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RE: Early RC?
Yep, Eddie cuts the Sr Skylark short kit for me when Dan did not want to do it. I still prefer supplying the complete kit as good balsa sources are hard to come by. Supplying the complete kit with all the balsa is key I believe. Anyway, glad you like the kits. Maybe someone will pick up the line again!! Bob Harris
Posted on: 5/20/2013 5:52 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11516913
RE: Early RC?
Well guys, it appears that Dan has closed the business both Early RC and Wing Mfg. Not sure what happen as I've not heard from Dan in some time. Dan was a great guy so I hope all is well there. As of now I do not plan to get back in the kit business. If there are any questions on building the Early RC kits or such just let me know and I will try to answer your questions. Hate to see it go as I put many hours into building that business but sometimes things happen out of our control. Bob Harris
Posted on: 5/20/2013 5:05 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11516882
RE: NMPRA Fall Gold Cup Race 2012 @ Old Julian Airport - Sept 29th & 30th
Barry, Good hearing from you!! Hope all is well down your way. So you bringing anything new this race? What have you been doing? Bob Harris
Posted on: 9/3/2012 7:21 PM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11216347
RE: NMPRA Fall Gold Cup Race 2012 @ Old Julian Airport - Sept 29th & 30th
OK Guys, time to get signed up for the race!!! Go to http://www.oldjulianairport.org/index.html and sign up if you are not scared!!![:D] Bob Harris
Posted on: 9/3/2012 7:10 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11215545
RE: NMPRA Fall Gold Cup Race 2012 @ Old Julian Airport - Sept 29th & 30th
I'm in with my new secret weapon!!!![:D] Bob Harris
Posted on: 8/12/2012 7:43 PM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11191012
RE: Sheeting some wings for myself and others
Thanks Don!! Guys if you don’t know already Don make a great wing. He’s also a master builder. If you ever see any of his finished models and/or molds you will be greatly impressed. Excellent work!! Glad to see him back in the hobby!! Hope you can stay awhile!![:D] Bob Harris
Posted on: 7/27/2012 10:57 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11171377
RE: Sheeting some wings for myself and others
Don, I need a standard 66-012 wings for 424. Bob Harris
Posted on: 7/26/2012 7:38 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11169934
RE: 1960's receivers
Yep, we've got a couple of guys flying older Kraft radios in their pylon racers that have been converted to 2.4 ghz and they have worked flawlessly. They too like the feel of the precision Kraft sticks. Bob Harris
Posted on: 6/20/2012 3:17 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11124810
RE: 1960's receivers
Well, for me its nostalgia, advancing my skills etc. I've been in the hobby a very long time and have flown the vintage radios as well as collect a few. Yep I also have the newer stuff too. I currently pylon race but have designed built giant scale, controline, pattern, 3D, Helis, etc. So I like every aspect of the hobby. The only thing I don't participate in much are ARF's and electrics. I enjoy scratch building and the electrics are great but I still like the smell of castor burning!! A few pictures of my radio collection. All are AMA/FCC legal. Bob Harris
Posted on: 6/19/2012 4:15 PM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11124351
RE: 1960's receivers
Visit the Golden Age, Vintage RC forum. There are several guys working on the vintage radios of the 60's. Most were on 27 mhz and are still legal to fly.(Check your AMA manual) I have several units flying now from escapements to galloping ghost. Bob Harris
Posted on: 6/19/2012 3:48 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11123448
Digitrio Articles
Guys, I'm looking for a scan of all the Digitrio articles for a friend. I have several of the 1966 mags but do not have August through December of 1965. Anyone have these and would be willing to scan the articles? Maybe we can conbined and have a complete set of articles scanned and stored somewhere. Thanks, Bob Harris
Posted on: 5/21/2012 10:37 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11088939
RE: VRCS Glory Days in Julian NC
Thanks Gene for posting the pictures. Of course I left my camera at home!!![:@] Really had fun today with everyone. Weather was great, some great flying. Thanks to Duane Wilson for bringing out his prototype Ed Kazmirski's Simla. What a beautiful graceful flying model!! We had a ball. I flew everything I brought out!! There were many flights made including the controline guys. I will have one of those next year!!![:D] Of course several beautiful models of all sorts and modeling years. Thanks to Clyde and Marshall for their modern single channel system built into a Mule transmitter that had a Kraft 4 channel radio for back up. Boy did it have some range!! Thanks to Mike and Mabel Langlois for supplying lunch and allowing us to use this great flying facility!! And a very special thanks to everone who came out and had fun!!! Can't wait until next year!!!!! Bob Harris
Posted on: 5/12/2012 5:18 PM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11078424
RE: Andrews Aeromaster, Sportmaster, Trainermaster...
