RE: Keilkraft remembered
Belair digital do a Phantom kit. http://www.belairkits.com/Productdetail.asp?Id=538
Posted on: 11/4/2009 11:12 AM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: choosing a 2 stroke/4 stroke
[quote]ORIGINAL: scottm50 .....thanks for the rapid response......hadn't considerd Enya....are they a quality engine? [/quote] To my mind they are THE engine.
Posted on: 9/16/2009 11:30 AM by Author "davred" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: 3 blade prop question
[quote]ORIGINAL: hogflyer You know what they say about great minds[:D] although I'm sure there is a converse saying as well[8|] [/quote] Great minds think alike. Fools seldom differ. [:)]
Posted on: 9/14/2009 12:05 AM by Author "davred" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: three line throttle system
Heres a couple of pics I snagged that will show how it works.
Posted on: 9/9/2009 2:47 PM by Author "davred" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9081842

RE: Cox Venturi Swap
Are these what you are looking for? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cox-049-051-Tee-Dee-Model-Airplane-Engine-Spinner-S_W0QQitemZ370252568139QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5634c5d64b&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262
Posted on: 9/6/2009 11:01 AM by Author "davred" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: How to use cox .049?
http://reviews.ebay.com/Cox-049-Operating-instructions_W0QQugidZ10000000005479141
Posted on: 8/21/2009 4:00 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9034039

RE: Norvel 061 Diesel Conversion?
[quote] For a diesel?????? [/quote] Perhaps they ment the nitrate/nitrite content as opposed to a straight ether/parafin/castor mix.
Posted on: 8/20/2009 9:11 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Glueing Leather
I use hot melt glue.
Posted on: 8/9/2009 3:27 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9002430

RE: plans/dwgs for the old Sterling beginner series
I use Serifs "page plus" (the free version) to enlarge plans and print on multiple sheets. You just have to stick the sheets together, and get copied onto 1 sheet. The printed sheets can then be cut up for templates.
Posted on: 8/8/2009 4:38 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: plans/dwgs for the old Sterling beginner series
If you have no luck try this guy. He has plans for most of the Kiel Kraft, Veron, murcury, and other old kits. The Scout is one I remember with profile fuse and sheet wings. modelplans@talktalk.net
Posted on: 8/5/2009 5:24 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8992908

RE: Phantom from scratch
Nearly finished. All the covering is on and doped. The cowl has been fitted and there is just the front to do. As a spinner of that size would hit the fuselage and look out of place I am just going to cover and then paint a couple of air intakes on the front disc. I had to recover the elevator and am still not happy with it so it will be redone again. Next is sanding the whole model and applying the finishing coats of paint and if needed a fuel proofer.
Posted on: 8/2/2009 3:46 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Looking for the kit
Could look here. http://www.belairkits.com/Productdetail.asp?Id=538
Posted on: 7/30/2009 6:47 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8977179

RE: Phantom from scratch
All the building except for the cowl is done, and that is well under way. the filling, sanding, and sealing is done and I have started the covering.
Posted on: 7/30/2009 4:55 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: c/l 1/2A combat?
If you just want plans, try this guy. modelplans@talktalk.net
Posted on: 7/29/2009 12:36 AM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8972599

RE: c/l 1/2A combat?
http://www.replikit.com/rep/index.php
Posted on: 7/28/2009 11:38 AM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8970626

