RE: Foam Cutting Power Supply - Train Transformer
I've gone this same route off of youtube videos'. It cuts foam nice. Just haven't tried in for wing cores yet. Going to make some ace 1/2 A cores from scrap foam. Jim [quote]ORIGINAL: jester_s1 Going the inexpensive route, I have one made with a 12/24 volt radio shack transformer and a light dimmer switch. The 110 goes into the dimmer first, then the transformer. I put three leads
Posted on: 5/21/2013 8:03 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Making Molds of Classic Pattern Plane Fuselages & Parts to Keep them Alive for all of us to Enjoy!
1) Minare 2) Dirty Birdy 40 3) Atlas 40 4) Blue Angel 40 5) Kirkland A6 Intruder 6) Gator Flea (Compensator) 7) Super Kaos 8) T2A-40 (kit on shelf in garage) Most of my engines at home are 0.40 anyways, [quote]ORIGINAL: doxilia Jim, I agree. 40 size alternatives to the DB are needed. What would your top 5 choices be? Anyone else? David [/quote]
Posted on: 5/17/2013 2:29 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Making Molds of Classic Pattern Plane Fuselages & Parts to Keep them Alive for all of us to Enjoy!
I think the .40 Intruder would be nice. Need an alternative to the DB-40. Plus it saves me from trying to build one from scratch. Jim [quote]ORIGINAL: TonyF I just got these two delivered yesterday. Got them right here on RCU in the Classifieds. The Intruder ended up being a .40 when I was looking for a .60, but it's nice. Would be a fun model to build. The Pulsar is really nice, untouched
Posted on: 5/17/2013 8:22 AM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Wire Bending Jig Use
Here's the picture from the Lee Valley catalogue
Posted on: 8/29/2012 10:24 AM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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Pdf Article April 1989 Sport F-18
Anyone have a pdf copy of the Sport F-18 construction article from MANs in April 1989? Thanks Jim
Posted on: 8/28/2012 4:49 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Whats up with kits?
If I've been wanting to sell a kit (the few I have left), I've been going to the rc classified sites and setting a price. The auction sites are just a losing opportunity. Yes, I've seen fewer and fewer kits on the auction sites, which are now loaded with off shore built rc stuff. Jim
Posted on: 8/23/2012 5:47 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Curare 60 - Build
4-5 years back the Singapore Hobbies website had a section dedicated to classic pattern planes, but it's gone from the website now. I guess the remaining stock has been sold out long ago. Jim [quote]ORIGINAL: N1EDM I'm still catching up on things on the Curare build, but I have a question... I see that the original plane in this Forum was a MK Kit from Singapore Hobbies (which I could
Posted on: 8/18/2012 7:31 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: What Would You Do?...rx & tx question.
't hold the charge. The pack is maybe 2 years old. Jim
Posted on: 8/18/2012 7:19 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Curare 60 - Build
Thanks Bob, nice to information to know. Jim
Posted on: 8/18/2012 11:07 AM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: RCM plans service sucks
Always been 4-6 weeks for cross border shipments, and at a higher shipping rates. I noticed they have improved on that. Plans are not that much in demand with this new generation. At least RCM still sells plans at a reasonable price. I only purchase from MAN when on sale. Jim
Posted on: 8/15/2012 5:38 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Maiden my Escapade...
better. Good luck. Jim
Posted on: 7/27/2012 1:04 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: My Wood & Foam Bridi UFO Build
Try this product the next time. No odors, dries quickly. Eze-kote. http://www.deluxematerials.com/products_building.html Distributed by Horizon Hobby in the USA. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32yNfp1EUzU[/youtube] Jim
Posted on: 7/22/2012 8:11 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Hanno Prettner´s plans
Try this link: translate.google.ca/translate Jim
Posted on: 7/19/2012 7:41 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: BlueJay Dirty Birdy outline is not accurate to RCM plans.
Joe Bridi more than likely redesigned the plane to differentiate it from the original design he sold to Great Planes Mfg. Which is also why his later "Kaos" designs were spelled as "Chaos". Just a guess. Jim
Posted on: 7/19/2012 3:42 AM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Is China getting expensive?
Edward Deming did not believe in the concept of "Continuous Improvement". Deming believed every process would be perfect and reliable and capable of producing zero defects if it was statistically controlled. But defects still existed in this production process, defects were measured but not eliminated. Every company jumped on the band wagon in the early 80's, but 30 years later more companies are following the Toyota Production System developed by Shigeo Shingo by eliminating waste in their production system. Somewhere is was quoted that Shigeo Shingo though Demings teachings were off target. [quote]ORIGINAL: wallace.tharp Well said Topspin, for anyone interested, a guy name of W. Edwards Deming set up a program that was many years later called "Total Quality Management." It was used with succes by Ford and the U. S. Government. The Japanese adopted it at the end of WWII and made a great success of implementing it. The system involved going to the assembly line floor and asking workers if there was a way to save a few minutes each day doing their jobs. It also involved numerical statisticss and most importantly, asking the last guy out the door how he liked the product and what would he change to make it a better product or buying experience. This was, Toyota, Honda, OS engines, Sato, Sony, etc. You want to make a good camera, you copy the best German camera of the day and make it cheaper and almost as good for a great price! OMG, what a concept. The Koreans are doing it right now. Look t their almost BMW cars on the high end. A guy my wife worked with in Alaska said in about 1990, "The price of gold is the price of gold, today and tomorrow, and for that matter in 1955. His example, there is very little difference in the cost of a Mercades in 1955 as there is now if you figure that cost in the current value of an oz. of gold. My 1967 Chevele SS, yes, 396 4spd cost $2860. My guess is now that car would be about 35 to 45 k in the form of the new Camaro. Oops, my example is almost double for the cost of the new Camaro, but many people and governments are now hoarding gold. You get the idea. Some big time economists say this a way of our government taxing us without us think we are being taxed. There is no inflation you know! Fixes; free markets, less government red tape, motivation for our kids study math & science.. Just my ideas. Wallace Tharp [/quote]
Posted on: 7/17/2012 4:36 AM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Is China getting expensive?