Brian, PM me your e-mail address as I have the Sportmaster plans on PDF. I'll send them to you. Bob Harris
Posted on: 4/27/2012 1:19 PM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11059310
RE: Glory Days Vintage Flyin Julian, NC May 12-13
Well the fees are $10.00 and younger than 18 free! All AMA legal frequencies are welcome. Me, I'm flying all 27 mhz. I will be bringing 2 excapement powered models, 2 single channel pulsers, one galloping ghost and my old reliable Royal Classic Purple system!!! Here are the requirements lsited on the attached brochure. Notice we are too strick about who flies. The biggest thing we push is having fun!!!! "[color=#0033FF]Come join us and bring your VINTAGE RC, CONTROL LINE or FREE FLIGHT model for some great flying and fellowship. All models welcome both nitro and electric. Huge flying field with plenty of room for all. No Competition, Just relax and fly. AMA is required. Landing Fee $10.00 Kids under 18 FREE!! Let’s bring back those memories of days gone by. Bring your models that were designed, flown, kitted before 1976 to this vintage model airplane event and have some fun!!"[/color] Bob Harris
Posted on: 4/27/2012 5:06 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11058674
RE: Glory Days Vintage Flyin Julian, NC May 12-13
John, what do you need to know? It's held in Julian, NC. Go to www.oldjulianairport.org. We are having a Pylon race next weekend May 5 and 6 and the following weekend May 12 and 13 the vintage flyin. Would love to have you come on down. Just a great bunch of guys flying and talking about the early days of RC modeling. Hopefully we will even have some controline guys come up and fly. Had a good group last year!! Bob Harris
Posted on: 4/26/2012 2:47 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11057191
RE: OLD JULIAN PYLON RACE NEED SOME MORE 424 RACERS!!
Barry, sorry you guys are not coming. Just for info, what type of race schedule would you guys like? We are flexible and interested in getting racing back on the for front again!! Post some suggestions and maybe we can make it happen. Bob Harris
Posted on: 4/23/2012 4:25 PM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11054083
OLD JULIAN PYLON RACE NEED SOME MORE 424 RACERS!!
Ok guys, just checked the sign up sheet for the Old Julian Airports Race in less than 2 weeks on May 5th and 6th in Julian, NC. We need more 424 guys to sign up!! I know 424 is slower and [b]REQUIRES[/b] more [b]SUPERIOR[/b] flying skills [;)] but I swear we will take it easy on you 426 and 422 guys!!!! HONEST!! [:D]. You can fly 422, 426 and 424 at this race. No restriction. But if you are scared we understand!![:)] Bob Harris
Posted on: 4/23/2012 9:15 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11053483
Glory Days Vintage Flyin Julian, NC May 12-13
OK Guys, less than 3 weeks away from the Glory Days Vintage Flyin in Julian, NC May 12th and 13th. We are given away plaques this year for: The vintage flyin will have awards given for: [b]Technical Achievement [/b]: Presented to the individual who demonstrates the dedication to the Vintage RC Society spirit such as reconditioning/restoring a period radio system or design to operate again. This can also cover period engines and finishing techniques [b]Youngest Pilot:[/b] Presented to the youngest pilot participating in the event. A good candidate would be a son/daughter or grandson/daughter. [b]Oldest Pilot:[/b] Presented to the oldest pilot participating in the event. A good candidate would be a father or grandfather. [b]Best Finished Model:[/b] Presented to the owner of the model that has been chosen to represent true craftsmanship both in finish and construction. [b]Concours:[/b] This premier category is for those models that best represents that spirit of imagination, experimentation and craftsmanship which characterized the early days of radio control aero-modeling. Planes must have been designed for RC. Concours planes shall be retired from further competition. [b]Best Old Timer SAMS:[/b] This event focus's on the old timers free flight designs of the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Many even though are now RC assisted still run the old ignition engines of the early days of model aviation. Hope to see everyone there!!! Bob Harris
Posted on: 4/23/2012 8:31 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11053447
RE: OJA Pre-registration
I'm in on 424. Who else is coming? Bob Harris
Posted on: 4/15/2012 4:14 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11042433
RE: Monokote that 1/2A
Thanks Gene!! Guys I've seen Gene's work up close. My first time I would have sworn it was painted and hand rubbed finish. Not until Gene showed me the seals was I convinced it was Monokote!! There's only a few guys I've seen that can cover like this. Most of them you will find at shows like Toledo and such!!! Bob Harris
