RE: The Long Awaited Ultra Sport 60 Build Thread
The only way I would build the wing without fiberglassing the center section/wing to wing joint is if I were to build it as Dave Platt does his wing designs, with one continuous spar. The other thing to look at is MinnFlyers remarks about the Ultra Sport "Light" that he built at one time. While the conventional wisdom is that lighter is better, it's not necessarily the case with the Ultra Sport, and in fact heavier might be better.
Posted on: 10/31/2009 3:18 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Let's see your work shop!
[quote] I spent 4 years in Shreveport, LA while in the USAF,,,, yes its nice not being cold but the summers... UGH! 120 degrees on the flight line inside the cockpit of a B-52.. no thanks!!! I moved back to WI (must be crazy!) because I missed snow! When its cold its EASY to get warm... but when you are over heated.... tough luck getting cool without your own personal power plant! haha [/quote] Now see, I'm just the opposite. I grew up in NorthEastern Indiana, spent 4 winters in Min(dr)ot, ND, as a B-52 Crew Chief and progessively moved South. After Hurricane Katrina, I took a job in Groton, CT, for the Winter. It was beautiful, but I can't stand the cold anymore (or high cost of living) and moved back to the Gulf Coast the following spring. You might hear me say, "Man it's hot!", but you'll never hear me complain about it.
Posted on: 10/31/2009 9:02 AM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Let's see your work shop!
[quote]ORIGINAL: phatbob02 Oh MAN !! DON'T COVER THE OLD STONE...... OR WOOD BEAMS!!!![:(] [/quote] Unless it's necessary for insulation. Winters get pretty frigid in that part of the country (which is why I live in the South [:D]).
Posted on: 10/31/2009 6:30 AM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Here's a simple tip!
Great tip! I thought I was the only Moron that couldn't get CA tips to fit properly without cracking. I had completely given up on using Thin CA because of it.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 3:26 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: SIG Kadet Senior Kit Ailerons
Do it! A Senior with ailerons is sooooo much fun. Add a bomb drop, a camera pod, a paratrooper, floats... This plane can do it all!
Posted on: 9/30/2009 5:14 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: What's on your building table or next in line?
Currently building an Ultra Sport 60 with mods ( a build thread will be published eventually). It'll probably be the only build this year as it's slow going due to life's other commitments [i]and[/i] the fact that we don't have a "build season" per se down here, we fly all year long [:D].
Posted on: 9/30/2009 4:59 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: ***Warbirds Over The Rockie, RCU Onsite Coverage***
I think the "Money" shot is the B-25 dropping its load. Too bad it's not a squadron of them [:D].
Posted on: 9/23/2009 10:09 AM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: The Long Awaited Ultra Sport 60 Build Thread
I'd also like to see GP produce the US1000 again.
Posted on: 9/23/2009 10:04 AM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: ***B-17 Gathering, Bomber Field, Tx 2009. RCU Onsite Coverage***
It looked like there was a piece missing on the right side near the nose, that's why I thought it was a hatch.
Posted on: 9/22/2009 3:22 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ***B-17 Gathering, Bomber Field, Tx 2009. RCU Onsite Coverage***
Looks like they still have a few bugs to work out. He lost a main tire on take-off, the X-1 seemed a little loose in it's cradle, and he lost a hatch during manuevers.
Posted on: 9/22/2009 2:47 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TOM BRETT'S DESIGNS-UPDATE
I knew there was something about this guy that I could connect with. I grew up just east of Ft. Wayne, IN, in New Haven [:D].
Posted on: 9/22/2009 6:30 AM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
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RE: ***B-17 Gathering, Bomber Field, Tx 2009. RCU Onsite Coverage***
Yet another event to add to my growing list of places to get to [:D]. Thanks for sharing Ken.
Posted on: 9/21/2009 3:10 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Remembering Carl Goldberg Models
I think we can thank the state of the modeling world that has gotten away from building kits to assembling ARFs for the demise of many kit manufacturers. I've been trying to do my part to keep kit building alive. It's the only way I'll aquire the skills to move up to scale.
Posted on: 9/21/2009 2:54 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: How old are you?
