RE: Super Falcon Build
John...great advice. Many years ago, I was flying a Falcon 56 with my son and I let him take the controls and do "anything he wanted"....he made a screaming dive that ended with an outside loop and folded the wings! The crash was pretty nasty, so an accurate analysis of just what failed was impossible, but I think the spars broke out about where the wing sheeting ends. I am definately planning to increase the spar strength on my Super Falcon. Russ V.
Posted on: 6/10/2009 1:29 AM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Super Falcon Build
Build Report #5 I recut the inner 7 ribs with a forsner bit to create carry-through tunnelling for aileron servo wiring...actual tunnel material was cardboard rolled up from a cut-up file folder. The inner 5 ribs were recut to allow for dihedral braces/wing joining doublers. NOW, I am gluing up the leading, trailing edges, and the outer ribs to the spars. No glue has been applied to the spar-inner ribs until I get the second wing panel built and ready to be joined. Time into this process, 3 hrs; Total project time, 37 hrs.
Posted on: 5/31/2009 3:38 PM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Super Falcon Build
Build Report #4 (Starting on the Wing) I glued up spars, per Goldberg Falcon methods, and then cut out 32 ribs on my trusty jig saw. I made two stacks of 16 ribs, pinned them together, and sanded them to an identical airfoil shape. I think that the Falcon's really great flying qualities can be partially attributed to accurate wing and stab that came from all the interlocking features in the original kit. I want to keep everything straight and true in this project. I notched out the leading and trailing edge stock and then took a chance on cutting out the spar holes in the ganged up ribs. Seemed to work, but I had to be in the right mood......not in any hurry, etc. So I now have the first wing panel dry fit. Seems to look OK. On to gluing and sheeting in the next report. Time for this process: 8 hrs. Total time in the project 34 hrs.
Posted on: 5/23/2009 10:30 PM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Super Falcon Build
I must confess anal attachments to "long-ago" memories, habits, favorite things.....which includes my old high school hot rod that is still part of my life after nearly 50 years. 4 motors, at least 4 paint jobs, but it is still MINE and still operating. My wife and I drove it to the St Paul (Minn) Street Rod Nats a few years ago. Pretty sharp eyes,. Aurora 60. I am trying to get enough gumption to start on the Falcon wing panels....maybe this week. Russ V.
Posted on: 5/20/2009 9:34 AM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Super Falcon Build
Build Report #3 The aft ends of the fuse were pulled together and glued using a tapered tailpost piece to make the fuselage taper fit and offer lots of meat for the glue to take hold. I then used a 48" piece of 3/16" Balsa to form the full fuse floor from the tail post to the #2 bulkhead. Once glued in, the fuse has now taken on lots of internal strength and can easily be moved in and out of the jig fixtures. These fixtures and a bold centerline have really helped keep everything true. The flooring between the firewall and #2 bulkhead (tank compartment) was roughed in using a 1/2" piece of balsa that was mostly sanded away, yielding the famous Falcon chin upsweep. I have left the top of the fuse open while I decide just how to run pushrods. I installed the #4 and #5 bulkheads at this time. The horizontal stab was layed out, ribs cut and fit, and the assembly was sheeted. Following this, wingtips were glued in place and sanded to final rough shape. Process time in this report: 10 hrs. Total project time: 26 hrs.
Posted on: 5/20/2009 1:25 AM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Super Falcon Build
2nd Build Report: I took the firewall and mounted an engine mount, nose gear bracket and then cut fuse sides out of 1/4" balsa. I then glued up triangular corner longerons into the aft fuse edges. I used Titebond to glue the doublers to the fuselage sides. To ensure the whole assembly would turn out straight and true, I layed out a centerline on my assembly table (solid core door), and made up triangular jigs that will ensure the beast is not twisted or warped. Just prior to commiting to firewall and bulkhead glue (epoxy), I verified that I had a couple of degrees of right thrust built into the firewall/engine mount. Super Tigre 2300 looks good sitting up front! Time for these processes: 10 hrs. Total time in the project: 16 hrs. (Does not count time to and from the LHS, does count lots of itching and scratching time) Fuse tops and bottoms are next. Comments are most welcome.
