RE: hatch locker
I like the Camloc fasteners, as well. Use them on my 1/4 scale L-5. Here is a link that shows several sizes: http://www.camloc.us/camloc-quarter-turns-catalog.php The ones I use are V26S01-*AGV. Hope this helps you.
Posted on: 5/16/2013 6:43 AM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Airborne Models
Airborne Modelso is a good company to deal with, in my experience. They sell great quality planes, and have good service, too. Rick
Posted on: 9/5/2012 5:43 AM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: 25% Cessna L-19/0-1 Bird Dog build
She's a beauty, Bill! You're a fast builder. What finish & engine did you use? Rick
Posted on: 5/4/2012 5:16 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11068732

RE: 26cc Gas Engines!
Zenoah G-26 mag. with Zinger 18x6 is a great combo. for me. Dead reliable stump puller! Rick
Posted on: 4/6/2012 1:25 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: enclosed trailer recommendation
I would recommend the very largest you can tow and afford, because, not long after it's purchase, you may wish it were bigger. A rear ramp in lieu of double-doors will save your knees, getting in and out. Lighter color, the better, here in the South, but white is very hard to keep clean. LED lights instead of incandescent. Good lock on the hitch, or better yet, removeable tongue to deter theft. Good luck! Rick
Posted on: 2/2/2012 8:33 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: VA Home Loan Mailings
Sky, I'm told by someone in the mortgage business that VA rates are very low right now, and, if it is a reputable company doing the solicitation, it very well may be legitimate. Rick
Posted on: 2/2/2012 8:28 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis"
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RE: Which oil do you use?
I've used Amsoil @ 50:1 for the past several years with perfect results. Rick
Posted on: 2/2/2012 8:39 AM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Jungmeister Tire Diameter?
Thanks Red. I appreciate it. I'll go with 4.25" diameter tires for 1/4 scale. It's become my favorite biplane, hands down, and one of my overall favorites. From what I've read about the full-scale, pilots absolutely love it, too. Rick
Posted on: 12/26/2011 5:55 AM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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Jungmeister Tire Diameter?
Merry Christmas Guys! Does anyone have info. regarding the "standard" tire diameter of the full scale Jungmeister? I have a Bu-133B 1/4 scale, and I have scoured the 'net, but all I can find is that the wheel diameter for the full-scale is equivalent to a Goodyear 6.00x6 (wheel size). I have a few 3-view drawings, but the tires are drawn with different diameters on each one, as, perhaps, is true of the full-scale, with tire diameters varying from plane to plane. Rougher fields=bigger tires. Thanks, Rick
Posted on: 12/25/2011 8:04 AM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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Hobbico Field Charger MKII Failure
Guys, I have a Hobbico field charger mkii, and it has ceased to charge! In fact, it will not turn on. The fuse checks out ok, and I have removed the panel/board from the case and visually, no signs of anything being cooked. When plugged in to the 12v power supply (deep cycle marine battery), I have plugged in a 5-cell battery into one of the charge ports, and a voltage meter in the meter ports. The meter reads the battery voltage, but pressing the charge button has no effect. The charger is out of warranty by a year, and has worked flawlessly until now. Sending it in for repairs is not cost-effective, so I'd like to repair it myself. My knowledge is limited, but if I had a schematic, I'd at least give it a try. So, all that said, does anyone know what I might look for first, or have a schematic? Any help would be appreciated. Here is the mfr's. webpage for the charger: http://www.hobbico.com/chargers/hcap0290.html Thank you, Rick
Posted on: 12/18/2011 1:07 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Tx batteries?
Sanyo Eneloops make the best tx batteries I've ever used. Rick
Posted on: 12/10/2011 7:03 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Good inexpensive metal gear servos?
Also, the Futaba S3305's are terrific inexpensive metal geared servos with high torque. Zero problems, and I've used them for several years now. Rick
Posted on: 11/20/2011 10:39 AM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Good inexpensive metal gear servos?
I have used S3010's for years with perfect success. One application was Top Flite's giant scale P-51 with a G-62. Best bang for the buck in my opinion. Rick
Posted on: 11/19/2011 6:56 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Jungmeister!
I have to agree! I just bought a 1/4 scale Jungmeister, already built (probably built several years ago), because of a love affair I've had with them for a long time. Hands-down, my favorite biplane. Rick
Posted on: 11/19/2011 6:49 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Anyone ever glue a muffler back together?
Harbor Freight sells aluminum welding rods that work great on mufflers with a Mapp/Oxygen torch. My JB Weld muffler repair didn't work either, and the aluminum welding rods did. Rick
Posted on: 11/11/2011 8:01 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: quick disconnect
D-sub connectors from Radio Shack are great for connecting multiple servo leads at once. Rick
Posted on: 11/11/2011 7:58 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: sharp exacto blades
Testor's version of #11 blades are the sharpest I've ever used. Rick
Posted on: 11/11/2011 7:55 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: L-19 Bird Dog?
I highly recommend Roy Vaillancourt. I have his 1/4 and 1/5 scale Bird Dogs, and L-5 Stinson. He knows what he's doing, and very good to deal with. Rick
Posted on: 8/15/2011 5:49 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 87
Beautiful Stearman Jim. Really nice work. How did the G-62 handle the 33.5 lbs.? Rick
Posted on: 8/15/2011 5:43 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Dynatron starter switch
If you call Sullivan, they can sell you their heavy duty switch for the Dynatron. If you raise hell with Sullivan because they put a light duty switch in their heavy duty starter, they'll send you the heavy duty switch at no charge with their complements.
Posted on: 8/15/2011 5:32 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Anyone running a First Place Engine?
I have an FPE 1.3, had it for years, and it runs perfectly every time. Rick
Posted on: 8/1/2011 8:45 AM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Bluebird servos are good ?
Nope.
Posted on: 6/16/2011 10:49 AM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: June 6, 1944
God Bless America, and God Bless Our Troops, Past and Present.
Posted on: 6/7/2011 7:03 AM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: KMP Stuka-build details
Kwik, the siren is terrific! Very audible. What is your voltage source? Rick
Posted on: 1/28/2011 9:31 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10297004

