RE: Photos of Carl Golberg and original Falcon 56
B-Monster, As you probably already know, the Falcon 56 kit has been discontinued for many years now. Also, the entire Carl Goldberg line was purchased by Great Planes (a.k.a. Tower Hobbies) a couple of years ago. I don't know if Great Planes is considering resurrecting the Falcon (it wasn't a big seller during the last years it was available) but it looks like SOME support for the Falcon might still be available from GP: http://www.carlgoldbergproducts.com/discontinued/gbga0050.html#01 Since the wing is a major component of the kit, and you mentioned that you'll likely need additional parts in the future, it might be to your benefit to look for a complete kit on RCU or eBay; they show up occasionally. Of course, you might also consider scratchbuilding your wing from the kit plans. Good Luck!
Posted on: 8/19/2012 9:52 AM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Photos of Carl Golberg and original Falcon 56
[quote]ORIGINAL: Batista_monster Hello my friend, my name is Jonathan from Dominican Republic i´m seeking parts for my falcon 56 i´ve looking for them but i can´t find anything, can you please help me about it? or if you have some of them let me know to see if you can sell me something. Many thanks in advance i hope to hear aboout you soon. If there is anybody else that knows about it please i need help, my e-mail is <a href=''mailto:batista_monster@hotmail.com''>batista_monster@hotmail.com Many thanks. [/quote] Jonathan, What parts are you looking for?
Posted on: 8/18/2012 4:07 AM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Giant Scale crop dusters?
Spraying at 175MPH??? (According to the writeup on the first video.) Half that at most. Maybe a third. Harvey
Posted on: 7/18/2012 3:45 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Giant Scale crop dusters?
[quote]I grew up in Houston,Tx and lived there the first 35 years of my life. When I found out I was moving to Minnesota I knew there would be a lot of miseries, But I said "Hey, at least I'll be getting away from all the bugs! No way they can make it through the winter there eh?!" Duuuummb me....The Mosquitos are 10 times worse here!!!....10,000 lakes equals 10,000 giant mosquito nests! I guess the cold doesn't affect the eggs. [/quote] Todd, You haven't seen mosquitoes until you've lived in the Alaskan bush. Holy crap, the ones up there have N-numbers on them!!! Harvey (A fellow Houstonian)
Posted on: 7/18/2012 6:52 AM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Stringless Wonder article in the mag?
It looks like the Stringless Wonder kit builds into a 20 gram plane so based on what seems to be today's standards, that dictates at least an OS90LA. According to the experts on the other threads, there's nothing wrong with being overpowered because you can always throttle back, right? [;)] Harvey
Posted on: 6/7/2012 5:54 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Stringless Wonder article in the mag?
That's the article. Thanks guys! Harvey
Posted on: 6/7/2012 3:48 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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Stringless Wonder article in the mag?
Probably a couple of years ago now, an article appeared in Model Aviation on how to convert Peck Polymers' "Stringless Wonder" from FF rubber band to RC electric power. I bought the kit and now I can't find the article. Does anyone know which issue it appeared in? Thanks, Harvey
Posted on: 6/6/2012 5:26 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Mini Stik w/ tail drager set up
Reminds me of the Lou Proctor Antic on floats. Harvey
Posted on: 5/24/2012 3:06 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Mini Stik w/ tail drager set up
I would think that the larger radius forward would provide a smoother transition onto the water than the blunter " (short radius) end would. Harvey
Posted on: 5/24/2012 1:37 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Mini Stik w/ tail drager set up
Oh. Harvey
Posted on: 5/24/2012 1:30 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Mini Stik w/ tail drager set up
Scale, I can't help but to notice that your main floats appear to be mounted upside down and backwards. The pictures of Seaplane Supply's "Hot Timers" on their website show the large radius of the float surface to be down and forward whereas you have the large radius up and aft with the short radius surface forward instead. I'm still learning about floats so please tell me why you mounted them this way. Thanks, Harvey
Posted on: 5/24/2012 11:06 AM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: EDF Buzz Bomb?
Found it. Thanks! Harvey
Posted on: 5/21/2012 5:43 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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EDF Buzz Bomb?
