RE: Fiberglass cowl build advice needed
i have had luck using tin foil to protect areas like your fuse and laying up glass right over your fuse, the tin foil will allow the fiberglass to release from your fuse, use several layers with spray adhisive to hold the tin foil in place.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 5:54 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: CD ScaleDesigns Sopwith Snipe build
i aborted a take off run with my camel, seen the tire coming loose from the rim. i also flipped over on my back. damaged the rudder a bit. i now have a new set of stencils so wont be long before i pull the covering and repair the wire and recover it. so dont feel bad about flipping yours over on its back. its something we just have to get used to flying ww1 types. good luck on your maiden, sounds like you have a winner there.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 5:48 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: CD ScaleDesigns Sopwith Snipe build
abu, thats too bad about all the problems you had today, i am sure the next time will be better!
Posted on: 11/19/2009 10:08 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: CD ScaleDesigns Sopwith Snipe build
*in true cheerleader form* ABU ABU hes our man, if he cant do it no one can! we need video of your flight bud!!!! pray to the wind gods for a good day for maiden!!!
Posted on: 11/15/2009 9:08 AM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: sealing seams with koverall
and you can always cover those seams with pinked tape!
Posted on: 11/15/2009 8:57 AM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Motivation
usally going to a flyin or two to see some of what the other guys have going. that is what seems to motivate me most
Posted on: 11/13/2009 5:55 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: 1/2 Scale Sopwith Tripehound
thats too bad, have bought a few plan sets from az and was quite dissapointed in the quality vs cost. can they be bought direct from you?
Posted on: 11/3/2009 12:27 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Abufletcher's Nieuport 11
tightening the bungees sure helped tame my camel on the ground, hope it works for you
Posted on: 11/1/2009 1:55 AM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Nick Ziroli Plans
they are a good company, i have had very good dealings with them. you might give them a jingle to make sure something isnt backordered, but only a few days dont give time to pack your order and the mail system to get to you.
Posted on: 10/28/2009 9:09 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: Building Manual/ Bridi Rearwin Speedster
your right it is a very good flying plane, built mine back in 87. sold it a year ago. good luck with your new one!
Posted on: 10/28/2009 7:05 AM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Building Manual/ Bridi Rearwin Speedster
its in the mail!!!! btw what engine you planning on using, i had a quadra 35 in mine and used monocote, ended up using 1 lb of lead in the tail. also something i learned flying this bird. do tail up landings, if you try 3 point it has a nasty stall. just keep a bit of speed up until you touch down then let the tail come down on its own
Posted on: 10/27/2009 7:47 AM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Vanessa c.g. Rig: How to.
the dowel DOES rotate. use the dowel to adjust the attitude of the plane using the level. you want a slight amount of drag on the dowel so it wont rotate on its own just when YOU turn it.
Posted on: 10/25/2009 2:07 AM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: October 2009, Flying Scale Models
was there a plane in that pic, just seen the girl
Posted on: 10/23/2009 11:49 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: New Updates! 1:1 scale Sopwith Pup and Fokker Triplane builds
my one day wish build is a 1:1 sopwith camel. if i ever get around to it is another thing but this is just too cool, good luck with your builds
Posted on: 10/23/2009 8:20 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Building Manual/ Bridi Rearwin Speedster
well beleave it or not i found what you are looking for. after digging through about 75 plan sets found it. and rolled up inside was the building notes. monday i will take them to work with me and copy them for you. pm me your address and i will send em out to you todd
Posted on: 10/23/2009 8:17 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Building Manual/ Bridi Rearwin Speedster
built one of these years ago and if i remember right there is no manual i think i still have the plans, tomorrow i will see if i can dig em out and double check for you
Posted on: 10/22/2009 11:43 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Sullivan Golden Rod, lousy stuff !
if it was me i would put a 1/2 inch piece of inner golden rod on a steel rod every 6 inches or so the entire length, that will control slop inside the tube just a drop or 2 of ca should hold them in place. solder ends on your new control rod and go fly!! no more temp differental that you had with goldenrods
Posted on: 10/21/2009 9:27 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Storing Glow Engines (2 & 4 stroke)
i use automotive automatic transmission fluid
Posted on: 10/21/2009 6:12 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Sullivan Golden Rod, lousy stuff !
actually the black casing should have 4-40 hardware, the back case was designed for 1/4 scale. blue for 60 size and the red for more flex like out to ailerons. actually i still have a few planes with it installed. and yes they will expand/contract depending on temp. are your black outer tubes a straight line? if they are maybe you can use music wire from the servo to the surface. if your worried about slop cut small lengths of the inner and space several on the wire to keep them from moving around inside the larger tube.
Posted on: 10/21/2009 6:09 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Which Trainer kit ?
telemaster 40 makes a fantastic trainer
Posted on: 10/21/2009 6:01 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 1/4 scale Pfalz DXV
for 1/3 scale i have seen 1/4 square spruce on sopwith pup from busa and its way to small for a good strong fuse. 3/8 spruce is my prefered material
Posted on: 10/18/2009 6:12 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Arizona Models (again & final)
their anouncement asked buyers of azm what they think, I DID PUT IN MY .02 and told them to buy them out lock stock and barrel or azm will bring their rep down to his level.
Posted on: 10/18/2009 12:22 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: New 50CC Gasoline Engine from O.S. !!
i hear that tower is picking up the dl line and parts
Posted on: 10/16/2009 10:55 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9179423

MONSTER PLANES
any updates??? pics?? i will be there tomorrow. was just curious why no coverage?
Posted on: 10/16/2009 7:49 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
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RE: 1/3 sopwith camel
my goodness ian, that is fantastic flying!!! what does your camel weigh? i sure hope i can fly mine that slow!!! i have not checked out my slow flight just yet, but soon! todd
Posted on: 10/15/2009 8:02 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/3 sopwith camel
[quote]ORIGINAL: David Bathe It's looking a lot better! Good stuff. Still sounds high though, what RPM's are you running at with the new prop? You certainly have the power for looking at the vid'. Could possibly go up some more pitch... that'll help you throttle back some and still have some speed. If you're looking for a decent power combo for the next project you must check out that Tony Clark RD with the G38. The sound.... You'll be absolutely and completely stunned! [/quote] hi david, i will check into tony clarks g-62 reduction unit, i am giving alot of thought to a DH1a in 1/3 scale. will have to see if i can get a pusher prop for that unit.
Posted on: 10/15/2009 5:48 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/3 sopwith camel
i thought you were going with tubing? whats the hold up on that? sounds like a fine way to go
Posted on: 10/15/2009 12:48 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/3 sopwith camel
hey bob when are you going to finish your camel? would love to see it at the blue max
Posted on: 10/15/2009 7:15 AM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/3 sopwith camel
thanks guys, btw john did you ever get the incidences for the dh1a pulled out for me, i am leaning towards building that one in 1/3 scale [:D]
Posted on: 10/14/2009 7:20 PM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: 1/3 sopwith camel
here is the new video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMzGKlYlcSI
Posted on: 10/13/2009 6:56 AM by Author "eagledancer" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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