RE: Shelf life question re; Sealer
Should be OK . I have some twice that old . Just pore off the liquid & add some thinner to help get the solids back in suspension then add the liquid back in stir & use . No sweat ! Max H. [:D]
Posted on: 11/14/2009 12:25 AM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Light-Weight Paint Over Nitrate Dope
I use the color of the tissue (or silk) as the main color . Use any dope just for the trim . You can dye the silk-span ( or buy it colored) . Very few of the old builders color doped the whole plane . Have fun with your Playboy & good luck with it . Max H. [:)]
Posted on: 10/31/2009 4:20 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Silk Covering Techniques
, Max H. [:D]
Posted on: 10/18/2009 1:02 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Any disadvantages to engines without cylinder liners?
it & have never touched it . Good luck , MAX H. [:D]
Posted on: 10/18/2009 12:35 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Things to ponder
I think you are right about the 125 being a bored out .91. Back when I bought my 1.50 they said it was a bored out 1.20. That's the way I heard it but I might be wrong . My wife tells me I am all the time. Max H. [:)]
Posted on: 10/11/2009 2:50 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Aluminum landing gear
Tower lists aluminum gears in their catalog. Quite sure SIG has them also. I don't think HALCO are made anymore but maybe ,I liked them best . Good luck, MAX H. [:)]
Posted on: 10/10/2009 8:02 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Silkspan and dope Questions.
Check it in the morning & as long as it is smooth with no wrinkles give it a coat of dope thinned 50 -50. I think you will find it will tighten up . After a couple of coats add a few drops of castor oil to keep it from getting too tight . Silkspan is about as easy as silk to work with . Good luck ,MAX H. [:)]
Posted on: 10/6/2009 11:44 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Solder issue.
You want to put solder on the cable back so it will be stiffer where it comes out of the plastic tube . Put a little flux on the cable & put it in the coupler & put your soldering iron on the coupler & heat it, add your solder where the cable go in ,you will see it flow in the coupler . It won't come out then . Good luck , MAX H. [:)]
Posted on: 9/18/2009 4:24 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: NEED DAVE BROWN SOUTHERN SORGHUM
I use a foam brush & don't thin it . Coat both the foam & wood & let dry .If going around a leading edge I lay the wood on a wet towel to soften the wood before bending. I think the smallest can you can buy is a quart but it really lasts . Good luck, MAX H.
Posted on: 9/17/2009 3:43 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: NEED DAVE BROWN SOUTHERN SORGHUM
I have had very good luck with Liquid Nails Contact cement . Very much like the Sorghum & cleans up with water. Max H. [:)]
Posted on: 9/17/2009 1:51 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: NEED DAVE BROWN SOUTHERN SORGHUM
Not sold by Tower anymore but Dave still lists it on his site & you can order direct . Good STUFF ! MAX H. [:)]
Posted on: 9/17/2009 12:27 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Sealing a fuel tank fitting
There are 1/8"wire racks that use little caps that fit over the wires to stop scratching on furniture. I have bought them for years at ACE hardware . Just the thing . Have plugged engine pressure fittings with them & they don't blow off. Good luck ,MAX H.
Posted on: 9/10/2009 5:51 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Old Ignition Engines & Parts
If you want to send me a list I can help you out . I have most of the price guides & records on what I have sold & how much. Max Hansen imaaamamaxh@hur.midco.net
Posted on: 9/9/2009 8:36 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Silicone Fuel Line Rotting !!
Du-Bro says it can be used for diesel, gasoline & GLOW fuel. That's the way I have been using it ,for all three. Max H. [:)]
Posted on: 9/5/2009 5:35 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Silicone Fuel Line Rotting !!
I use K & S's three sizes of clear & Du-Bro for the others . Tygon (yellow) ,Silicone ( in different colors) & their black neoprene . Used them for years with no trouble like you are having . Good shopping ! Max H. [:)]
Posted on: 9/5/2009 2:17 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Please Identify this Airplane
What ever it is it's newer than you think . Fox didn't use that type muffler until the late 80's or early 90's. Good luck. MAX H. [:)]
Posted on: 8/15/2009 5:07 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Filling balsa?
