RE: LETS SAVE SIG BEFORE THEY GET SWALLOWED BY THE BIG TWO!!!
Note that Sig has again begun advertising their newly labeled Rascal 72 ARF and the Kadet Senior ARF, among others, in several of the national print magazines. Hopefully that's an indication that they have returned to the ARF arena. Their web site has the new pricing. Kit availability is good and their service is top-notch. If you are looking to make in-roads into the hobby by doing more than flying ARFs, Sig's kits are the place to start. Attached are a couple of shots of two of my Sig projects: one a HogBipe and the other a Mid-Star. Like all Sig kits, they are both excellent flyers.
Posted on: 7/22/2012 5:55 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: What glow engine would you choose
Thanks for the response, Mike. That all makes perfect sense.
Posted on: 7/19/2012 7:55 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Is China getting expensive?
Whatg a great service you have done for us! Thanks for taking the time to put those lists together. Larry Kruse
Posted on: 7/14/2012 9:03 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
I am. I look forward to returning to Warbirds over Oklahoma and flying with you. Thanks for starting the thread! I'll attach photos when my Spit is done! Larry
Posted on: 7/14/2012 1:15 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Spitfire Brotherhood (All Spitfires Welcome)
Just acquired a NIB Kyosho Supermarine Spitfire 50 GP which will go together later this summer. Put me down as a provisional member! Larry Kruse Lawton, OK
Posted on: 7/13/2012 7:35 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Warbirds Over Texas 2012 WBOTX
It's hard to hit a moving target. I covered WOT for [i]Flying Models [/i]and the article will be in the October issue. Just for the heck of it, I'm going to try to attach the missing Skyraider shot to this reply. I have no idea why the other two failed when a completed up-load was confirmed.
Posted on: 6/19/2012 2:53 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Warbirds Over Texas 2012 WBOTX
Well, for some reason the Skyraider photo didn't stick. Let's try it again.
Posted on: 6/19/2012 12:12 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Warbirds Over Texas 2012 WBOTX
Here's one more Skyraider shot just for good measure, Tom!
Posted on: 6/19/2012 12:09 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Warbirds Over Texas 2012 WBOTX
Here's the shot of the two planes intersecting. The video shows the P-47 coming up under the Spitfire and knifing through the wing with its rudder, although in this photo it's difficult to determine what the sequence of contact was. Note the pieces dropping before the planes went in.
Posted on: 6/18/2012 7:41 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Warbirds Over Texas 2012 WBOTX
Here's a shot of your Skyraider. It was a most impressive little plane. Shooting agains the sun in the morning was a problem. I'll up-load the rest of my photos and see what else is there. Larry Kruse
Posted on: 6/18/2012 7:32 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Transmitter case: DIY from scratch!
How will you carry it? There does not appear to be a handle.
Posted on: 5/19/2012 5:11 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD"
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RE: Best Kit for First Build
The Venture 60 is and will be out of stock for a period of time yet. I did a construction review of the kit for Flying Models magazine well over a year ago. Bruce sold out of the stock of kits he had and asked that the review not be published until he can get another run of kits available. He is very busy doing larger research vehicles for universities and other entities, so I doubt the kit will be available again in the foreseeable future. Keep in mind that he is a one-man shop and has chosen to make his living with model airplanes. In a circumstance like that, I would be willing to cut him as much slack as possible so he can keep food on the table. As modelers, we still have the benefit of his design skills evidenced in the Four Star series, the Mid-Star, and the other current designs found on his BTE site. The Venture 60 is such a wonderful, labor-intensive kit, that it gets done in periodically by its success! Larry Kruse
Posted on: 4/16/2012 2:55 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Best I Could Do Painting Figures...
Looks good. To eliminate the staring look of model figures, you can paint the whites of the eyes with a very light grey and make the iris/pupil half-round with the flat side at the top of the iris. Take a look at anyone's eyes. Because of the upper lid, we only see a bit over half of the iris, unless the person is wide-eyed for some reason.
Posted on: 3/22/2012 6:14 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "RC Tanks"
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RE: Regulation passed the House
I think the information you have may be old and may be referencing another bill that Sen. Inhofe helped sponsor some time ago. Since the NPRM for the new regs hasn't come out yet in the Federal Register and there has been no 90 day comment period, you information does not appear to be in regard to the new FAA regs that are currently being promulgated.
Posted on: 2/5/2012 10:05 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Complain about anything place
You'll need to explain to me why, with all of the bitching and complaining going on in practically every forum, there is a need for a thread predicated entirely on bitching and complaining. Negativity feeds negativity until it simply spirals out of control and inflicts a tremendous amount of colateral damage. What is it you are hoping to achieve here?
Posted on: 1/25/2012 2:53 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Do You Prefer Wood Props or Nylon Props?
Wood or composite, to paraphrase the late George Aldrich, propellers are known for vigorously defending their space.
Posted on: 1/20/2012 8:32 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: How do you fly your planes?
I both appreciate and am amazed at the skill level of 3D flyers. At the same time, I appreciate airplanes that fly and look like full-scale airplanes even more.
