RE: Ziroli 124
My final shipment of the laser cut parts were shipped by Pat at Laser Cut USA today by FedEX so I should have them the early part of next week. Then I can restart the build and get the show on the road. My aluminum spars and receivers were completed today and dropped off by my friend tonight. I can now start building the center section and outer panels. That will wrap up the rough framing. Barry
Posted on: 11/20/2009 7:34 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
I'm removing this post. Barry
Posted on: 11/20/2009 6:11 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
No that was just the way the drawing was sent to me. It will be conventional fiberglass. I would love an aluminum cowl but Patti and Richard said it would be to difficult with all the curves. I am probably going to have to do it as they were in three pieces. The cooling flaps, scoops, and nose ring. Although I am tempted to just make a standard cowl like you get with kits and then modify it from there as I did on the one I made for my Don Smith tragedy. I really screwed that plane up and it's to bad the cowl is to small for this one. The one I modified is pictured in a previous post. It is the one in brown primer. I was proud of the way it turned out. The scoops sere molded fiberglass and then glass in place and the cooling flaps were aluminum I got for my BUSA 1/3 scale Sopwith Pup. I still have some more extra in a full sheet. I sold the Pup to Merlyn Graves. I kick myself everytime I think of that because all it needed was the finishing and it would of been ready to fly. He says he is having a great time flying it. Here is a 3 view of the F4U-5N and in the front view you can see the pear shape of the cowl. Barry
Posted on: 11/20/2009 4:59 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: My apologies to all on RCU
Thanks Todd. Barry
Posted on: 11/20/2009 4:21 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
This is what it will look like Texan. Barry
Posted on: 11/20/2009 3:54 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
I'm removing this post. Barry
Posted on: 11/20/2009 3:49 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
I am removing this post. Barry
Posted on: 11/20/2009 3:48 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
Texan, If I hurt your feelings those weren't my intentions! I am sorry for making you feel like I was blasting you. Again my appologies. Chad is going to make me a cowl now. Here are the 3D CAD Pic's
Posted on: 11/20/2009 3:46 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
I am removing this post. Barry
Posted on: 11/20/2009 3:45 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
I am removing this post. Barry
Posted on: 11/20/2009 3:44 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
I am removing this post. Barry
Posted on: 11/20/2009 3:43 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
I am removing this post. Barry
Posted on: 11/20/2009 3:42 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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My apologies to all on RCU
Please read my last post on my build thread and maybe you can forgive my rude behavior. Sincerely, Barry
Posted on: 11/20/2009 2:44 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
I would like to Apologize to everyone, A few days ago my 15 year old daughter went in for some routine blood tests for braces on her teeth which my wife and I didn't think much of. Then we received a call from our Doctor advising us that she would have to come into the Hospital to have a full blood screen. Without going into to many details we suddenly were faced with a possible serious illness. During the last several days we have been waiting for the results of those new tests to come back. When they did we found out that there were problems of a serious nature but treatable and cureable. I just found this out about an hour ago. Anyway I found myself lashing out at everyone and didn't even realise it. I didn't mean to blast anyone and hope you all can forgive my bad behavior. I would like to continue on with my build thread but I don't want to do it if we are going to continue down this path. Again my sincere appologies, Barry
Posted on: 11/20/2009 2:32 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: A good story for build fans...
Great!!! I just hope to still be alive at that age but if I could do that which I doubt I would love it. Very astounding gentleman and a lovely wife. Barry
Posted on: 11/19/2009 3:57 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
Chad here is a larger image of the 3D Cad picture they sent me. Will this help? Barry
Posted on: 11/18/2009 6:15 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
Thanks Crash. I guess it's not just me! Barry
Posted on: 11/17/2009 7:06 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Air or electric for big bird retracts?
I think that they would be great for maybe a 1/2 to 3/4 scale Warbird that I could get in and fly but not on a 1/3 scale model or smaller where there is so much dust and dirt. Even where there are blacktop runways I see most pilots ending up off in the dirt or grass. I still say pneumatic Seirra gear by Darrel is the best and Shinden which Chad stands behind would be my second choice. Matter of fact I am considering having Lenny make some up fo my next build which will be a 13' P-40 blown up from Ziroli Plans again. Nick's planes might not be the best in scale but who can dispute how well they fly. There scale enough for me and have won many awards. I beleive you get what you pay for. Gibbs Can you beat these for their scale appearence? I'm changing the wheel on the TW retract. I'm trying to locate some Goodyear or Firestone tires but I love Darrels aluminum wheels.