If it is just dents try to get most of them out first. Lay a real wet rag or paper towel on them for a hour or so & then take your covering iron on high & iron over the wood . Most will come out . If you need to fill them I use the balsa colored Model Magic . Good Luck , MAX H. [:)]
Posted on: 8/14/2009 1:04 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: AFTERMARKET RECEIVER FOR CONQUEST FP-4NL AM 72.590MHZ MODE 2
You should be able to get a Futaba R124H 4 channel AM on 27,72 & 75 MHz from Tower .Give them a try . MAX H.
Posted on: 8/12/2009 12:43 AM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Hiding Balsa Structure Under Solartex
You can dye it yellow with Rit dye mixed with either water or alcohol. I used to do this years ago with some old timers I built . The water didn't effect the glue joints . Did a 84" Powerhouse with black dye & covered it with transparent red Monocoat . Different looking but wear old clothes as some color will rib off. Max H. [:)]
Posted on: 7/30/2009 5:52 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Oiler expert for 12 to 15 os and saito engines
You need to heat them up with a heat gun . Use gloves so not to burn yourself . They will come loose then . Works for me every time . Max H. [:D]
Posted on: 7/28/2009 2:20 AM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: AirTractor 502 Question!!!!
No just the threads in the fabric made it look like fiberglass cloth & the marker just made it browner . Max
Posted on: 7/27/2009 1:29 AM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: AirTractor 502 Question!!!!
I built several static display models for a chemical supplier in Nebraska a few years back & used Super Coverite or Balsa USA fabric ,ironed it down & then used a brown marking pen on it followed up after it dryed good with clear dope or a polycoating. Looked pretty good . MAX H. [:D]
Posted on: 7/26/2009 2:19 AM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Buzzard Bombshell Plans
Bob,You can try Bill Northrop's Plan Service ,2019 Doral Court ,Henderson ,NV. More info you can find on Google . I just put in "Model Builder Plans" .Sorry I didn't get his zip code ,he also has a fax # . Good luck , MAX H.
Posted on: 7/20/2009 3:20 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Speed Webra 61 Long Stroke
Webra didn't change their design much over the years so I bet the current Speed .61F is very close to yours . Go to webra@webra-austria.at Good luck , MAX H. [:D]
Posted on: 7/11/2009 2:32 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: OLD ENGINE
I think if you look real close you will see that it is a GHQ.It was well known for not running well if at all. A .519 cu. in. displacement. If in real good condition W/ no parts missing tha price would be over a $100.00. One of the few engines that run clockwise. Have fun , MAX H. [:)]
Posted on: 7/3/2009 12:53 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Mystery Engine ID Help
Looks like a 1936 or 37 Mighty Midget to me . 1936 W/lapped piston is a 0.421 displacement & 1937 W/rings is a 0.488 displacement .Page 11 in the new Anderson Book. Think you did ok if you didn't pay over a $170.00 for it. Max H. [:)]
Posted on: 6/28/2009 4:33 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: How do you Ship an Airplane Cheap?
Try USPS. I have mailed some pretty big boxes with them . You can check out the price on their web site . MAX H.
Posted on: 6/16/2009 7:26 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Nexstar flies backwards??
First off wait for it to quit raining ! You may have a "Pusher prop" possible ? The OS needle valve settings are just to get the engine started & need to be adjusted after it is running . Read the engine directions . Go back to the flying field & you will find some help .The engine will need to be run some to break it in .Good luck, MAX H.
Posted on: 6/11/2009 3:23 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: help me with this engine i found
A mixture of 1 parts 70 weight motor oil to 3 parts Colman fuel . You also need a coil ,condencer ,battery box & a old modeler to help you .Don't try to run it on glow fuel with a glow plug . Won't take it . MAX H.
Posted on: 6/10/2009 11:52 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: help me with this engine i found
It is a 1938 engine & is a .488 displacement . Should be worth in the $300.00 range . Sell it & buy a new one or put it on a shelf . Good luck , MAX H.
Posted on: 6/10/2009 10:29 PM by Author "big max 1935" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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