RE: Biplane crash(cockpit view)
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Posted on: 8/31/2009 10:19 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Hoosier Dawn Patrol
Great shots Mike. You should publish your own calendar! I especially like the DVIII chasing the N17. I'm pretty sure that's Dave Poland's Se5a.
Posted on: 8/26/2009 9:00 AM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Glenn Torrance Fokker DR1
Mr. Carlson is definitely not afraid to put his DR1 through its paces! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMBZgmiYIiY[/youtube]
Posted on: 8/3/2009 8:11 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: What airliners and propliners you guys want to see in short kits form, ,
I've always liked the looks of the Boeing 757. Sleek lines; not as bulbous as its contemporaries.
Posted on: 8/3/2009 8:03 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: The future of glow?
I'd love to go all electric, but the cost needs to come down for me. As a far I can see, a good quality motor, speed controler, and battery still cost more than glow. When I go to the field, I like to get at least 5 flights in. In order to do that, I need to buy an extra battery or two, if not more. Even then I'm still waiting for recharges between flights. Or I could buy 5 battery packs, one for each flight. $$$$$$$$$ I think lipo prices will eventually come down to a point where I may well convert to battery power. For now I'll always have at least one glow model to keep me flying, while I wait to batteries to cool and recharge.
Posted on: 8/2/2009 12:24 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis"
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RE: Recommendation for small scale glow WWI model?
Here we go. Here's the DVII: https://secure.rcstore.com/pcd/eServCart?iServ=MDY3QUo0NjYzMSZpUGFnZUlkPTc1OTE3JmlJbnZJZD0yNzI0MCZpU2t1TGlzdD0maVN1YlRlcm09MA==
Posted on: 4/17/2009 5:29 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Recommendation for small scale glow WWI model?
Abufletcher, I thought Model Airplane News sold plans for a .25 sized Fokker DVII and Sopwith Camel. I looked last night, but couldn't find them. Anyone remember them? There was a construction article for them, maybe 2 or 3 years ago.
Posted on: 4/17/2009 5:23 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Do you put a pilot in your cockpit
Oh man, cowboydfk. That is great! [sm=thumbup.gif] Where'd you get him?
Posted on: 4/2/2009 8:45 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Ice storm in Kentucky
We were a little luckier over here, but not much. We have some scattered power outages, and numerous vehicles spun out on the roads. I work 35 miles away in Ohio, and got caught behind three different semi's this morning. We were on a very shallow grade on I-75. Yet the trucks were spinning their tires on the ice. I planted this Pin Oak in 1993. It was supposed to grow big enough to shade my deck and house when I retire. Yesterday's freezing rain and wind were too much for it.
Posted on: 1/29/2009 10:41 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis"
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RE: which country had the best fighter planes of WWII
[quote]ORIGINAL: CorsairJock [quote]ORIGINAL: G-Pete ..................How about the P-51 is a copy of the Messerschmitt 309. Just move parts a little around - convert to a tail wheel...and here we go- "a radical new design". The Germans had long before anyone pressurized cabins and charged engines........................... [/quote] NO WAY! We all know that the head of North American Aviation was a guy named Kindleburger. With a name like that, how could the Germans had anyting to do with Mustand design.... [/quote] Kindleburger's P-51 designer was German. http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/schmued.htm "Edgar Schmued was born al Hornback, Germany, 30 December 1899. At age eight, he first saw an airplane in flight and decided that aviation was to be his life's work. Edgar embarked early on a rigorous program of self-study to become an engineer, and later served an apprenticeship in a small engine factory. He also designed several innovative engine components for which he received patents. In his spare time, he continued the self-study of aviation. His experience in Germany led to employment with the General Motors Corporation in Brazil, and later with a General Motors subsidiary in the United Stales, the Fokker Aeroplane Company, where he began his career as an airplane design engineer. In 1935, North American Aviation (NAA) was formed in Los Angeles, California, from General Motors. The talented and inventive Schmued by now a citizen of the United States was employed by North American in early 1936 as a preliminary design engineer and later became Chief of Preliminary Design. During his long tenure at NAA, he contributed greatly to the design of many airplanes. By far his most famous design was the highly successful P-51 Mustang of World War II. His adaptation of the then new laminar flow wing and other innovations made the P-51 performance outstanding in all respects and its flying qualifies superb. This aircraft was still winning races and setting speed records for piston engine-powered airplanes decades after its production had ended. Edgar Schmued died at Oceanside, California, on 1 June 1985."
