RE: Washer fluid and latex paint question!!? Help!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ham639 I don't ever use the floetrol. Tried it, couldn't tell a difference. I do use ''Fresh'' Blue windshield wiper solvent. I have had great success with Latex paints. The secret is to be patient and every color will mix and spray a little different. Also always spray with ''Flat'' paints. Coverage is much better and always clear coat. Latest paint job below: [/quote] And use Behr Paints! JQ
Posted on: 5/22/2013 10:14 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Radial in a 1/4 fokker dr1
[quote]ORIGINAL: vertical grimmace Hey Rebel, which number was this one! lol [/quote] That was a classic moment. JQ
Posted on: 5/17/2013 10:09 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: a lesson to all
[quote]ORIGINAL: Rotten40851    Yes, a better Pre Flight Checklist would have helped for sure. Just saying that if he upgraded from the P.O.S. 72 Meg Tx he is using to a 2.4 system, he can't forget to put his antenna up. Not wanting  to spend a few hundred bucks on a 2.4 Tx and a couple of extra 2.4 Rx's cost him 5 Large!!  After the first Brain Fart, I would have learned my lesson!!!   [/quote] How is his 72MHz a P.O.S? That is one of the oddest posts I have seen. 72 Mhz served well for 3+decades...and still works fine. 2.4 did not render 72 MHz as a P.O.S., sorry. I still use them with great success. I don't understand your posting his 72Mhz as a P.O.S. JEff
Posted on: 5/17/2013 6:15 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: 1/5 Hybrid Hellcat
Stratocruiser 2 successful flights. Hellcat=grounded due to a fuel tank issue....next time, right ToJ? JQ
Posted on: 5/17/2013 5:01 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 1/5 Hybrid Hellcat
26 ten will be good test prop...lots of disc! Got the big Stratocruiser ready to go! JQ
Posted on: 5/15/2013 5:14 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: New Build - Dave Andersen Ki-45 Toryu
Got the top fuse half all stringered and ready for sheeting. Here is a shot of the navigator area, showing the shelf, and a picture of the cockpit area with inst panel support and cockpit shelf. So far smooth sailing and building quick. And yes, I see my camera date is wrong again...[8|] Jeff
Posted on: 9/18/2012 7:53 PM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Military colors only at warbird meets?
[quote]ORIGINAL: mbuck515 Hey astrohog were was that picture taken? [/quote] That is a picture from our meeting as SFM (scale flyers of Minnesota). Check out www.mnbigbirds.com Jeff
Posted on: 9/17/2012 11:42 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: bomberfield 2012 picture thread
Barry...I am just unhappy it is so far away.....can you fix that? [:D] Seriuosly tho, I am sure BB put a lot of work into these events each and every year, and I am sure the club was a great help. Good luck with future events, and hopefully I can make it down there again someday. Best of luck in the future, going forward. Jeff
Posted on: 9/17/2012 7:46 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Carbon fiber linkage?
I use JB weld. Jeff
Posted on: 9/17/2012 7:43 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: New Build - Dave Andersen Ki-45 Toryu
Got the last of the fuse formers and ribs cut out today. So, I started framing up the fuse. With these plans from Dave, you build the top half of the fuse, sheet the top half and then flip it over and build the lower fuse onto the upper fuse. Here is the top side with formers in place (less 2 that I have to position later, after I add some balsa shelves): Jeff
Posted on: 9/16/2012 7:33 PM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: New Build - Dave Andersen Ki-45 Toryu
Hi Bill, check out Bob Holman as he offers the 81 and 124 inch Versions from Brian Taylor. I have the 124 inch version. Jeff
Posted on: 9/16/2012 7:31 PM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Siemens-Schuckert D.III 1/3 Scale
Thanks...I may bite on it. JEff
Posted on: 9/14/2012 6:32 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: How to take apart cylinder for air retracts?
It all depends on the retract and the cylinder. Some are a press fit, some thread together, some press fit with tension pin, etc. Jeff
Posted on: 9/13/2012 2:37 PM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: GSP Giant P51D ARF build and modifications
I had one of those. It was a terrific flyer. Only vice was that it WOULD drop a left wing if you got her too slow on landing. I had a ball with it until it crashed while being stupid and doing an aileron roll with full flaps and retracts down[:D]. I musta had 200 touch and gos with the baby. Enjoy. Jeff
Posted on: 9/12/2012 6:45 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ames Multi-Engine Fly-In is Back!
