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RE: Whizard
JMP, Your's sure is prettier than mine! Mine is 3 channel with a Thunder Tiger .07 Dave
Posted on: 11/1/2009 10:58 AM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9219903
RE: Best
Floats work better than skis on the snow. I'd think a pair of those $25 E-Flite foam floats would be about right for a 1/2a plane. Dave (from Minnesota, we know snow..) http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HBZ7390 http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=GWSFLOAT535
Posted on: 10/28/2009 11:53 AM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9209153
RE: Smit Rotterdam, Help needed
I missed #13, it's the keel bulb former, it slides up from the bottom. This is printed on one of the sheets, the rest were all hand jig-sawed in the box. Nothing else is pre-cut cut in the kit, all must be done by the modeler. Perhaps I'll "CAD" those formers and keel parts.. but don't wait for that to start your project. And yes, a few pix of the building would be cool! Dave.
Posted on: 10/26/2009 11:12 AM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9203005
RE: Smit Rotterdam, Help needed
Här är tracings, skål! Dave
Posted on: 10/25/2009 12:12 AM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9199782
RE: Smit Rotterdam, Help needed
I may have a plank-on-frame Rotterdam kit, I'll check tonight. Dave
Posted on: 10/23/2009 2:17 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9196308
RE: ace GlH foam wing
Laminate wing with nice 1/32" balsa and glass & epoxy the center section. Or lots of filament tape! For the record I'm with Dennis, a .15? Oy. Dave
Posted on: 10/17/2009 1:24 AM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9179680
RE: 3D Pantograph to copy models?
3D desktop laser scanner?! Dave
Posted on: 10/16/2009 8:17 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9179013
RE: is there any difference between old GP Shoestring vs the new one
New one is quite a bit smaller than the old. [b][color=#00FF33]CERISE?[/color][/b] Dave
Posted on: 10/16/2009 6:16 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum "ARF or RTF"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9178761
RE: das a nice engine
Well, considering I just got a "new in the plane" Medallion with a Cox tank mount at a swap meet for $10, that seems kind of steep! (The fuel line had been connected to the crank pressure nipple, so it's no wonder they never got it started...) Yes I know, it's just a "plain old" Medallion, but.... The plane is a foam wing Midwest Cessna 150, the wing and tail will be recycled into a Hoosier Hotshot. Dave
Posted on: 10/13/2009 11:26 AM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9169512
RE: ace little stick
Your price seems about right to me. Dave
Posted on: 10/7/2009 4:23 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9154412
RE: Pee Wee .020 muffler
I have one and put it on a good running PeeWee, and felt for the noise reduction (slight) it was not worth putting it on the engine. I don't really remember how it affected the RPM's though. Dave
Posted on: 9/26/2009 10:33 AM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9125211
RE: AutoCad - Layout space to Model space - How to do it??
If you have a command line, type "MS" to get into model space. Here is a column by Lynn Allen that I have referred to many times: http://www.cadalyst.com/cad/autocad/lost-paper-space-the-sequel-4734 Not sure how to get "Lost in Paper Space part 1" however... Dave
Posted on: 9/12/2009 5:42 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9090027
RE: OS 10 FP,FSR what's what?
The FSR 10 was a great little motor. I bought a PAIR of nearly new ones at an auction a while back for around $40, I was very happy about that! OK, one was missing its carb, but still.... :-) Dave Pet .099, Max .10, 10 FSR and FP My Blue LA is in the nose of a plane...