Posted on: 12/29/2008 7:36 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Foam Glider to RC Conversion
Hi chevypower1930, You might want to do something to shore up the way the wings attach to the fuselage. I have two examples of the same glider. Even as a free flight tossed glider, the plastic clip arrangement won't hold tight for very long. You could permanently epoxy them in with a fiberglass rod as a reinforcing spar, or maybe tape them up before each flying session. As free flight gliders, they come with a fair amount of dihedral. You should be ok there.
Posted on: 12/26/2008 5:08 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: post pictures and opinion of your Sig Mid-Star 40
Hear's mine as a tail dragger with an OS 52 for power. Dual hatch mounted aileron servos. (Just for the fun of it.) I reinforced the verticle stab with tri-stock. The second pic is after removing a bay from each end of the wing and doubling the size of the ailerons. Definitely go with the Sullivan tail wheel. I loved to climb high and put mine into flat spins. I held one flat spin too long and made a hard belly flop of a crash. In one evening I mostly only had to press the fuse back together and epoxy, and I was back in business. This is a very robust airplane.
Posted on: 10/28/2008 6:21 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 40's photo find=Priceless!
Please do let us peek Bass1. In flight photos of planes are the best. And the smile on your fathers face is priceless. Kinda neat seeing the old man in his youth isn't it?[sm=thumbup.gif]
Posted on: 9/27/2008 8:43 AM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: 40's photo find=Priceless!
Great pic Bass1. Thanks for sharing it with us. You might try having a digital restoration done. A digital copy is made, and good pixels are borrowed and placed where there is damage. Maybe someone more knowledgeable about it can chime in. But it might be worth looking into. The process almost always comes out looking great.
Posted on: 9/26/2008 8:12 AM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "Airplanes - Full Scale"
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RE: Ho hum... Any 60 size planes out there to fill my need?
Oops, just noticed that the Venus II was off your list. [&:]
Posted on: 9/23/2008 2:04 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: let's see sopwith pup and camel old picture 1916 year
Hi avionette. Look here: http://www.earlyaviator.com/archive1.htm There are plenty of Camel and Pup pictures, as well as just about every other WWI type. I hope they help.
Posted on: 9/20/2008 7:33 AM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: U.S. Navy Tri-Color FW190
Spad, it's a rather steep curve for me too. I'm not sure if this answers your question. From what I gather, the FW190 was done just as the F6F shown below. One difference is the dark blue on the FW190 upper fuse extends all the down to the wing, where there is a seperation on the Hellcat. Here they are side by side:
Posted on: 9/9/2008 12:14 AM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: My Latest Project
She's a beaut. I love the colors.
Posted on: 9/8/2008 11:42 AM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: U.S. Navy Tri-Color FW190
I'm guessing the third shot might this FW 190:
Posted on: 9/7/2008 6:50 AM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: U.S. Navy Tri-Color FW190
Spad and Jetmech05, here's where I found the pics: http://www.luftwaffe-experten.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=672 I don't believe they're all the same plane.
Posted on: 9/6/2008 10:23 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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U.S. Navy Tri-Color FW190
I noticed on another thread mention of a captured FW190 that was test flown by the U.S. Navy against F6F and F4U's. Before the evaluation began, it was given the standard tri-color camo scheme. I'm curious if anyone has ever modeled the FW190 this way. I'd love to see pics if you have any. If no one has done this build, maybe you can be the first!
