RE: Great Planes Giant Ugly Stick
[quote]ORIGINAL: cap 580  G-38 cup mount. 3/4 standoff. Alot of tail weight.  [/quote] When you use standoffs you move the weight of that heavy anchor(G-38) further away from the CG, and because of that you will need more weight in the tail. Do you need the standoffs? I added standoffs to an electric version in order to move the weight further out and make it a bit more nose heavy. Can you mount the G-38 directly on the firewall? Gerry
Posted on: 6/5/2013 5:13 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes Giant Ugly Stick
Mine used to have a g23, then a g26. Now (years later) a 1.6 electric on 7 to 9 cells. With 9 cells, it is a insane fun, a real blast. You take off normally, and then climb vertically as fast as you want all the way until I can barely see it. I love it again... A real blast. The wing is so big it does not matter if I use 6, 7, 8 or 9 cells, it will slow down like a champ for landing. A G-20 might be great to taxi around:-) Good luck, it is blast Gerry
Posted on: 6/4/2013 7:53 PM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Is this really necessary?
[quote]ORIGINAL: bogbeagle “Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive.'' C S Lewis [/quote] Was Lewis talking about marriage? Gerry
Posted on: 6/3/2013 10:01 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Is this really necessary?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Luchnia [quote]ORIGINAL: ira d I can see no reason for wanting someone to be on probation for two weeks as many have already said a flight or two and you should be good to go especialy in light of the fact you have been a AMA member for five years. I would however like to know why the club feels it needs to do this. [/quote] I have been reading this thread and I tend to agree with this point of view. Why two weeks? Does that include flying every day and if so, why? You can train folks in less that two weeks, right? Paid training programs usually only take one week. I think safety is the key and clubs should have enough wisdom to know when someone needs to be ''cut loose'' to fly. It should be judged properly per the individual. If they are ready then they are ready. Can not a group of peers at the club make a simple judgment call? If not, I would be questioning their ability to run the club. Granted, it is their right to do as they wish, but that does not make it right :D There are clubs that are over cautious and clubs that are under cautious. Somehow there has to be moderation and some common sense. I am in two clubs and they are night and day different. One basically has no rules and never has an issue and the other is rule burdened and something going on all the time. Cat and dog fights ensue at the heavily ruled club. Guess which club I fly at the most? It is a no brainer. [X(]:D I edited this because I did not want anyone to think I would not respect a club rules or authority by what I posted. [/quote] We just heard one side of the story, and for all we know, it could be a Troll or maybe he does not know if in reality they will have him on a buddy box for 2 weeks. I bet they will be tired after having him on the BB twice... Our club asks from you 3 take off and 3 landings. If you can do that, you can fly. But, every club has the right to impose its own rules and regulations. Said that, not all enforce them to their full extent. Go fly on the buddy box, go home Go back next week, fly on the buddy box Go home, you are done with the buddy box thing. They know you are safe. Gerry Gerry
Posted on: 6/3/2013 4:56 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Is this really necessary?
Go with the flow. Our rules are 3 take offs and landings, under supervision (1 flight) and you are on your way:-) In your case it is 2 weeks, if you go Saturday mornings it means 2 days. Most likely after the instructor makes sure you can do what you say you can they will be OK. Even if they want an instructor next to you, for those 2 weeks, it will be over before you know it... At least they appear to take a safety first approach, which is a good thing. Gerrry
Posted on: 6/1/2013 9:05 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Should I get a pilots license?
