RE: Fuel on ply...how to remove before covering?
Epoxy won't adhere to oily (fuel soaked) surfaces. If it is available in your state, look for a spray spot remover called KR2. It sprays on and turns to a powder that absorbs oil and fuel. It may take a couple of applications to get the area dry enough to apply one or two coats of balsarite sealer, then you can cover with some success. If you can't get KR2 try using some acetone to float the oily stuff to the surface and blot with paper towels......Both have worked for me, but KR2 is not "green" enough to be sold on the left coast...
Posted on: 7/12/2007 7:56 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Not Fair
Sorta like Wrigleys gum....Double your pleasure, double your fun......can't go any further[:)]
Posted on: 7/12/2007 7:48 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis"
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RE: UPS SHIPPING WARNING ALL SHOULD READ!!!!
Contact your state consumer advocate and file a complaint with them.. Had a problem with J.C. Whitney and an unauthoized charge that they refused to refund. Found that they had the same complaint in a number of states. State contacted them and I got my refund fast. Most small claims courts do not allow lawyers for either party so I have been told.
Posted on: 7/12/2007 4:33 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis"
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RE: Not Fair
Whata ya expeck for free?????? sometin' good?[:D]
Posted on: 7/12/2007 4:26 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis"
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RE: Clear? What type
Have a friend that builds and competes in Scale Master and that is what he uses. I found Dupli-color engine enamel clear worked for me a t about $4.00 a 12 ounce spray can. Might want to check it on a sample to see if it is compatalbe with your paint first. It is fuel, oil, and heat resistant.
Posted on: 7/12/2007 4:24 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis"
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RE: Who lives in Europe?
Cyclic... I belive there are a lot of Europeans living over there....[;)] My wife spent about 12 days in Italy last year, and found out the best thing to do is use your ATM card to get cash as you need it. If you can, use a credit card for purchases because you will get the best exchange rate at that particular time. Have a good trip...
Posted on: 7/12/2007 4:17 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis"
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RE: Breaking News
Keep hearing (hereing?) newsfolk using the word "nother". I looked in my aged dictionary and can't find it... Do they mayhaps mean another or other ? How about read, ried, reed for a threesome? As to spelling, my fingers are worse spellers than I. Or maybe they can't read the keyboard....
Posted on: 7/12/2007 3:59 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis"
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RE: high and low
In the tech part of that ad it also states..HI or Low band....[;)]
Posted on: 7/12/2007 8:14 AM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: G-26 prop advice
I have a G-26 in my GP Stearman and use a 16-8 Classic Master Airscrew. Works pretty much good for me......
Posted on: 7/11/2007 5:22 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Transfering plans to balsa
The 3M 77 is a good choice, they make a low tack spray to be used on the back of the paper, then stick to the balsa, easily removed with little residue. Any art supply would have it and it comes in small size that will last a long...long time.
Posted on: 7/10/2007 11:20 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Fox news snafu - Nitroplanes Cessna 310
Be first, not right........But later in the day they did get a photo of the actual plane from a few years ago.
Posted on: 7/10/2007 11:13 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: chunk out of prop, possible to fix.
How much will a visit to the emergency room cost compared to the price of a new prop? It's you're choice....
Posted on: 7/9/2007 11:53 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Our RC Float for the 4th
WOW!!!! Great job. We talked about doing that, but not until next year, and I don't think we will have enough member support to get it done. I imagine you gave "hand out" literature along the way.....Well done......
Posted on: 7/6/2007 5:52 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: No more messy planes
I heard that using Pledge spray wax also works well and if you use Lemon Pledge it smells good....
Posted on: 7/6/2007 2:38 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: ARF fuel tank...use or not?
Did you bring back a bunch of goodies from your trip?
Posted on: 7/5/2007 1:28 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: interesting subjects
WOW...I vote for the "Canada Goose".....
Posted on: 7/4/2007 10:57 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: No more messy planes
Yeah, sorta, but when I lick my fingers it tastes better than glow fuel....[:D]
Posted on: 7/4/2007 10:52 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Goldberg Tiger 2: Who knew?
