A little off topic. Can someone check out a car for me in NM
There is a possibility I will be purchasing a 64 Chevelle in Albuqerque NM. I would like a fellow Warbird modeler and car guy close to check it out. Email with fee Warbirds1@cox.net. Thanks, Fred
Posted on: 5/17/2013 10:24 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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3W 85 B2SS twin Any Good?
Anybody have any experience with this engine? Pro's and cons. Where do you get them serviced? Thanks, Fred
Posted on: 9/18/2012 9:55 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Robart Landing gears Vs other ones for Ziroli P38
I agree, Lenny at Shindin is great to work with and He answers the phone. Also included free shipping on my custom made retracts. I asked for 1/2 in. tubing on the strut and he used 5/8 tubing with no extra charge. BTW it was his suggestion on the tubing. Great guy and fast service. Thanks, Fred Menna Check6
Posted on: 9/16/2012 2:26 PM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: What's up with AVG Antivirus blocking Classified Ads?
I have AVG.I can't get on at all!! I'm accessing this through my daughters computer with no problem. How do you get this fixed?? Thanks, Fred
Posted on: 9/5/2012 10:19 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Virus Warning When Accessing Classifieds
I have same problem AVG virus threat any fix on the way??? Thanks, Fred
Posted on: 8/26/2012 11:19 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "MarketPlace questions or problem?"
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Correct sparkplug for a G 38?
What's the best sparkplug for a G 38? Also need the gap size. Thanks, Fred
Posted on: 8/18/2012 10:52 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Best prop for a G 38?
Hi guys, Thanks for all the input. I had a 20 x 8 TF power prop on it and it flew it OK. I'm going to try a Xoar 18 X 10. I think that will give me a little more performance. Thanks, Fred
Posted on: 8/13/2012 7:25 PM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Strut length on YA Zero?
Hi Carl, That would be great. Do you know what the price is for this set? Thanks, Fred
Posted on: 8/13/2012 5:22 PM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Strut length on YA Zero?
I have an 82 in. Zero don't know if it's a Giant Scale planes kit or World models. Any way was wondering if the Yellow aircraft Zero gear would fit. My strut length is 9 1/2 in. from axel to pivot point. Thanks, Fred
Posted on: 8/13/2012 2:08 PM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Best prop for a G 38?
What diameter and pitch prop would be best for a G 38? Engine is in a Zero weighs about 20 lbs. Thanks, Fred
Posted on: 8/11/2012 3:27 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Byron Corsair flap Measurements needed
Hi Vinny, Measure 3 3/16 in. from trailing edge. Remove the whole gull wing section. Middle flap is 5 1/2 in from the outboard edge. This sets the length of flap # 1 closest to the fuse. Outboard flap runs to the edge of the aileron. I can make a copy of my instructions if you need them. Thanks, Fred
Posted on: 8/5/2012 4:27 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Yellow Aircraft Spitfire Build !!
The stock bushings on the yellow wheels were just a bit to large which caused some wobbling of the Sierra axel. Axel diameter is 1/4 in. Bought some brass tubing 1/4 in. inside diameter and drilled out the wheel bushing to accept the 1/4 in. inside bushing. When installed makes a nice slop free bushing for the axel.
Posted on: 8/2/2012 9:32 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Yellow Aircraft Spitfire Build !!
OK Ailerons have been cut out from the wing panel. I always glue in balsa anchor blocks for the hinges. Yellow shows only the leading and trailing edge stock which has the hinges glued into foam and no balsa. This is not very secure. I glue in 3/4 in balsa blocks and then glue the leading and trailing edge stock on to the face. This gives you a secure anchor point of an inch of wood.
Posted on: 8/1/2012 8:53 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Yellow Aircraft Spitfire Build !!
OK Rough sanding the tips to shape. Will be cutting out the ailerons next.
Posted on: 7/30/2012 12:02 PM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Yellow Aircraft Spitfire Build !!
I definetely like the balsa tips. You noticed I glued the tips in cross grain, this makes shaping the blocks easier by filing and sanding across the grain. Glassing remains the same continuous from root to tip. I have started on the flap sections. Yellow wants you to laminated a solid piece of trailing edge stock to 1 /32 ply. If you do this it doesn't fit well into the flap cavity and doesn't look scale. I chose to use the ply blank and glue in 1/2 leading edge piece and 3/32 ribs. This makes for a light , strong scale looking flap section.
Posted on: 7/26/2012 11:30 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Yellow Aircraft Spitfire Build !!
