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RE: Goldberg Extra 300
[quote]ORIGINAL: Twin_Flyer Recently got one of these planes framed up but unfinished. Was planning a DLE 20 in it, but I also have an OS 120 Surpass with pump and a YS 120 looking for a home. leaning to the gasser as it will less expensive to fly later. What are you guys putting the CG? where is called for? What about Air/Elev throws? What about the stock landing gear? Use it or go with an aftermarket one, if one is still made today. Not keen on that balsa glued to the skinny wires look... Thanks, Bill S. [/quote] Bill, Either of those engines would be great in this Extra. I set the CG and throws per the plans. TnT makes an after market landing gear that fits and works great, i recommend the 3/16" version http://www.tntlandinggear.com/Product_List_Gear.htm
Posted on: 5/16/2013 10:26 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
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RE: Goldberg Extra 300
Sweet...... Thank you for sharing.
Posted on: 5/15/2013 11:07 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
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RE: Gas mix for a 35cc Quadra
Yours is a gasoline engine. The picture is the fuel mixture for a glow engine. There are many discussions regarding types of oils and ratios. Personally i would go with a mid grade gasoline and Red Line oil at 40:1, that is 3.2 ounces of oil for every gallon of gasoline. However, any good oil at 32:1 to 40:1 will be fine. For example Lawn Boy or Stihl, etc. Do not add any other oils or nitro.
Posted on: 9/18/2012 11:24 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: US Scale Masters Results 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: scale dail I am willing to give it a try for the flight scores. But I do not like it for the static. Now, to get next years plane done...... [/quote] I agree. Perhaps we should bring that up with Bernie.
Posted on: 9/18/2012 11:16 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Great Planes Extra 330L Build
No, the bolt does not go all the way through. The hard wood block and the tube are both tapped. I will use some thread lock or a small amount of CA when assembling at the field for added insurance. Initially i had the bolt going in from the top and the wood that carried the bolt is still there that is what you may be seeing that makes you think the bolt goes all the way through.
Posted on: 9/18/2012 10:13 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Great Planes Extra 330L Build
Wing bolts now from the bottom. It was a simple change, i will buy some socket head cap screws to replace these slotted machine screws, they are all i have that are long enough for the moment.
Posted on: 9/17/2012 12:10 PM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Sig Ryan STA
Nice work Vincent. Lookin' good.
Posted on: 9/17/2012 9:40 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
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RE: Great Planes Extra 330L Build
Looks great. You have made a lot of progress. I had the small gap too and the rear of the stabs, i sanded the root rib with a large sanding block to eliminate the gap. I plan to glue the rear stabs in place once the covering is complete. Also taking a quick step back on the wing panels to bring the attachment bolts from the bottom of the wing. It will be a bit more of a hassle at the field but i think it will look better in the end. I discussed with my son (2 times Scale Nationals winner) last weekend when he visited for the Scale Masters contest. He agreed that would be a good change. I will post some pictures soon, one wing panel is nearly complete. In the instruction manual there is a mention of the wing panels gapping to the fuse, mine do too. However, the outer fuse sheeting will eliminate the need to make any changes to that. The weather has been very good here lately so work on the 330 is progressing slowly.
Posted on: 9/17/2012 4:27 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
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RE: Ziroli DC-3
I saw one of these fly at a Scale Masters event several years ago with two O.S. 1.08's for power, it flew great and if i recall correctly they were totally concealed within the cowlings. This is a beautiful subject but the gassers sticking out the bottom of the cowls take away some of that..... just IMHO.
Posted on: 9/15/2012 5:50 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Don Smith HENSCHEL 129B
PM sent.
Posted on: 9/5/2012 8:16 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Don Smith HENSCHEL 129B
Will do my best and PM the contact information. To me, the attraction is the character this plane has, it has a lot of character and it is unique from a modeling perspective because not many build this one.
Posted on: 9/5/2012 5:24 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
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RE: Don Smith HENSCHEL 129B
I have seen one fly. I am relatively sure it was the 111" version, it has been a few years ago. It flew great. It appeared to be a gentle flyer with no bad habits. I may be able to contact the builder (i have not seen him for a couple of years) and get you two connected. Let me know if you like me to give that a try.
Posted on: 9/5/2012 4:27 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: How many wing bolts?
I vote for 2 also. Not only adds some additional insurance it also snugs up the fuse on both sides helping to any gaps that may exist.
Posted on: 9/4/2012 8:42 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Great Planes Extra 330L Build
Horizontal stabilizers are now covered. A little color adds a lot.
