RE: plans for Hall Springfield Bulldog
thank you, I have been doing some work since my last post and am slowly resolving my paint problems
Posted on: 9/29/2009 8:25 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Plan set for Super Constellation
I don;t want to show my ignorance, but doesn't the don smith plans have the option for the super connie by adding fuse formers?
Posted on: 9/20/2009 1:00 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: RE:
Bill I,ve contacted mr. small and am awaiting his reply, I may be taking a trip to Indiana soon. We need to get away for awhile I think a trip would be nice. Will let you know how it turns out. my 310 fuse is waiting in the corner gathering dust! I have to build a 40 by 30 foot shop my 12 by 24 just can't handle the load. DONNY #17
Posted on: 9/20/2009 12:46 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: How old are you?
I started in 1947 stick built and solid kits. Flew controline through the 50's and 60's, built several r/c sets and planes in the fifties, about 1961 r/c sunk in and I haven't looked back. All because my dad built models and took me to the airport when I was very young, god bless him. I lived only to fly and got my private ticket in the seventies only to find out flying real planes bored me to death. Now it's quarter scale and turbine a/c. I,m 68 years young. scratch building is my biggest pleasure. DONNY
Posted on: 9/15/2009 8:02 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Can you shoot clear directly over primer?
RCISFUN You solved a problem I have had with rustoleum -Ya gotta let it flash off before overspraying 48 hours may not be enoughIt happened to me several times before i caught on still need to do some overspraying!
Posted on: 9/1/2009 1:56 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Any one had older equipment cause fail safe on futaba 2.4 ?
DAN Beautiful bird! I didn't see if you have the servo voltages separate from the receiver voltage. six servos on one port? without separate voltage supply to these servos the receiver can't handle the amp draw. does your regulator separate the voltages? Donny
Posted on: 9/1/2009 1:37 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Do It Yourself Turbine Stripdown & Maintenance
Hello! I built and early model of the wren 54. It only took about one hour. loved it![:D] It is intended for my f-14 I am scratching up, need another engine. Teardown and rebuild of these small turbines is indeed simple but it can be dangerous and costly if one isn't knowledgeable, fuel spray nozzle placement, turbine/compressor balance,and proper start procedures. can be danger areas. I have built turbines for the airforce for years and follow what i learned from the big boys happy fuel flow.............DONNY
Posted on: 9/1/2009 1:23 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Sig King Kobra
GRBAKER please show us a picture or two of the nose gear actuating system I got four planes that need the info including the king cobra. your cobra doesn,t look rough to me.
Posted on: 8/31/2009 3:07 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Ziroli plans ?
I have the plans ,cowl and canopy for the bearcat and your post made me look for instructions -none- but don,t be discouraged ziroli planes not only build well they fly well. start with the crutch and build onto it. Good luck........DONNY
Posted on: 8/31/2009 2:15 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: dope tissue and paint
Once the model covering is taut try krylon clear. There has been volumes written on fabric covering, the rubber powered boys do it all the time check model aviation MAG. for old articles you wont believe the fine workmanship.
Posted on: 8/31/2009 1:57 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Falcon 56 MkII Build
The falcon is one of the best models ever. just like the skylark (the low wing version) I have built several and have two on the workbench now for students. you can take all the dihedral out and it will fly just fine be not as forgiving, but nothing to take notice of, it is actually more responsive that way the falcon is a step above a basic trainer but suited to that purpose. One caution... be sure to bind the spar brace to the spar as shown on the plans I lost two falcons because the brace delaminate. Have fun...........DONNY p.s. I have flown mine with a 30 thru 45's more fun with the 45's you can always throttle back.
Posted on: 8/31/2009 1:47 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Two Piece Wing help
OK.... look at the wings that mount into a center section that bolts to the fuse as per a one piece but..... the outer wing panels, using a tube, slide onto this center piece. (three piece wing) a little much but it gets you were you want to be.
Posted on: 8/22/2009 4:54 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Anyone Else Having Trouble With Super Monokote?
I said it in the pattern thread and I'll say it here NO MORE MONOKOTE.............PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on: 8/22/2009 4:19 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Monokote
just read through this thread..............I'll be d.. I thought it was me ....my ultimate was ruined.... I am PO'd No more monokote for me or my trainees/friends
Posted on: 8/22/2009 3:48 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Pattern Flying"
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RE: Gas Engine Beginner-No Spark
No spark is either the gap between the fly wheel and coil or a bad coil, there are two screws hold the coil in place they permit the gap to be adjusted, ....... turn the flywheel until the magnet is beneath the coil, place a used credit card or match book (spacer) between them, loosen the screws and permit the magnet to be drawn down trapping the spacer, retighten the screws remove the spacer. now try for a spark! you must spin the fly wheel rather fast to produce a spark. Good luck DONNY lemme no if it works.[:)]
Posted on: 8/22/2009 2:32 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Two Piece Wing help
Don,t re-invent the wheel, look at what others have used and proceed from there, many birds that size use tubes.........GOOD LUCK!
