RE: Air or electric for big bird retracts?
I use BnD nose units for tail retract units.. For that purpose they work very well.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 11:20 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Building the Proctor Nieuport 11
You can get the eyelets from Proctor. FYI I have a NIB Proctor 11 kit. Its and older kit that I purchased last year. It's complete etc. I love the lil plane but will probably never get to build it. Any one interested just send me a PM.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 3:00 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: GTM strut material
Take at look at www.flygtm.com under the Hanriot build. There's some good information on the Glenns strut use etc.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 2:48 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Newly available all composite 1/6 scale P-47 semi-ARF kit
You really dont need reserve power over the G45. I dont worry about "extra" weight. There's the argument that .. well if you need more nose weight, just add a bigger heavier engine. While that sounds reasonable it is only to a point. Planes are designed to fly "on the wing" and not on the prop. Learn that and you'll be a MUCH BETTER PILOT :)
Posted on: 11/15/2009 2:29 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Pin-up girl decals
A decal is a decal. On monokote you get good adhesion. You might need to clear over it to seal the edges.. but other wise it should work just fine.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 2:15 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Lado retracts, do the really exist?
The better business bureau is just one avenue to use. I would contact the State Attorney Generals office. That's a State Government office that operates with the full weight of State Law. It's much more effective than the BBB.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 2:13 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Newly available all composite 1/6 scale P-47 semi-ARF kit
The Yellow jug is a little smaller than the TF Jug. A friend is flying the TF Jug very well using a Moki 2.1 Im flying a TF P-51 with a G45 and its plenty enough engine. There are guys who put G62 in that plane but for what purpose? Speed is the only thing I can think of because they are way more than scale speed. There are those who fly models like models and those who fly models like full scale planes. The latter are in the minority, for sure. :(
Posted on: 11/15/2009 1:58 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Grow Jet Parts with a 3D Printer
What would you estimate the all up cost to be in your case?
Posted on: 11/13/2009 4:03 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Grow Jet Parts with a 3D Printer
14K maybe be pocket change but you still need the skills to make everything work. Not saying that's too difficult its just another part of the mix.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 1:05 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Grow Jet Parts with a 3D Printer
Yes it takes extra time. You still have to draw up the part etc so there is no savings there. The materials aren't all the expensive from what I remember. The expense is the initial purchase of the device. Rapid prototyping machines come in various forms and some are cheaper than others. It depends on what your needs are as to how extensive or costly you need. I do love the finished products. If I were doing it for my own model and it wasn't a pert I could reproduce with out great difficulty I'd draw the part in 3D cadd and shop for someone to make it on the net. Lots cheaper that way.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 10:21 AM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Changing an airfoil profile
It may be possible to draw an under cambered airfoil on the existing ribs sufficient to satisfy a more scale look. I doubt that it would effect the over all flying of the plane all that much. What won't be scale looking are the leading and trailing edges. I like the BUSA Spad myself and they fly very good. Having built a couple of very scale WWI planes I understand the issues with the scale look issues. If you want scale wings then you'll have to have scale rigging. I don't think there's a way around that. The best you can do is have a "sorta" scale look and be happy :)
Posted on: 11/13/2009 10:13 AM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Best scale photo!
Now thats a very convincing photograph.. and an excellent plane :)
Posted on: 11/3/2009 8:52 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Future of the Scalemasters?
Didn't Jerramy Fursman win with a Tiger moth this year? Not WWI but close :)
Posted on: 11/3/2009 8:50 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Future of the Scalemasters?
I've attended several Scale Masters over the years and it seems that when the SM is on the west coast attendance is low. The Biggest SM's are those held in Dayton or that area. It draws modelers from the east and west coasts. I would agree that a fixed venue where ever it is is the wise choice. The Nats no longer roam and TG has never roamed. Having a fixed location allows for proper planning by the contestants and the event organizers. The issue then would be who would run the event? Normally its a club that does so. This would have to change of course.
Posted on: 11/2/2009 8:24 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: TBM warbird warranty question
Just a heads up ALL warranties are intended to protect the Mfg. I'm not bashing that policy it's just the way it is. Products are tested to failure and the warrenty is issued to fall within that period of time. Essentially the warrenty should never need to be used. As we all know that's not always the case. There seems to be some Niavite on the part of a lot of people when it comes to their expectations of a purchase. I would suggest that if you are uncomfortable with buying from a Mfg for WHAT EVER REASON, then don't. Ultimately if that choice is made often enough or is meaningful then the Mfg will change their policies or.. be out of business. :)
Posted on: 10/31/2009 11:57 AM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Paint THEN cover?
