RE: Glow vs. Electric. Let the discussion begin.
I think it depends a lot on location, if you are a park flyer only, with limited space, then by all means electric. I like scale, and you can't beat the sound of a 4-stroke engine. If I could afford it I would have radial 4-stroke engines only. I don't think there are any full size electric airplanes!. Just my two cents Skinny Bob
Posted on: 7/2/2009 7:35 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8901886

RE: GeeBee R2 1/4 scale restoration
The GP GeeBee R2 has a 68 inch span and fiberglass pants, if yours has ABS pants I don't think you have a GP model unless they made a change. I have the GP R2 and will help if I can. Bob
Posted on: 10/28/2008 6:08 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8093536

RE: Jim Pepino's YMF-5 Waco
Beautiful Anthony, you should be very proud. Pictures 2&3 are hard to tell apart from full size. Bob
Posted on: 10/2/2008 5:20 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8013010

RE: Weight of Wood, Ply, Lite Ply, Balsa etc.
Thanks Guys, you can always count on RCU members for help. Turbo, I lived in Bozeman a few years ago, loved the mountains!. Bob
Posted on: 9/5/2008 7:24 AM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7922082

Weight of Wood, Ply, Lite Ply, Balsa etc.
Gentleman, I need to find a source for the weight of different woods used in model airplane construction. Balsa, Plywood, Lite Plywood, Spruce etc. I want to add this information into a 3D modeling program so it can calculate the weight of an assembled model. Thank you in advance for any help. Bob
Posted on: 9/4/2008 7:17 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7920514

RE: Tips And Tricks for CAD Programs.
%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14. Bob
Posted on: 8/25/2008 5:27 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7884829

RE: Tips And Tricks for CAD Programs.
[quote]ORIGINAL: crow hi need some help! Does anybody know is it possible to align the side with bottom. As you see on the pic, the front part is attached but rear part is not, because the rear has a little curve and i couldn´t figure out how to bend it. The whole thing is made with solids in autocad thanks Crow [/quote] Crow, you can do it with SolidWorks 07 & 08 don't know if you can in early versions.
Posted on: 8/24/2008 9:41 AM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7879541

RE: WACO YMF
[quote]ORIGINAL: khodges [quote]ORIGINAL: Stickbuilder Guys, We have almost achieved the 100 member mark. That will be a real milestone. [/quote] Time to have a kegger. Since that seems an improbablity to have us all in one place at the same time (and probably pretty dangerous, too), I propose when we hit the century mark, everybody get s**t-faced on their own. We will all commence drinking on the Master Chief's command.[:D] [/quote] Ken, now that is a good plan. I like a man who thinks clearly! I will be ready when the Chief gives the command.
Posted on: 6/13/2008 6:11 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7616115

RE: Tracing a logo
[quote]ORIGINAL: CoosBayLumber Tracing a logo Can someone trace the edges to an old logo and text using their software? An oval and a few straight lines is all that is involved here. If my software was working OK, the whole operation ought to consume less than ten minutes. The software that I had once used for such operations now has problems, which I think are related to a bad spot on the hard drive. Anyway, download an original BMP at the URL: http://www.mybloo.com/coosbay/eBay/veco.bmp I need to receive back only lines, not the image, in some sort of DXF or DWG file. Send results directly to: coosbaylumberco@yahoo.com Wm. [/quote] [font="Arial"][/font][size=7][/size]WELLLLLL?????
Posted on: 5/13/2008 8:34 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7492821

RE: Tracing a logo
I can do this for you but, need a little time. I will send it to you in .dxf, .dwg or .pdf. I will work on it tomorrow aft.
Posted on: 5/10/2008 9:19 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7480745

RE: P-6E Curtis hawk (build thread)
I would suspect your scale, mine came in at 12.5 lbs with a 25cc gasser.
Posted on: 5/3/2008 9:11 AM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7450872

RE: WACO YMF
Yes John, wing joiner, paper for servo wires etc. Need to decide what size holes to put in the F-2 ribs. Thanks for the links. I have gotten quite a few links since I posted.
Posted on: 4/15/2008 4:51 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7378017

RE: Source for Tubes
[quote]ORIGINAL: b.bixel http://www.tntlandinggear.com/store/shop/wing_tubes.htm Regards, Bart [/quote] Thanks Bart, that is exactly what I was looking for.
Posted on: 4/15/2008 4:34 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7377947

RE: WACO YMF
John, or anyone. Can you give me a few sources for alum, paper, composite etc. tubes. I asked on the scratch building thread but didn''t get enough help. Thanks Bob
Posted on: 4/15/2008 8:39 AM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7375989

RE: Source for Tubes
Thanks for the link and the offer. At this time I am only looking for available wing tube material and sizes for a build project. Not ready to buy now.
Posted on: 4/15/2008 8:31 AM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7375964

Source for Tubes
Guy''s, can you give me a few sources for alum, paper, composite etc. tubes. Thanks Bob
Posted on: 4/14/2008 12:34 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7371768