Posted on: 9/6/2008 9:15 AM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Need a Simple Kit for my nephew!
Not bad bigedmustafa, not bad. I have an Arrow that doesn't look much better. I did paint her like the box art with acrylic paint. Not the prettiest, but lot's of fun to build and fly.
Posted on: 9/4/2008 12:09 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Sad labor day scale story.
[quote]ORIGINAL: Steve Steinbring CG, I had one of my recently soloed students forget his antenna about two weeks ago. I noticed his airplane flyng erratic and when I went over to check why, I saw the problem. I was amazed that he didn't crash, apparently his radio has pretty strong signal even with the antenna down. The culprit was being buddy boxed until recently and he had not built a solid habit of extending the antenna. [/quote] I did the same thing on the very first flight after passing my club's flight test. After my plane rose off the ground and began to grow smaller, my instructor ran out and pulled out my antenna - luckily before anything could go wrong. I like the buddy box excuse. I'll have to remember that.[sm=biggrin.gif] The guys starting out on 2.4 systems have it made!
Posted on: 9/4/2008 11:40 AM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Need a Simple Kit for my nephew!
Good idea from bingo field. The Lancer would make a great first build. Simple to build, and a good flyer. http://www.danscraftsandthings.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=11334 The Arrow and Javelin are good too.
Posted on: 9/4/2008 8:28 AM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Training Cord for Futaba 6EX
Thanks guys. I'm going to get a Futaba box and cord. Nice website A.T.
Posted on: 8/27/2008 8:17 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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Training Cord for Futaba 6EX
Can anyone tell me if there is a training cord that will let me connect my 6EX transmitter with a Hitec Focus 4 trainer box? (Thought I'd turn this stone over berfore I spring for a new trainer box.[&:])
Posted on: 8/26/2008 3:00 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Two Different Servo's on One Y-harness?
Thanks Rodney. I'll try the ferules. A trip to the sporting goods store is just as good as a trip to the LHS!
Posted on: 8/25/2008 11:35 AM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Two Different Servo's on One Y-harness?
Thanks Ed. I really appreciated your imput. The GWS servo worked well. It moved in the same direction as my rudder servo. Since it is mounted upside down, opposed to the rudder servo, the control horn moves opposite the rudder. I crossed the pull-pull wires to compensate. I temporarily installed fishing line, since I don't have all the hardware I thought I had for the pull-pull cable I have. We made three flights Friday evening. No problems with ground handling. I'll have to weigh this bird. She's gained a lot weight during repairs. But she still likes to float. Here are some pics. I used some left over Monocote on the wings. Still need to add some trim to the wing.
Posted on: 8/24/2008 9:59 AM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Two Different Servo's on One Y-harness?
Ohhhhhh! Thanks Rodney.[sm=thumbup.gif] So it might not be necessary for me to cross the pull-pull cables. I'll experiment first.
Posted on: 8/21/2008 2:49 PM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Two Different Servo's on One Y-harness?
Just chalk it up to a "stupid question" vs a "stupid mistake". [sm=red_smile.gif] A little more history. The plane is the marriage of a previously crashed wing of one LT-40, and a previously crashed fuselage of another. I just want to use it to close out the season, letting my son begin learing to fly. In the meantime, we'll begin working on a new LT-40. Since I'm letting my Son fly it, I'm keeping the prop size down. I'm powering it with a .46 OS 2 stroke. I bet with a larger prop and maybe a four stroke, I'd be able to taxi it better with the castoring tailwheel. But right now I find it very difficult to handle on the ground. Note: My son won't be learning take-offs or landings with this model. The vertical stab and rudder have been re-hinged repeatedly. I don't wan't to perform anymore surgeries there. So the simplest alternative I've come up with is the extra servo connected via pull-pull cables. I have all the materials on hand, and it's really not a very difficult modification. I'll try to post some pics in the Crash forum this weekend.
Posted on: 8/21/2008 10:23 AM by Author "Bruno Stachel" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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