RE: BTE Delta Vortex Construction Photos
That's quite a list my friend! [b]MEGA Thanks[/b] for your support!!!
Posted on: 5/16/2013 7:11 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: BTE Delta Vortex Construction Photos
airbusdrvr, Hmmm, $149 not enough? I can change that!!! Just for you though [:)] Bob, Thanks for all the nice things you say about the DV, and all of my kits for that matter. Since you mentioned kit-bashing, I love what some guys are doing with the DV. The design is pretty basic, which seems to get the creative juices flowing in a lot of builders. On my website is a Builders Gallery with pics and info on customer-built Delta Vortexes (Vortices?). Be sure to check it out... http://www.btemodels.com/dvgallery/index.html
Posted on: 5/16/2013 5:35 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Looking for Midwest Attacker Kit
I built ~~~errrr~~~ put together a couple of Attackers myself when I was a teenager. Even used that weird, green Styromate filler that Midwest sold for their foam airplanes. Good memories of my Attackers, my first real "hot rods", used K&B .40s. When crashed, that foam would explode into a million little chunks and spread out in spectacular fashion! I've been nostalgic for one too, but would probably be happier with the earlier all-wood version, the Strikemaster, also designed by Jim Newman. If fellyrel doesn't find one for you, you might try asking about the Attacker in the Golden Age, Vintage, and Antique forum. The Attacker actually qualifies for vintage R/C now.... Good luck!
Posted on: 5/16/2013 4:54 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Way to go, Grant, looks great! Tell us more about your retracts and struts and any modifications you needed to make to the airframe to make them fit. Pics would help too. What turbine have you got coming for it?
Posted on: 8/29/2012 5:02 AM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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PST Reaction ARF Now on Sale!
The subject line pretty much says it all! The PST Reaction is on sale right now for $1295 from BTE, a $300 savings. That sale price includes shipping from the factory in Thailand directly to you at any address in the USA or Canada. The sale price applies to both the "X" version with the extended nose and the original short nose version. If you have been considering this model, now's the time! BTE also offers combo discounts on retracts and turbines from Dreamworks, JetCat, Jet Central, and PST. For all the details on the Reaction Sale and accessories, please visit my website http://www.btemodels.com/rarf.html or give me a call at 1-800-557-4470.
Posted on: 8/15/2012 8:26 AM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Pulsejet Harry will fly again!
Yes Jeff, you are falling into a rough group. We are bad to the bone.
Posted on: 8/9/2012 7:34 AM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: TOM BRETT'S DESIGNS-UPDATE
Yep, I've already emailed Col. Winter - really looking forward to the DVD. An earlier post made it sound like the Hobbypoxy ad only ran that one time. Seems unusual because most ads run several times.
Posted on: 7/30/2012 12:11 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: TOM BRETT'S DESIGNS-UPDATE
So I'm flipping through this old RCM from September '65. A cool T-tail model catches my eye in the NATs coverage. Then I get to the back cover and there's the same cool T-tail in a color ad for Hobbypoxy. Hmmm, Tom Brett, think I'll google that name and see if I can find out more about his model. And that's what led me to this thread - about a week ago! I've been slowly reading it, letting it unravel like a good novel. I knew it was something special when I saw an image of that Hobbypoxy ad in the very first post. Tom Brett is my type of guy - creative, analytical, and detail oriented. Same could be said for Duane! Your thoroughness is incredible. Thanks to both you and Helen Brett for documenting Tom's contributions to the hobby. Fantastic and valuable thread!
Posted on: 7/29/2012 9:30 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Is this Forum Vintage Aircraft or Models?
BMatthews has it right. Vintage RC seems like an easy concept, but I've found that a lot of guys don't get it. You try to explain it's for MODELS, designed for RC, from before a certain cutoff date - right now it's 1976 or earlier. Doesn't matter if it's scale or sport. Berkeley or Sterling J-3 Cub, yes. Hangar 9 J-3 Cub ARF, no. I've also noticed a lot of guys immediately start thinking about SAM-type airplanes - free flight antiques converted to RC. More than welcome at our little Vintage RC event, but they're not vintage RC, technically.
Posted on: 7/15/2012 8:52 AM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Rigging?
Proctor Enterprises http://www.proctor-enterprises.com/products/hardware/hardware.htm
Posted on: 7/15/2012 8:39 AM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Amazing paint Dan, just awesome. LOVE the flame!
Posted on: 7/14/2012 10:08 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Pulsejet Harry will fly again!
Harry, my man, here is my best advice... Bolt that crooked noise maker to the top of your very-flyable delta. Rig up the fuel system as described in the instructions that I sent to you. Win the bet. Simple.
Posted on: 7/3/2012 12:19 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Fantastic flight, John, I like your style! Looks like a tiny runway, and you only used half of it. I'd say you proved you're a GREAT jet pilot. BTW, excellent camera work, tell Ken I'd like to know his secrets
Posted on: 7/2/2012 8:41 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Pulsejet Harry will fly again!
what just happened here?
Posted on: 7/2/2012 8:12 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Pulsejet Harry will fly again!