Put the fuse aside for a while and starting on the wings. I'm not a big fan of the fiberglass wingtips supplied in the kit so I fabricated new ones out of 3/4 in. soft balsa blocks. These will be stronger and won't deflect if you grab a wingtip.
Posted on: 7/24/2012 12:44 PM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Yellow Aircraft Spitfire Build !!
OK guys, I have made an error with the engine installation. I installed the engine vertically when it is suppose to be mounted on an angle to line up with the fiberglass shell that is on the firewall. When you angle the motor it allows the muffler to fit closer without having to cut up the cowl. This was pointed out by Tony Gag Jr. who owns the Spit that I'm working on. Fortunately everything was just tacked glued which allowed me the pop out the firewall with no damage. Had to realign everything but now it fits like it's suppose to. Thanks for pointing that out to me Tony before I locked everything in.
Posted on: 7/22/2012 1:20 PM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Yellow Aircraft Spitfire Build !!
OK Now we fit the engine to the fuse. First you slide the firewall into the fuse. Then clamp the whole engine , spinner backplate assembly to the front of the fuse. place in a 3/32 scrap balsa for proper spinner clearance. Slide the firewall against the mounting standoffs and Thick CA the standoffs to the firewall. This gives you the outline to drill the mounting holes. Remove the whole assembly and then drill the mounting holes for the engine. You can then drill access holes to adjust the needle valves. Reassemble the whole setup again and tack glue the firewall in. When dry remove the engine and run a nice fillet of glues and glass cloth to the front and rear of the firewall.
Posted on: 7/22/2012 5:53 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Yellow Aircraft Spitfire Build !!
Hi Tony and Carl, Thanks for the tips. Tony I have already installed the steel bolts also added lock washers and threadlocking. You should be good to go. Stay tuned. thanks, Fred
Posted on: 7/21/2012 6:06 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Yellow Aircraft Spitfire Build !!
Hi Leo, Thanks for the heads up on the screws. Tony will be glad to know about that problem. BTW You make a high quality product, keep up the great work. Thanks, Fred
Posted on: 7/20/2012 3:07 PM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Byron Corsair Instruction manual
Hi Steven, If Mike can't locate one let me know I have a copy of mine. BTW Mike is a great guy, I have done numerous deals with him. Thanks Fred Menna Check6
Posted on: 7/19/2012 7:18 PM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Yellow Aircraft Spitfire Build !!
Hey Tony, it's getting there!! Once I have the new firewall mounted , I'll start on the wings and retracts. Thanks, Fred
Posted on: 7/19/2012 4:04 PM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Yellow Aircraft Spitfire Build !!
I'm going back to the engine installation. I received the prop extension from Sierra and bolted it on the engine all locktighted in. Now I can set the correct spacing with the spinner backplate and the front of the fuse.
Posted on: 7/19/2012 9:41 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Yellow Aircraft Spitfire Build !!
OK I have the rudder roughed out, I will be drilling lightening holes for the elevators as well.
Posted on: 7/19/2012 9:36 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Zenoah G 20 EI bad ign. mod.
Can I use a CH ignition module on a Zenoah G 20 with EI? The stock one is dead but I have a good CH Ignition module.
Posted on: 7/16/2012 2:10 PM by Author "Check6" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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Looking for a 2 blade adapterfor Byron Power unit
Looking for the 2 blade adapter to change the Byron 3 and 4 blade drive system to the 2 blade drive system. This was for the Sachs 4.2 engine. Thanks, Fred
Posted on: 7/15/2012 6:31 PM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: air leak in GEAR system
I would change all the air lines, after a period of time they get brittle and start to leak. Also would change the storage tank if is the original plastic bottle. Put in a Robart Metal tank. Thanks, Fred
Posted on: 7/15/2012 5:22 PM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF Giant Corsair scale mods.
Check6
Posted on: 7/15/2012 6:08 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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2 blade prop adapter for Byron Sachs 4.2
I'm looking for a 2 blade prop adapter that Byron made to convert there 3 and 4 blade drive setup to a 2 blade prop. This was designed for there 4.2 Sachs. Does anyone have one of these to sell or does anyone make something like this. thanks, Fred
Posted on: 7/14/2012 1:54 PM by Author "Check6" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Yellow Aircraft Spitfire Build !!
Laid out the rib lines on the stab blanks, glued in the ribs and Leading edge, tips added and rough sanded hinge holes glued
Posted on: 7/14/2012 11:14 AM by Author "Check6" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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