RE: Another TF P-47 Build
This is a fun build for the most parts and an excellent flyer. After many flights Mine flew away on July 3rd 08 [&o] for reasons unknown and I never did find it as our club field is near a river and a swamp...still I searched several times as it had a Jewel of an engine the O.S. 120 4/c W/ pump . I want another I'm sure the ARF would do but I like to build when I'm in the mood[8|]
Posted on: 8/27/2012 1:51 PM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Top Flite Redbox P-51
Do enjoy your build,I built one years ago and opted for separate servos for each aileron, I have yet to fly it .A picture of it is posted in "my gallery"
Posted on: 8/27/2012 1:44 PM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 07 TopFlite Stinson build
Well I started dry sanding the primer and nexxt thing I knew I had REMOVED the side windows and made some changes.. I used 1/32 plywood to form the window frames and glassed them with 1 layer of carbon tissue and .06OZ glass over that . I placed the frames between a layer of wax paper which was placed on a glass surface and then weighted it down with some old school books .The frames are right on and NOW I will just glue the wside windows in place 'flush' with the fuselage and then carefully glue the 'finish painted frames over the windows . I also simulated the metal panels on the forward fuselage and nose.and finishing up the wing fairings under the wing trailing edge. SO I 'm getting real close one problem remains I want to do this thing in over all gloss black with silver trim but can not find pictures. [8|]So any one reading this please post a (color)picture or two of an SR-7 or 8 in this scheme
Posted on: 7/27/2012 12:55 PM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 07 TopFlite Stinson build
[quote]ORIGINAL: Zor The new generations have missed the luck we old timers had to fly in such beautiful machines as the Stinsons. As reported a few postings prior to this one I had my first airplane ride in a ''grown up Stinson''.when I was 11 years old. Much later after I became a professional pilot I flew the Stinson 108 but nothing beats filling the cockpit with the sounds of a big radial. Still popular for modelers are the Beechcraft stagger wings, the Fairchild 24, the De Havilland Beaver, and perhaps less popular but nevertheless beautiful machine like Mr. Molligan, the Tiger Moth, Fleet Finch and so many older airplanes that I can not remember all their names. I am missing seeing a Nourduyn Norseman; A Canadian designed bush plane that helped develop the north country. For me a model has to be a scale replica of what has been a real aircraft of previous years. It does not need all the fine details in and out. It just has to look reasonably accurately like the original full size airplane and built proportionally. I will be plastered to mention that a 3D foamy is not for me a model airplane. No one has to be a modeler to enjoy flying small airplane unable to carry the pilot. There is an aspect of the hobby to please and satisfy anyone. Zor [/quote] [quote]I am missing seeing a Nourduyn Norseman; A Canadian designed bush plane that helped develop the north country[/quote]A flyer at our club has one built from an Akron kit I thinf
Posted on: 5/23/2012 1:01 PM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 07 TopFlite Stinson build
Tks for the infro
Posted on: 5/23/2012 12:58 PM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 07 TopFlite Stinson build
Shot it with primer yesterday(hanging was too good for it)
Posted on: 5/21/2012 11:03 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 07 TopFlite Stinson build
I'm totally out of excuses yes this year I think[:D]
Posted on: 5/21/2012 10:52 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: 07 TopFlite Stinson build
Sure does Tom[;)]
Posted on: 5/17/2012 8:08 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Kit Building"
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Great planes Micro Sabre horizontal stab repair
I just got my GP micro F-86 and while removing the charger I manged to drop it on the little jets stab. Here is the fix for light and THIN foam as was the case with this little EP Micro Jet The use of Carbon tissue from CST and (Z-POXY FINISHING RESIN) works great!! Just use a Q tip or such to ensures the resin has impregnated the carbon tissue and soaks up the excess epoxy. Hope this is useful[8D]
Posted on: 5/16/2012 3:55 PM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers"
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RE: 07 TopFlite Stinson build
Final details before a light coat of Klass Kote primer. The horizontal stab struts are joined in the center by sheet Aluminum and then is joined to the Stinsons fuselage with a 4-40 hex head threaded into a blind nut which is attached to the 1/8 plywood plate on the bottom fuselage- The wing struts have functioning bolts which pass through the back of the gear fairing,thru the Stinsons Aluminum struts . The wing fairings I came up with per 3 view drawings used a very light skim of bondo and 1/64" plywood and I'm very happy hoe the wing fairings worked out.
Posted on: 5/16/2012 3:43 PM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: DLE 30 break in question??
Thanks Gents[;)]
Posted on: 5/12/2012 11:20 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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DLE 30 break in question??