38. I started in plastic models pre-teen, model rockets all through my teens, and bought my first R/C kit (Super Sportster 20) when I joined the Air Force in 1989. Been spending time and money on them ever since [:D].
Posted on: 9/21/2009 11:51 AM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Some Labor Day Weekend Photos
What radio and reciever are you using?
Posted on: 9/21/2009 9:40 AM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Aerial Photography and Video"
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RE: portly kadet seniors
Well, if you've got the flaps, use them! Deploy the flaps and point the nose down.
Posted on: 9/21/2009 5:54 AM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: portly kadet seniors
Nice! A night flyer. I've got two kits that I never finished that were gonna get a similar treatment. Alas, I have not yet begun to procrastinate [:D].
Posted on: 9/20/2009 7:02 AM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Ultra Sport 60 build,
Maynard, sorry to hear about your misfortunes with the last two US60's, but look at it this way, with two under your belt, the third one should be perfect [:D]. I say build another US60!
Posted on: 9/16/2009 5:48 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Ultra Sport 60 build,
Some of your turns in the video looked very flat to me, and I wondered on a few occasions if it would snap/stall. I would say to definitely use less rudder.
Posted on: 9/12/2009 2:03 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: If you have to work on Labor Day...
I really can't complain. I work seven days on then seven days off, so I really only work half the year. The only time I really complain is when the weather is good on my weekend to work and not so good on my weekend off [:@].
Posted on: 9/7/2009 5:24 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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If you have to work on Labor Day...
it's great to have a TV in your office tuned to "The Military Channel" and "Great Planes" all day long! I'd still rather not be at work though [:D].
Posted on: 9/7/2009 2:36 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Hoosier Dawn Patrol
Hobbyist or Professional?
Posted on: 9/7/2009 5:58 AM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Ultra Sport 60 build,
Congratulations Alex. I've gotten back to working on mine and will probably post a build thread when I'm closer to completeing it so that I can organize the thread and keep it short. Mine will be much like MinnFlyers with the exception of a few scale-like details including lights [:D], and a fiberglassed finish.
Posted on: 9/6/2009 6:14 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Hoosier Dawn Patrol
Wow! Great pictures Lucky. I too am a former Hoosier with family in the state, so likewise, no excuse not to get to one of these events in the future. (BTW, what camera and lens are you using? Aperture? Shutter?)
Posted on: 9/6/2009 5:39 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Bring home a new plane and wife starts yelling.
No wife, no steady girlfriend... No complaints!
Posted on: 9/5/2009 8:33 AM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: ***Warbirds Over The Rockie, RCU Onsite Coverage***
AMA12909 - maybe just posting a link to your photos would be better if you can't post resized pictures. Ken - good coverage my friend. How's the hand? There are a few events upcoming down here in the 'Bama/Florida region, and by chance I have those weekends off this year. If there's any interest, I'll try to get coverage of those for RCU.
Posted on: 9/4/2009 2:52 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: RCU Roll call time..Where are you from?
Lived in New Haven, IN, until I was 18 and joined the USAF. Lived North, East, West, and finally settled in the South! Mobile, AL, to be exact. It took me a while to find heaven on earth, but i finally found it. BTW, Hell finally froze over, and it's in Minot, ND [:D]!
Posted on: 9/4/2009 2:35 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Charlie Kellogg's TBM Avenger Build
Thanks Noah, I'll look into it. I won't be home from work until Wednesday, then I can pull out my plans and get measurements.
Posted on: 9/4/2009 9:07 AM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Charlie Kellogg's TBM Avenger Build
Hi guys, I know I'm coming to this late, but was wondering about the landing gear. I have a short kit for the Jerry Bates Grumman Guardian (WS 112") that I'm trying to gather all the needed pieces/parts for before I begin assembly, which won't be in the near future. Who would be my best source for Landing Gear? I'm at work now, so I don't have the dimensions offhand, but I know that they are very similar to the Avengers (bent knee).
Posted on: 9/4/2009 8:57 AM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Fill Valve for Spring Air's
Maybe I need to look at it closer when I get home next week. I didn't see a way for the pump fitting to screw onto the fill valve like the Robart fill valve does.
Posted on: 9/3/2009 6:09 PM by Author "Tango Juliet" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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