Posted on: 5/18/2009 3:53 PM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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Super Falcon Build
OK guys....you have asked for it, so here goes. If the build seems to be in the wrong forum, please let me know. As I posted, I have admired the Falcon series airplanes for 40 years and just recently lost a really great flying Senior Falcon ARF. So, after I thought about it for a while, I decided to scratch out a 25% larger Senior Falcon....hence Super Falcon. A friend had a partial set of Senior Falcon plans and after a trip to Office Max, i now have the expanded plans. I cut out fuse doublers from 1/8" oak plywood and notched the first 3 plywood bulkheads so that the doubler and bulkheads would be locked together mechanically as well as glued. Next step is to glue 1/4" balsa fuse outer skin to the doubler and then glue up these parts as an assembly. Time invested: 4 hrs. Total time:6 hrs. Pics show the Senior Falcon and Super Falcon fuse profiles compared, and the doubler/bulkheads fit up.
Posted on: 5/16/2009 3:41 PM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Senior Falcon to live again as SUPER FALCON
Here is how much I respect the Falcon series airplanes.....a buddy and I flew a pair of Falcons in an airshow a couple of years ago...his was the Junior Falcon and I had a Falcon 56. And, a couple of years ago, I was able to buy a Senior Falcon Twin. Also, I [u]framed the box cover [/u]of my Senior Falcon that was recently destroyed by interfearance. So that is how much I like the design and flying qualities of the Falcon. Pics tell the story. [8D] Russ V.
Posted on: 5/14/2009 11:10 PM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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Senior Falcon to live again as SUPER FALCON
My 4-year old, 200+ flight Senior Falcon was destroyed by some idiot turning on his transmitter while I was in the middle of a low cuban-8 and my aircraft went straight in, full power. Worst part is that he denied turning on.........what's a guy to do??[:o] So, I came up with a set of Senior Falcon plans and Staples enlarged them 25%. Now I am in the process of scratching out a [u]Super Falcon[/u]with 92" wingspan, Supertigre 2300 engine. I can post build pics if anyone wants to follow along.[8D] I have loved and enjoyed the Falcon-series aircraft since 1965 and believe that they are my all-time favorite sport designs.
Posted on: 5/13/2009 12:40 PM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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2nd Chance for my YS 120
Tucson R/C Club's really nice flying facility. But the YS 120 engine was nowhere to be found... from the Tucson R/C Club organized a detailed search and found the engine. I was at that time on my way... phone call that my engine had been found. Chuck Brooks, Tucson R/C Club newsletter editor mailed... to allow a test flight. The engine purrs like a sewing machine! Many public thanks to Tucson R/Cers
Posted on: 5/2/2009 12:42 PM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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Transmitter Battery ??
[&o] I have an old Futaba Attack 4 transmitter, model FP-T4NBL...and the battery died. What is the best source for a replacement battery?? Thanks Russ V.
Posted on: 5/2/2009 11:45 AM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: My dream shop, finally!
Nice diggs.....I am attaching a couple of pics documenting a similiar quest for a lifelong dream coming true....we put up a 40 x 50 hangar at Front Range in Great Falls to play with toys and keep my RV-4 out of the weather. Look me up when you are in GTF, I'll to the same at MSO. Best of everything with the therapy. Russ Verbael Big Sky R/C Club[8D]
Posted on: 3/18/2009 2:30 AM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Flying field dilemma
card. Russ Verbael AMA 58525
Posted on: 3/15/2009 2:55 PM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Flying field dilemma
Verbael AMA 58525
Posted on: 3/15/2009 4:28 AM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: YS F-120 info wanted
[:D Thanx guys for the input. I will put your suggestions to use in the next day or so. Russ V. Pic is my clipped wing 4 Star 120 with flaps.]
