RE: 1/6 Scale Hellcat
Never apologize for the persute of Ultamate Perfection. Just my 2c worth. Your designs are always at the leading edge. Keep up the good work!!!
Posted on: 9/14/2012 7:57 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Leap of Faith - Byron P-51 Clone
Nothing to report, just been collecting dust. This has been a bad year. High School baseball consumed my time in the early part of the year. Umpiring finished the summer. My brother and kids came up from Florida for 2 weeks right after umping ended and we filled 2 construction dumpsters out of my parents house. Then my wife had a trip and fall breaking her arm while subbing in at day care. Dr. said it was shattered. Operation with metal plates pins and screws. Going to rehab and everywhere else. I have a new job now - Driving Ms. Sheryl. So I have been busy but not building or flying. Cast comes off Monday. Hopefully another hard cast doesnt go on. We are hopping for a removable one. Protect the arm, but allow for more flexibility. Not giving up though. Thanks for the nuge Firepower. I needed it. Forgot to mention: Took over watching my grand daughter for my wife, and son was recently divorced and helped him move.
Posted on: 9/8/2012 9:26 AM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Blue foam fuselage
I did my 1st foam loss method using Bondo brand polyester resin from the local auto parts store over pink foam. Scaled up a Brian Taylor Bf109E to 81" ws. Framed and filled between the bulkheads with foam and hot wire cut following the fuselage formers. Repaired my bad hot wire cutting with light weight spackling and sanded. Covered with econokote ( low temp so as not to damage the foam ). Trimmed the econokote off at the formers so the fiberglass could stick there. Should have waxed the econokote but didnt ( lessons learned ). First layer of cloth was .5oz to keep cure temp at a min. Then 2 layers of 2.7oz. Removed foam using acetone then gas ( outside of course ) messy. Let it dry and it pealed out easy. Made a light weight and strong structure.
Posted on: 9/2/2012 10:00 AM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
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RE: 1/6 Scale Hellcat
Subscribed - Not that I need another project, but I cant resist. That time of the year.
Posted on: 8/26/2012 8:24 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Goldberg Cub CG
Photo of Carl Goldberg J-3 print. Set your CG more forward in the beginning to make it more forgiving. Adjust aft later for aerobatics.
Posted on: 8/20/2012 8:58 AM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Cutting parts from plans
I use my all in one for small stuff, but for larger plans I mounted an old slidding glass door to the wall of my build room. Its hinged, so it folds down after use.
Posted on: 8/13/2012 5:58 AM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Byro gear for p51 and parts
Originals were plastic with brass upbrade cylinders later. Have both. Plastic are gray material and of course brass is brass. Note: top bag above with P-47 label is early version. Later version or upgrade version is bag below with brass cylinders. Same gear were used on P-51 and P-47.
Posted on: 7/31/2012 6:37 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: TOP FLITE GS ARF's & RTC's
Axis air is more fun to fly, because anyone at the field flying anything wants to get on your 6. Doesnt matter if its a Kadet or another warbird. That makes flying your typical P-51 seem boaring, and I love my P-51's. Just my 2 cents worth.
Posted on: 7/12/2012 7:19 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Looking for pdf file for Byron P-51
Purr Power
Posted on: 7/12/2012 2:25 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Looking for pdf file for Byron P-51
Other updates.
Posted on: 7/12/2012 2:24 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Looking for pdf file for Byron P-51
1986 cont.
Posted on: 7/12/2012 2:20 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Looking for pdf file for Byron P-51
1986 updated one piece wing.
Posted on: 7/12/2012 2:16 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Looking for pdf file for Byron P-51
Sorry, no pdf, just scans. One piece wing early 1984 edition.
Posted on: 7/12/2012 2:06 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Platt P51 B Information Needed
Contact: www.vintagercplans.com/ I made a plug for my Platt P-51B Malcomb hood for Fred to make additional ones for me. He still has the plug. Hope this helps http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10441461/tm.htm
Posted on: 6/20/2012 8:48 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Polish for canopy
Boat windshield cleaner. Its a plastic polish.
Posted on: 5/8/2012 9:04 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Any instructions on how to build a radio control system from scratch?
My first radio system was a Heath Kit 8 channel back in the late 70's. It was a great experience, but I would never want to do it again. In those days there were only something like 7 frequencies available and 3 or 4 were shared with surface R/C. Not only did you have to have an AMA but also a FCC license to operate.
Posted on: 4/23/2012 7:53 AM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Albatros Plans???
At the Toledo Expo several years ago I picked up plans for the D5a from Scale Plans & Photo Service. They appear close to a D3. Not sure on the real differences, maybe different engines? 1/5th scale at 71" upper wing and recomended power = 1.20 four stroke. Hope this helps http://www.scaleplansusa.com/
Posted on: 4/14/2012 7:45 AM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: prop shaft thread
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?I=LXPUE1&P=8 5/16-24 is what it says here. For a cross check, you can take it to the local hardware store and try a 5/16-24 nut on it.