[quote]ORIGINAL: mattnew way to encourage a kid not to be educated.... More importantly than anything else.. college teaches you how to think and problem solve, or at least the good ones do. It doesn't really matter the degree when your going for your bachelors... granted don't go to Harvard for a liberal arts degree... you'll end up owing more than you'll ever make... but a bachelors of science from a good state school can be turned into almost any career imaginable.... and you'll start after a 4 year degree higher than 67k. Its an invaluable experience... not to mention there are sorority girls :-) [/quote] I graduated of my last degree one week before my older son. The oldest is now a senior engineer, the middle one runs finances on one of our biggest car dealers in the area (finance and real estate mayors), the youngest one graduated this year, he is a teacher. A degree is no guarantee in life. You know what the guarantee is: attitude, hard work, and ambition. Ask yourself: What is better, to have no education like lot of others and look for a job, or to be an accountant and look for a job? Or an engineer (odiously you would never be an engineer), this is just an example. As a company owner for over 2 decades, I can telly you do not need a college education to get a good job. Plumbers make good money too, and we all need them. I know a business mayor that has a landscape company. And you know what? He is better trained than some guy with a lawnmower starting from the bottom. I know a friend of my son with a chemistry engineering degree that owns a company that does home improvements. An education takes no room at all, you take it with you, has many applications, and opens doors. But, it takes effort, and that brings us back to attitude, hard work and ambition. In closing, now that I think of it, most successful people I know have a college education. And they love what they do. Good luck to you! There is a real world out here, the sooner you figure it out better it will be for you. Just think that education will make you more valuable for a potential employer. Gerry
Posted on: 5/31/2013 7:07 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: ***Share the Fun this Spring! – Forum Giveaway Presented by RC Universe and Hobby-Lobby***
[quote]ORIGINAL: PropsnWings Hey, does it mean its fully charged if the battery is hot?  [quote]ORIGINAL: RCU_Contest Good Morning RCU Members!  Even more fantastic submissions over the weekend, keep up the good work. We have a new image for everyone to post captions to, now you can post a caption for one or both pictures. Take a look!   <img src=''http://imageshack.us/a/img51/5420/hobbylobbycontest.jpg'' alt='''' /> [/quote] [/quote] On the fire picture: I said abandon ship now! Gerry
Posted on: 5/28/2013 8:11 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Anybody Else Sick of Memorial Day Corruption??
[quote]ORIGINAL: DISCUS54 Go to Arlington National Cemetery some time and you will understand why Memorial Day was created. Reason for pause when you see someone bash our Constitution. God Bless all of those who have given their lives so that our Nation may survive. We wouldn't have a bunch of commercialized sales if our self indulgent population cared that the holiday was anything more than another paid day off. [/quote] It's a big country, and I guess it is celebrated differently in different places. In PA, we have parades in many towns. They are for less than 1/2 the population. The other 1/2 went to the Jersey shore. Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer for many. I do not care what you do, I will not be in favor of forcing a thing on you. Live and let live. Some grieve because on this date the loss was recent. Some remember, some get together at a parade or at BBQ, and some do not give a rat's proverbial arse. I think it is moronic to say that XXX ruined Christmas or other things along those lines. Nothing can ruin my Christmas. It is time to celebrate in family, following your own family traditions, time to celebrate in church. Nothing will change that. Nothing can change that. I do not care what you do. Not everybody belongs to my religion, I am Catholic. Live and let live. The bottom line, people fought and died for our freedom and independence. People are still fighting enemies abroad, and enemies within (and yes, there are many here at home). But this fight is for independence, to be allowed to live your life as you wish. So, it is time to take some responsibility and if you think that "external sources killed (or corrupted) Christmas" maybe the problems are not "external", and you should look into your own soul, and have a chat with you pastor, priest, whatever to re-focus. Because if there is a problem, you can see the problem in the bathroom mirror... My 2 cents. Gerry
Posted on: 5/27/2013 6:39 PM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: ***Share the Fun this Spring! – Forum Giveaway Presented by RC Universe and Hobby-Lobby***
On the Telemaster: Who parked that big guy in front of us? Move to the back!