Posted on: 2/5/2009 11:57 PM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "YS Engines Support"
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YS F-120 info wanted
I just bought a used YS F-120 and installed it in a 4 Star 120. It runs very rich at the idle/low end and seems lean at the high end of the rpm range. I have no instructions or operators paperword. Can someone outline the procedure for setting the mixtures?? This engine has no needle valve for the idle. First time I have seen this. Any help would be appreciated. rverbael@gmail.com Russ Verbael[8
Posted on: 2/5/2009 12:19 PM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "YS Engines Support"
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Y S 120 help wanted
.[8|] Russ Verbael
Posted on: 2/5/2009 12:09 PM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Hangar 9 1/4 scale Cub build thread...
I hope it is OK to chime in here with a pic of my Yuma, Arizona Cub and ask for advice. This 8' Cub does not have the scale landing gear and the gear setup that is on the plane distorts with any kind of solid landing or swerve...poor tire alignment makes take-offs hairy. I find it necessary to completely disassemble the landing gear for re-alignment of camber, toe-in all too frequently. I'm wondering if I could not build a more sturdy landing gear system based on the Robart plans......where would I get a bill of materials, build sequence, etc. Has anyone actually scratch built a scale Cub landing gear system? Thanks for advice or leads to someone who has built up a Cub landing gear. www.rverbael@gmail.com Russ V.
Posted on: 1/24/2009 1:56 AM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: VK Cherokee
I have a VK Cherokee that has flown over 250 flights, all were pleasant, fun-filled, great crowd pleasers. I recently pulled the landing gear out and installed Rom-Air Retracts. Initial tests show that the aircraft flies about the same, but it is nearly a full pound heavier....so glide is faster and steeper. Still a great aircraft.
Posted on: 1/22/2009 11:45 PM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
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RE: Cleaning an engine with a... rice cooker?
[8D] Easiest possible way, and well tested is to use a metal coffee can 2/3 full of antifreeze warmed up on your BBQ. The engine does not need to be disassembled. The antifreeze is formulated to not harm metals, brass, rubber, gaskets, etc. Wife does not need to worry about her cookers, etc. Heat the antifreeze to a temp short of boiling and soak the engine for 30 minutes or so. It will come out looking like new. Blow it off/wipe antifreeze away, mount the engine, install the prop, and start it up. What could be simpler.
Posted on: 3/18/2008 5:49 PM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Tony Lombardo Thorp T-18 plans
More T-18 Stuff I forgot to post pics of my full scale T-18 alongside the rebuilt 1/4 scale bird built by Jim Snyder of Lake Havasau, Az. Jim built 2 scale T-18s....a 1/3 scale and a 1/4 scale. Both were great flyers. The canopy mold for the 1/3 scale model is available.
Posted on: 3/8/2008 11:25 PM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Tony Lombardo Thorp T-18 plans
I have a scale T-18 built by a guy in Lake Havasau, beautiful bird. I picked it up from him after he had a HARD landing, and I rebuilt it and painted it to match my full scale T-18. I'll try to post a picture. We have the mold for the canopy.[;)]
Posted on: 3/8/2008 11:08 PM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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6YG...vs....6YF Systems
What are the differences between the 6YG and 6YF systems?? I went to the charts, FAQ's, and old posts...could not find any info. Thanks. Russ V.
Posted on: 2/12/2008 11:14 AM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Futaba Radios Direct support forum"
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RE: From the 60's - What was your 1st plane ?
Days....Great Hobby....wonderful memories. Russ Verbael AMA 58525
Posted on: 2/3/2008 8:20 AM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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EPOXYLITE (???)
[sm=72_72.gif] Hi Guys: I haven't built or repaired an aircraft for a while and cannot seem to find [size=2]Epoxylite[/size] anywhere. Is it still sold?? Is there another product used for forming fillets, etc. that is better or more universally available?? I have several projects to the point where some sandable filler material is required. I used to use Epoxylite till I ran out and now cannot find any more. Help is appreciated. Russ V.
Posted on: 1/31/2008 11:41 AM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: TELESPORT Kit Build....
[8|] My Telesport is completely framed, engine mounted, now ready for covering and installation of radio. It looks good, but the project stalled due to other projects, etc. I opted for "2" pilots.
Posted on: 1/31/2008 10:34 AM by Author "R Verbael" in the forum "Kit Building"
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