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RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Hey Bobbo ZA, Beautiful job. What did you use for covering? and are the graphics cut vynil or painted on or what. Been working on my 33% again, hopefully will be done by the end of summer. Great job. Joe
Posted on: 6/11/2012 9:19 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11114408
RE: seirra precision
Thanks guys for your help. Still haven't reached them, been trying everyday. Moderator, you can delete this thread now. thanks Joe
Posted on: 1/25/2012 8:12 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10926825
seirra precision
Does anyone know what's up with Seirra Precision, I've tried to call and e-mail them for three weeks now with no contact. would like to make a purchase.
Posted on: 1/23/2012 11:06 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10923390
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Hi Marcus, Your Citabria will be beautiful as all the rest of your planes are. Well all this activity on this site has fired me up to some degree and I have made prograss with mine. I have included a picture or two. Joe
Posted on: 1/8/2012 11:34 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10898105
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Hello Marcus, As usual another beautiful job. Is this one covered with oracover fabric or film? Great to see all your good stuff, keeps me motivated. I have finally finished building mine now hopefully will be ready for spring flying. Joe
Posted on: 11/7/2011 2:50 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10800453
RE: VERTIGO EDGE 540T 60cc
HI guys, Does anyone know what film covering was used on this plane? I need to try and match the blue on mine. the guy that I bought mine from had removed the blue and was going to change the color. I like the way it was so trying to match. Any help would be appreciated. Joe
Posted on: 7/9/2011 6:26 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10613153
FUTABA GY520
I am new to this heli sport and a little confused. I just purchased a GY520 gyro and it didn't come with any leads. The way it looks to me is, that you need two special leads with male connectors on both ends. One for the Gain and the other to go to the rudder channel. I've looked at the manual and can't see any other way to connect can someone straighten me out. Am I looking at it right. Thanks Joe
Posted on: 6/11/2011 2:02 PM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10568407
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Hi Marcus, The 35% is an awsome job, just beautiful. What is the expected weight? The 30% is great as well ( as usual), Is the covering film or fabric on this one? Joe
Posted on: 5/21/2011 5:11 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10532396
RE: EXI carbon Fiber 450 Setup???
HELLO: GO TO THE ALIGN WEBSITE AND DOWNLOAD THE TREX 450 MANUAL, THAT'S WHAT I DID. JOE
Posted on: 4/23/2011 9:02 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10480098
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Hi Macus, That sure is a beautiful job, I've been thinking about using Monokote or some kind of film on mine after seeing yours it has made my mind up. thanks for posting. Joe
Posted on: 4/19/2011 2:47 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10471568
RE: 42% Super Decathlon Build
Good looking stuff Marcus and DMicheal, Marcus thank you for your help on the instrument panel. After getting Corel draw I was able to open your file, adjusted size to fit my 33% and printed what I needed. Seeing all this progress, hope this gets me fired-up to finish mine.Thanks again Joe.
Posted on: 3/10/2011 3:10 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10390417
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Thanks so much Marcus, that picture is a much better view than the one I have. Any idea what the square measures on the full size, I would like to make it close to the right size. thanks Joe PS. sorry to keep bugging you, I understand your busy with many projects, but your the "SD man"
Posted on: 2/4/2011 9:05 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10311838
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Addendum to last post, I meant to ask what the measurement is of the windshield brace on the full scale airplane? It appears to be, maybe 1" square or so. Any ideas let me know. Joe
Posted on: 2/3/2011 12:35 PM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10309868
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Good Morning Guys, Can anyone tell me the size of the square shaped windshield brace that runs up the center of the windshield. what size is the square shape?I want to make that part square and need a number to start with. thanks, Joe
Posted on: 2/3/2011 5:30 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10308991
RE: Instrument Housings
thanks to all that responded. Joe
Posted on: 1/30/2011 12:14 PM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10300306
RE: Instrument Housings
Thanks Tom, Those are exactly what I wanted, however I need 1/3 scale and they don't have them. Thanks Joe
Posted on: 1/26/2011 1:57 PM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10290676
RE: Instrument Housings
Thanks scale only 4 me, No, those are the decals and I plan to buy some in 1/3 scale, it is the housing (the decal goes in the housing and a lens goes over the decal) that I'm looking for I have a few but not enough to finish my instrument panel
Posted on: 1/24/2011 4:06 PM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10285607
Instrument Housings
I had some housings that the instrument decal went into and then the housing could be mounted to your instrument panel(they looked pretty good). I have no idea where I got them and can't find anything on the internet. Has anyone seen what I'm talking about and could steer me in the right dirrection to find some????? Thanks Joe
Posted on: 1/24/2011 11:03 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Questions and Answers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10284946
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Hello Marcus and welcome to the thread Greg, It's been a whie since I've posted anything. I haven't been feeling well enough to work on my plane so consequently nothing to post. However, I have continued to whatch the forum and enjoying anything that was put on. Now to my question for Marcus or anyone else that my have a photo of the knob on the luggage compartment. I have put in the luggage compartment and using it to hide switches and anything else that will fit and not screw up the balance. thanks in advance if someone has it available. Joe my email jludwig@twcny.rr.com
Posted on: 12/10/2010 12:12 PM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10188727
RE: What is a good beginner kit?