Posted on: 5/21/2013 11:49 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: ***Share the Fun this Spring! – Forum Giveaway Presented by RC Universe and Hobby-Lobby***
I have to put out this fire, it's a non-smoking field! Gerry
Posted on: 5/21/2013 6:45 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Hangar 9 60cc Corsair
[/quote] I don't fault Top Flite. They put out a good flying plane at a 50% less listed price ($729 vs. H9's $1100 ''$1000+ Wheels & Truturn Hub''). As someone mentioned Top Flight admits it is a stand off scale product, and if the modeler so desires can easily modify/detail further to his satisfaction. Variety and competition is always good :). Oriole [/quote] I agree with you, the more options the merrier. TF has them beat with price, and also by the weight. and by a long shot it seems... Gerry
Posted on: 5/15/2013 6:44 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Are Pattern Planes Good 2nd Planes?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Deandome It's a Sr. Falcon...I originally wanted a 56, but had to 'settle' for the Sr. when I couldn't find either one 'til a guy @ another forum PMed me with a nice offer on a NIB ARF! Otherwise, you're dead right; I wanted to (and did...successfully so far) start with a relatively tame intermediate plane & now want to move to a low-wing plane that's 'more' than a typical low-wing trainer. Which brings me back 'round to a question I hinted at in my first post, before keying on the pattern planes I've always liked. I actually OWN a [link=http://Seagull Miles Sparrowhawk]http://www.seagullmodels.com/ProductDetail.asp?id=60[/link] 1.6-2.0...the 71'' wingspan version. I got it for only $125 (half-off), and was thinking of going with a 30-35cc gasser. It's wing is about 945 sq.in, and it will weigh about 12 lbs when ready for flight. Will THAT be any good at all as my next plane, or are is it that much trickier/more finicky/faster-landing than the one's we've been discussing here? I mean, it LOOKS like a pretty basic low-wing plane, so why would it be that much 'worse' than the other planes? BTW, thanks to all of you for your replies. I've gotten more out of you talking amongst yourselves than I did w/the posts that directly address me! At this point, my first choice would be if a Goldberg Skylark 70 fell into my lap (hint-hint), but in the real world, I really like that Intruder 90 a lot, and the Pulses (but I was a little off-put by the talk about their delicate nature), the four-star (though it might be that basic trainer I was trying to avoid) and the Dirty Birdy I think it will depend a lot of you. Different people have different "inherent" skills. Example: at 9, my grandson, when introduced to the flight simulator went for the sukoi, and in 2 hours he was all over the place even landing in high rates... If he would have any interest in real RC models he would learn fast... Maybe it is your case too. I would read some articles about the sparrow. I think Mr. Petit wrote one. See what they comment about that particular model. Good luck! I am sure the newer (not the old) pattern models must be better as a second model than the old ones. At least the ones I saw (many, many years back) flew and landed quite too fast as a second model. But, again, the newer models must be a lot better than the ones I remember. Good luck! I like a lot bigger models, I think they fly better. My 2 cents:-) Gerry
Posted on: 9/13/2012 5:12 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Are Pattern Planes Good 2nd Planes?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Sport_Pilot [quote]He he, I beg to differ on saying that the falcon 56 flies like a stick (doubt it much).... [/quote] They are both sholder wing sport planes they fly similer enough. [quote]But the truth is that the second plane takes a lot of beating (more than the first, more than the third). [/quote] Then I would think a $200+ pattern plane would make a better second plane than a $400+ gasser. [/quote] Not even close, not all shoulder wings fly the same. Better not, but cheaper yes:-) But, that is the beauty of this hobby, we all have different interests, preferences, and taste and there is so much to pick and choose from... There is a perfect model airplane: the one you like best. Gerry
Posted on: 9/12/2012 2:35 PM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Are Pattern Planes Good 2nd Planes?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Sport_Pilot [quote]ORIGINAL: GerKonig This is a good second plane.... Easy to see. With over 40 years in the hobby it is NOT my second plane:-) But with a 1.6 electric, it is a warranty of insane fun.... Gerry [/quote] Other than being larger it won't fly much different than his Falcon 56 which is his first plane.  His first plane was a good second plane, so he wants
Posted on: 9/12/2012 12:10 PM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Are Pattern Planes Good 2nd Planes?
This is a good second plane.... Easy to see. With over 40 years in the hobby it is NOT my second plane:-) But with a 1.6 electric, it is a warranty of insane fun.... Gerry
Posted on: 9/11/2012 1:00 PM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Am I the only one who flies pattern with no mixes in their plane ??
