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RE: Pics of my scratch built Whizard finally!
[quote]ORIGINAL: propbuster Thanks guys for the nice comments! I have to thank jboy381 for donating the plans, and hfenn for the wing set, and not to forget vicman for the trailing edge! Rog, I'll be bringing it to the Fun Fly for sure! Depending on if I crash my contest plane on it's maiden or not, I will have to swap out the receiver to fly it, as they are sharing one as of now.[8|] If the contest plane will stay in the air, I'll use it in the pylon race[:D], Prop [/quote] prop, you can thank me by having lots of fun with the airplane...after all you did the work...the plane look fantastic BTW... hope to see you at the meet,maybe i'll get a shot at flying the wizard[8|] john
Posted on: 4/22/2005 8:16 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2903143
RE: 1/2A plans for a new flyer wanted!
LS150 thanks rog...i forgot about that one[:D] john
Posted on: 4/22/2005 8:01 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2903105
RE: Reedy Race and 1/2A Fly In Update
please, will someone refresh my memory???when and where is the meet...i know it is in may,but not sure when... john
Posted on: 4/21/2005 9:05 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2900074
RE: 1/2A plans for a new flyer wanted!
the LST will be a great trainer...someone has allready built one,and says it flys great...you can download the plan from the thread...if you want you can build two wings...one with ailrons and one without...eather way should be right up your alley... john
Posted on: 4/21/2005 8:43 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2899994
RE: Reedy Race and 1/2A Fly In Update
i'm on 26...i'll try to get some hardhats from work...they have hundreds in a closet somewere... BTW,i didn't get a chance to fly sunday...had to move a fish tank for a friend...sorry guys... john
Posted on: 4/19/2005 8:48 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2892953
RE: Quick and Dirty Product Engine Throttle
dave, thanks for the play by play...the twist barrel is very nice... john
Posted on: 4/16/2005 11:40 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2883675
RE: First Annual "REEDY" Pylon Race
[quote]ORIGINAL: BobHH Well, I beleive the course we used to fly was 200 feet from 1 to 2. Then 60 feet at a 90 to 3. Maybe 225 feet for 2 pylons. I will try to try it out this weekend. Rog, I have yet to build my racer. Got the laser cut parts coming in tomorrow. Too lasy to hand cut them out. Bob Harris Early RC Models www.earlyrcmodels.com [/quote] Bob, ok,now i understand...i'm flying at a football field...it's 300 feet...i'll try to fly from goal post to post...then i'll short'n the distance between the flights... does anyone know how long the quickie 200 race is??? john
Posted on: 4/14/2005 9:29 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2877508
RE: First Annual "REEDY" Pylon Race
i'm going to start at 20 foot and run 5 laps between poles...then i'll move out 10 feet at a time till the tanks runs empty...i'll do this with a cox 6x3 prop because i don't have a tornado prop... sunday will be test day if it's not rainning... john
Posted on: 4/13/2005 11:38 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2874752
RE: Quick and Dirty Product Engine Throttle
gottcha...i have seen the light[X(] john
Posted on: 4/13/2005 11:33 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2874743
RE: First Annual "REEDY" Pylon Race
[quote]ORIGINAL: hfenn How are you going to pit an airplane while others are still flying around the course? Suppose yours quits and lands on the backstretch? I wouldn't run out there to fetch a plane while the others are still buzzing away. I'm just saying consider safety. [/quote] well i can't think of everything(LOL)...really i didn't think of that,that would be quite dangerous... john
Posted on: 4/13/2005 11:22 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2874719
RE: Quick and Dirty Product Engine Throttle
[quote]ORIGINAL: fritzke J-Boy, I'll cobble up another one and take some pix. Costs $2 and 30 minutes of time! I need to resurrect my [u]Kyosho[/u] "Papillon" to try it out in the air! Dave [/quote] the old one i have runs WOT at 16K with a 6x3 cox prop...i haven't ran the NEW ones yet... the washers,are they fender washers...i'm not sure what a machine bushing is... sorry for my ingorance, john
Posted on: 4/13/2005 10:33 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2874559
RE: First Annual "REEDY" Pylon Race
[quote]ORIGINAL: ptulmer Assuming that the power level is the same for the product engines, you could limit how much fuel is put in the tank to 8cc's and keep a level field. Just stating the obvious![;)] [/quote] thats right,if people want to use the product engines,they are haveing worries about running out of fuel...8cc's will get you about two laps before you will have to refuel...1oz will get you though the whole race...now should we stop to refuel or fly the whole race??? john
