RE: lets see your shop/hanger
Ok, almost exactly a year old, the aircraft have moved around anf a couple more added since. ;) [image]http://scalebuilder.org/images/workshop.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 5/15/2007 10:49 AM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Will spring ever come?
[quote]ORIGINAL: grinder-RCU ... he did was wipe off the sensor. Oh yeah the "wife" was not happy. Grinder. [/quote] Thanks for the heads up. Hasn't happened to me yet but I'll keep that in mind if I observer the came behaviour. Now it's a question of cooling....[:o]
Posted on: 4/24/2007 3:37 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "M.A.A.C."
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RE: WACO YMF
I too am more comfortable with Silk & Dope but have made the transition to Supershrink Coverrite. I really love the stuff, all the benefits of silk & dope (strength, durability) with a few extras like ability to shrink with a heatgun (not as much as plastic, but still welcome). I still use Nitrate to assist the glue backing. I'm new to latex but, I'm using Behr premium exterior latex thinned with common windshield washer fluid. With electronic color matching I can take my chips in for a perfect match every time. Drying time between coats is literally minutes when running a dehumidifier. Cleanup is a breeze too, simple soap and warm water is enough for skin, and I run straight windshield washer through the gun to clean up. Overspray is also much less than with other paints I've used and simply wipes up with a damp rag. Rhinebeck ... sigh ... hope to make it next year but their scale rally conflicts with annual fiscal year-end software release testing. Still, the regular shows are worth the trip and I have literally Gigabytes of documentation from this year's trip. That Hanriot really grew on me... too unweildy for competition but one beautiful piece of flying furniture.[:o] ... I began a G17 in cad from factory 3-views some time ago, I must to get back to her.
Posted on: 11/1/2006 9:09 AM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: WACO YMF
Wow! I have to come back to this thread more often, some nice work here! I managed to shoot both wings with base paint (white) this past weekend, sanding and trim (red) work next. Ive begun trim on the fuselage, maybe she will fly next season.[sm=red_smile.gif] This is my first Latex paint job, very forgiving, fast drying, easy to color-match, I'm loving it. No more lacquer for these lungs.[8D] pimmnz; the "Waco Cabin Model" is another classic. that and a Beech Staggerwing are on my short'er' list of future projects.[:D]
Posted on: 10/31/2006 10:22 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: pics of your favorite "throw around" plane
Actually the Great planes Mustang, although not accurate scale, is a surprisingly capable aircraft. But I read "throw around" as an everyday flyer for those quick fixes at the field and the occaional funfly. For your interpretation of "throw around" (i.e. aerobatics) I fly my Morris 'special' or my Ultimate or Pitts, depending on the type of throwing I'm in the mood for.[;)]
Posted on: 10/31/2006 12:53 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Sport Flying"
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RE: pics of your favorite "throw around" plane
Untill her untimely demise this summer, this was my favourite "throw around" plane;
Posted on: 10/31/2006 12:23 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Sport Flying"
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RE: Is Kit Building Making a "Comeback"?
My Skybolts (2 SIGs) are long gone. One totaled, the other sold.[:o] [image]http://scalebuilder.org/skybolt.jpg[/image] I'd like to build a larger one someday... I do see a lot of new builders coming on the scene but I still see a 'whackload' of ARFs. It's true that the kit market is drying up, I've been relying on the stock I squirreled away over the years. I do accasionally replenish from other collectors and estate sales etc. but even that market is drying up. I do like to build from plans and scratch build as well (currently working on a Beech 17s) and, if the current trend doesn't change, I can certainly see the day coming that I will no longer have the opportunity to crack open a kit full of dreams.[:o]
Posted on: 10/25/2006 10:09 AM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Is Kit Building Making a "Comeback"?
[quote]ORIGINAL: parrthd is that a pitts s2 i see sitting in the background???[/quote] Yep, and if you were in the shop you could turn left and see another S2 fuselage framed up behind in behind some other builds in various stages.... I eventually finish them all but some take backseats, literally for years, the Waco is one of these. [quote]ORIGINAL: parrthd the waco's beautiful, by the way. don't plan on one THAT big but i hope to build one. [/quote] Thanks. I inherited my Waco from a fellow modeller who's no longer with us. He started her but didn't get very far as his health failed him. I will finish her eventually, and fly her until she's old an fuel soaked... just because he'd want it that way....
Posted on: 10/24/2006 10:55 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Is Kit Building Making a "Comeback"?