RE: KMP Stuka-build details
Kwik, that's awesome! Have you already posted info and pics of the siren setup? If not, I would love to know how you set your system up. Thanks for the video. I can't wait to get the siren in and get it installed in my Stuka. Rick
Posted on: 1/9/2011 9:07 AM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10250276

RE: KMP Stuka-build details
Good luck Kwik!
Posted on: 1/8/2011 8:42 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10249458

RE: KMP Stuka-build details
Kwik, based on your post, I just ordered one of those sirens. I've requested a .wav file from Wolo, and if they send it, I'll post it.
Posted on: 1/8/2011 7:56 AM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 25% Cessna L-19/0-1 Bird Dog build
Steve, thank you for the info on the lift tube, and all the other info and pics, too. I hadn't read what you wrote about the instrument panels. Can you tell me, are these WP's (if I managed to get the image to load). These are what I modeled on my 1/5 scale Bird Dog, and plan to do the same on my 1/4 scale. Rick
Posted on: 1/5/2011 5:17 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Large conversion engine source?
Thanks Av8tor, that's what I'm looking for. I'd like to use the mag. instead of ignition. Yours looks great! I'll look for Echo......... Rick
Posted on: 12/14/2010 6:19 AM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "Engine Conversions"
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RE: Large conversion engine source?
Thanks guys. Well, if I'm gonna have to spend over $400 for a saw or blower, I'll just go ahead and spend $420 for the G-62. I was in hopes I might get away with $200-300 by going the conversion route, but it doesn't sound that way. I tried to find an online source for a Husky/Stilhl blower engine, with no luck. The parts suppliers I found sold every other part for the blowers, but not the engine itself. I do appreciate the advice. Rick
Posted on: 12/12/2010 4:07 PM by Author "AIRPLANENUTS" in the forum "Engine Conversions"
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