Posted on: 4/13/2005 10:23 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2874528
RE: Quick and Dirty Product Engine Throttle
i like it dave...i really like it...can you show pics of the parts to make it...i'm a little fuzzy on the washers... i guessing the slide is the ONLY part that moves... thanks john
Posted on: 4/13/2005 10:03 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2874469
RE: First Annual "REEDY" Pylon Race
[quote]ORIGINAL: BobHH I think I will try to get a run time on my .049 on the Jr Falcon. Then I will decide the pylon distances so all should be able to finish 5 laps with one tank of fuel. As soon as the props come in I will try to test and let everyone know. Bob Harris Early RC Models www.earlyrcmodels.com [/quote] thanks bob...i hope to get in some pratice in this sunday...if the rain will let me... john
Posted on: 4/13/2005 7:24 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2873981
RE: First Annual "REEDY" Pylon Race
bob, will there be any rule on tank size???are we talking about a fuji tank or a "store bought" one???how much fuel will it need to hold???if we're talking product engines,these questions need to be addressed...i'm for eather one,but i do think it will be more fun on a regular cox...with less fuel there will have to be a pit stop or two before the end of the race...witch means land,refuel,restart and launch... BTW, has anybody flew 5 laps,the distance of the pylons???has anybody said what the distance is between the plyons???or are you going to surprize us so we can't get in any pratice time[:D]...this is going to be so much fun...i can bearly stand it[:)][:)][:)] john
Posted on: 4/13/2005 6:21 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2873792
RE: Sharkface reedie pylon racer
nice job tim...i can't get my pics to up load...i'll keep trying... john
Posted on: 4/2/2005 12:05 AM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2833543
RE: Sharkface reedie pylon racer
[quote]ORIGINAL: Raymond LeFlyr Tim, As for the trim stuff, I have some white, red, and black vinyl sign material that is what I used for my trim. I would be glad to U.S. Mail you some 'cause I have plenty and the modelling trim sheets are too expensive (for my wallet anyway). Let me know if you want some. [/quote] ray, as i told tim last night...i have my SF RTF...everything is ready to go but the face...i'm going to cut it this weekend... i'm having a little problem with the drawing you sent...it's for the left side of the plane...how would you go about cutting the right side... i'll try to get a few pics of it up on here tomarrow... john
Posted on: 3/29/2005 8:20 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2821043
RE: Pics of Scratch built Whizard
great job prop, looks like you are doing a great job on the wizard...i'm glad to see you haveing so much fun building the plane...keep us posted... john
Posted on: 3/6/2005 3:19 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2733587
RE: What airplane for Cox Sure Start .049
look t the GWS line of airplanes...just about all of them would make good glow planes...i'm not sure how the fuel will act on the foam,but if it works out ok it will be a great plane...it should fly better than electric due to the weight saving... good luck happy flying... john
Posted on: 3/6/2005 3:16 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2733575
RE: SWEEEEEEEET!!!!!
your right brian...that is one SWEEET engine...tim is the man when it comes to one of a kind engines...i don't think he could make two engines with the same design...they might look close but there still different...if it runs as good as it looks...we'll have our hands full at the pylon races[:D][:D][:D] john
Posted on: 3/2/2005 8:12 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2720091
RE: Sharkface Build
[quote]ORIGINAL: Raymond LeFlyr John, Did you get the trim pieces and sharkteeth pattern? I thought it was you who asked for help with it but I can't find the post now. [/quote] yeah ray it was me...i got it a week ago...haven't really done much in the modelling field the past couple of weeks[:(] my wife has me putting in cabinets and a new hardwood floor...i'll get back to work on it when all the house work is done...thanks for the trim...it should make a couple of faces... john
Posted on: 2/26/2005 3:45 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2703061
RE: First Annual "REEDY" Pylon Race
[quote]ORIGINAL: BobHH Yep, Dan I think just keep it simple. the rules are: 1. Must have a Cox Reed valve integral tank mount engine. 2. Any design is legal as long as the pilot can demonstrate complete control 3. 2 pylons will be used to simplify the course. 4. Fuel and props will be provided. 5. Still need to come up with an entry fee to cover the awards. What are the suggestions $5.00? 6. Each flier must have fun. How's that? Bob Harris Early RC Models www.earlyrcmodels.com [/quote] i like rule #6[:D] john
Posted on: 2/24/2005 6:45 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2696502
RE: 1/12 scale pilot figure-where to buy?
