RE: Kentucky Bluegrass Vintage Festival for 2013
Count us in, We would not miss it. Great event. Bob
Posted on: 5/17/2013 3:20 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Hitec Spectra Module Potential Problem?
Spectra modules must be modified by adding acapacitor & retuning before being used with a Futaba TX. Thiswill provide a better RF link. This work must be done at a private repair shop as Hit or Fut will not do it.
Posted on: 11/18/2010 2:17 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Electra up-grade
How can I lighten an Electra airframe before covering? Thanks, Bob
Posted on: 11/18/2010 2:08 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Ace Pulse Commander stick repair
Very nice work, guys, I had good luck repairing mine using a narrow aluminum clamp held with a 0-80 machine screw. It looks a lot like a miniature version of an automotive hose clamp. The job was fiddly work but held well. I posted the pics a while back but can no longer find them; sorry. Bob
Posted on: 7/19/2010 9:52 AM by Author "boberos" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Got a Sure Shark to build?
My Sureshark looks so pretty I kept it on display for a year. Finally I got to test fly my Sureshark this morning. It needed 3 clicks of downtrim after hand launch, then flew very well. I will increase the aileron throw as I like my planes a to handle a little more crisply. See pics back in post 291. This plane is a winner. thanks Dave, Bob
Posted on: 5/19/2010 12:10 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Jerry Nelson: PEGASUS & SULTAN designs
Hi Joe, I built Jerry's Pegasus from AM magazine plans about 8 years ago. I still fly it with an old Merco 61. It is a great flier with it's red / white checkered wing. See pics of it at the VRCS site. I hope to take it with me to the Kentucky Blue Grass vintage fly in later this month. All the best, Bob
Posted on: 5/16/2010 12:26 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Ace Aerocommander Shrike questions...
If anyone has a copy of the Shrike Commander article from ''American Aircarft Modeler'' article from Jan 1974, would they please post it here. It would be much appreciated. Thanks, Bob
Posted on: 4/19/2010 4:14 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Ace Aerocommander Shrike questions...
Thanks for posting D & G, This one has been on my must do list for over a year; using two 2217 outrunners Excellent work as usual; you even included a built up wing which is nice. Can any one explain why the original RCM plan had a fuse about 2" longer behind the wing than the ACE kit version. For balance?? For more scale effect?? For weight reasons?? I would like to know. Is the g-rock version longer or shorter. Thanks, Bob
Posted on: 4/17/2010 12:35 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: ACE Whizard
A pal n FL has one converted to a twin rotor autogyro. It flies fine, but I think it has a .10 glow engine to compensate for the extra drag of the rotors. Bob
Posted on: 3/17/2010 12:52 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Piglet
Thanks Andrew, It is not exactly the same plan but a big help anyway. I found out that mine is actually called a"Pollutionless Piglet" and was short kitted in the eastern US about 7 years ago. A friend of mine has one & it flies great. Bob G
Posted on: 3/17/2010 12:46 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Carl Goldberg Sr Skylark
Bob HH, Nice work on the Sr. Skylark; looks great. I have the Junior + 10% as a twin electric & am quite happy with it. Went to Dunellon VRCS this AM but little flying due to high wind. I have the mags you are looking for but wont be home til April 1. Email me. Bob G
Posted on: 3/13/2010 2:38 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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Piglet
I just acquired 'Piglet' laser cut short kit but without plans. It is a 1/2A sized Astro Hog. Do any of know where plans can be found. Thanks, Bob
Posted on: 3/13/2010 2:30 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: What is a Jet Gun?
That jet gun was a great idea. As a kid I used a hammer & nail to puncture the cartridge. Didn't get many flights before I ran out of money. No long flights either!
Posted on: 1/24/2010 2:34 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Ace dual actuator system
Ace sold the low rate system for years, but only advertised the high rate system for 2 actuators in the model mags for 6 months in 1969.
Posted on: 1/24/2010 2:30 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Kentucky Bluegrass Vintage Festival for 2010
It will be a blast. Let's all go.
Posted on: 1/24/2010 2:27 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Ace dual actuator system
As usual Jay, Nice work. Bob G
Posted on: 1/17/2010 12:20 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: can anyone tell me about this engine????? HP four stroke?