Posted on: 11/17/2009 6:57 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
I received an email from Patti today saying that the plug is not for sale. Anyway I should have the last of my parts by Thursday so I can continue the build. Here is the method I'm going to use if I can't get my cowl from them which I still hope I can. These pictures are for a Hellcat blown up 50% being built by Merlyn Graves the Magic Man. Barry
Posted on: 11/16/2009 7:03 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli Stuka need help finding kit!
Stuka's and Zeros have fixed gears and that will save you a bundle. Or stick with WWI Warbirds. Just the retracts for my Corsair cost over $1,000.00 from the best "Seirra". Gibbs
Posted on: 11/16/2009 6:39 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Air or electric for big bird retracts?
Foohy
Posted on: 11/16/2009 3:56 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TFGE F4U Corsair 60 Kit Build
Chad, When can you cover them for me. I can't cover to save my soul. My friend that used to cover everything for me passed away and now nobody else does it near me. I'll ship them to you.[:D] Barry
Posted on: 11/16/2009 3:54 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Air or electric for big bird retracts?
There is an ad on here by a custom retract builder tha sells at less than custom prices. I can't think of the name but it starts with a S and it's not Seirra. Pneumatic up and spring down is an alternative many builders are going to. But for my $$$$$ I still say Seirra will not let you down. You may but Darrell's gear won't. Just make sure you don't have any leaks and fill them before every flight. Thats whats is going in my 124.5" Corsair. M, Hydraulic's are not the answer. to much weight. Gibbs
Posted on: 11/16/2009 3:51 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TFGE F4U Corsair 60 Kit Build
I knew it was 1/64" but just wanted to know your reasoning for doing it. It seems to me that you know what your doing so I'll just watch. Is there a difference in regular 1/64" ply and 1/64" wing skin? I never knew of such an animal. I may use that on my Monster. It's just waiting for covering now. It sure would make it stronger. Barry
Posted on: 11/16/2009 1:32 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TFGE F4U Corsair 60 Kit Build
Why aren't you covering the rudder and elevators in cloth? It seems like more extra weight in the tail plus it won't be scale looking. This is mine I have for sale. Gibbs
Posted on: 11/15/2009 7:39 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: WILDMANN GRAPHICS
Hi Wildmann[8D] I will be ordering my graphics from you when I am ready for them. Barry www.canopyrailsforwarbirds.com
Posted on: 11/14/2009 7:15 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Pin-up girl decals
Miss Patriot! Gibbs
Posted on: 11/14/2009 7:12 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
Really BAD News!!! A couple days ago I got a very sad but awakening email from Patti about the making of my Cowl and Canopy. She and Richard had to make a change in directions in lue of their day time business. Thats where their real money is at. They had so many irons in the fire they both got deathly ill trying to keep up. Lets wish them good health! I totally understand their decision. So it sounds like they won't be able to finish my parts. I asked Patti in an email if I could purchase the mold and whatever else Richard had made so I could try to finish them myself. I am now just waiting to hear back from her as to whether they will sell it. Lets all hope she and Richard will. After all it really isn't going to be used except on my Corsair anyway. I would love to have it so I could make more than one for a backup. I'm feeling really depressed about their not being able to finish it.[&o] Barry
Posted on: 11/14/2009 6:58 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Source for spar quality spruce for monster Warbird?
I have thought of that. That might be the best solution. I will still have to shave down the 3/8" square Basswood so it fits the non standard notch. It started out on the original model to be 1/4". Thanks, Barry
Posted on: 11/14/2009 3:56 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Ziroli 124
Due to the size and forces against my large rudder I have decided to go with a fishing leader that is nylon coated by Surflon. It is 7 strand stainless steel 90 lbs test line and I'm sure this will not chafe or break under load. I am also going to use this for my TW steering. I had put Kevlar cables in but now will be changing to this. It is much stiffer and just by the feel I can tell it is very strong. I believe that if I were to gently try to suspend myself at 210lbs from the ceiling this would hold me. It is always better to be safe than sorry. Hindsight is always 20/20. I heard of this from another builder. He swears by the stuff. Here is the pictures of it and it even comes with stainless steel crimps. Barry www.canopyrailsforwarbirds.com
Posted on: 11/13/2009 7:00 PM by Author "NCIS" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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