I was fascinated with the WWII German V-1 when I was in high school but never built a flying model of one because a suitable engine wasn't readily available in the 1970s. However, with the advancements in EDF power over the years, I'm wondering if someone has built a flying V-1 model. Harvey
Posted on: 5/20/2012 10:59 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
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RE: How I see this forum
Kid E, We all have our favorite areas within RCU so simply spending the majority of one's time in the AMA section doesn't necessarily mean anything other than that's where that particular person's interest lies. The telling point would be the attitude of those posts. If that person posts nothing but hateful, negative, and argumentative posts, the rest of us would logically wonder if this person has a grudge against the AMA or if they're simply a miserable person and AMA is a convenient outlet for their anguish. Harvey
Posted on: 5/16/2012 11:04 AM by Author "H5487" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: How I see this forum
[quote]ORIGINAL: Hossfly If you watch Jerry Springer , you must enjoy [b]Nothing credible or significant[/b]. I think I saw that show once waiting in a Doctor's office. What total POOP! Do you have that much time to waste?[/quote] Hoss, I WISH I had time to waste! I've got so many projects going that I won't be able to die for another 200 years! Like the rest of the country, I watched the Springer Show some during its first year. It used to be entertaining but it got old (and repetitive) pretty quick. I've got a TV in the hangar that I keep on for background noise and there have been a few times that I've stumbled across the Springer Show recently while scanning the channels. Nothing's changed - It's still total POOP! Harvey
Posted on: 5/15/2012 5:38 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: How I see this forum
The longer this thread runs, the more posts that show up to further prove my original point: That the AMA forum on RCU is more akin to the Jerry Springer Show than it is to anything credible or significant. Or even grown-up. Harvey
Posted on: 5/15/2012 12:44 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: How I see this forum
[quote]ORIGINAL: United_Pilot When someone boasts about the ordinary then I know I am reading the words of a very small man. (not meant to be directed at mongo) [/quote] Who were you directing it at? Harvey
Posted on: 5/12/2012 8:33 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: How I see this forum
No Kid. I'm talking about those regulars on this forum who's only apparent reason for posting is to bash the AMA. They offer no CONSTRUCTIVE criticism or solutions to the problem, only condemnation of the organization and anyone who has a different opinion than theirs. They're obviously not interested in an open exchange of ideas. Betterment of the organization doesn't seem to be their goal as much as total abolishment is. Harvey
Posted on: 5/11/2012 7:50 AM by Author "H5487" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: How I see this forum
Well, I can see that y'all wasted no time in hijacking my thread away from the original topic (my comparison of the AMA forum on RCU to the Jerry Springer show, in case you forgot) and turning it into yet another AMA-bashing thread. Now it's aimed at Leader-Members. While the AMA forum does have some supporters, it seems to be predominately inhabited by those who hate the AMA. If you hate the AMA that much, why do you spend so much time hanging out here? To paraphrase somebody else who posted on another AMA forum thread, isn't this like going to Tupperware Parties so you can tell everyone there that you hate Tupperware Parties? !!! Harvey
Posted on: 5/10/2012 9:12 AM by Author "H5487" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Quaker 84 Penn Valley Hobbies
The .56 is reportedly an ideal size for the 84" Quaker. That's what I got for mine. (Which I have yet to begin.) Harvey
Posted on: 5/6/2012 1:41 AM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Quaker 84 Penn Valley Hobbies
What size OS are you putting on it? Harvey
Posted on: 5/5/2012 4:28 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Can someone identify this glider please?
