RE: CMP BF109F BUILDING THREAD
[size=2][/size]TyThanks for the great spinner. Will definately be the finishing touch on this airplane. Bill
Posted on: 11/20/2009 7:35 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Nitoplanes Giant Scale J3 Piper Cub 120
I've got about 15 flights on mine now. Easy to put together but watch the horizontal stab incidence; mine was off as you can see from the first picture. Easy enough to fix and allows the plane to fly level as you increase or decrease throttle. Put the receiver switch on the inside of one of the doors and tie wrapped the rx battery to the bottom of the pilot tray. Didn't need to add any weight to balance. Used an [b]OLD[/b] OS Gemini Twin 1.20 with a Sullivan glow plug lighter. Those old Gemini's were terrible for loosing a jug. Main thing to watch with this AC is the landing gear. Mine are fine but some have had bad joints that needed mig welding. Throw away the bands that come with the kit for the gear and go with six number 64 band per side on the gear. Got my kit from AK-Models. Alex is a good guy to deal with and ships quickly. Here is an older thread on this AC. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7687151/anchors_7687151/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#7687151
Posted on: 11/19/2009 9:17 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Pepsi vs Coke
[size=2][/size]I gotta vote for [size=5][b]LEFT![/b]
Posted on: 11/17/2009 3:22 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: CMP BF109F BUILDING THREAD
Haven't got my spinner yet but it is on the way. I want to polish mine too. My experience in the past has been to chuck the spinner onto a drill press and use emory paper or tape. Depending upon the initial roughness of the metal I usually start with 220 grit and work up to 800 or so. Finish out with very fine pumice on a wet cloth. Use rouge on a VERY soft cloth for the final high shine.
Posted on: 11/17/2009 3:16 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Bob Cat Copy Falcon 120 Jet
I never use adhesive; too hard to clean off later without damaging the retract's air nipples. I use safety wire, .015 soft stainless.
Posted on: 11/14/2009 11:14 AM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: WILDMANN GRAPHICS?
Thanks everyone for your help but WildMannGraphics already had exactly what I needed... If anyone has an email address for the owner I would appreciate the information.
Posted on: 11/13/2009 5:18 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CMP giant scale Zero build
Congratulatins cswann821 on graduating college and getting that job!!!! Now you can get settled down and into a routine that will allow time for the important thingsmodel airplanes... MirceI'm planning on using the Zenoah G45 also. Glad to hear you are happy with the G45/Zero combination. Hope mine lasts as long as yours!!!! Bill
Posted on: 10/30/2009 10:08 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Goldberg Piper Cub Anniversary Kit
At one time there was a wing kit available for the Goldberg Cub. Built one with both the long and short wings. Short (clipped) wing for windy days and long wing for calm days. Try Tower to see if they stock any of the old wing kits. Otherwise, pop a rib loose and make your own, as the previous posters suggested...
Posted on: 10/20/2009 8:24 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: CMP 80
[sm=confused.gif]Are those 1/2" Robart struts? And what length struts did you use?
Posted on: 10/15/2009 10:57 AM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: What's on your building table or next in line?
Ziroli F4U Corsair CMP Zero, 50cc size Hughes H1B, Pepino plans Me 163, .90 size Always have at least two going at once; keeps me from getting bored by building only one... Add more when flying season is over.
Posted on: 9/30/2009 6:23 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Hitec 1/4 scale servo pin out for futaba??? HELP
Yep, that's the OLD Airtronics plug. You will need to cut the plug off and solder on a Futaba or universal plug. You can also tease out the pins and put them into a Futaba or universal plug body. On this lead the RED is Positive (3), the CENTER BLACK is Negative (2), and the OUTSIDE BLACK is Signal (1). The plug itself can't be used on anything except the old Airtronics receivers due to the size and ridges. I have lots of old Airtronics and Hitec servos that I have replaced the plugs on and they work fine.
Posted on: 9/29/2009 1:26 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: LADO 60-1 Electric Retract 85' Review
Nope, not on Yahoo. Sent a couple of more emails asking a simple question as to fit of the Lado's in a particular airframe. No answer...
Posted on: 9/28/2009 10:06 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "User Product Reviews"
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RE: FlyBoyshobbies Me162 & Blohm & Voss 141
Has anyone flown theirs with the dolly in place? I need to do the first few flights with the dolly in place due to our runway being paved and the grass off the runway extremely rough and deep.[&o] Would like to get a feel for the airplane before I take it to a good grass runway and fly without the dolly.
Posted on: 9/28/2009 8:18 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: FlyBoyshobbies Me162 & Blohm & Voss 141
[size=2][/size]OK, now I see why I am having to add weight in the rear to balance WITH the dolly in place. My overall weight will be right with yours if I don't have the dolly in place. Will work all that out after I have a few flights under my belt and a dolly release system on board. Thanks for all the help guys!!! Bill
Posted on: 9/24/2009 8:59 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: FlyBoyshobbies Me162 & Blohm & Voss 141
[size=2][/size]Joe3speeder. Was that with or without the wheel assembly? I plan to fly mine with the wheels/dolly for the first few flights before I fit the airframe with a dolly dropping system. Thanks. Bill
Posted on: 9/24/2009 7:36 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: FlyBoyshobbies Me162 & Blohm & Voss 141
[size=2][/size]Got mine ready to go. May have missed it but what flying weight do you guys have, [b]WITH[/b] all the electrons on board?
Posted on: 9/24/2009 11:24 AM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Will a Zenoah GT 80 fit inside a Ziroli Corsair?