Mark, sorry I had to bail, and could not make it. My brother, from Indiana, made a surprise phone call Friday that he was flying in Sunday morning and coming in town for an interview Monday (today). Next time. Jeff
Posted on: 9/10/2012 4:11 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: New Build - Dave Andersen Ki-45 Toryu
Hi John, my hope is to get this flying for Dave next spring. After that I would guess by summer, at latest, plans would be available. I'll work hard[>:] Jeff
Posted on: 9/7/2012 8:24 PM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Siemens-Schuckert D.III 1/3 Scale
Hi Jim, I know this is an older thread (well not that old, but...), but I see one of these kits for sale on RCU. Do you still have your SSW? How does this bird fly...well? Jeff
Posted on: 9/7/2012 11:50 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Ames Multi-Engine Fly-In is Back!
See you then Jeff
Posted on: 9/7/2012 4:09 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE:
Dang...first I have heard of it. Thx for heads up...I'll check it out. Jeff
Posted on: 9/6/2012 7:07 PM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Whos going to the 24th Annual B-17 Gathering
Someday I would like to make one more trip down to Bomber, but it is just so far, I have to plan well in advance. You all have fun. Jeff
Posted on: 9/6/2012 7:04 PM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: primer on panel lines
I use good ole color match rattle can primer from Wal-Mart at $1.12 a can. I spray it over the tape, give it a light sand and pull the tape with great results. Jeff
Posted on: 9/6/2012 6:54 PM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: What's a good plane for this engine?
The Hp to weight ratio is too impractical. At 10 hp, it is roughly equivalent to a Q-100 at 7-9 pounds. This engine is limited to a roughly 50 pound warbird for acceptable performance. The weight is good for a warbird, but needs more hp. Jeff
Posted on: 9/6/2012 6:53 PM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ames Multi-Engine Fly-In is Back!
Mark, looks like I will not be able to make it down until late afternoon, Saturday. But, I still plan to be there and just may have to do my flying on Sunday. Is there any flying on Sunday? Jeff
Posted on: 9/6/2012 6:49 PM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: New Build - Dave Andersen Ki-45 Toryu
Here is an example of a plan sheet for the Ki-45. Jeff
Posted on: 9/5/2012 7:35 PM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: New Build - Dave Andersen Ki-45 Toryu
OK Chuck...maybe someday. Here's to Purdue beating ND this weekend.....in South Bend, no less!
Posted on: 9/5/2012 8:56 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: New Build - Dave Andersen Ki-45 Toryu
Thanks guys. I like the Dinah as well Chad. I am most partial to the Mosquito, tho. I have the templates all cut from the plans, so I hope to start cutting wood next week, as I have a fly-in to attend this weekend. I think I can have this one flying, in primer, by next Spring. If it goes well, slap some paint on it, do some more test flights, and get with Dave, and hopefully release plans shortly thereafter. Jeff
Posted on: 9/5/2012 5:40 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: New Build - Dave Andersen Ki-45 Toryu
[:-]
Posted on: 9/4/2012 5:24 AM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: The Bosses Vulcan
Very nice! Jeff
Posted on: 9/3/2012 8:23 PM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
12 foot Spit retiring for the year.... Well, we had a state trooper stop out at the field today. He went to the end of the runway in his squad car and pointed the radar gun at the Spit. I got a run at him twice. He clocked the Spit at 94 and 98 MPH...that's pretty good. Using the Bolly 30X15 prop at 5K rpm on the ground. Luckily, no speeding ticket was issued . I will be putting the Spitfire away for the year. I ended up with 16 flights on it for the year. Muffler keeps coming loose, so I need to find a way to prevent that. Otherwise a great season (short) with the Spitfire. Jeff
Posted on: 9/3/2012 8:19 PM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Need a 12 ft. Spitfire Cowl-any moldmakers out there?
Well, we had a state trooper stop out at the field today. He went to the end of the runway in his squad car and pointed the radar gun at the Spit. I got a run at him twice. He clocked the Spit at 94 and 98 MPH...that's pretty good. Using the Bolly 30X15 prop at 5K rpm on the ground. Luckily, no speeding ticket was issued[:D]. I will be putting the Spitfire away for the year. I ended up with 16 flights on it for the year. Muffler keeps coming loose, so I need to find a way to prevent that. Otherwise a great season (short) with the Spitfire. Jeff
Posted on: 9/3/2012 5:25 PM by Author "F4u5" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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