[quote]ORIGINAL: cmoulder [quote]If you are sport flying pattern manuevers without a pair of judges behind you it just dosen't matter.[/quote] I suspect this is dead on target. And I also suspect that guys who disdain all the fancy-schmanzy programming stuff are also intimidated by it and aren't interested in learning it. Quite a few times I have set up radios for rates and expo for guys who hadn't taken the time or had the interest in understanding these simple functions, let alone stuff like roll coupling and pitch coupling. Scrolling through the menus is for some an overwhelming ordeal. It boggles the mind that there are guys who prefer to fly an out-of-trim airplane or one that is unnecessarily twitchy when the solution to the problem is literally right there in their hands. Another very common theme is that there are people who simply abhor the idea of opening a manual and reading and absorbing the information pertaining to equipment use. For the guys pooh-poohing technology, what do you use in the way of radio equipment? [/quote] I think you said it best. I do not fly jets, but all the models I fly that have flaps require a minimum amount of mixing otherwise they balloon when flaps are applied. Heck apply flaps to a trainer (Telemaster) w/o some mixing with down elevator and be ready to see some big time ballooning. I know that a lot of old-timers are afraid of technology (fortunately not many), a real shame. Of course I could dust my old 35mm Nikons, and leave the digital at home, but why? Gerry PS: Yes, by not using mixes, pretty much you are in a group of yourself... Using a Kraft radio? Ace? Maybe home made of a kit? No gold sticker?
Posted on: 9/11/2012 11:41 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Horton 229
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ram-bro Those are the kind of questions that make you look like a ''Terrorist'' wanna be. SO why are you so interested in payload and flying FPV? Where are you from and how long have you been in the hobby? There really are no dumb questions, we are as was said earlier....protective of our hobby. Remember there was a fool sometime ago who attempted to bomb a federal building using a RC Model. Come clean with who you are as just a start...... [/quote] Well said, not to mention that CURRENTY fly such a mission would be ILLEGAL. Besides, if you believe the Internet is a anonymous forum, think again. There are a myriad of things you can ask or research that will bring a black Suburban to your "hood" (wherever that is). My 2 cents Gerry
Posted on: 9/4/2012 4:46 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Hyundai vs. Mercedes C230
[quote]ORIGINAL: The_Shark [quote]ORIGINAL: Eman77 The Leaf would travel further due to the simple act of the Earth attempting to reject it, resulting in faster rotation of the Leaf wheels as the offended planet tries to spin away from it. [/quote] too bad recycling and making batteries are far more harmful than the emissions that come from refining gas and then burning it for the lifetime of the average car, also the coal used to create the electricity to charge the batteries produce far more pollutants too. learned that one in college. natural gas and diesel-electric are the most earth friendly choices, but we choose to ignore them. [/quote] Did they tell you also that only 44.5% of our electricity comes from coal? The rest is nuclear, gas, and renewable sources... I do not think your fist statement hols water either... Gerry
Posted on: 8/31/2012 5:48 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: What happens if arf and kit building prices meet?
[quote]ORIGINAL: acerc Gerry, I completely agree. I have three in the shop that I'm building for other's.  The real bottom line is do what make's you happy. That's what I do, whether it's a foamie, Kit, ARF, RTC, simply because that's all that matter's [/quote] Absolutely! I remember when I was an employee working only 40 hours per week, I used to build much more. But there were no ARFs and I built, flew and sold 4 models average per year. The day of the maiden I would have people making offers for the day I would sell it. It was a way to make a buck! You bought all the stuff, you had fun with it, and sold it making a profit! What a country!:-) Of course that was then. Now I own my company (for over 2 decades) and time is scarce, I do work over 60 hours per week, not 40 anymore:-) And I have 3 hobbies:-) So, I do not fly every week, nor do I build every month. But I can dream that if I ever retire, I might do that, just build models for others, or not, just for me:-) Life is way too short not to do what you like, or have a job you do not love. My 2 cents. Gerry
Posted on: 8/28/2012 12:11 PM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: What happens if arf and kit building prices meet?
