RE: Grab the old style Macs headers and tuned pipes while you can
[quote]ORIGINAL: stuntflyr [quote]ORIGINAL: alcarafa ZG propellers are no longer produced, Joe closed down. even tough some HS's still sell'm [/quote] Wish I had seen this before. TOTALLY inaccurate, Joe is in business, family doing well, makes props while you wait at his same old factory. He showed me his collection of old pattern ships upstairs last time I was there, quite
Posted on: 8/3/2012 8:33 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11180318

RE: A GLH for 2012
Those wings are looking good n fassst , congratulations it's going to be a lil missile [:D]
Posted on: 7/11/2012 12:04 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11151574

RE: A GLH for 2012
[quote]ORIGINAL: hllywdb OK, it's time to build another GLH. The last one I built was over 25 years ago so it's time. I am going off of Dave Fritzke's plans, but want to go a bit cleaner than the original. This is the airfoil I am going to be using. Comes in right at 7% and leaves me just enough room for a 3/32 X 1/4 spruce spar top and bottom. I moved the spar back to 30%. My thinking is that with a wing this thin, I need the lifting surface to be right. Since I am going to sheet from the LE to the spar with 1/32 and cap the ribs, the critical part of the wing will be sheethed so any sinking of the covering between the ribs should't make a huge difference. Any thoughts? My next thought is, the original flew good with a TD but was a lot more fun with an 09, sooooo since I am using an AME 061 RC, should I scale it to 85 or 90%. With today's RC gear, it's not too hard. Anyone tried that one yet? [/quote] Have you considered building a foam wing with thinner CF spars ? The ribs you show are full size ?
Posted on: 6/27/2012 8:28 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11134635

RE: 50CC Gas Pattern plane
I think your question should be placed in this sub-forum: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_101/tt.htm
Posted on: 6/24/2012 9:25 AM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11129814

RE: SlipStream 74 (Video and plans added)
Bill just noticed you live in Vero Beach my oldest brother went to FLIGHT SAFETY school in there, he was pilot for Mexicana Airlines like my father. Sad Mexicana broke and was shut down [:o].
Posted on: 6/23/2012 10:38 AM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11128820

RE: SlipStream 74 (Video and plans added)
Cool like your video, plane flies fast, very acrobatic and does not show any bad habits. Congratulations you scored high with your design. [;)]
Posted on: 6/22/2012 11:24 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11128509

RE: Small HAMMER or other classic's ?
David I finally have the right plane for the motor I told you [:D] It's going to be the DECEPTION 15 plans you send to me some time ago, motor must be enough for her and balllistic [;)]
Posted on: 6/19/2012 2:11 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11124182

RE: Small HAMMER or other classic's ?
David I have this plan also from a rainedave design it's the SURE SHARK, from what he told me it's based in the KAOS and flies really well, maybe i'll build this one although I wanted a classic pattern plane. By the way the min E curare is only 32 " WS and flies really well.
Posted on: 6/18/2012 12:00 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11122566

Small HAMMER or other classic's ?
How many of you remember the HAMMER ? looks like I found a nice small version and think will add this one to my collection of small classic pattern planes, already have nanonare & curarE . [;)] Will let you know when building starts, first have to look for real lite wood.
Posted on: 6/18/2012 11:29 AM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11115212

RE: Small HAMMER or other classic's ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: doxilia That Tack Hammer looks to have a 28'' span using my thumb as a ruler... smaller than even Rittingers Curare (32''?) and the Pico (40''). I would built a slightly larger one but then you're not me! [8D] David [/quote] David I think I have a better choice, this lil pattern ship could be my next project as well. Take a look at the plans and give me your point of view, I think it could fly better with some dihedral insted of leaving a flat wing, also a higher turtle deck like the one on picture.
Posted on: 6/16/2012 5:39 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11120589

RE: SlipStream 74 (Video and plans added)
That's good news, improving the plane performance is something I've always tried somehow. Will wait till you have the plane setup and post the arrangments you talk about, its always good to have a spare model ready [:D]
Posted on: 6/16/2012 11:46 AM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11120304

RE: foam wing
http://www.eurekaaircraft.com/foamwings/index.html
Posted on: 6/13/2012 12:43 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11117037

RE: Small HAMMER or other classic's ?
[quote]ORIGINAL: doxilia Nice, I remember that 25. Built by someone in the Sureste? I wrote to the builder some time ago if memory serves. David [/quote] You'r right David that hammer was build by a fellow pilot down here, plane is still alive 'n flying from time to time. Regarding the tack hammer I had same idea, it seems to have a small WS adjusting the size would increase the plane performance.
Posted on: 6/12/2012 3:25 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11115992