Most full scale covering is done with a sleeve or "bag" even today. This is applied to the wing and sewn to the structure.. same for the fuse where possible. Makes things much easier for covering.
Posted on: 10/31/2009 1:09 AM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Paint THEN cover?
The fabric is going to overlap around the airframe so essentially its adhering to itself. Shouldn't be a problemo :)
Posted on: 10/30/2009 11:49 AM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: TBM warbird warranty question
After spending many many years in the area of product safety I'll offer some insight. Manufacturers are responsible for the products they sell regardless of disclaimers provided proof exists that they are in violation of a mandatory or voluntary standard. Additionally they may be liable even if there are no standards regarding a particular product if the product is judged to present an unreasonable risk of injury or death. As you might guess, unless its a regulated item and these products are not, the burden of proof of failure lies with the person making the claim. This is not to say that there is no liability on the manufacturers part. It just means that proving liability is required. I've been involved in many product cases. Most of them involved regulated products. But not all were regulated and there are laws to deal with those as well. My advice for Manufacturers is to make a product where the design meets or exceeds the intended use of the product. This design should allow for reasonable use and abuse. That's the standard mantra regarding consumer products.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 5:09 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: pica 1/5 spitfire problems
Take a look at http://www.vicrc.com/ for a glass fuse etc. And then take a look at http://www.bhplans.com/ for the wood parts. So far as I know everything you need is available from them. Plus you can see some of them being built on RCSB.com There is a Brian Taylonr forum where several Spits have been and are being built.
Posted on: 10/28/2009 10:07 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: pica 1/5 spitfire problems
The BT Spit is VERY accurate. The best there is as far as scale outline etc.
Posted on: 10/28/2009 5:17 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: PST F-84G Build Thread
Hey it looks pretty much gooder from here too!
Posted on: 10/26/2009 8:13 AM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: EDF reversing for air brakes
Firstly you probably dont need 8 EDF units.. a 12 Ft wing isn't that large.. four decent sized EDF units should work just fine. You could use two more strickly for reversing. As you might know the full size turbines don't reverse only the air flow is reversed. I'm not sure how much force you'll get with a reverse fan pulling through the unit. You would need to experiment to find out.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 3:20 AM by Author "BobH" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: Bandit ARF...Any bad points.
Don't they use periods (punctuation) in the UK any longer or is that a thing of the past? LOL
Posted on: 10/24/2009 9:55 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Clear coat
I've used Warbird colors clear coat and Nelson's clear coat. Both are water based and both use a cross linker to make them 15% nitro resistant. Neither one yellows, they both stay clear. They are NOT the same product but each works well.
Posted on: 10/24/2009 9:42 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: October 2009, Flying Scale Models
Scale is (or should be) scale. As I build WWI WWI and soon to build a F-80 each one has their own charm and challenges. I happen to like particular period jets and the only way I can have a model of one is to build a scale one. I plan to do that this winter. There are plenty of people who build all kinds of period planes and still don't even put a pilot in them.. whats up with that??? Ya know modeling scale aircraft is more than just a craft it often becomes an art form. Some guys (not me) are better artists than others that's all. I admire good looking scale planes regardless of what period they represent. And as an aside, I've met about a gazillion modelers in my 40? years at this. I have only met a few that were snobs or elitist, I think that says something for our Hobby :)
Posted on: 10/24/2009 9:37 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Turbine or EDF
Ron, thank you buddy for the update. It'll be a pleasure building the plane I'm sure. Since we know its a great flier and performer it's a plus as far as the build. It's always nice to know that after all the work building and detailing etc. that the finished product is worth the effort. :)
Posted on: 10/23/2009 9:05 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Turbine or EDF
Ron, was good meeting you in Hamburg. Let me know how the F-80 looks. I'm waiting on mine :)
Posted on: 10/23/2009 7:45 AM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Turbine or EDF
Although this post has drifted a bit from my original question I've found it very educational. Thank you guys.
Posted on: 10/22/2009 1:40 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9193676

RE: Turbine or EDF
I agree about not needing to break the sound barrier. I know that for some guys speed is the Holy Grail but not for me. Sufficient power for a reasonable flight time, large maneuvers and scale like speeds. All good stuff!
Posted on: 10/20/2009 10:15 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Looking for F86, F100 or T38 info
Not one of the jets you asked about but Ziroli does have a Panther Jet. You can build from the plans or get a kit cut. And you can fly it EDF if you so chose.
Posted on: 10/20/2009 8:35 PM by Author "BobH" in the forum "RC Jets"
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