Posted on: 8/22/2009 2:19 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Converted 4-stroke 26cc Ryobi
my friend had a Ryobi 32cc mounted in a Fourstar 120 it flew well.
Posted on: 8/22/2009 2:13 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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Austin Texas Swap Meet
Austin RC ASSOC. our second annual swap meet on OCT. 24, 2009 8:00 to 3:00 pm with auction. At the VFW POST # 8787 500 VFW ROAD AUSTIN TX 78753 $5 entry $5 PER table. contact Robin Masek arca@austin.ir.com or Cliff Speer cliffspeer@att.net (512) 278 - 1453 food and refreshnents will be available Everyone is invited Please come and enjoy the fun!
Posted on: 7/20/2009 11:08 AM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Events, Shows and Fun Fly's - Airplanes"
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RE: plans for Hall Springfield Bulldog
BR1 The wheel pant fairings are epoxied on to the fairings and the fairings bolt to the L.G. It took me a long time to figure out how I wanted to do it but this seemed the best way. I haven,t weighed the b'dog yet but it has a pretty good heft to it with the engine bolted in. THANK YOU ...........DONNY
Posted on: 7/5/2009 8:13 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: plans for Hall Springfield Bulldog
It has been a while so I thougt I'd post a picture or two.
Posted on: 6/17/2009 12:36 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: RE:
I concur with delray WELL DONE! BILL DONNY # 14
Posted on: 6/17/2009 10:17 AM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Scatch Stinger .60
Hello! It appears to me you are well on your way. I have the kit, and will build up the wings much the same as you, I am not crazy about foam wings. Post some pictures they produce interest. good luck on yur build, I,ll be watching. DONNY
Posted on: 6/14/2009 1:48 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: 'Best' model for MW54?
My vote for best model, but you will need another engine. DONNY
Posted on: 6/1/2009 1:31 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: RE:
Bill the lowering of the engine in general will tend to cause a pitching problem especially at high throttle, alittle more detail and some pics as to why this is necessary may help to come up with a alternate solution.
Posted on: 5/21/2009 6:54 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Installing retracts in Koas 60
thanks for the info AIRBUSDRVR [:D] was wondering do you have retracts in your kaos? Here is a pic. of a 40 size I was modifying just for grins got it on hold until I finish another project.
Posted on: 5/4/2009 4:16 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Installing retracts in Koas 60
I would love to use a YS anything but they want real money for um.[:D] but the pump I can handle. Hadn't thought of that THANKS DONNY
Posted on: 5/4/2009 9:08 AM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Installing retracts in Koas 60
FV seems you have it figured out. if you can, Please post a picture of the nose steering set up so we can have a clear idea of how you did it. Placing the fuel tank on the C.G. is the preferred method to prevent c.g. changing with fuel consumption. when I complete my current build I hope to get back into the fun side of modeling and put my kaos back into the air. DONNY
Posted on: 5/4/2009 8:53 AM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: FEJ F-14 Function Video
MR. DJ I envy you! Been trying to get mine to that stage for years but............ahhhh heck! Very nice bird, Much enjoyment to you!!!! What is driving the spoilers? can you show the set up? Donnyman
Posted on: 5/2/2009 12:18 PM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: "Nosen Cessna 310 Club"
2engsout You are Right on the beam with my thoughts I was looking on airlines.com yesterday for the very reasons you mentioned, changing the shape of the nose is no problem! Let me see what you have and maybe I can come up with the changes you want for all to use. but I have to tell you I am snowed with all manner of honeydo's and build projects so things may move slowly but I really want to try. look for a pm....If we work together I think anything is possible. scratch building is something I prefer but three views for the "R" I do not have. the Hostetler drawings appear to be stellar he does excellent work I have considered buying a set or drawing my own, just to busy to begin another project right now. DONNY
Posted on: 4/12/2009 9:52 AM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Dream Twin Engine Plane
David J. I have The Wren 54's for power, Completion date is unknown because I have several other projects in the way. I have it in cad and have changed much to ease and speed the assembly which I will publish as soon as the drawings are complete. you mention the B-25 I have that also unbuilt, but in the cue. Also Nosen Cessna 310, Ziroli c-47, an P-38. just to mention the twins so many planes so little time! Donny
Posted on: 4/12/2009 9:23 AM by Author "donnyman" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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