[quote]ORIGINAL: parrthd toward the bottom is my skybolt as of tonight. just getting the base coat on. haven't started any of the trim yet. [/quote] Looks like we're pretty well at the same stages. Nice work, I'm going back to read the rest of the thread...
Posted on: 10/24/2006 10:46 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Lets see pictures of your work shop /area.
Good point, Here's some picture of my old shop just before I gave up and moved. [:D] [image]http://scalebuilder.org/images/wkshpsep2003-1.jpg[/image] [image]http://scalebuilder.org/images/wkshpsep2003-2.jpg[/image] [image]http://scalebuilder.org/images/wkshpsep2003-3.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 10/24/2006 10:41 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Is Kit Building Making a "Comeback"?
[link=http://jim_mcintyre.tripod.com/waco.html]My Pica 1/5.[/link] as of 10 minutes ago.... It's a crime this kit is no longer available.[:o] Yeah, I can't stick to one build at a time, this Waco has been low priority for years but she does move along from time to time (like tonight). The base colour on the fuselage, started markings, interplanes are roughed in, I haven't begun
Posted on: 10/24/2006 9:52 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Is Kit Building Making a "Comeback"?
[quote]ORIGINAL: rrader I don't think that there is any new interest in kit building. Just some of the older modelers keeping busy....[/quote] Things must be different in your neck of the woods... I have lots of people contacting me looking for help and I see a lot more built aircraft showing up at the beauty shows and scale rallys....perhaps the pendulum is swinging back? Our hobby, the building and flying of model aircraft is healthy, despite the efforts of those who would see us limiting our enjoyment to half of it. ... now please excuse me while I head home to detail my Waco.[8D]
Posted on: 10/24/2006 4:25 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Lets see pictures of your work shop /area.
[quote]ORIGINAL: janhawk92 Jim Is that a Tiger Moth in your pictures? What can you tell us good and bad about that plane?... [/quote] Good eye. Yes she is a Tigermoth. I don't want to be responsible for taking this thread off topic but I will say I really enjoy my Tigermoth, she's one sweet flying plane but she did keep me humble until I figured out how [i]she[/i] liked to be handled
Posted on: 10/24/2006 8:42 AM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Lets see pictures of your work shop /area.
://scalebuilder.org/workshop.html]My workshop[/link] HTH, Jim.
Posted on: 10/23/2006 4:32 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Scale contests and ARFs
[quote]ORIGINAL: Stickbuilder ... Of course someone will try to point out bought Cowlings, Wheel pants etc., ... [/quote] That is part of the BOM statement. You must declare the parts you didn't build and judges should not include these when awarding craftsmanship/markings points....
Posted on: 10/17/2006 2:12 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ARF or Kit?
[:D] It's sad that I can't post pictures of my kids at the flying field, I have some priceless pics of memories I cherish. Mine are groing up at flying fields and love every minute of it, especially camping at the big weekend events. Sounds like I'm just a few years ahead of you on that journey... enjoy!
Posted on: 10/13/2006 8:49 AM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: ARF or Kit?
[quote]ORIGINAL: agexpert ... an ARF takes me as long to build as a kit does for a retired person to build. ... [/quote] It's the journey, not the destination. I often measure my scale builds in years of elapsed time, but I have many flyable aircraft and have long since passed the signal to noise ration where crashes outpace builds (knock on wood). I enjoy flying as much as the next chap, probably more than most as I have more sweat equity invested... and free time does not always align with flyable conditions.[;)] Oh ... and CONGRATULATIONS on your latest 1:1 scale under construction.[:D]
Posted on: 10/12/2006 4:25 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: ARF or Kit?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Stickbuilder Before you get into the I don't have time, I'm a full scale pilot, business owner, father, etc, remember, I too am all of these, and I'm probably a few years older than are you, and I work at least 70 hours per week, and have 5 children (adults) and 8 Grandkids. I also own and fly my own full scale plane. I don't have time does not cut it with me. You find time to do what you wish to do. [/quote] Yeah, I don't buy that one either, I have 2 grade school kids (with many extracurricular activities like piano) and my wife works full time. Although I work an 8-4 type job, I seldom leave work before 6([8|]) and often get called in to work. Even with my second hobby (music) I manage to build at a rate of about one kit (depending on complexity) a year. No time for Tv or golf though....[:D]
Posted on: 10/12/2006 11:19 AM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: ARF or Kit?