Posted on: 4/8/2012 1:36 PM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11033372
RE: Minnie Mambo
Tee Bee, very strange about your first flights. Attached is a picture of a Minnie Mambo I built to train my Nephew to fly. 3 Futaba 3004 servos and used the standard 600 mAh pack. Flew with a Black Widow with 6-4 and throttle sleeve very well. It would even do touch and go's. I'd say re-check incidence and down thrust in engine. Something is amiss. My original prototype now flies with a OK Cub .049 very well. Bob Harris
Posted on: 3/25/2012 6:18 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11013998
RE: Minnie Mambo
Ok Gene, you need to do a monokote thread on how to cover!!!![:D] Guys, the first time I met Gene was at one of my vintage fly-ins. Both of his models I swear were painted. He had to show me the seams to convince me that they were film covered!! Beautiful workmanship and I'm still trying to cover my models that well. Come on Gene, how about a covering thread!! Bob Harris
Posted on: 2/26/2012 10:02 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10976675
RE: Minnie Mambo
Tee Bee, I don't know the fate of Early RC. Last I heard Dan was moving to Arizona? and setting up shop out there. I have not heard from Dan in over a year. Hope he is doing well. My work has not taken me back up to Michigan lately so I have not stopped by his shop. I've had several E-mail about people trying to get in touch with him but no luck. Bob Harris
Posted on: 2/22/2012 4:08 PM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10971218
RE: Minnie Mambo
Well guys, the stab should have a wide sheet center section bent to the same curve as the ribs. The key is to cover the tail before installing it. The original Minnie Mambo actually was set up where you could shim the tail for glide testing before gluing it on permanent. The Sure Start .049 is a good match. I fly my current one with an OK Cub .049 and Ace single channel pulser. I did built one with a Black Widow .049 and throttle sleeve. It also had 3 channels with 600 mah standard Futaba pack and 3 Futaba 3004 servos. Just wanted to prove to the guys that the weight carrying capacity of these older designs were outstanding!!! Bob Harris
Posted on: 2/22/2012 3:52 PM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10971198
RE: Looking for Android, Kindle Fire Users
Well Don I don't do any of the Andriod stuff but its good to hear from you again!! You've got to blow the dust off those racers and come join us for some turn and burn!!!! Bob Harris
Posted on: 12/31/2011 2:28 PM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10884922
RE: 50th Anniversary Flight - Pageboy
Well, here’s my first Page Boy. Built 25 years ago with Tee Dee .010 and Ace pulser. Gave up counting after 350 flights!! Still flies great!! Last flight at the "Glory Days" vintage flyin early this spring!!! Hopefully some more flights next year!! Bob Harris
Posted on: 11/26/2011 6:24 PM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10830460
RE: VR/CS 2012 Theme Plane
Build? Heck 2/3s of my fleet is vintage 1/2A models with vintage radios!!!! I'm ready!! Now to set the date for the "Glory Days" VRCS meet 2012!!!! Bob Harris
Posted on: 11/12/2011 4:06 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10808200
RE: Need help with lightweight twin rudder linkage
I used a torque rod setuip on my Pee Wee Pal. Worked great! Bob Harris
Posted on: 11/6/2011 12:15 PM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10799518
RE: OJA Gold Cup Race
Finally got to race 424!! Had a ball even though I spent most of my time racing in the next county!!!![:D] Mike, Jim and all the gang did a great job!!! The light system was excellent especially knowing where everyone was during the race!! Running the race with alternating 422 and 424 really gave me time for repairs and checks that otherwise may have done without that time. Getting ready for next year!! Got to practice!!!!![:)] Bob Harris
Posted on: 10/4/2011 4:29 PM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10748836
RE: Balsa Wood supplier
When I was in the kit business I purchased from several of the suppliers. Lone Star before the fire was good. National has always been a good supplier. A new guy to look at is AK Models Alex did my entire laser cutting work and was having trouble with getting quality wood. He started importing containers of balsa and hardwoods and what I have seen it looks pretty good. Bob Harris
Posted on: 9/10/2011 3:23 AM by Author "BobHH"
in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10709770
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