Posted on: 9/3/2009 7:59 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9067976
RE: Counterfit Little Extra; UPDATE
The old Enya 09 is pretty light by todays standards for a .10 class engine. I have an older OS 10 on mine and all the gear (5 HS 81's 250 mah nicad) is in the radio compartment and it balanced fine. HS 55's are so light that it would take very little weight in the nose to balance it, if it's necessary at all. I find the .10 to be plenty for the Lil Extra, but many here like to put a .15 on it for that more modern "3D" performance level. The Enya 09 should be a good match for it in my opinion. Dave
Posted on: 8/21/2009 11:01 AM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9033427
RE: MAN pull out plan GNAT
NO, and to make matters worse, here is the Ziroli Sukhoi I never finished.... (head hanging in shame....) Dave
Posted on: 8/19/2009 12:16 AM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9027328
RE: Spinners
This Hobbico one looks like it could work: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPAB7&P=7 1" diameter, I have some, plenty sturdy for glow. And only two and a half bucks. You do need to make an "adapter"" of some sort. I made one from a hex standoff. Having said that, I ordered 7 of the CB units from MECOA, an assortment of sizes and colors! Dave
Posted on: 8/16/2009 10:45 AM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9020125
RE: GEE BEE R2
Also could try Adrian Page, he sells graphics for 1/5 and 1/4 scale. Dave
Posted on: 8/13/2009 6:50 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9014286
RE: 1/64 ply substitute
I might try kraft paper or tyvek, both are dirt cheap. Adhere with 77 spray or epoxy, which might add stiffness. Either would add a great deal of strength to sheet balsa, but not much more rigidity. Poster board is pretty heavy. I might also try harder 1/32 balsa, glued on at an angle or perpendicular to the other sheet. It would be pretty strong. I'd use that on up to a .15 power gas plane on 3/32" fuselage sides. 1/32 ply on an electric 1/2a plane seems like a bunch of overkill. Dave
Posted on: 8/5/2009 2:46 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8991131
RE: Twin .020 Jr Skylark build thread
The last time I had serious problems with a PeeWee not running well it turned out to be the tank gasket. With glow heads, it seems you need to check them about every other flight to make sure their tight. Dave
Posted on: 8/2/2009 1:44 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8983821
RE: 1/2A Magazine
I dropped RCM a few years before it went away (co-inky-dink?) And I have finally given up on MAN. And I tried that new kid for a year. I get MA and subscribe to FM, if you look at the actual editorial content of an issue of FM (seems like it's well over half the pages) it's better than most any other out there. As long as they put it out there like it is now, I'll subscribe. Dave Those UK mags, nice but a bit dear!
Posted on: 8/1/2009 1:35 AM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8980715
RE: Any 1/2a scale trainers with foam wing?
Ace Alpha, Whizard, Grasshopper. Many still floating about. Dave
Posted on: 7/29/2009 5:48 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8974422
RE: ? Cox .049 Engine
And luckily the prop torque TIGHTENS the bottle cap! Dave
Posted on: 7/27/2009 5:51 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8968493
RE: Red Button on Pulse Commander Tx?
Chris, Ah! I'll look in my old Ace catalogs. I hope I have one from the right timeframe. I figured it was a transmit "all off" button, but how that was used eluded me. A 2 position device for throttle makes some sense. Dave
Posted on: 7/7/2009 8:22 AM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8912934
Red Button on Pulse Commander Tx?
OK, what is the red button on this transmitter for? I know about the pulse rate control (up/down stick) for Galloping Ghost, but the button? Dave PS "Nauga" is the source of Naugahyde.
Posted on: 7/7/2009 1:25 AM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8912508
RE: Hand Tools?
I'll throw in another vote for the Stanley ($10) trimming plane, and yes, do get a fine diamond hone to keep it sharp. I also have a Kunz ($20) that I got from a woodworking store, and it has a nicer blade, but the "shoulders" are wider so I find I use the Stanley more. They can knock down a lot of balsa (basswood, spruce and even plywood if you are very careful) so that just another minute more of sanding and it's ready to go. To taper, just work your way out so that the "big" end, for example, may get 2 planing passes, but the "skinny" tip gets a total of 25. Dave http://www.woodcraft.com/product.aspx?ProductID=140346&FamilyID=5759 http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1290025&CAWELAID=109381790 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAA64 Home Depot product: http://tinyurl.com/m8qhuf
Posted on: 6/30/2009 9:40 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8893372
RE: Picco P-zero 0.8cc
Ah, childs play for a guy who can scratch build helicopters! Looks very nice G-Rock. How much is the Picco Z anyway? Dave
Posted on: 6/29/2009 1:45 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8891105
RE: skiboat
Cha! http://www.amazon.com/Super-Air-Nautique-orange-Power/dp/B0006MY77Y dave
Posted on: 6/22/2009 3:30 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8871867
RE: skiboat
Like a Ski Nautique or a racing ski boat? The latter you can get from Dumas. Dave
Posted on: 6/20/2009 1:41 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum "RC Scale Boating"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8867094
RE: NACA airscoop
http://www.revlimiter.net/mods/duct.html & all the little details: http://naca.central.cranfield.ac.uk/reports/1945/naca-acr-5i20.pdf Dave
Posted on: 6/12/2009 12:15 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8846769
RE: Peppermint Pattie build
RC Sportsman, back when it was a tabloid newsprint with full size plans monthly! Late 70's methinks. What is the NSRCA? Dave
Posted on: 6/8/2009 8:57 PM by Author "fritzke"
in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8836679
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