Posted on: 4/14/2012 7:25 AM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Inverted 4 Stroke
Once running they are fine. Its starting them inverted that can cause problems. The engine can flood easily and if using an electric starter it can bend things like push rods, rocker arms, etc. Been there, done that. Easy to repair with new replacement parts, if youre handy. My solution: Make a cradle to hold the airplane inverted for starting ( engine upright ) . Once started, lift out of the cradle, sit on wheels, adjust needle and fly.
Posted on: 4/14/2012 7:16 AM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Goldberg Super Chipmunk
http://www.fiberglassspecialtiesinc.com/cowlkit.htm#CARL GOLDBERG Listed as CG-2C for $20.00
Posted on: 4/14/2012 7:05 AM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Happy Birthday to my Dad P-47 pilot
He was a member of the greatest generation. Bless them all!!!!
Posted on: 3/24/2012 8:00 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Short film, something I didn't know about WWII
Thanks for sharring.
Posted on: 3/23/2012 5:41 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: The RCFW Hellcat Group Build
Chad I had one acting weird like that once, and every time you dialed it in it didn't last. Fix was removing the fuel in nipple off the carb and found a fuzz ball there. Removed it and never had that issue again. Leroy
Posted on: 3/22/2012 10:10 AM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ESM Price Increase from Troy Built Models
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tone Price Luft-Gangster, I'm sorry to hear it's still locking up, do you have any problems on any other websites at all? IE-8 should handle the website just fine so the problem may involve your ram. I do not know your exact configuration but depending on when you purchased your computer it could only have 128mb-256mb of ram which is low. In that case you would be able
Posted on: 3/21/2012 11:53 AM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Kadet Prop size
Prop the engine, not the plane. Ground clearance is the only plane concederation. Note: I have converted 3 Sig Kadets to tail dragger over the years. The one that I changed the tail to that of a Champion Citabria had the best ground handling. This almost doubled the rudder surface area. The one I left stock, very slow throttle up was required as to not start chasing its tail in circles. Once in the air it was fine.
Posted on: 3/21/2012 11:47 AM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: ESM Price Increase from Troy Built Models
[quote]ORIGINAL: Tone Price Luft-Gangster, I apologize for any inconveniences the website has caused you. I test our website in several different browsers but if you are still running internet explorer 6 that may be the problem. You shouldn't need to upgrade your whole computer if it's a Windows XP machine. It's possible you could upgrade to Internet Explorer 8, Firefox, or Chrome
Posted on: 3/21/2012 8:44 AM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ESM Price Increase from Troy Built Models
I have taken the Troybuiltmodels web site off of my favorites list because if I visit it my computer locks up. So many things loading, pop-ups ??? don't know, don't care, but my computer just goes into NOT RESPONDING. I can only manually shut it off and power it up for a reboot. Operating system is Windows XP, yes its old but so am I. Retired and not planning on buying a new computer every time there is an upgrade. If I can't look, without my computer locking up, then I probably won't be a future customer. Just my 2 cents worth.
Posted on: 3/20/2012 6:10 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: jessiej [quote]ORIGINAL: Luft-Gangster cfircav8r Right on the money. C-130 with JATO assist as we called it back in the 70's. Hercules or Herky Bird as those of us who served in the USAF refered to her as. Multi Purpose: Cargo ( palatized or rolling ) - carry airborne... fired at the aircraft. Well cfircav8r, I guess your up. Congratulations. [/quote] Luft-Gangster
Posted on: 3/15/2012 6:45 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
cfircav8r Right on the money. C-130 with JATO assist as we called it back in the 70's. Hercules or Herky Bird as those of us who served in the USAF refered to her as. Multi Purpose: Cargo ( palatized or rolling ) - carry airborne troops - Gun Ship (Black Bird or Puff the Magic Dragon) - and don't forger bomber. (many instant Drop Zones were created by strapping a bomb to a standard 88"x108" pallet, arming and dropping it out the back cargo door and instant DZ with no enemy. During the Easter Offensive of 1972 the flight engineer and loadmaster had the privelege of hanging through criss crossed tie-down strapes in the side jump doors and shooting flares accross the front of the path of SAM's fired at the aircraft. Well cfircav8r, I guess your up. Congratulations.
Posted on: 3/13/2012 9:37 AM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Wow, I just enjoyed the research and what I learned from it. I'M UP! If this means I get to ask the next question, then here goes. If not correct me please, because I have not read this whole tread. How many clues do I start with and at what frequency do I add more? What Warbird do I describe? Clues: (1) Multi Purpose Aircraft. (2) Could take off and land on a football field with a 35,000lb payload.
Posted on: 3/12/2012 8:14 PM by Author "Luft-Gangster" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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