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RE: Tiger 60 Build Thread
My first tail-dragger (and maiden flight to boot) was a Tiger 2. I found it easier to take off and land than my Avistar trainer was. You're certainly wise to skip the retracts, but don't be so quick to dismiss the tail-dragger. It's a very simple mod and well worth the effort.
Posted on: 7/30/2009 11:01 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8977768
RE: Tiger 60 Build Thread
The original "Deluxe" kit came with tricycle retracts.
Posted on: 7/30/2009 9:10 AM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8976024
RE: Tiger 60 Build Thread
Mine was built in an Adjust-o-jig with the fuse attachment. Pics back in post #75 of this thread.
Posted on: 7/9/2009 12:00 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8918997
RE: Tiger 60 Build Thread
Wow, I can't believe this thread still has life after 2 1/2 years! When I started it back in Nov. 2006, I had no intention of a build taking anywhere near that long. (My track record has been closer to a year.) My T60 has been 98% complete for quite some time - only needing some fuel-proofing, minor radio installation and final inspection. Unfortunately, my time and resources for building/flying has been non-existent as I try to get a new business venture off the ground along with supporting my soon-to-be-teenage daughter's dance regimen. I have no intention of leaving the hobby entirely, but it will probably be a while before I can even entertain the thought of active participation. However, since the new business involves photography, I should at least *try* to get some final pics posted - I'll see what the schedule will allow in the coming weeks.
Posted on: 7/8/2009 6:09 AM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8915548
RE: Tiger 60 VS four star 60
[quote]ORIGINAL: tessex I agree with Krossk, that looks like a built up cowl. Mine shows later on in the same thread Krossk posted. Speaking of which... Krossk, How's she fly? I never saw a flight report for your maiden. Tom [/quote] You haven't missed it because it hasn't happened yet. I'm very close to having it completed (still need to balance, fuel proof, final radio
Posted on: 12/8/2008 11:15 AM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8224771
RE: Tiger 60 VS four star 60
[quote]ORIGINAL: trohrbach Bwolfgang, that's a sweet Tiger 60. I am building one now and love the cowl on your model. Who makes the cowl, and where did you get it? [/quote] THat looks a lot like a built-up cowl from scratch. I did one pretty similar on mine. You can see construction pics in my build thread starting [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5682564]here[/link]
Posted on: 12/5/2008 4:05 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8216000
RE: Tiger 60 Build Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: tessex Looking Greeeaaaatt!!! (Oops, wrong Tiger.) Tom [/quote] LOL! Too Funny! [quote]ORIGINAL: mothy1946 Hi Guys, ... I always enjoy RC Universe Forums ( see Giant Telemaster rryman ) and thought when I got home I'd see what other modellers were doing with the Tiger 60s. One of the members at the club this morning came over to me and made the comment that the Tiger looked like it would be a good candidate for being built as a twin. The wing span may need to be increased a little ( at least by the width of the engine nascelles to provide extra lift lost by this modification ) and the dihedral reduced a little. Any one have any thought or know wjether this has been done? Tim [/quote] I hadn't thought about that, but it does have interesting possibilities. I'm not sure you'd even need to lengthen the wing. I took one bay off each side in this build, so I would think the stock wing would be plenty. I'd love to see that project documented, so if you do it, please post a build thread! Ross
Posted on: 11/25/2008 6:14 AM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8180985
RE: Tiger 60 Build Thread
It takes a while to find just the right pilot to entrust with a new model. I think I finally found one with the right skillz!! I also got just the right tint on the canopy using 1 pkg. Black and 1 pkg Royal Blue Rit dye with 1/2 cup salt in 140 degree water for 30 min.
Posted on: 11/24/2008 8:49 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8179937
RE: Tricycle To Tail Dragger
I did mine about 2 years ago. [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7449973]Here[/link] is a link to my post in a similar thread wih pics... Trying to connect a steerable tail wheel is the hardest part. Otherwise, it's not that difficult and worth the effort.
Posted on: 11/21/2008 12:13 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8169310
RE: Sukhoi SU-26 MX build
That's awesome. What do you power that with and what did you use for the canopy, gear, and glass parts?
Posted on: 11/21/2008 12:08 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8169304
RE: Sukhoi SU-26 MX build
Yeah, I'm really interested in the 2-piece wing myself. Please keep us posted with the details and pictures of that operation.
Posted on: 11/17/2008 5:20 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8156732
RE: Four Star 60 building. By a 54 year old beginner.
You bet - I am using them all around in my SSE with no problem.
Posted on: 11/3/2008 12:55 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8111077
RE: Screwed upspinner rubs on cowl
[quote]ORIGINAL: bruce88123 [sm=bananahead.gif][quote]ORIGINAL: krossk Personally, since it is still "in the bones" I'd bite the bullet and cut the ring off the front of the cowl and rebuild it with the proper spacing. It will never be any easier than it is right now. (Not that it's "easy" to start with, I just prefer to do it right when I have the opportunity
Posted on: 10/31/2008 4:29 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8102486
RE: Screwed upspinner rubs on cowl
Personally, since it is still "in the bones" I'd bite the bullet and cut the ring off the front of the cowl and rebuild it with the proper spacing. It will never be any easier than it is right now. (Not that it's "easy" to start with, I just prefer to do it right when I have the opportunity...)