RE: SlipStream 74 (Video and plans added)
What's that inside the canopy, batt pack ? if yes id rather use LiFe batt pack they'r small cheap and lite.
Posted on: 6/12/2012 2:34 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11115932

RE: SlipStream 74 (Video and plans added)
Looks really cool, the cowl is made out of a coke bottle like you mentioned ?
Posted on: 6/12/2012 10:32 AM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11115662

RE: Small HAMMER or other classic's ?
David I'd like to build the 1/2A electric like the nano and curarE ... so my fleet will increase. Here are the pictures of a 25 glow hammer with a OS32 on it, flying at sea level this baby is a missile [:D]
Posted on: 6/12/2012 10:22 AM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11115653

RE: SlipStream 74 (Video and plans added)
Here's a world of canopies to chose for this plane. http://parkflyerplastics.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=46&zenid=d7316c26ab8755080a385653ca6a0a80
Posted on: 6/11/2012 1:10 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11114653

RE: SlipStream 74 (Video and plans added)
Have the plans for a small AURORA - DIRTY BIRDI - TIPO - CURARE- HAMMER & SUPER SPORTER [X(] ... if you get interested on building one. You'r right about the conquest [:D]
Posted on: 6/11/2012 1:05 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11114572

RE: SlipStream 74 (Video and plans added)
Txs I really appreciate your contribution, hope I get some free time soon to build her.[;)]
Posted on: 6/11/2012 7:50 AM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11114306

RE: SlipStream 74 (Video and plans added)
[quote]ORIGINAL: hllywdb Thanks Rafa, It ends up looking like some of the old school pattern planes, but more as a function rather than form. , so in the end it comes out looking like a pattern plane, but will snap roll as quick as a 60 size plane with a more ''normal'' tail moment. [/quote] Thanks for explaining the process , I started flying classic pattern planes in the 70's and like the lines from those birds. I have build a 1/2 A CURARE and TIPORARE they both fly very nice, still have a well preserved TD .09 . If you ever consider sharing the plans please let me know, it would be an honor to build one and become a nice housing for my TD.
Posted on: 6/10/2012 6:55 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11113800

RE: SlipStream 74 (Video and plans added)
Looks like you'll end up with a very nice plane, like the lines . Design is based in pattern planes ?
Posted on: 6/10/2012 7:14 AM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11113136

RE: New to 1/2A.. Where to find Engines
right here http://stores.ebay.com/XENALOOK/_i.html?_fsub=-33&_sc=1&_sop=1
Posted on: 6/8/2012 7:57 AM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11111204

RE: Goldberg Lil Satan help guys
aspeed your right is more a nostalgia issue than looking for a new design, built one when a was 10 yrs old and for some reason it came to my memories a couple days ago. Im sure I'll have a good time with the lil satan.
Posted on: 6/7/2012 8:24 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11110779

RE: Goldberg Lil Satan help guys
[quote]ORIGINAL: Andrew These are not real clear, but you should be able to pull enough dimensions from it to draw up a simple building set. I've included both a .jpg and .pdf filetype. [/quote] Thanks Andrew this will do it.
Posted on: 6/7/2012 1:19 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11110326

Goldberg Lil Satan help guys
I'm looking for the plans of the goldberg C/ L LIL SATAN . Any of you can share or post the plans in here ? Txs in advance for your help
Posted on: 6/6/2012 11:43 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11109677

RE: The Vertigo Flies
As always with this site [:'(]..pic's are gone [:@]
Posted on: 6/5/2012 5:33 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11107918

RE: Should Dubro bring back Chrome Wheels?
I'd rather buy this ones... they look great once installed! http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__4121__Scale_alloy_hub_rubber_wheel_2_75inch_.html
Posted on: 6/5/2012 9:36 AM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11107324

RE: Kadetito
This is one outstanding charger , not expensive at all and if you want to charge any type of batt's order the harness. Hope it helps. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=7028 Charging harness: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__6697__Charging_harness.html
Posted on: 5/28/2012 5:58 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11097903

RE: Kadetito
I use life packs 1.4 oz total weight , discharge rate is very low and last much longer than AAA batteries. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14075__ZIPPY_Flightmax_700mAh_6_6V_5C_LiFePo4_Reciever_Pack.html All my servos have never had any issue with 6.6 v you'r going to love it.
Posted on: 5/28/2012 1:08 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11097576

RE: Modified - Tower Kaos 40 Kit
I have a tower kaos arf with OS55 AX APC 10 / 8 and Mac's tuned pipe its a real missile , you'll not be dissapointed with this engine.
Posted on: 5/25/2012 1:53 PM by Author "alcarafa" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11094564