I just got my new DLE 30 for my TF Stinson ,and while reading page 2 They stated and I quote: "During the break in process engine must running with shock aborber installed or engine will be seriously damaged by vibration" I have run ZDZ 50s and 80s bolted to the fiewall with the usrall metal stand offs as also included with the DLE 30-
Posted on: 5/12/2012 7:19 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: 07 TopFlite Stinson build
scalenuts your reliant is a beauty and the paint looks fab right Tom??[8D]
Posted on: 3/16/2012 1:20 PM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Model Airplane News, then and now.
ARFs are good and getting better -I just can not imagine going to a store and buying a toy R/C plane to fly. For me since my first balsa kit in 1960 ,the "build" is perhaps the best part and whats more No one has one exactly like yours when (in my case) you eventually get it completed and air worthy and bring it out to field- I remember an evening at the field a couple years past ,when one of the new members demonstrated his nice slow and low flying electric. He informed me it was more relaxing..
Posted on: 3/16/2012 1:13 PM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Mystery Banshee Glass Fuselage
I 'lucked out' and saw Jersey Jim flying his silver Banshee in 1971 I think it was His flying style was indeed remarkable He was down on the deck doing 3 consecutive rolls at a pattern Contest at P.G.R.C's old Croom Maryland Field[8D]
Posted on: 3/3/2012 8:04 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Tiger tail IV
: doxilia [quote]ORIGINAL: ramcfarland Thanks for ALL the kind words, I have not flown it BECAUSE
Posted on: 3/1/2012 8:19 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Tiger tail IV
Gosh -Thank You[:)]
Posted on: 3/1/2012 8:10 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: A simple reliable &inexpensive NiM charger
Thanks all will check out the Hobbico unit
Posted on: 3/1/2012 8:03 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: 07 TopFlite Stinson build
[quote]ORIGINAL: bigphil Took mine out flying yesterday! This plane is so smooth, predictable, and realistic flying I really enjoy flying it. The 1.70 radial always draws attention and flies it so realistic. Rolling down the runway, up on the mains and lift smoothing into the air. [:D] Windy today! [:(] [/quote] Sorry for not commenting sooner Big Phil your AA SR-9 looks great I'm quite sure I'm going with the AA SR-7 !!
Posted on: 2/29/2012 9:46 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Kit Building"
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A simple reliable &inexpensive NiM charger
Hello see a lot of seemingly excellent chargers I'm looking for a step up from my factory JR dual charger as included with my JR9303 system purcashed in 04 the TX has a Jr 2100 ma NiM battery and I use JR 2700 6v NiM for the Rx and servos Thanks!!!!!
Posted on: 2/29/2012 9:18 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
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RE: Tiger tail IV
You got it will post ASAP -[8D]Do you fly with NVRC just send a PM TKS Richard AMA52920
Posted on: 2/29/2012 9:12 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: 07 TopFlite Stinson build
Tom you really have me thinking about the Rustoleum as it is. I'm ready to spray the final prime (should of went for it yesterday the weather was good and I was lazy[8|]
Posted on: 2/29/2012 8:55 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Sig 1/4 J3 Kit converted to PA-18 Super Cub (Build)
Nice work conversions can be a challenge- best of luck on the test flight Richard AMA52920
Posted on: 2/29/2012 8:48 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Tiger tail IV
EUREKA part#W3370 Now who has some 4X36 Contest light balsa Thanks Guys and gals...[8D]
Posted on: 2/28/2012 12:28 PM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Tiger tail IV
Thanks will do
Posted on: 2/28/2012 12:20 PM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Tiger tail IV
Thanks for ALL the kind words, I have not flown it BECAUSE the wing sheeting had and has lifted in a couple places ..got plenty of paint to match left So where do I get a set of wing cores for the TTIV?????[8D]
Posted on: 2/28/2012 12:13 PM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Should it be re tuned
I recieved my JR Rx back from JR/Horizon it was in tune to factory specifications- Thanks ALL and to Horizon for the fast turn around (service matters)
Posted on: 2/27/2012 9:23 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: Should it be re tuned
I recieved my JR Rx back :it was in tune to factory specifications THANKS ALL @ JR/HORIZON !!!!
Posted on: 2/27/2012 9:21 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "JR Radio & Spektrum Radios"
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RE: Monster Planes P-47s have diamond thread tires
Thanks I might try that what the heck[8D]
Posted on: 2/18/2012 11:36 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 07 TopFlite Stinson build
The Cessna airmaster looks good what did you cover it with? Also,thats a nice Dog ,I love them all
Posted on: 2/18/2012 11:32 AM by Author "ramcfarland" in the forum "Kit Building"
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