[quote]ORIGINAL: rgburrill When ARF prices exceed kit prices the normal ARF buyers will probably do what most competiton fliers do - pay someone else to build a kit for them [;)] [/quote] Not just competition builders. I know a lot of people that do that. Many jet pilots do that. They have more fun at the field than at the shop. Something some will never understand...:-) Gerry
Posted on: 8/27/2012 9:39 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: What happens if arf and kit building prices meet?
[quote]ORIGINAL: SkyPilot101 I always wonder what will happen when arf prices eventually climb up to the same level as building yourself ? Well, I'd like to think that when this happens, some bright, intelligent, young man of natural origin will realize that the price advantage the aisan manufactures had because of slave wages will have evaporated, and that it is actually profitable to manufacture ARF's in the good old USA. His ARF line will be superior because of his experience as a accomplished modeler himself. In short time his line of ARF's will burn down the competition from aisa, and his prices will actually fall due to increased demand and good business tactics. Who Is Going to Step Up to the Plate? [/quote] As soon as I find someone that wants to work for $1 per hour I let you know:-) On a more serious note. Habby Lobby re-released new and improved kits and ARFs (Telemaster line). They had run out of stock, and when my in-law needed a replacement part for his Telemaster he was told that they rere coming out with a US made line of kits and ARFS. Sure enough, shorlty after, the price went up, and they had a new line. I would have to confirm, but if thrue, it would mean we have an US based arf maker... (kit makers there are many) Gerry
Posted on: 8/27/2012 9:37 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Whats up with kits?
[quote]ORIGINAL: SkyPilot101 I have noticed that as of late, there is a lot of complaining about the cost of our hobby increasing, now think about this for a second, please. Is it only the cost of our hobby, kit's, fuel, arf's, ect., or has EVERYTHING in general been increasing in cost, gas, food, utility's, construction material, pet supplies, & on and on. Haven't heard a peep from the News Media about inflation? So what is causing this? Well I'll spell it out for you: Our National Debt that is increasing by Trillions of dollars every year is directly related to the ''worth'' of the dollar bill in your pocket. No doom & gloom, Just Fact! So let's just keep on going in this direction and I bet you'll find out you wont have enough disposable income to enjoy this hobby in a few more years.....We can change this in November.....But only if we decide to get off our butt's and go out and VOTE! Nov. 15 is your day to speak! [/quote] Yes, you have a point maybe Mitt can outsource the congress, and the whole Washington DC. After all, Halliburton is in Saudi Arabia now, and our next batch of Black Hawks are not being manufactured in the US anymore either... Gerry
Posted on: 8/25/2012 9:17 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: discussion: gas power trainer
Mine is electric now and wickedly overpowered, but it was Zenoah powered before. The best trainer in the world. It is so much fun, that you will think it is pretty. How much fun? Undescrivable Giant Sweet Stick Arf Great Planes Gerry
Posted on: 8/25/2012 9:11 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Whats up with kits?
