RE: A better look at my 1/4 Scale Wheel Loader
This is impressive!!! Plans, maybe????
Posted on: 11/21/2008 5:30 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "Unusual R/C"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8170052

RE: Air Hogs Reflex Heli Help Page
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=645721&page=3 Maybe this will help......
Posted on: 11/8/2007 6:29 AM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "Electric Indoor & Micro RC Flight"
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RE: New Plans Page... a few thousands of free plans
Same prob here Username : Couch-pilot wireguy01@hotmail.com
Posted on: 2/24/2007 11:17 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5470148

RE: .vlm Files
Vellum - Ashlar Drawingboard or Drawingboard LT is what you need.
Posted on: 2/16/2007 3:23 AM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5426244

RE: Who can print plans???
I'll jump on the bandwagon too.... I have a HP Designjet 800 - 42" roll feed..... PM me if interested.
Posted on: 2/3/2007 5:58 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5366365

Cobra Racing Biplane
Looking for good scans of the construction article / plan pages and or plans for the Forbes F-3 Cobra racing bipe. Original was by Dan Santich I believe... Also, anyone have info/ 3-views of the racing bipe Two Bits?
Posted on: 1/27/2007 1:37 AM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Racer 3 views
Ok...How about a good quality 3-view of the Forbes F-3 Cobra Biplane?????
Posted on: 1/19/2007 11:27 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "Scale Racing"
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RE: TwinJet to Rocket Propelled/Ever been done?
Try a search on RCU for Bell X-1 - a while back some guys built one for launch from a B-29.
Posted on: 8/10/2006 1:48 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "Unusual R/C"
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RE: TwinJet to Rocket Propelled/Ever been done?
Yes, stuff like this has been done before. Looking at your pics, I'd suggest joining the rocket boost gliders forum on yahoo groups, and checking out the motor mounts. Nylon straps won't keep a "b" engine in place, much less a "G". Most mounts involve your traditional cardboard tube, epoxied into plywood mounts. This motor will produce a phenomial amount of thrust for a short time. Most typical model rockets accelerate to almost 350-400 mph by the time they hit the end of the launch rod - that's 36"!!!! Most of the plans, write-ups I've read have cited wing failure due to the extremely high G-loads encountered - ie. they get ripped off on launch. You may have to use glass reinforcing tape an the leading edges/spars. Weight is a critical factor, but so is strength. And good luck[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D] PS - I've got both the Estes Astroblaster and Stratoblaster. They're still in the box, but I've studied the instructions for possible motor upgrades - I'm a power-freak too[:)]
Posted on: 8/10/2006 1:31 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "Unusual R/C"
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RE: jet pack project
My girlfriend's got a documented IQ of 147 - 3 short of genius I think... Hmm.....maybe she should build it......
Posted on: 2/17/2006 8:18 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: jet pack project
[quote]He also says he has "10 units on order". I wonder if 5 of them are "Me, Myself and I, the guy in the mirror and the black figure that follows him everywhere he goes"?[/quote] - ROFLMAO!!!!! - Hilarious!..... just slap this guy with the monkey and be done with. Funny that...I'm in Canada right now, in snow, and the propane regulator on my BBQ couldn't give a rat's rear end what temperature it is outside - nor could the propane that happily flowed out to cook the two sirloins for dinner on Sunday. I want some of the glue this guy's on - should hold my Sukoi together dandy...:)
Posted on: 2/15/2006 3:02 AM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Poor Man's Afterburner?
[quote] ...in model airplanes....? [/quote] Yep...
Posted on: 2/11/2006 5:08 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3898112

RE: Poor Man's Afterburner?
Get in touch with Paul Jackson at Paul's Microjets - I think he runs turbines with afterburners /reheat.
Posted on: 2/11/2006 12:38 AM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3895907

RE: jet pack project
ROFLMAO!!!! Just followed that link....and fell off the couch - again! -wet myself as well...wonder if he accounted for that during the flight? - lol
Posted on: 1/28/2006 11:46 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3838169