I have the .21 version. Smaller piston. It is a great little engine. It has similar power to a 2 stroke .15 glow engine but turns a 10X3 prop Bags of torque at a low RPM . Enjoy yours. Bob G
Posted on: 1/17/2010 11:44 AM by Author "boberos" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Ace Aerocommander Shrike questions...
I have a Goldberg Jr Skylark enlarged 10%. Wingspan 44" It flies very well with a pair of 400XT outrunners from Hobby Lobby. Your Shrike being about 50" Wingspan should do will with something a wee bit larger. I would use two 2217 outrunners, any make. They are about same diameter but have magnets 7mm. (70%) longer.
Posted on: 1/13/2010 5:12 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: A Couple of Q-Tees
I fly mine with a Cox Golden Bee & use an Ace radio with an Adams baby actuator. Works fine. Bob
Posted on: 12/31/2009 1:06 AM by Author "boberos" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Autogyro blades
Yes!
Posted on: 12/24/2009 12:18 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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RE: SEAMASTER Plans?
I built a Seamaster 2 from RCM plans years ago. This 48" WS plane flew fine with a .25 OS engine. The original Seamaster has a 60" wing & a conventional tail. The Ace kit version has a T tail Not the same bird.
Posted on: 11/22/2009 10:10 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "Seaplanes"
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RE: Flying Models Dec/Jan 1966 question!
Russ, Last time I was there, The flying field was located on the north side of Cape Coral. Check R/Sea Hawks for info & map. Bob G
Posted on: 10/21/2009 2:11 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Debolt Champ, My Love Affair
Keep at it billmod, My 1st RC was also the 55 Champ. I got it at Fields Hobby Shop in Buffalo in 1967. I probably got one of last old versions as 67 was the year of the 1st update. it flew with 8 channels of a Kraft 12 reed outfit. I like the old one better as well. Bob PS: I tried Kraft reeds again in 2004. I sure flew a lot worse this time around. Proportional really spoiled me. PS.PS: I wrote an extensive comparison of the 3 different versions of DeBolt champs. (55, 67, 80). It is published in the VRCS ''Vintage Flyer''.
Posted on: 10/21/2009 1:53 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Twin .020 Jr Skylark build thread
For what it's worth, I found my Jr. Skylark +20% flies much better after I added a 1/8" thk shim under the trailing edge of the wing. ie. more incidence. It has bags of power flies well at about 2/3 throttle. See post 21 & 22. Bob PS: I flew Jim Quinns model & it flies great. He has BP 21 outrunners or similar.
Posted on: 10/21/2009 1:45 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Building a SPAD Canard
Nice work on the SPAD canard. Why not post plans at the SPAD to the Bone website where many SPAD plans are located? I'm sure it would be appreciated by other builders. Bob
Posted on: 10/18/2009 11:08 AM by Author "boberos" in the forum "S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design"
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RE: SPAD Gyrocopter
Villa, I calculated your disc load at 3.5 oz/ sq ft. This is good. Remember, gyros are lazy & slow to respond to stick movements. Think ahead & give slight stick movements, then wait for a response before adding more stick. Never nose abruptly down. This will kill lift and gyro may not recover. Use throttle as your elevator; more to climb & less to descend. Always keep spare blades on hand. Hope this helps. Bob
Posted on: 10/18/2009 11:02 AM by Author "boberos" in the forum "S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design"
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RE: Babcock Aeronca ready for maiden
Hi Russ, Bring the Babcock plane to Muncie next week. We would enjoy seeing it. Bob G
Posted on: 9/18/2009 9:39 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Who is attending the Celebration of R/C?
Hi Russ, Ron & I will be there. Wouldn't miss it. Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2009 8:01 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Unplanned landings,1/2a Sure Shark
All single conversion xtals are not created equal. Some have thinner pins than others. Always secure xtal in rx sockets. I simply use scotch tape. Bob
Posted on: 8/28/2009 12:25 PM by Author "boberos" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: MIA AutoGyro with Teeter and Delta 3 Head
Hi Rich, Could you provide a close up pic of your rotor head? Thanks, Bob
Posted on: 8/24/2009 8:33 AM by Author "boberos" in the forum "AutoGyros"
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