Hi Jim, Yes, I'd like to get a copy of the plans. I'll send you a PM with my e-address and we'll talk off-forum. Thanks for this! Harvey
Posted on: 5/5/2012 4:07 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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How I see this forum
I have determined that the AMA Discussions forum on RCU is much like the Jerry Springer Show. While some serious topics might be presented, don't expect calm, educated, or even rational responses. Instead, expect nonsense and hostility. If any rational ideas are actually posted, they will be quickly attacked by those who apparently have little or no knowledge or experience with the subject at hand (which, curiously, doesn't get in the way of them presenting their opinion). And much like the Springer show, everybody seems to be springloaded to come out fighting. Why is that? Is there something about balsa dust that brings out the confrontational nature in guys? Also, there seems to be a few regulars who refuse to listen to what anyone else is saying. I can't count the number of times I've watched someone angrily go after another without realizing that they're both on the same side. (This is really funny to watch!) All they want to do is fight. Just like on Jerry Springer. While I can often accurately sum up the quality of a Jerry Springer guest by the way that person is groomed and by the way he or she talks, I've found that I can usually sum up an RCU poster by his grammer and spelling. Here's a hint guys: If you want the world to respect you and your opinion, don't write posts that make us think you're a middle school dropout! I've also determined that typing in all caps is usually a good indication that the poster knows little about the subject (i.e. using volume in lieu of intelligence). Again, just like on Springer. Therefore, I've come to the conclusion that many, if not most, postings in the AMA Discussions forum are best used for entertainment purposes only. For those times when I need to see how AMA is handling a particular matter, I'll read the magazine and/or the AMA website and then draw my own conclusion. I've found this way to be more reliable. And almost always more pleasant. Harvey
Posted on: 5/5/2012 2:37 AM by Author "H5487" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: How I see this forum
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tarasdad There's really no good reason for it to even exist. [/quote] Maybe there is... Think of it as being like the cut-open watermelon next to the roadside farmer's fruit stand in that it's there to draw the flies away from the main attraction. Harvey
Posted on: 5/5/2012 2:22 AM by Author "H5487" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Can someone identify this glider please?
Thanks. Do you know if plans or a kit are available for it? Harvey
Posted on: 5/5/2012 2:12 AM by Author "H5487" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Is this aircraft stand still being made?
jtgolfer, The stand is still being made. It is called The Ultimate Flight Stand and is made by Precision Aero in Oconomowoc, WI. [link=http://www.precision-aero.com/shop/item/ultimateflightstand.html]Mash Here[/link] I have one and it is great! It comes completely built but you have to varnish, stain, or paint it yourself. The stand is intended for the field assembly, disassembly, and light maintenance of aircraft. Nobody thinks that the stand is substantial enough to be used as a starting bench (and the instructions state so). Harvey
Posted on: 5/4/2012 6:11 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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Can someone identify this glider please?
The picture appeared in an ad for the 4-6 May Yakima Aerotow meet. The ad appeared on page 64 of the May 2012 issue of RC Sport Flyer Magazine. Thanks, Harvey
Posted on: 5/4/2012 5:36 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: RE:
[quote]ORIGINAL: Scar I understand there are very few Daimler-Benz inverted vee engine blocks remaining. A cache of those would be a remarkable find. [/quote] That's because the Nazis took all of the new engines with them when they evacuated in 1945. Recently declassified military papers have disclosed that the Nazis, facing their inevitible loss of WWII, made a retreat to the moon from a secret base in Antartica. They've been living unseen on the dark side of the moon* since 1945, planning their eventual return to earth. I know it's hard to believe but here's the latest news footage: [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py_IndUbcxc]Click Here[/link] Harvey *Reportedly, Pink Floyd knew something about the dark side of the moon as early as 1973.
Posted on: 4/22/2012 7:00 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: RE:
[quote]ORIGINAL: jetmech05 There is alot of difference between frozen in ice..and buried in a wet climate. I hope that those airplanes are preserved. [/quote] I agree, jetmech. Considering that they were hastily buried to keep an overrunning enemy from finding them, I doubt that they had ample time to properly preserve them for 67 years of burial! Kinda sheds some doubt on that "They may be in mint condition" prediction. I'm not trying to be a pessimist. I'm just being realistic. Harvey (propmech)
Posted on: 4/21/2012 3:09 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: RE:
[quote]ORIGINAL: rgm762 if the planes were assembled, they were taken apart, put in large boxes(crates) then buried [/quote] Oh, he meant b[b]U[/b]ried. Thanks! Harvey
Posted on: 4/21/2012 3:02 PM by Author "H5487" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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