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RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul
I use adjustable reamers. Works fine with no tendency to grab the prop bore. A sharp drill bit tends to dig into the prop. Bob
Posted on: 5/21/2013 8:23 AM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11518195
RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
You're welcome fellas. Bob
Posted on: 5/20/2013 7:30 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11517746
RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
Ask and you shall receive. See atachments. Bob
Posted on: 5/20/2013 5:22 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11517626
RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul
If you thought your postage is bad, I ordered a Sears belt sander drive belt and the postage for that item was 50% of the cost of the belt, and I live three miles from a large Sears store. Bob
Posted on: 5/16/2013 8:14 AM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513158
RE: Why do people keep calling it TURBIN as in trashbin instead of BINE?
According to Webster, both pronunciations are acceptable. Bob
Posted on: 5/15/2013 9:03 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11512805
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
PLANE JIM you have #17. Bob
Posted on: 9/18/2012 5:29 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11232882
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
Does anyone know the amount of dihedral of the lower wing panels, in degrees, of the 1/4 scale Concept Fleet? Bob
Posted on: 9/18/2012 3:43 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11232791
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
Sparky........didn't we converse a few years ago on the PBM thread? You're #16 Bob
Posted on: 9/18/2012 10:35 AM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11232507
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
OK, thanks for the clarification. Bob
Posted on: 9/18/2012 8:58 AM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11232400
RE: Ron Weiss 1/3 Fleet
Ray, I'm pretty sure it is safety wire. My propane works fine with silver brazing. Bob
Posted on: 9/18/2012 8:49 AM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11232391
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
This is the list so far. Didn't know there were so many addicts! 1 Retransit 2 meanrc 3 knucklebutt 4 geoardsog5 5 Mein Duff 6 Planejaw 7 Fleet 8 Mangolo 9 Yank II 10 dabrown 11 Cliff Ozier 12 412t1 13 skipb 14 landeck 15 Jaybird Jaybird, would that engine be an O.S. .40 four-stroke? An idea worth looking into, John. Actually, anything from the Golden Era of Aviation is good. I can just see
Posted on: 9/18/2012 8:42 AM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11232378
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
If you need any help with anything, let me know. We're neighbors. You up to watching the shuttle depart tomorrow? Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 8:15 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231884
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
You are #11 Cliff. Good luck with your acquisition. Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 8:13 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231882
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
Since I asked John for a video previously, here's my first flight, the airplane's second. Nothing great, just getting used to the sticks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3JUPxfm7DQ&list=UUuTBG728cLbiJ0y0sHe-nzQ&index=52&feature=plcp Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 8:03 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231873
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
Dave, welcome. You're #10 Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 7:46 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231856
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
For some of you guys not familiar with my crashed Fleet, the pics in post #1 are the same aircraft. It was a 25 or 30 year old Fleet that was given to me (free). I had to completely refurbish it and I added an ASP 5-cylinder 4-stroke for power. Free only cost me $1700 by the time I was finished. The pic below is what I did to it. Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 6:47 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231793
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
Jim, you're number 9. Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 6:29 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231767
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
[quote]ORIGINAL: dreid I just subscribed. My first giant scale was a Concept Fleet in 1977. I have a kit in storage to do and have chosen my color scheme. [/quote] Do you need a number? Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 6:27 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231764
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
Denis, Now, that looks more like Chandler. I'm seeing some really nice Fleets. Makes me want to go in the garage and get to work. Do you belong to a club out there? If so, what club? Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 6:24 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231761
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
[quote]ORIGINAL: knucklebutt Now here's something I have just changed: I have always used the Du-Bro 6'' inflatable tires: Flying off asphalt my Fleet can get a little squirley , especially on landing roll out. It would tend to scrape a wing tip as the inflatables were a little squishey (is that a word?) It was suggested I switch to hard rubber, which I did today. I had some Sulliavan aluminum hub 5''. Made a huge difference. Tracked easily all the way down the runway on take off, and absolutely tendency to dig in a wing tip. I just ordered the Du-Bro 1/3 cub wheels, per Ray W. (see prior thread) I flew this airplane off grass for years and of course had no issues, not so with the asphalt. [/quote] I know there isn't much in the way of grass in Chandler, AZ so I see why you're flying off pavement. My son lives in Chandler and the only grass around him is what is force fed with water in front of his house. Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 6:14 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231746
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
Ray, those wingtip dings are just the reason I try to stay on the grass for my landings. Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 6:06 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231735
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
Thanks John. Nice aircraft.
Posted on: 9/17/2012 6:03 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231733
RE: Ron Weiss 1/3 Fleet
Hey Ray I used a steel wire wrap on my landing gear and cabanes in addition to silver brazing. The wire is most probably stainless, as it is non-magnetic. I had it in my tool box for about 40 years. No problems with it melting. I concentrated the heat on the music wire. Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 6:01 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231731
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
This is what i have so far. I entered a few that stated their intentions on the Concept Build thread. 1 retransit Bob 2 meanrc jk 3 knucklebutt Denis 4 geoardsog5 John R. 5 Mein Duff Eric 6 Planejaw John 7 Fleet Ray 8 mangolo Waldo
Posted on: 9/17/2012 5:19 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231682
RE: Fleet Brotherhood
When you guys sign up, give your A/C scale, mfg and power. Thanks, Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 5:10 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231675
RE: Concept Fleet Biplane
OK John, here it is. Fleet Brotherhood http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11231623/anchors_11231623/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#11231623 Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 4:38 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231625
Fleet Brotherhood
There is some stated interest in a Fleet Brotherhood. Since no one has moved forward on this and I cannot find a thread of this on RCU, I will take the bull by the horns. I would like it to cover all things associated with the Fleet biplane, including all scales and manner of build. I am not by any means an expert, so I yield to others on this subject. I want to gain from this thread as much as anyone, so feel free to join in. Ownership is not a requirement. Being a bit selfish I claim #1. Please let me know if you are interested and I'll keep track of the members. Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 4:36 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231623
RE: Concept Fleet Biplane
Bill, As far as I know, the owner was sick and could not continue the business. I had ordered a kit about four months ago and my money was returned. That is why I decided to build one from the plans I had. I tried to get one from someone else and he wanted to include a set of wheels and a dummy engine with it. He wouldn't break it up. So I built my own kit. Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 2:14 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231448
RE: Concept Fleet Biplane
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mein Duff I'm in Also !! But who's gonna run this thing ?? [/quote] Ok, I'll ask the question. What requirements are necessary to get this thing started? Do we need to do a separate blog? Anybody know? Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 12:21 PM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231345
RE: Concept Fleet Biplane
Count me in also! Bob
Posted on: 9/17/2012 9:59 AM by Author "retransit"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11231181
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