Posted on: 10/31/2008 3:09 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8102280
RE: Tiger 60 Build Thread
The covering is finally complete!
Posted on: 10/19/2008 8:42 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8064653
RE: Saito 72 Assistance
It is easily done, but it does pose another set of problems with linkage. I had to work through this on my SSE - [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3708454]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3708454[/link]
Posted on: 10/17/2008 1:33 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8057842
RE: Help Stock TX Throttle & Pitch Curve settings HBK2
More than you can stand to read about the King 2 is documented [link=http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=826551]here[/link] The throttle & pitch curve info you seek is owards the bottom of the first post.
Posted on: 9/30/2008 5:08 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8006115
RE: A-Justo-Jig
Here's the fuse jig instruction addendum:
Posted on: 9/25/2008 8:06 AM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7988906
RE: A-Justo-Jig
I just remembered I have posted a couple pics in my build thread of my [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5505865]Tiger 60 in the fuse jig[/link] I'll still look for any additional instructions...
Posted on: 9/24/2008 4:31 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7986859
RE: A-Justo-Jig
[quote]ORIGINAL: Free Bird [quote]I've got one that I use when I can. What do you want to know about it? [/quote] I know how to use the wing jig, but what about the fuselage jig? What parts are needed for the fuselage jig? And how you you use it? Are there any printed instructions? Sorry for all the questions. TIA! [/quote] If there are printed instructions, I'm sure I have them. I'll see if I can get a pic of how the fuse jig works, but it may not be until the weekend. If I haven't posted anything by Monday, PM me with a reminder.
Posted on: 9/24/2008 1:34 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7986368
RE: A-Justo-Jig
[quote]ORIGINAL: Free Bird Do you know anything about the fuselage jig? [/quote] I've got one that I use when I can. What do you want to know about it?
Posted on: 9/24/2008 9:54 AM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7985819
RE: Tiger 60 Build Thread
A little more progress - tailfeathers!
Posted on: 9/21/2008 6:27 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7976659
RE: Plane ideas - Your thoughts?
Put a Thunder Tiger .46 on a Tiger II and the permanent grin on your face will have to be surgically removed[:D][:D] I found the T2 on low rates easier to fly than my Avistar, but on high rates was a total blast to fly. It is truely an all-purpose airplane that will adapt to whatever flying ability you throw at it (within the structural limits of the airframe of course...) Of the planes I've flown (Avistar, Tiger 2, Ultra Stick, Somethin' Extra), the T2 was by far my favorite - so much so that when I crashed it, I immediately started building a Tiger 60...
Posted on: 9/19/2008 2:31 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7970346
RE: Good base for building
I use the ceiling tile on top of a piece of 3/4" MDF.
Posted on: 9/12/2008 4:45 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7947538
RE: RTF radios
Don't most 3/4-in-1 units support bypassing the internal RX with an external one? I'm pretty sure the Blade CP does.
Posted on: 9/10/2008 5:05 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7940820
RE: Tiger 60 Build Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: tessex Looks good!! Does that orange glow in the dark?? You certainly should be able to tell top from bottom on that wing. [/quote] LOL - Pretty much! [sm=shades_smile.gif] That's one of the reasons I like it so much. I had a similar scheme on my T2 and really liked the fact that it was easy to keep orientation. I decided to switch the black/white on the top of the wing just to make it a little different. I also added the silver striping just to give it a more "finished" look. I didn't remember that rudder looking that big when it was in the bones...[sm=eek.gif] [quote]ORIGINAL: tessex Keep up the progress and post some more photos. I'm curious how she's going to look when she's ready to fly! [/quote] As time and opportunity permit, I will certainly keep progress documented. I've come to accept that it won't maiden until next year. (Unless I get gifted with an abundance of time and good weather - yeah, right!)
Posted on: 9/3/2008 8:51 AM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7915266
RE: Tiger 60 Build Thread
[b]Long Holiday Weekend + 2 days vacation = PROGRESS![/b] [b]Pic 1 - [/b]Wing top with variation on stock scheme. [b]Pic 2 - [/b]Wing bottom [b]Pic 3 - [/b]Vertical Stab and Rudder, Left side [b]Pic 4 - [/b]Vertical Stab and Rudder, Right side
Posted on: 9/2/2008 6:55 PM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7913126
RE: anybody build a cnc foam cuter
Check out the Phlatprinter at [link=http://www.phlatboyz.com]www.phlatboyz.com[/link]
Posted on: 8/28/2008 9:45 AM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7894911
RE: Rubber bands on Avistar
I've always used 12-14 in an alternating parallel/crossing pattern making sure the last pair was crossed.
Posted on: 8/28/2008 9:43 AM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7894905
RE: Best place to buy Saito's?
In the past, I've found [link=http://www.chiefaircraft.com/rcmsec/Models/Model.html]Chief Aircraft[/link] to have great prices and very good service.
Posted on: 8/23/2008 8:12 AM by Author "krossk"
in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7876469
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