[quote]ORIGINAL: mobflier Jim, Sorry I didn't include the scratch build, I updated it for you. I find people that scratch build to be very peticular and interesting. [:D] [/quote] Ok, Thanks.... now how do I change my vote from kit to scratch? That graph at the top of the page no longer matches the documentation.[;)]
Posted on: 10/11/2006 8:46 AM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Let's see your work shop!
Ok, here's a peak at one corner. [:D] [image]http://scalebuilder.org/images/workshop.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 10/10/2006 1:17 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: How Do You Store/Transport Your WWI Biplane
I see the problem. My wing boxes have supports at both ends (root and tip). As long as you're careful movong them in and out of the box, they won't be flexed while in the box....
Posted on: 10/8/2006 12:00 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: How Do You Store/Transport Your WWI Biplane
Good question. Fro my Tigermoth, I made up a mounting plate to take the pins in the same way as they fit to the uselage. But, after damage to one of my Tigermoth wings from shifting cargo, I made up boxes and cut styrofoam supports to make sure the wings weren;t too close to the outside of the box. I no longer use the plate (I bite the bullet and do full assembly) but the boxes are a keeper as they've saved my wings several times including one time when a shade tent hit it (somebody forgot to stake it to the ground). [sm=what_smile.gif]
Posted on: 10/8/2006 10:07 AM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: ARF or Kit?
[quote]ORIGINAL: carrellh I have noticed that crashing an ARF bothers me less than crashing a kit built model. The only attachment to the ARF is the money. A kit built has the money plus the time, so it hurts more when it breaks. [/quote] And the same goes for the thrll factor ... more invested, more thrill. If you want something done right, do it yourself ... why no options for plan build or scratch?
Posted on: 10/6/2006 10:44 AM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Scale contests and ARFs
Looking forward to it Bill....[8D]
Posted on: 10/6/2006 10:42 AM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: AFR'S WHY NOT KITS
[quote]ORIGINAL: NCIS I broke down and bought another ARF. The Funtana X 100. Had to have it. It's not available in kit form so I bought it. Waiting for it to get here. From the manual I have to say there is a lot of building to be done once I get it. The instruction manual is 40 pages. ... take a considerable amount of building so I guess I have to say you are builders too.[:D] [/quote] Yeah right.[8|]
Posted on: 10/6/2006 10:38 AM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: FM or PCM which one is better??
[quote]ORIGINAL: BarracudaHockey Actually I used to race hydroplanes before I had a family but I had no sense back then, I ran into burning buildings too. Now I have the sense but I lost the reactions.[/quote] LOL, I used to race motorcycles "back in the day" (before kids) as well. [quote]ORIGINAL: BarracudaHockey I wasnt refering to propgation delay I was refering to latency...[/quote] Latency in the receiver as you were describing is a direct result of propogation delay (in-circuit). [quote]ORIGINAL: BarracudaHockey Nice bipe in your avatar. [/quote] Thanks ... uh, I do fly helis too... I'm currently flying a TSK Mystar 60.
Posted on: 10/4/2006 8:43 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: FM or PCM which one is better??
[quote]ORIGINAL: BarracudaHockey ...PPM may be faster since the reciever doesn't have to compute a checksum against the recieved frame to see if its good or not. ...[/quote] WOW! if your reaction times are faster than the propogation delay referred to here, you'd far exceed any Formula 1 driver ever tested!
Posted on: 10/2/2006 3:45 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: FM or PCM which one is better??
[link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCM]PCM[/link] [link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FM]FM[/link] [link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulse-position_modulation]PPM[/link] PCM provides superior signal given the same conditions as a a result of superior "noise resistance". It's often misunderstood in it does not react to intereference by "glitching"but by maintaining the last good signaled position. If no new good signal is seen, inputs may move to a pre-determined position (failsafe) until good signals are again seen by the receiver. Interference with pcm is seen/felt as a "notchy" response but is unlikely to be perceived by someone new to pcm....
Posted on: 10/2/2006 9:05 AM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
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RE: Scale Poll......again
[quote]ORIGINAL: OldScaleGuy Leo is absolutely correct in what he is saying. Arfs are here to stay, like it or not Jim. So let's deal with it and let them compete in fun scale. That is why it is called "fun" scale. [/quote] Just "stirring the pot" a little, half in jest. To me, flying ARF in scale cometition would be like taking your cousin to the Prom, she may look nice
Posted on: 9/29/2006 8:54 AM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Scale Poll......again
Where's the "ban ARFs from the face of the planet" option? [:D]
Posted on: 9/28/2006 4:26 PM by Author "Jim_McIntyre" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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