Posted on: 1/3/2012 4:39 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: Have You Flown an RC Model Under the Influence of Alcohol?
[quote]ORIGINAL: MetallicaJunkie Just curious, remember be honest as all the votes are anonymous [8D] [/quote] I've never had an R/C model that was under the influence of alcohol. Nitromethane maybe, but not alcohol...
Posted on: 12/15/2011 6:24 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Engine Choice, for small Twin? 25's?
I have a Hobbico "Twin Star" that I bought just because I'd never flown a twin. Since I wanted to keep my investment minimal, I chose a pair of new OS .25 LAs and broke them in carefully before putting them on the plane. They allowed the plane to balance perfectly with no additional weight, and are more than ample power for any sport manuever. I tach them at a matching 12,200 on 9/4 props before each flight and have had no problem with engine flame-outs. The built-in thrust angles should keep the plane flying if one does decide to quit. The plane is rock-solid in every respect and lands exceptionally easy. It has been an unexpected delight, and there's nothing quite like those twins singing in unison during a pass down the field.
Posted on: 10/9/2011 6:47 AM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft"
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RE: Watcha Buildin'?
Just finished a Sig "Riser 100" and have started my club building contest ship, a Balsa USA 1/6th scale "Sopwith Pup". It's already a fun build, and I've got everything coming to get it finished right. In gathering things up, I ordered an insignia set from Callie Graphics in New Mexico. The product is top shelf and the service was outstanding. I ordered the insignia set on Monday via phone and had it by Thursday. Their web site is a worthwhile visit just to look around and be inspired by other people's work.
Posted on: 9/19/2011 9:05 AM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Sig Four Star 120 Engine Choosing
[quote]ORIGINAL: w8ye Four Star 60 ARF $100 http://www.valuehobby.com/product_details.php?category_id=57&item_id=419 [/quote] NOT!
Posted on: 6/8/2011 6:54 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: The END OF THE WORLD 21/05/2011 sat 6pm
Can I have your stuff?
Posted on: 5/21/2011 2:36 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Cars, Trucks, Buggies and more"
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RE: CA glue
Get some CA "Debonder" from your local hobby shop. It'll right in the same area as the CA.
Posted on: 5/11/2011 6:47 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
I currently have an FA-82B, a 100FA, a 72 AAC, an FA-62A, a 91 special, and a 56 golden Knight. Can I join?
Posted on: 5/11/2011 8:10 AM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Mid America Air Museum
Actually, the Mid-America Air Museum is in Liberal, Kansas where I happened to be located and was a member of the Liberal Airport Authority at that time. We subsequently were brought to Oklahoma by a job opportunity in the early 90s and have been in Lawton for the last seven years. R/C Ken is the president of our local club here in Lawton, the Lawton Area Fun Flyers Society.
Posted on: 4/16/2011 7:59 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Every plane has to crash someday? Can it last for years
I'm still flying a Tex Newman "Dragonfly" that I built from Model Builder plans in 1974, and I just recently sold a pristine-looking Sig "Seniorita" that I built and started flying in 1986. The caveat is that while there may not be an expiration date hidden in every plane, each one is subject to immediate recall due to faulty maintenance and pilot error.
Posted on: 4/15/2011 6:30 AM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Mid America Air Museum
As one of the founding members of the Mid-America Air Museum back in the 1980s, it gives me great pleasure to see someone enjoying the planes. The museum started as an idea that came from three things happening almost simultaneously. The first was the closing of the Beech Aircraft assembly plant with an 88,000 sq. ft. building returning to the city's control; the second was the first B-24 reunion for those who trained there during WWII; and the third was a need by Col. Tom Thomas for a place to hangar his rather extensive collection of flyable aircraft. After visiting some of the museums in Arizona and California to get a feel for operations, the City of Liberal opted to establish the Mid-America Air Museum, housing Col. Thomas's planes as well as several retired aircraft on loan from the Marines, the Navy, and the Air Force. We were fortunate to hire a curator at that time who knew the museum business and had excellent contacts through SAC in gaining both cooperation and aircraft for the start-up. As the photos show, the museum does have a rather eclectic collection of planes and memorabilia and is a worthwhile stop for any aviation enthusiasts traveling through the central part of the United States. Larry Kruse Lawton, Oklahoma
Posted on: 4/12/2011 12:33 PM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: fuel for Super Tigre .23's
The link disappeared in my initial posting. It is gcbmrc.com and his service is excellent.
Posted on: 3/28/2011 6:04 AM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: fuel for Super Tigre .23's
Try the following link: <www.gcbmrc.com/fuel.htm> He sells fuel with different percentages of Klotz and/or castor with different percentages of nitro. He also sells in quarts to avoid HAZMAT shipping charges.
Posted on: 3/28/2011 6:02 AM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Sig Hogg Bipe Question + show us yours!!!!
Here's my Hog Bipe with a Magnum .70 up front. Photo by Ken Isaac
Posted on: 3/24/2011 8:32 AM by Author "lkruse" in the forum "Kit Building"
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