HAH!!! another ARF (almost ready to fix). You're gonna like it once you get it in the air. Good flying everyday plane.[:D]
Posted on: 7/4/2007 10:46 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Why? (Cessna 310)
No offense intended by this, but you have seen literal chinese to english language translations, maybe the visual translations work the same way.... At least it looks like an airplane (?)
Posted on: 7/4/2007 8:25 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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ARF fuel tank...use or not?
Succombed to the cheap price for a H-9 ripoff P-51 about a year ago and have been pretty happy with the plane. I use it to "ease the tensions" so if I prang it , no big loss. Learning a lot of high speed stuff I wouldn't try with a more expensive plane. I digress...about the fuel tank. I have heard more than a few say to junk the tank from the get go, others say to replace the stopper and use the tank, well I have not had a problem with any ARF fuel tank until now, and I haven't seen anything like this before. Flying the P-51 today I noticed fuel leaking from the leading edge of the wing, and I removed the wing and tank as I thought the stopper was loose or the tank cracked, and this is what I found [X(]. The plastic plate in the tank seems to have had somewhat of a bad reaction to glow fuel.[:o] Plane has been stored with an empty tank for a few months so it hasn't been fuel soaked, but that wouldn't matter. Point of this rambling...check those tanks and hardware carfefully before use........[sm=wink_smile.gif]
Posted on: 7/4/2007 8:20 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Biplane CG - please help
That answer sounds more like the old " plus or minus a half inch...close enough for government work"...But........ if it works it works.[:D] AH so '''many roads lead to the same destination"
Posted on: 7/4/2007 7:47 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: Biplane CG - please help
I assume that both wings are straight (no sweep back). If the cord was 10" and the offset is 1 inch, that would make the total chord 11". The approx 1/3 of chord would be about 3 5/8 inch, from leading edge of top wing, balance under the top wing. That's my guess
Posted on: 7/3/2007 11:21 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Aerodynamics"
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RE: No more messy planes
I use PAM cooking spray before I fly, and the oil and bugs just slide off. A bio-degradable recycled paper towel works just fine. Tried the PAM on my van's windshuield, but it streaked a bit when I used the wipers......[sm=tongue_smile.gif]
Posted on: 7/3/2007 11:08 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: I know something you don't!
And now Andrew of KMP gets into the game..............check the ARF forum[;)]
Posted on: 7/3/2007 4:32 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: After run oil??
Old scale guy..Morgan Fuels (Cool Power and Omega) say right on the bottle and at thier web site "do not use after run oil" they have an additive to keep engine from rusting and thier fuels do not react well to petroleum based oil. Drain tank and run engine dry is a good idea though perhaps rather than pinch fuel line, just remove from needle valve the start engine and run dry.. I have never used after run oil and as of yet had no problem with rust or corrosion..
Posted on: 7/2/2007 4:00 PM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Evolution engines stink!!!!!
Hmmm, If you put a clunk on both the carb and vent line......won't you need a third line to vent during filling? Might just try that just to see what difference it makes, if any....
Posted on: 7/2/2007 11:19 AM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Importance of doing a proper pre-flight inspection
Because of some recent incidents, sort of like yours, part of our training program is to stress the improtance of the pre-flight.....I guess some of us, like myself get a bit lax, when we "know" everything was ok last time out...
Posted on: 7/2/2007 11:11 AM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Can I Charge A 6V NiMH With My Futaba Charger?
Piper, Interesting !!!! Doesn't sound right, but that doesn't mean it ain't..... I usually charge my 6 volt batt's on my field charger.....not my wall charger.... ( use 6 volts due to retracts)
Posted on: 7/2/2007 12:38 AM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: myths
Like Piper says...All three myths are just that ..myths.....
Posted on: 7/2/2007 12:33 AM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: 15 percent fuel
Yeah, you know it and you tell me that, but the big question is....does she know it? Good looking gal......
Posted on: 7/2/2007 12:30 AM by Author "anonymouse" in the forum "Beginners"
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