He found us out. Time for Plan B. [quote]ORIGINAL: Granpooba [quote]ORIGINAL: AmishWarlord ''when the next 24 countries down the list, are our ALLIES'' There's your answer. You think Canada wouldn't try some land annexing if we didn't have a strong military to push them back into the North American Siberia? :) [/quote] And what planet are you from ? [/quote]
Posted on: 7/16/2012 7:58 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: BlueJay Dirty Birdy outline is not accurate to RCM plans.
Actually Dave the canopy was available at that time through Tower Hobbies as shown in my previous post. I fact Rainedave used it on his UFO build but rejected it because it was too short. Jim [quote]ORIGINAL: dbacque Oh wow, I wish that canopy had been available when I build my DB. Might be time for a mod! Brian is right, the BJ kits are very nice. I'm flying my second one right now
Posted on: 7/16/2012 12:47 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: BlueJay Dirty Birdy outline is not accurate to RCM plans.
The canopy was available 3-4 years back, but is no longer a stocked item. Jim [quote]ORIGINAL: Ilikebipes [quote]ORIGINAL: Jim_Purcha Actually Dave the canopy was always available through Tower Hobbies as shown in my previous post. [/quote] Please provide the link to that. I have been looking on their site and cannot find it. Brian [/quote]
Posted on: 7/16/2012 12:28 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: BlueJay Dirty Birdy outline is not accurate to RCM plans.
I also noticed the instruction sheet lists " Dirty Birdy "60"" - Bridi Aircraft Designs & G&S Hobbies in the titleblock. Jim
Posted on: 7/16/2012 10:14 AM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: MidWest Sweet-Stick Plans
I have a set of plans in post#14 which must be later than 1984. I build one in 1977, the ailerons were scalloped (i think) and used two bell cranks for the ailerons. The plans in post#14 use torque rods. Jim
Posted on: 7/15/2012 7:17 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: BlueJay Dirty Birdy outline is not accurate to RCM plans.
I agree Brian. I saw these in the tower hobbies website 7-8 years back. Thought it looked like a Dirty Birdy Canopy so I purchased a two for future use. PFP sells them cheaper now than Tower did. Jim
Posted on: 7/15/2012 4:34 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: My Wood & Foam Bridi UFO Build
Wouldn't be better to vent the hole in the canopy instead of the fuselage. Jim [quote]ORIGINAL: R_G Thanks Dave! Glad to have you aboard! [:D] It's been a fun build so far and I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel! [;)] I thought it would be a good idea to vent the canopy to relieve any pressure that might build up inside while sitting out in the hot sun. A single
Posted on: 7/15/2012 4:27 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: What is this?
PISCES / RC SPORT PATTERN PG 37 77-3 SEPT 1973 AAM Googled There is an issue on the auction site if you want to pay pirate prices.
Posted on: 7/15/2012 9:27 AM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: M.A.N. Air Age plans sale
My plans shipped out yesterday. Jim
Posted on: 7/15/2012 7:34 AM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: BlueJay Dirty Birdy outline is not accurate to RCM plans.
Here is the canopy from Great Planes DB and the Bridi Airplanes canopy. I picked up my DB kit from the Border. It's the Bridi Airplane Kit or Bridi's last design. Jim
Posted on: 7/14/2012 12:57 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Article - Virginia Creeper - March 2004
Thanks Bob. Surprise it's a midwing. It's also part "Eyeball" too. The designer made it because of a "lack" of new "classic pattern planes". It needs a Mach 1 canopy to complete it. Jim
Posted on: 7/12/2012 8:28 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Can Keith Sparks spark the build comeback?
I actually like the little bit of a tour of Dubro that we saw on line. Sorry, just the mfg engineer in me. Reminds me of the plant tours during university. Also RCM and Man used to do plant tour articles in their magazines. Nice to see some of the production videoed. Jim
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RE: Article - Virginia Creeper - March 2004
No one but you so far Bob. Thanks Jim
Posted on: 7/11/2012 6:51 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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Article - Virginia Creeper - March 2004
Does anyone have a copy of the article in March 2004 Issue of RCM on the Virginia Creeper. It looks like a cross between a Kaos and a Pathfinder. Jim
Posted on: 7/11/2012 3:40 AM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Can Keith Sparks spark the build comeback?
I know that Keith Sparks has at least half to a dozen designs featured in MANs over the years. He is also currently providing vacuum formed parts for as upgrades for foam flyers, canopies for older models (dirty birdy, A6 Intruder, Gator Flea, Jr. Falcon) at reasonable prices. I've bought several and may use them one day. Too many idea's for projects at one time. Jim
Posted on: 7/10/2012 9:48 PM by Author "Jim_Purcha" in the forum "Kit Building"
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