RE: Hover Craft Thrust Duct?
Use thinner ply - like a couple of layers of 1/64th" (can't pull metric out off the top of my head) or 1/32".
Posted on: 1/12/2006 8:25 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "Unusual R/C"
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RE: Extra 300 scrachbuilt ???
Ooooo...that is a high loading...If I remember correctly, your typical trainer is between 10-15 oz./sq. ft. See what you can shave off, ie. lightening holes - woops is right - check current aircraft for structure so you know what can safely be removed. And don't add weight to balance it! You should never add weight to to get your CG - always shift components around. And good luck - keep us posted.
Posted on: 1/12/2006 8:21 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Glascat
Finally caught up to the last page - Fell off the couch yet again....[X(] You guys are gettin' me in trouble - the girlfriend is giving me heat for passing up " Desperate Housewives" for this thread - LOL!
Posted on: 1/8/2006 11:46 AM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: jet pack project
[quote] .....also if it fails... how much for one turbine? [/quote] - Nasty, but ROFLMAO!!!! I'll give the guy credit for trying it, but even a two minute flight time makes it impractical - unless you can "juice" an elephant. And if you could get to 100 MPH, you still have to slow down = time and fuel... then, as you burn the fuel, you get lighter....so many things to think about - stability in windy conditions....is it self-stabilizing in calm conditions? An "inescapable pinwheel" comes to mind. And losing one engine...God...what if you lost two? On the same side????? - Hello, trees! One on each side? - Hello, garden!...Pavement.....Garbage-truck - whatever..... All the moving parts......why not Lockwood-Hiller Valveless jobs???? much simpler... His hand control system, lack of any kind of crash/fire protection... even a tethered flight...for someone who replies so confidently to questions posted on ebay I don't think he's thought much about coming down period. Is this guy REALLY going to try this himself??? And if it's publicized, will it have any impact on the turbine end of our hobby???
Posted on: 1/6/2006 11:46 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Glascat
[quote]Well...it's not above the bed...but I do have an autographed headshot of Werner, who passed away a few years ago. Don't ask how I got it! [/quote] Out of all the drivel in this thread, that really rocks! Shuuulllttttzzzzz!!!!!!!!!!! [quote]he just needs a guy with some sort of valid ID, no record with Interpol , who does not ask a lot of questions, to ride along with him...interested?[/quote] ROFLMAO!!!! - Bait for the Grays????????
Posted on: 12/29/2005 8:16 AM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Glascat
[quote] No, but I have an autographed 8x10 of Werner Klemperer hanging over my bed...[/quote] Really?????
Posted on: 12/28/2005 11:01 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Glascat
[quote]Hey WoK Did I tell ya I started dating Jessica Simpson last week?? YEAHH she has the hots for me ,she says I'm a much better lover than Nick was[/quote] Damn.....she told me that last night.......:(
Posted on: 12/28/2005 9:38 AM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Glascat
[:)] I've gone blind....
Posted on: 12/23/2005 10:59 AM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Merry Christmas, Merkin Lovers!
Oh....my...God...- ROFLMAO!!!!! Now I understand the Glascat thread.....[X(]
Posted on: 12/22/2005 8:07 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3682759

RE: turbine ? how they work
Best piece of advice I could give is to go and buy the book "Gas Turbine Engines For Model Aircraft" by Kurt Schreckling. This is the basis for all modern model jets, and is the first succesful engine that the average person could build. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0951058916/103-2045939-5987835?v=glance&n=283155 It should be available cheaper through RCM or Traplet Publications in the UK Hope it helps.....
Posted on: 12/22/2005 8:18 AM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Last one for 2005 *** Name this one ***
I wanna see it go....:D
Posted on: 12/21/2005 9:30 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Free Extra 300 Plans
Flybug-PM me - I have a 42" Designjet plotter that's just sitting here - can work you a way better deal than Kinkos;)
Posted on: 12/20/2005 6:22 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Video of Jet Crashes
Pulsejet powered kites???
Posted on: 12/18/2005 11:39 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Video of Jet Crashes
Just finished watching the video. One burned, out of all those crashes? An airport firetruck - very well prepared - and the recovery crew had fire extinguishers with them. I'd say there was more in that film related to needing a shoulder to cry on then to be alarmed about. You guys play with expensive toys - and there's more construction effort than in the average airplane - ouch! Even without the "fireball" potential, a .40 sized trainer has just as much potential to injure/kill an individual, as has happened on rare occasions. Safety - education- not banishment.....
Posted on: 12/18/2005 11:06 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Video of Jet Crashes
Using the "explosion" argument for safety and not allowing jets at a field is really lame. Everyone that gets in their car and drives to that field that morning is sitting themselves on an average of 12 to 15 sticks of dynamite when they drive. Have we forgotten the explosive force of gasoline? 1 Gallon is equivalent to one stick of TNT in explosive force, I believe? And every day, nobody even thinks about that as a hazard. How many "rolling bombs" sit on the freeway beside you every morning on the way to work? Yet we take it for granted, because odds are, the tank won't get punctured, wont explode, etc. Yet in some cases, it is possible, and does happen. So, is a model jet any more dangerous than, say, a barbeque? A car? A butane fuelled curling iron? Nope... Anything can be safe, provided people are educated properly. And jealousy is a poor excuse to ban someone from flying. Heck, let's all ban the Hummer owners, or Porche owners, from driving.... I drive a PT Cruiser...will someone ban me? and my 12 sticks of dynamite?
Posted on: 12/18/2005 10:50 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Wife Question....?
Okay, I can connect with the fuzzy footgear, but I'm foggy on the heater, epoxy, and the drill....lesseee.........this has nothing to do with a Glascat, right?
Posted on: 12/18/2005 10:36 PM by Author "Couch-pilot" in the forum "RC Jets"
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