[quote]ORIGINAL: raptureboy Really: another thread on the lack of kits??? Don't we have enough whinning on here already? What has happened to all the good build threads? Oh, I know we are too busy crying about kts again. Get building already! Buy some plans, get some wood, make a plane.[X(] [/quote] There is a team of whiners, 4 or 6 and every couple of weeks a thread like this goes up. There are plenty kits available. I agree LHS do not stock them. But there are a lots of companies selling kits around. Heck if my favorite company Basa USA stops selling kits, I build from plans. thousands of choices available. And various kit cutters that do an excellent job. Gerry Working on a DVIII Balsa USA
Posted on: 8/25/2012 4:07 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: RANT: The
I do not know, after reading this thread again, I am starting to think that I always hear people saying "I love the smell of nitro in the morning" As a concerned citizen, I have to say "STOP SNIFFING THE NITRO" some people here loosing their sane judgement as this thread clearly indicates. My 2 cents. Will check the thread again in 2018. Since traffic is down, they will not close this disgrace down, ever... Gerry
Posted on: 8/24/2012 4:29 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: AMA to close the AMA Discussions Forum
[quote]ORIGINAL: F4u5 Now if they would just eliminate the AMA, in addition to the forum, all would be well! [/quote] If you are not a member, how does that affect you? Gerry
Posted on: 8/23/2012 5:49 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: AMA to close the AMA Discussions Forum
[quote]ORIGINAL: ira d [quote]ORIGINAL: 1320Fastback I never knew there was a AMA forum. How did they ever think it would compete (make money) with RCU and RCG. AMA 1,000,000 [/quote] The AMA fourm was not intended to make money but just a place for AMA members to exchange and find info. [/quote] I think you are right, but it was a failure since it had 10 people participating basically... Gerry
Posted on: 8/23/2012 4:45 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Windex method real or not
[quote]ORIGINAL: Bax This method works because the adhesive used on MonoKote will eventually stick without heat. If you've ever had old scraps you saved where you rolled them up without the backing, you'll find them well-adhered to each other. The trick is that the material must be in good contact with the surface below. You don't need to use Windex (tm) or any other special product. Soapy water works just as well. You float the trim piece into position using the liquid and then squeegee out all of the moisture. The MonoKote will stay on because there's now no air between the pieces. Eventually, the residual moisture will come out and the adhesive will begin to work. If you use heat, be very careful, because the material will shrink, and you may get a ruined job. Also, any moisture left will turn to steam and make bubbles in the trim. Using a small amount of trim solvent after about a week or two will seal the edges and give you a very long-lasting trim job. [/quote] I think you are right, I have seen pieces of monocote adhere themselves to other piece. I will try this. But what I have in mind is placing thee model in the sun for a couple of hours, that will do the trick w/o using the iron... Gerry
Posted on: 8/23/2012 4:42 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: What size of RC planes do you like?
I started in RC in my early 20's. That was 40 years ago. I prefer bigger scale 80" and over if mono and 60" and over if bipes. I also have a foamy tiger Moth... Bigger flies better in my personal opinion. This is a hobby that has something for everyone. I flew a lot of different models in those years, and at the time, they all were fun. Find whatever you like, and have fun. I know one thing, this hobby has made my life even more enjoyable. Also, thse days I do not fly nitro (quit nitro cold turkey like 5 years ago). I fly big electrics and gas. Gerry
Posted on: 8/23/2012 4:37 AM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
[quote]ORIGINAL: kahloq [quote]ORIGINAL: paladin kahloq, what motor/ battery combo though? looks like electric could be expencive? Joe [/quote] Rimfire 65cc depends on where you buy it.....I bought one for $219 for my ESM dora9. Retail is 279 castle hv2 160 esc ... depends on where....I got one for $209 off of ebay. Retail is 279 Turnigy nanotech 6s 6000mah at $74 each. Need two for a 12s setup...$150 $560 total for the power system. For longer flights you could use two 8000mah 6s at $109 each. You could use a turnigy dlux 160 esc which will run 12s for $120 which woul save $100, but im running the castle to be safe. That rimfire can turn a 26x12 3 blade prop or you could run 22-24'' 14 pitch prop. Ive got a 22x14 2 blade for my 65cc rimfire for the dora9 A rear exhaust DLE 55 at tower is $420. In my case though, the 6s 6000 batteries are already used in my esm me-110 so arent exactly part of the total power plant cost for me. Total cost for me is the same as a dle55 then. [/quote] This puppy screams for an electric conversion... The 8000 pack might work well because it is a short nose 190, and it will need a lot of led to balance... The hatch has a perfect base for the packs that can extend all the way into the cowling, one on each side of the Rimfire... A shame they did a one piece wing. Will be a pain to move around and in and out of the house. But, nobody is perfect:-) Gerry
Posted on: 8/21/2012 2:12 PM by Author "GerKonig" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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