warhwk, try a GI joe man with no legs...you might even have to cut the torso a bit,but not to much it'll make the arms to long...you can get a really cheep one at walmart for 88 cents...granted it's not a true GI Joe but it'll work... give it a try... john
Posted on: 2/23/2005 9:00 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2692984
RE: 1/2 A STARTER "HOME MADE"
i built one of those...i used a 2 inch piece of PVC...used a motor from a power wheel vehicle...also for a starter cone i used a 1/2 inch piece of PVC with a wood insert and a piece of hose from the auto parts store...oh i forgot about the switch from radio shack...i plug it into my power panel and it works great...i made some end caps from 1/4in plywood...never got around to painting it tho... john
Posted on: 2/21/2005 6:16 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2684693
RE: First Annual "REEDY" Pylon Race
i really like the idea of a reedy pylon race...i've read the other posts,and think that a BW,BB/wbig tank,GB,and texaco would make for some fun for all of us...but i haven't heard to much talk about a plane...are we going to (fly what we bring) or have a single design???it don't matter much to me eather way,but let me know if i need to build something... are we going to use three pylons or two???i think two would make for a nascar type of track,or maybe we could have a figure 8 race...yeah i'm going to suggest that we have a figure 8 race...who knows we might have some midairs[>:][X(][:(]now if we use three,it would make for less lap due to the larger corse...eather way it would be great fun... i don't know alot about this kinda stuff...so don't ask me to make any rules...i just want to fly with you guys and have FUN doing it... john
Posted on: 2/20/2005 8:51 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2681256
RE: 30 SIZE SWIZZLE STICK??? 30 SIZE ???
[quote]ORIGINAL: avion-RCU This is to thank Frank Schwartz for his consideration and time to copy and mail out the swizzle stick .30 & .60 plans. He is doing we r/cers a great favor. The swizzle stick brings back a lot of memories as well as a lot of fun. Lets not forget to reimburse him for the copies, mailing tubes and postage. Three cheers for Frank! Thank you [:D] [/quote] i'm with you avion... thanks you frank... has any one built one yet???i'm going to start on it as soon as the plan arrives...hope to have it done by mid spring... john
Posted on: 2/19/2005 10:58 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2677986
RE: Guided Mite
fritzke has a web site that has a lot of old time models...i can't find a link,but maybe he can set you up with the orignal plan...he has some other goodies on there too... john
Posted on: 2/19/2005 1:31 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2676366
RE: Guided Mite
i built one a wile back...it weight in at 7ozs...it flew ok but a little slugish...if i was to build another iwoulduse lighter wood than the plan calls for...1/16 sheet sides with 1/16 as doublers...also i would use lighter wood for the bulk heads...but i would not make holes in the sides to lighten it...the dope finnish on theses models really makes them look their age even tho there build in the present... build one and have a ball... john
Posted on: 2/19/2005 12:28 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2676225
RE: Ken Willard Pageboy
great job muddy, what colors are you going to use???Tim had good luck with lusterkote when he painted his guided mite...it should cover the pencel marks...it fuel proof also...kinda like dope in a can[:D] john
Posted on: 2/17/2005 7:02 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2670246
RE: Sharkface
muddy, great looking bones...i've been working on mine for a month now...one of these days i'll get around to covering it...still trying to draw up a mouth that looks good...maybe i can con someone into drawing one up for me...i failed art in school[:D][:)][:D] john
Posted on: 2/9/2005 8:31 PM by Author "jboy381-RCU"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=2640386
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