Here is what someone did over at RC Scalebuilder: http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9501&PN=6 CH has the short plugs and plug caps...
Posted on: 8/31/2009 11:31 AM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CMP giant scale Zero build
Thanks Joe for the info and for bringing the pictures from early in the thread, forward. In my email to Chris I had referenced your modification and install pictures from page 2 or 3 of this thread but the reference got lost. As Joe says, the retract body needs to be angled fore and aft to line the strut up with the strut cut out. The retract body also needs to sit in the wing with the front mounting plate closer to the top wing surface to allow the forward rake of the struts/wheels to provide adequate ground handling. Joe, correct me if my comments are confusing or incorrect![:D]
Posted on: 8/29/2009 7:49 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CMP giant scale Zero build
Thanks very much Paladin for taking us through your Zero build. I have learned a lot and will put it to good use this winter on my Zero build. Have to agree with you that Sierra are the best retracts out there. The ones on my CMP Texan are beautiful pieces of work. Unfortunately, I can't afford to put them in all my airframes...[&o] I have to disagree on the Century Jets as my dealing with them has been marginal at best. When you buy a set that are supposed to be made for the airframe and are drop-ins but aren't, and then the retract angle is wrong, and then it takes months to get the things correct... Sorry, but my experience precludes me from buying any more CJ's.[:o] I love Spring Airs, as you can see from my previous postings. Nothing but positive things to say about their durability, service, prices, etc. [8D] Rhom Airs were my favorites for those thin wing ducted fans we used to fly. Still using some in smaller airframes[:D] Robarts are good but can be hard to come by, depending on if they are making retracts or other things. They have definately slowed down delivery since they sold the company to someone else. I also don't like to have to pay more for tubing, valves, air tanks, etc just to make the retracts, retract. [8|] Haven't bought any Shindin products but have heard from other people that they take a LOOOOOOOOOOONG time to receive. That doesn't help at all when I'm trying to get my bird on her legs. Hate deadweight! I would like to balance the plane my moving servos, batteries, etc. and I need the wing with retracts to do that.[:(] Bill
Posted on: 8/28/2009 5:35 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CMP Messerschmitt Bf 109F (HAHN) 120 - 73
Yeah, I think they intended that a Y harness be used. Works for me as I hate using reversersthey don't seem to hold their settings very well...
Posted on: 8/27/2009 12:26 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: 1/3 Scale Mustang
If I'm not mistaken, a lot of Mr. Campbell's airplanes were cut/carved from foam, reinforced appropriately with spars and ply, covered with balsa sheeting, and then finished. Seemed like he would show up at Toledo every year with a new giant subject.
Posted on: 8/26/2009 9:12 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CMP Messerschmitt Bf 109F (HAHN) 120 - 73
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7818487/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4845605/tm.htm http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896517&highlight=109 [b]Go with the building thread as every one turns up something new that those of us following along learn from...[/b]
Posted on: 8/26/2009 3:38 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: CMP Messerschmitt Bf 109F (HAHN) 120 - 73
Looking at the assembly manual on my 109 you actually use three of the rights on the right wing and one on the left wing, along with the two left covers. See the drawing in assembly step 4 (Main Wing), page 3. Guess they did it that way so the flap servos are turning the same way without having to reverse one.
Posted on: 8/26/2009 3:35 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: CMP giant scale Zero build
I have used the 700 series Spring Air retracts on a number of over 20lb aircraft, including turbines, with no trouble what so ever. I use a 1/2" strut with the retract unit, either Robart or Spring Air. Robart look a bit more scale but the Spring Air struts work just fine.
Posted on: 8/25/2009 8:17 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CMP giant scale Zero build
Check out http://www.retracts.com/ They look just like Robarts but are much better quality and durability. I have used Spring Air units for more than twenty years with no problems and great service. They are good enough that Robart, and other companies, has started to copy them and offer air up/spring down gear. I agree with paladin that, properly set up, it doesn't matter what kind of retract you use. I have, however, had a safety wired hose pop off due to Texas heat (not over pressurization). Saved a belly landing on a very high dollar airplane by having Spring Airs installed. Just one more level of protection. Prices are better than most air powered retracts as the Spring Airs come with air tank, hose, fill unit, and up/down valve. Nothing extra to buy except a servo to operate the valve. And to answer your other question: No, the Spring Airs are air up and spring down. Just my .99 cents...
Posted on: 8/24/2009 8:37 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 3-Scale Balancing
What capacity scales do you find to be most useful?
Posted on: 8/21/2009 5:52 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: How do you afford your toys? CASH or CREDIT
I agree with Crazy4Flight. I use a credit card so I have leverage if what I ordered didn't come, was not as described, or was DOA, but I pay it off EVERY MONTH!!!
Posted on: 8/20/2009 11:32 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Okinawa 1985-1990 Rc Flying?
I was there from '94 to '98 at Kadena; flew at Hanson and Tori. Still have my ACRO club hat and shirts. Lots of fun to be on final with a bus, cement truck, and two vans... We also flew for a while at the burn pit on Kadena.
Posted on: 8/10/2009 10:42 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: RC Tool Box
Check out this thread: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_167247/anchors_167247/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#167247 LOTS of ideas... Use it just for tools or add batteries and fuel and anything else you want! Got mine at Home Depot and use it in the workshop and at the field.
Posted on: 7/24/2009 2:55 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Introduction
Welcome Glen[:D]The Sky's the Limit...
Posted on: 7/22/2009 9:26 PM by Author "RAMFlyer" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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