[quote]ORIGINAL: FILE IFR I'm sure they'll be fine. It seems Harry has prior pulsejet experience. [/quote] Yeah, what's the worst that could happen?
Posted on: 7/2/2012 5:41 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Pulsejet Harry will fly again!
Hmmm, sounds like a control-line speed guy tried to get his tube to match the circumference of the flight path. Those guys will try anything [;)] Don't know if it's fixable. I remember my dad years ago tried pounding a close-fitting socket through a Dyna-Jet tube while heating it red hot with a torch. Not recommending it - might bust a seam. Then again, if it's just headed for the trash, might be worth the effort. Probably won't help the banana shape. Does the model have to fly straight, or does it just have to fly?
Posted on: 7/2/2012 1:14 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Dyna jet engines
Here's the original Dyna-Jet instructions: http://www.btemodels.com/dynajetinstr.html
Posted on: 6/30/2012 10:00 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Pulsejet Harry will fly again!
What do you mean "u-shaped"? Post a pic when you can. Some pretty beat up tubes will still run.
Posted on: 6/30/2012 9:57 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Pulsejet Harry will fly again!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Pulsejet_Harry Bruce is now pulled into this because I have chosen his Delta Vortex for attempt #3. Sorry to soil your good name Mr. Tharpe :-) [/quote] Not soiled yet! But if your DV gets the same high-quality finish as the Shrike, I may have to contact reputation.com to scrub the internet...
Posted on: 6/30/2012 6:47 AM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Pulsejet Harry will fly again!
Subscribed. This I gotta see...
Posted on: 6/29/2012 9:20 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 with HD Camera
Excellent video! Nice, clear picture. How 'bout some details on the camera and installation? Next time we need more aerobatics. Was hoping with the rear-facing camera we would see a pull to vertical and consecutive rolls :)
Posted on: 6/27/2012 11:03 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Tower Hobbies not doing their discounts anymore?
Bobby, I was about to post the same question. Used to get the 3-4 emails weekly, suddenly nothing since April. Belong to the club too, order pretty regularly. Not a "spam-folder" issue - something has changed on their end...
Posted on: 6/17/2012 3:31 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Wow, that was a first flight? Excellent pilot! Looked like you were comfortable right away with flying around fairly low. Congrats my friend, and welcome to the R54 family. I like the simple color scheme. Planning to add any trim or graphics?
Posted on: 5/7/2012 2:20 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet
For the record, I think Edgar's idea of an inverted chair is brilliant! I built the stand in the pic for my jets. Low-wing jets like the Reaction balance easier upside-down. Position the balancer so the fin won't touch the table. Plywood pads (foreground) are taped to the wing surface at the balance point to protect the wing from dents. The plane balances on the upper edge of the short dowels in the center of each upright. The little foam pads keep the jet from rocking too far.
Posted on: 5/2/2012 11:06 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Sorry Jan, maybe you didn't want me to mention it... I think it's an interesting story that shows great appreciation for the design, and a tough lesson learned. No need to be worried about the R54 if built properly and handled with care. Hope your new one provides a LOT of jet flying and adrenaline :-)
Posted on: 4/26/2012 9:37 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
[quote]ORIGINAL: PaulD I find it interesting that there's that much wind but the generators weren't turning.... PaulD [/quote] My thought exactly! Hanapi told me the wind is almost always blowing like crazy there. For those who may not remember, about a year ago Hanapi lost his first R54 on its maiden flight after getting rudder flutter. Remains a mystery how that happened, but I'm sure honored and flattered that he liked the plane well enough to start over and build another one. Congrats my friend!
Posted on: 4/25/2012 6:06 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Svenn, I just looked at the specs for the E-flite 60-120 retracts, and Tommy is right. They look to be about the same size as the Robart package that I normally sell for the R54. E-flite seems to have very carefully avoided saying how much airplane weight they will support. If you make the assumption that a typical sport model for .60 to 1.20 size engine weighs 8-18 pounds, that's the same as the Robart rating. The wire struts in the E-flite mains are a little thicker than the Robart, the nose strut wire is a little thinner. I can't officially recommend the E-flite retracts because I have never used them or tested them in the R54. Don't know of anybody who has. But they might be worth looking into.
Posted on: 4/24/2012 6:36 AM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Very cool maiden flight, Bob! Kudos to your cameraman too! There was one thing I had to go back and see a second time - wanted to read the writing on your shirt. Was worth the effort [:D]
Posted on: 4/23/2012 9:00 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet
Since you mentioned servo arms, not sure what to recommend as far as SWB. I used the metal arms that came with my Hitec digitals. All pushrods connect to the first or second hole from the end, which is a length of 3/4" or 5/8" from the axis
Posted on: 4/23/2012 8:50 PM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Oh man, I am so happy for you Bob!!! The plane looks great, and I can only imagine how it feels for you to see it in the air after all this time. That was one of the first R54 kits shipped from BTE, many years ago. Congrats my friend!!! I like the look of those 75-degree flaps...
Posted on: 4/23/2012 6:58 AM by Author "BruceTharpe" in the forum "RC Jets"
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