RE: Engine tuning problem or Engine not idiot proof.....
The trouble Ive found is that everytime they make an engine idiot proof, someone makes a better idiot. :-p
Posted on: 7/25/2009 11:30 AM by Author "davred" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: How far into the fuel tank should the clunk go to?
[quote]ORIGINAL: RichD Some of us not so beginners still learn a lot here ! thanks !!!! [/quote] Ive been learning for the past 61 years. When I stop learning push me over and bury me. Im dead and dont know it.
Posted on: 7/25/2009 11:26 AM by Author "davred" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Phantom from scratch
The wings, tail, fin, top and bottom of the fuse have been fixed, the tank stuck in place. The tail skid has a hole in it for a stooge. The pushrod needs to be in a lower hole to give more elevator movement. I am making this as the MK1 and only a windscreen not a full canopy. The cowl has to be made and I have some 1/32 ply that i will be using. The engine is RC so the throttle will be wired open. I have aquired some silkspan an decided to use that to cover the plane.
Posted on: 7/23/2009 3:45 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Phantom from scratch
Ive got a copy of the plans for the Keil Kraft Joker. Anyone remember that one? gonna build that for one of my cox engines. The Phantom is coming on well. More pics and waffle later.
Posted on: 7/23/2009 12:10 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Phantom from scratch
The tail plane has been fitted and the bell crank, control horn and rods connected. It’s beginning to look like an aircraft now even though most of the parts are just pinned together. The wings have been tissue covered but might have to be recovered as the tissue I’ve got is heavy weight and is not sticking too well. Have to see what a couple of coats of dope will do. The fuel tank has been remade and is airtight so it might do. Have to make a decision on the engine soon, shall I use the AP 06 in the pics or shall I overpower it with a .12. Probably stick with the 06 for now but who knows what I will get up to next.
Posted on: 7/15/2009 4:38 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Wanted: Old PT 19
Came across this in my browsing. http://www.modelflight.com.au/control_line_models.htm
Posted on: 7/15/2009 4:08 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8936058

RE: Kookaburra Plans , Spitfire VIII
And dont forget the build thread. It looks more interesting than my Phantom from scratch thread.
Posted on: 7/14/2009 5:33 AM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Phantom from scratch
The fuel tank Mk1, Im not happy with it so will have another go. I think I need a bigger spinner otherwise I have a lot of wood to lose on the nose.
Posted on: 7/13/2009 4:50 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Wanted: Old PT 19
A tip for sniping on ebay is not to bid whole amounts. For example I always bid with odd pennies like £10.07, you would be suprised just how many times the odd amount wins.
Posted on: 7/13/2009 3:16 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Wanted: Old PT 19
You can get Cox engines and spares from Xenalook. http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/XENALOOK__W0QQ_armrsZ1 And Coxmania. http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Model-Engines-and-Parts-Warehouse__W0QQ_armrsZ1 I have not seen the PT19 for years though you get the occassional RTF in ebay.
Posted on: 7/13/2009 10:38 AM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Phantom from scratch
Not a lot of obvious work but quite a lot of progress. The tail has been completed ready for covering. I went with the cloth hinges and a small rc control horn as can be seen in the pic. The main fuselage blocks have been shaped and the top fuselage block has been hollowed out. I might do a little more on this but with my luck I would go through it. The fin has been shaped but still needs sanding to an aerodynamic shape and the offset being put on. I have made a paper template of the tank which will be half round and mounted behind the engine on the firewall. I hope to cut the tank and solder it over the next couple of days. The cowling I am not sure on yet. It might be balsa or I might go the beer tin route, or even both just for the hell of it. Then it needs covering and doping, fitting it all together and finishing it. Still no ideas on colour scheme yet though
Posted on: 7/12/2009 4:56 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Phantom from scratch
[quote]ORIGINAL: 509boatman55 I believe that would be plenty of engine-assuming that my conversion to .15 cu. in. is correct(Silly American-that's me!)[8D] [/quote] Yes I think you are right .15cu in sounds about right. I was wondering if it might be too much engine for the size. I suppose the only way to be sure would be to try it and see.
Posted on: 7/12/2009 3:28 PM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Phantom from scratch
Yes the top block will be hollowed before sticking down. The tank will be forward of the CG which will help a bit. If it ends up too tail heavy I have a bigger engine I could fit but then it would be rather overpowered. (.015)
Posted on: 7/12/2009 11:49 AM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8925896

RE: Phantom from scratch
I came across this pic. It looks very like a Phantom biplane. Might build that next just for a bit of fun. Wonder what size engine to put in it taking the wingspan to be Phantoms 21". About a 2.5 cc maybe. What do you think?
Posted on: 7/12/2009 11:39 AM by Author "davred" in the forum "Control Lines"
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RE: Mini Super
So far I have the wings built except the centre section And both fuse sides made. The wings are further on than the pic shows. Things are a little slow at the moment as I am building a cl plane to get some flying in at the local park. I will give more updates and more pics later on.
Posted on: 7/12/2009 10:35 AM by Author "davred" in the forum "Beginners"
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