted on: 10/29/2011 2:53 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Four Star 40 revisited
Skyraider71: The 4* 40 is a great model to bash into a WWII fighter model. That is what I am going to do with my build. The fuse was started some time ago, and I got diverted from the workbench. My favorite plane is the Naval SkyRaider you have on your address page. I have the 40 size model from Global Hobbies stored now. Keep us in the loop on your second build of this 4*40. aerorich73@centurylink.net
Posted on: 10/27/2011 1:56 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Sport Flying"
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RE: sheeting foam with gorilla glue
Hi fellows: In my search for information on covering foam wings, I found an article by a well known scale scratch builder who made the statement, "Use only epoxy", for an adhesive. His trial and error over the years lead him to use this adhesive so that any alignment problems could be corrected before the epoxy cured. Other articles suggested using a small paint roller so that only a light coat was applied. Returning the wings to the shucks, and weighting them down brought forth good covered wings. My reading about the expansion by the gorilla glues, was not something I wanted to contend with. I have several models with foam wings to cover this winter, and after edge gluing the balsa sheets together, will attach them to the foam cores using 45 min epoxy. I have several articles on covering foam wings, and can send copies, or internet sites if I am contacted. aerorich73@centurylink.net
Posted on: 10/20/2011 4:36 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: RCM Plans Service
Hi fellows: My RCM Plans catalog lists their address as: RCM PLANS, PO BOX 1565, GOLD BEACH, OREGON 97444-1565, PHONE # 541-247-2222. My parents move us to Brookings, Oregon in 1946, which is about 38 miles south of Gold Beach. I am very familar with the area, and suspect the people who do the plans service are retired, and work at the job part-time when not fishing in the ocean, or the Chetco River. I have been marking some plans that would be nice to have, so this discussion is something of interest to me as to the time span for deliveries. The plans already received had the building article included which was a nice plus. Ordering them by mail might be a faster way than on the internet, as they may not be using their computer every day. Cheers!!! Richard
Posted on: 9/28/2011 11:11 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Getting kids involved in model aviation
Yes Red, those early days were great. Born in 1934, as I grew up, the milkman dropped off a piece of balsa wood which had an inked outline of an model. I tried to use a blunt steak knife to cutout the parts with very little luck. My grandfather, broke an early designed razor blade in half, and I was amazed at the smooth cut the blade made in the balsa wood. My mother came unglued when she saw the blade in my hand. Had to wrap it in something in order to continue cutting out the model. Did not know at the time that it was not a flying model. Just fell on the floor when tossed. Did not read very well at the time; so built stick models with two sides, and two tops, and did not know why I ran out of sticks, and could not understand where the formers were to go. Wiped all the excess glue on my pants which really lit a fire under my mother. Model building was always under attack while growing up. Even after making my career of repairing airline aircraft, she wondered why I was still playing with the dam things. Now I have a house full of planes which need to be moved into the new hobby room away from the flying vacuum cleaner my wife operates. At least she understands the skill, and craftsmanship that goes into building these operating models. Cheers!!! Richard
Posted on: 9/20/2011 7:53 PM by Author "AERORICH73" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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