Posted on: 9/3/2012 11:28 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Sig Ryan STA
[quote]ORIGINAL: VincentJ OldScaleGuy, welcome. Maybe your interest will be renewed enough for you to seek out another kit on E-bay? This morning I started to glue on the bottom formers (F-1B, F-2B, F-3B, F-4B and F-5B) to the main frame. I suppose there many ways to accomplish this but this is the method that I used. I have a piece of machined steel approximately 2 1/2'' x 10
Posted on: 9/3/2012 5:58 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
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RE: Throttle Spring vs Servo Current
Good information from the guys with gasoline engine experience. I consider threads like this educational rather than arguing.
Posted on: 9/3/2012 3:22 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Sig Ryan STA
VJ, following your build with interest. I had one of these kits over 30 years ago and ended up selling it.....[:o]
Posted on: 9/3/2012 3:10 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Throttle Spring vs Servo Current
I am not a gasoline engine expert by any means but we have never had return springs on our glow engines so why do we really need it on a gasoline engine?
Posted on: 9/2/2012 11:32 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Great Planes Extra 330L Build
Both elevators are now covered and control horns installed. It is a start..... It has been nearly 3 years since my last film covered plane so I had to do bit of re-training.[:)]
Posted on: 9/2/2012 9:38 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
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RE: Great Planes Extra 330L Build
After weighing the frame up today, then allowing 2 pounds for covering (may be a bit too much) and 3 pounds for radio equipment, sounds a bit heavy too but it will have a smoke system and 4 battery packs. The frame up with the DLE-111 comes in at 21 pounds 14 ounces. So, the estimated total weight is ~27 pounds. Did start covering one of the elevators today.
Posted on: 9/1/2012 1:38 PM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
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RE: Great Planes Extra 330L Build
Getting the Stearman ready for the Scale Masters. Sure was hoping to take the Smith Miniplane. Good to hear your D7 is about ready to go again. Thank you carrellh. With the weather we are having covering the 330L will begin today.
Posted on: 9/1/2012 7:42 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
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RE: Great Planes Extra 330L Build
Hi Mike, the 3W-150 for the Smith Miniplane is finally running great. Maiden flight coming soon. Thanks for asking.
Posted on: 8/31/2012 4:27 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
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RE: Servo size?
Will you will be fine with your servos especially at 6.0 volts. We tend to go overboard with servo torque requirements these days. The old rule of thumb is one ounce of torque per one square inch of control surface. For sport flying that rule of thumb is a good guideline.
Posted on: 8/30/2012 9:04 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Great Planes Extra 330L Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: prgonzalez Have you assess what final weight would she be? [/quote] No, i haven't but that is a good question. Will do that this weekend and let you know.
Posted on: 8/30/2012 8:46 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
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RE: Great Planes Extra 330L Build
No, i haven't made any attempts to balance it just yet. It is fully ready to cover but since we have had some decent flying weather i have not started. Based on the weather forecast for our area this weekend though, it looks like it may be a chance to get started.
Posted on: 8/30/2012 4:25 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
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RE: OS 1.08 Nitro engine
I have 6 of these great engines, 2 are still new in the box and hope to keep them there for a few years yet. I agree, any good 2 cycle fuel is fine. I run Wildcat 15% 2/4 cycle in mine with a 16 X 6 wood prop.
Posted on: 8/28/2012 9:04 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Whats up with kits?
IMHO if the arf's continue to go up in cost there seems to be more and more folks interested in returning to or getting started in kit building. If this trend continues, I suspect some of the smaller kit manufacturers may take another shot at the market over the next year or two. It is up to all of the flyers to help keep them in business. This is merely speculation, there are no crystal balls. [:)] ARF's have their place but there is nothing more satisfying to see your own kit or scratch built plane take to the air.
Posted on: 8/25/2012 7:13 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
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RE: Let's show our Scale Planes off
Great video. You should be in the entertainment industry!
Posted on: 8/25/2012 4:53 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Top-Flite Contender
Great job Anthony, the Contender looks good in the air. You will enjoy this one for a long time to come. Thank you Smashmaster, i was kind of afraid that would be the case.
Posted on: 8/13/2012 4:48 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
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RE: Looking for my 1st build.
I agree with the Sig Kadet as a starter for building and flying. Great kit and good flying plane. Actually that is what i soloed with in the 1979. It is hard to beat O.S. quality especially in a 2 stroke glow engine. In my opinion, you are in the most fun part of the hobby, starting out, a lot to learn both building and flying. I am not sure where you are located from Columbus, IN but there is a big bird there this Saturday, August 11th. In the past it has been well attended, it would give you an opportunity to talk to a lot of folks and see some great planes.
Posted on: 8/9/2012 9:00 AM by Author "OldScaleGuy"
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