RE: WACO YMF
Clipwing, my plan is to cut parts for me to hopefully build the F-2 for myself. I am not interested in having kits cut to sell. A few people on this forum showed some interest in my plans for the F-2, so I thought I would try and make the plan and some instructions on assembly available to anyone that might want them. It has turned into a challenge for me and I am having a ball doing it. Take Care
Posted on: 4/9/2008 9:17 AM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7355547

RE: WACO YMF
[quote]ORIGINAL: Clipwing [b]Adamiani[/b]----beautifully done I'm loving the look of your plane !!! [b]Skylark & Skinny Bob[/b]: [b]I've Got Mine !!!!!![/b][color=#990099][/color]meaning my package of drawings arrived today from the Smithsonian-----quite wonderful. I ordered back... of the original waco drawings. I was very happy to find that the drawing that Skinny Bob had shared
Posted on: 4/8/2008 12:49 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7351395

RE: Kinkos CAD printing.
That sounds good except, it seems most Kinko's locations can't print large format. I can print my own plans, parts etc. on my cutter/plotter, but they are in .cdr format which most people don't trust. So it is nice to be able to convert to PDF and send to whom ever, a format that can be used by all.[;)]
Posted on: 4/6/2008 7:46 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7342904

RE: Kinkos CAD printing.
[quote]ORIGINAL: patternwannabee Skinny Bob, Try [link=http://www.cutepdf.com/]CutePDF[/link] instead. The CutePDF Writer is freeware. This produces a PDF directly from your CAD program (or any program for that matter), and now you can use any print shop, not just Kinko's. It works the same way as the Kinko's File Prep Tool. Just run the installation, then next time you print a document
Posted on: 4/6/2008 8:04 AM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7340274

RE: Kinkos CAD printing.
I downloaded the program, but it would not install. Setup could not find the print driver.[>:] I have emailed Kinko's support for help, will post the fix when we get it worked out. Someone else might have the same problem.
Posted on: 4/5/2008 1:05 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7336855

RE: .cdr plane file for laser cutting
stinger, interesting that you would ask, most people don't believe that .cdr is any good. I have been working on a plan for quite some time. What are you looking for?. Are you a Corel Draw user?. When my plan is ready I will have the parts laser cut. ( There are some cutters that will use .cdr files ) Bob
Posted on: 3/27/2008 8:26 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7293123

RE: Gee Bee Y plan
Roman, span is 72". Web page - http://www.modelaircraft.org/. Click on shop AMA, then plans service, go to alphabetical index and click on G. The next page opens in Adobe Reader, go to page four and you will find it.
Posted on: 3/10/2008 6:46 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7204998

RE: Gee Bee Y plan
Roman, AMA plans service has the Gee Bee Y 1/5 scale by Henry A. Haffke. Plan # 00581. I have the plans but don't remember the cost. Haven't started the build.
Posted on: 3/10/2008 8:19 AM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7202516

RE: Rollin' my own 50CC Yak 54
Well I'd say you are very nice. You took the time to give it some thought and answer. Thanks for the instructions and help.[;)]
Posted on: 3/8/2008 1:31 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7194305

RE: WACO YMF
[quote]ORIGINAL: skylarkmk1 Bob, I'll add it to the list to measure and I will try to get some photos of the covered stringers as well. I will also touch base with the owner and try again to get some detailed 3 views. Have you received anything from NASM? I have not. [/quote] John, thanks... drawings yet.[:o] I guess I had better get to it. Take Care Bob
Posted on: 3/8/2008 9:41 AM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7193460

RE: Rollin' my own 50CC Yak 54
you might offer. Thanks Bob
Posted on: 3/8/2008 9:26 AM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7193411

RE: WACO YMF
[quote]ORIGINAL: skylarkmk1 Bob, It might be a couple of weeks, the St Louis area is just digging out of the latest snow storm and more is expected this weekend. I'll also try to get a straight on picture of the head rests and some more detail pictures of the sides showing the stringers... you can see them Found more, got enough on stringers now. Thanks Bob
Posted on: 3/7/2008 3:31 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7190609

RE: WACO YMF
[quote]ORIGINAL: skylarkmk1 Bob, NC 155Y [b]is a UBF-2[/b] and seems to have gone thru a number of changes over the years with different headrest/turtldecks and engines. I missed the part about 13071 being a UBF, just saw the F-7 and thought you were talking UPF-7. Didn't look at the picture... If you have access to a a F2 with the original headrest would you measure it for me. Thanks John Bob
Posted on: 3/5/2008 5:45 PM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7180628

RE: WACO YMF
[quote]ORIGINAL: WacoJoe [quote]ORIGINAL: Skinny Bob Joe or John, looking at the Texaco UBF-7 NC 155Y and Chris Woods UBF-7 NC 13071 I noticed that there seems to be less stringers on the side of 13071 then 155Y. I have a very good picture of 13071 and don't think I'm seeing things... is possible. Thanks Bob
Posted on: 3/5/2008 10:02 AM by Author "Skinny Bob" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7178416