RE: Deluxe Materials - Eze-Kote
Jim, I used it when I built a new 3-piece wing for my Ziroli Stuka. I like the fact it doesn't have an odor and it dries quickly. I used it and 3/4 ounce fiberglass cloth for the wing.
Posted on: 6/3/2012 6:03 PM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: 1/5 Hybrid Hellcat
Whatever happened with the hellcat, did she fly?
Posted on: 3/1/2012 5:35 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ROBARTS ZIROLI 92
Thanks Sam, Good points, I know I can print it out in just text format; the ideal situation would be if I could download onto a disc; that way I can upload it onto the computer in the shop for reference and not have to get online to find what I need.
Posted on: 1/16/2012 2:15 PM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ROBARTS ZIROLI 92
Does anyone know how I can print out this with the pictures; Sam did an excellent job on documenting the build and I would like to have it with me when I do my build.
Posted on: 1/16/2012 10:38 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ROAD TRIPS 2011
Sorry Sam, I didn't know about the N28; it was sweet plane. Enjoy your new one.
Posted on: 7/9/2011 7:18 PM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ROAD TRIPS 2011
Sam, don't you mean you have a second plane that doesn't have retracts; or did you get rid of your N28 you had?
Posted on: 7/7/2011 5:17 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: getting the wood ready for primer
You could try this product: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DLMBD37 I just recently used it on a 3-piece wing I built for my Ziroli Stuka. I put down 2 coats on the raw balsa then followed by the fiberglass cloth; then an additional 3 coats. Sealed up great and NO ODER to deal with like epoxy finishing. The wing is now ready for primer and paint; and it's very lightweight.
Posted on: 5/18/2011 5:03 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 1/5 Hybrid Hellcat
Jeff, Any flight reports yet, how about some more pics?
Posted on: 5/13/2011 5:05 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Flying Scale Models: Wahoo!
I dropped my subscription to MAN in favor of Flying Scale Models. best thing I ever did; great magazine.
Posted on: 4/6/2011 5:04 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Ziroli 124
Wow not only does the corsair look good but the garage sure is nice and clean too. What are the plans for the P-40?
Posted on: 3/20/2011 2:38 PM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Need a 12 ft. Spitfire Cowl-any moldmakers out there?
Still here and still watching Jeff. I hope you can bring it down to Fondy this year so I can see it up close. Let's have another round of green beer to. :)
Posted on: 3/17/2011 4:58 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please Post Yours Too!!
Can I ask what it set you back $$$ ?
Posted on: 3/3/2011 5:52 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please Post Yours Too!!
Great looking trailer. Looking forward to how you will haul the planes in it.
Posted on: 1/15/2011 5:23 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Invert's Fiberglassing Technique 101
invertmast, I enjoyed the video's you put together and it made it very clear to me about the process. I have been following Merlin Graves build on RCSB and he tried the process for the first time and now swears by it. I plan on using it the next time I have to glass myself. I do have one question though; once you pull the cloth off of your fiberglass part can you re-use the cloth again or does it need to be tossed?
Posted on: 1/5/2011 5:30 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Glassing A Warbird With Resin Never Again Maybe
[quote]ORIGINAL: prgonzalez Maddog, Thanks for the clarification. I have been doing the filling of low spots and dings on the balsa surface. I am almost done with the wing. As you can see in the picture, the low spots are filled with light weight spackle. I am planning on glassing the wings this Friday. By the way, my spitfire will have flaps. Shall I glass the inner side of the flaps too? Pedro
Posted on: 12/14/2010 10:15 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Glassing A Warbird With Resin Never Again Maybe
Pedro, You will want to get the surface as smooth a finish as if you were ready to glass it; fill all the imperfections and low spots; thats what I did with my wing. Then use a single coat of the EZE coat applied with the bristle brush. When sand with 400 grit; clean the surface with a tac rag when done, then lay out your cloth and brush on the first coat onto the surface using a foam brush. Let dry, sand with 400 grit again, tac rag it; then another coat of the EZE coat to finish. Sand with 400 grit. The surface is then ready for your primer. I'm going to be using Evercoat 2274 Acrylic primer on mine; I figure 2 coats sanding between them. This will finish filling the weave in the cloth. Spot putty and then hit it with the final coat of rattle can primer before the paint.
Posted on: 12/14/2010 5:39 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Glassing A Warbird With Resin Never Again Maybe
Pedro, I just used the EZE-coat to do the wing for my Ziroli Stuka. I love the stuff. No Smell, dries fast and it cleans up with water. I suggest you use a regular bristle brush to do the first coat, it will fill the wood better. And then use a foam brush for applying the fiberglass matt and for the final coat. I deviated from the process by adding the second coat of EZE coat to the fiberglass without trimming the glass and then trimmed it after the 2nd coat.
Posted on: 12/10/2010 10:15 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
Looking great there Barry keep up the work. What are your plans for the P-40 is it and the corsair both going to be flying next year?
Posted on: 11/25/2010 7:47 PM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Can anyone help me with what this is and what it fits?
It's a prop drive setup for a Byron plane. From the looks of it I would guess it is the 4 balded set up used by the P-51 Mustang Byron sold back in the 80's.
Posted on: 11/9/2010 1:13 PM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
Barry, Glad to see it worked out for you. Keep at it buddy; hope too that monster flying next year. [:)]
Posted on: 10/22/2010 3:53 PM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
Barry, Seeing you already have the monokote down and you have seen for yourself that it would release when left to dry when you used the wax; go with that method. The other option would be to use vaseline instead of the wax.
Posted on: 10/18/2010 1:23 PM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Ziroli 124
Barry, I used the monokote method to create fillets for my Ziroli stuke. I would recommend you wax the monocote to help the release the wing from the fuselage. I didn't when I did my Stuka and had the wing adhere to the fuselage in a few spots. Had to bang the heck out of the wing to get it to release and when it did, it damaged a portion of the wing. Just my 2 cents worth.
Posted on: 10/16/2010 3:59 PM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Need a 12 ft. Spitfire Cowl-any moldmakers out there?
LOL.. wow Jeff I never realized you had such mild winters up there in MN, what by looking at the date stamp on your firs 6 pictures there and that they were taken outside. :) Great work my friend, see you at Warbirds and Classics at Fondy.
Posted on: 8/9/2010 7:50 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Gibbs Ziroli 94
WOW those angles look sweet Barry. Now just where could somebody purchase something like that? [;)]
Posted on: 3/14/2010 9:47 PM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Warbirds & Classics over the Midwest
I'm already pre-registered. Wouldn't miss the best event in the midwest and the greatest Saturday night supper for nothing.
Posted on: 3/14/2010 9:43 PM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Vailly Aviation Hawker Hurricane Build Thread
Sam, You got a link to where you got the u-joints. I need some of those for my Hurricane. Thanks.
Posted on: 2/26/2010 8:46 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Byron Mustang
Shotgun, what are your thoughts on how to exhaust your engine in that configuration.
Posted on: 2/5/2010 8:33 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Gibbs Ziroli 94
Still watching here also Barry, were you black balled here? I don't know why your thread seems fine with me.
Posted on: 1/24/2010 4:52 PM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ZIROLI P-61 BLACK WIDOW BUILD
Sam, will you be mounting the frames to the inside or the outside of your canopies?
Posted on: 1/20/2010 8:38 AM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Gibbs Ziroli 94
That crank from the engine I sent you? If not why not trade it out?
Posted on: 12/29/2009 5:00 PM by Author "maddog-RCU" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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