Hello: I disagree with all the talk about the cub, in my opinion not a good plane to learn to fly. The cub would be a good experience to build but that's it. My choice would be a Balsa USA Swizzle Stix. It can be built as a tail dragger or nose gear up to what you want. After that, building is fairly easy and it flys great. In no way as sensitive as the cub. I've had two (2) of these over the yrs. and they'll take a real whipp-in. One of the best trainers out there. I had a Super Tigre 45 on mine. Just my opinion. Have a good day
Posted on: 11/17/2010 8:13 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10140789
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Hello Pat, I haven't checked lately but Tower Hobbies always had it. I'd like to get back working on mine just can't seem to get motivated. Joe
Posted on: 10/20/2010 5:42 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10080513
RE: Bellanka Dechatlon 42% ( The project of Austrian firm Big Scale )
Hello Vox: Very nice work, I'm currently building a Hostetler 33% SD and wow your construction is so much different than this. Yours appears to be very much true scale. At this point do you have any idea (ball park) what the composite kit will sell for? I'm watching this forum with a lot of interest. thanks Joe
Posted on: 7/4/2010 12:32 PM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9844057
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Hi all, Can anyone tell me the width of the outline on the stars and stripes on the real SD or Ken what size outline did you put on the 42%. thanks Joe
Posted on: 5/15/2010 8:04 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9735085
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Hello Marcus and Ken, and all, I've been working on my SD some and have included some pic of progress. Jope everyone is doing well. God bless, Joe
Posted on: 4/18/2010 9:59 PM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9671139
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Hello Marcus, Where the heck you been, your the man that keeps this thread going! Have you finished "your"(the gray and blue one) SD yet? You said the clear kote would be done a few days backs. I've been making fairly good progress on mine but forget to take the camera out to the shop. One of these days. Next on to the wings everything else is built but not finished. Mine objective was to move the thread back to the beginning and maybe spark someone elase to chime in. Hello to all, Joe
Posted on: 3/28/2010 10:01 PM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9619863
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
HI Dean, Post a picture of what you did to the center section if you can, I'd like to see it sounds interesting. What about the dihedral? Joe
Posted on: 2/24/2010 5:47 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9531135
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Hello Tom and Ken, I thought about bending the wire or putting a set collar on the end of the wire earlier in the building process, but too late now without tearing apart. I saw what you are reffering to as I searched the thread. Well, I'm going to set all my worries aside and rough up the wires and epoxy them. Thanks Tom and Ken, Joe
Posted on: 2/21/2010 7:42 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9522363
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Hello Ken, My concern with the center section maybe unwarranted, the wires as I see it are the main structure in the strength of the center section and they are only glued in, if the glue fails the plane is history. I talked to Whendell and he assured me that he's never heard of a failure because of wire to glue fitigue. Did you you do anything special in this area to reinforce ? Thanks Joe
Posted on: 2/20/2010 6:51 PM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9521202
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Hi guys, I read some place on this forum where one of the buuilders was glassing the center section. They didn't go into much detail and I can't find it again. Anyone with info about this please respond, the wing center section just doesn't seem strong enough to me. Thanks Joe
Posted on: 2/18/2010 11:48 AM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9514908
RE: Hostetler 33% Decathlon
Thanks Marcus, I think because the cabin area in the Hostetler design (cabin not as tall as yours)there is not room for the tank under the seat. Now, I haven't really tried to fit yet it but doesn't look to be enough room. Unfortunately progress has been slow lately. Joe
Posted on: 2/17/2010 2:41 PM by Author "ludfleet"
in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - General"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9512411
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