RE: Buildig my 1st kit (what should I get)
Here's a real nice bi-plane Phaeton II http://www.balsausa.com/store/product.php?id_product=835
Posted on: 11/3/2009 11:50 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Buildig my 1st kit (what should I get)
Perhaps one of these . . . Great Planes Ultra Sport 40 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCZR8&P=0 Great Planes Rapture 40 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFHG4&P=0 Goldberg Tiger 2 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDJC9&P=0
Posted on: 11/3/2009 10:09 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Buildig my 1st kit (what should I get)
Have you considered a J-3 Cub? I love the look of those. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJ568&P=0
Posted on: 11/3/2009 9:43 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Painting Engine Compartment
I always paint the bare wood with Rustoleum paint FIRST, then coat the entire painted compartment with unthinned 30-minute epoxy and an epoxy brush. Looks good and stays looking good. Don't forget to paint the entire tank compartment with 30-minute epoxy, including the back of the firewall .
Posted on: 11/3/2009 2:53 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: plane vs seagulls
Maybe this thread should be closed before opinions get ugly. Point was made and opinions given, this can go on indefinitely.
Posted on: 11/2/2009 3:43 AM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: plane vs seagulls
Don't see how you can find it funny. You can learn different manuevers without chasing down living creatures. Whats next, dogs and cats or worse?
Posted on: 11/2/2009 3:42 AM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: plane vs seagulls
[quote]ORIGINAL: Srewinkel  Don't do anything stupid, and respect others.  [/quote] You don't find chasing down birds to be stupid? I agree, have some fun flying. But you must also do so SAFELY and RESPECTFULLY, which I don't find the OP's actions to be justifiable. I stick to my opinions.
Posted on: 11/1/2009 11:55 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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RE: plane vs seagulls
[quote]ORIGINAL: scottrc Boy, you guys really know how to put a guy down for making a mistake. What happened to constructive criticism [/quote] That was [u]NOT[/u] a mistake, it was [u]WILLFUL[/u] and [u]WANTON[/u] harassment, and disrespect in conduct in RCing and giving a bad name to fellow RCers.
Posted on: 11/1/2009 5:26 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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Dynaflite Butterfly pushrods
Can someone tell me what kind of pushrods the Butterfly kit comes supplied with? I want all the correct hardware ready and waiting.
Posted on: 10/31/2009 7:22 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Whizard
Post #4, ask him for ideas/details as he has done it
Posted on: 10/31/2009 11:55 AM by Author "shd3920" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: plane vs seagulls
Sorry to say you got what you deserved and can not feel sorry for you. Harassing the seagulls and then wondering why they attacked back. Every kit has the warning "THIS IS NOT A TOY". Why were you treating it as though it was?
Posted on: 10/31/2009 11:50 AM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Crash & Rebuild"
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Dynaflite Butterfly tricycle gear conversion???
Is it possible to convert a Dynaflite Butterfly to a tricycle landing gear?
Posted on: 10/27/2009 6:37 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: fabric covering needed
towerhobbies has Coverite http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0095p?FVPROFIL=&FVSEARCH=coverite+fabrics&search=Go Great Hobbies has Worldtex fabric http://www.greathobbies.com/search/results/?srchtype=AdvSearch&srchvendor=WTX&srchcat=AC Balsa USA has Solartex http://www.balsausa.com/store/category.php?id_category=36
Posted on: 10/23/2009 6:50 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Kit Building"
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Dynaflite Butterfly
Where can I find a downloable build manual for the Dynaflite Butterfly?
Posted on: 10/20/2009 7:02 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Micro telemaster
The Micro Telemaster is the only telemaster kit that would take a motor that small
Posted on: 10/20/2009 3:19 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Micro telemaster
Yes should be fine. But, as this was designed for electric, the airframe will need to be reinforced in the engine compartment and tank area with light ply. And reinforce behind the firewall with triangle stock. You should also make the firewall a little thicker with ply. And don't forget to fuelproof the tank and engine area as well as the firewall.
Posted on: 10/19/2009 7:53 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
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RE: Build thread for a Carl Goldberg Eagle II Trainer??
By the way, very nice build so far. I will be following this thread whole-heartedly to its end.
Posted on: 10/10/2009 5:36 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Build thread for a Carl Goldberg Eagle II Trainer??
To upload smaller photos. On your computer desktop or wherever you store your photos . . . 1) With your mouse pointer over the photo thumbnail right click on your mouse for the menu to open. 2) When the menu opens scroll down to 'open with', another menu will open 3) When the second menu opens scroll over to and click on 'paint' 4) At the top tool bar click on 'image' 5) Scroll down to and click on 'resize/skew' 6) Underneath 'resize' at both horizontal and vertical type into the small boxes an equal percentage to shrink the photo to. Usually around 60-70% each box is good. 7) Click 'ok' and you will see the photo shrink. 8) Close out of paint and when asked click 'save' Now the photos won't be as big when you load them into RCU
Posted on: 10/10/2009 5:33 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Dynaflite Butterfly build
Only problem with transparent blue, and other blues as well, is that it blends in with the sky too well and its easy to lose sight and orientation. Bright color, or perhaps white, graphics or bands underneath the wings would solve this pretty well.
Posted on: 10/8/2009 10:26 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Build thread for a Carl Goldberg Eagle II Trainer??
[quote]ORIGINAL: Trax540 Did you happen to flip through the manual i could have sworn that they list the steps to add the optional Bolt on wing. I just built one of these last year or so and i really think its in there. [/quote] Yes there is a bolt-on wing option in the manual but I still would not recommend it with such a weak-framed cabin. If you want a bolt-on wing all you need to do is build the windshield from balsa and fill in the side window openings with balsa to make the cabin solid.
Posted on: 10/8/2009 10:01 AM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Build thread for a Carl Goldberg Eagle II Trainer??
I would love to see a build thread. I would follow it and enjoy it tremendously. [quote]ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer The aileron mod is totally up to you. Personally, I don't think it's any easier that the kitted torque rods. However, I would nix the bolt-on wing. The Eagle has an open cabin design with plastic windows. While it looks nice, it makes for a weaker wing seat that solid wood. With a bolt-on wing, the slightest mistake will result in a major rebuild of the cabin area. [/quote] I also prefer dual aileron servos. But I would agree that it is not a good idea to build a bolt on wing, cabin area is much too weak. Instead of the wing bolts breaking off the whole cabin area would snap off. If you eliminate the plastic side windows and windshield and built them out of balsa then bolt-on wings would be more possible.
Posted on: 10/7/2009 6:55 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Dynaflite Butterfly conversion???
If you don't mind me asking, why such a big prop? It was mentioned above (post 11) a 11x8 at the biggest.
Posted on: 10/3/2009 10:15 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Can you identify this glider?
Don't know what it is but its a beaut!!! Let us know how it flies, with photos if possible.
Posted on: 10/3/2009 12:54 AM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Good kit for 400 to 480 motor
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Posted on: 10/1/2009 2:27 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Drinking and Flying
Drinking and flying is as good a combination as drinking and driving [sm=thumbs_down.gif][sm=thumbs_down.gif][sm=thumbs_down.gif]
Posted on: 9/27/2009 11:57 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Softening Epoxy on wood?
Heat gun will soften the epoxy enough to scrap it off and is best for removing old epoxy, but if you don't have a heat gun then perhaps a hair dryer at its highest power setting may get hot enough to soften it. If a hair dryer don't work maybe you can try a solder iron just be careful not to burn the wood. Is it hardwood? You may be able to scrap the epoxy off with a razorblade or exacto knife. If it is balsa you can simply cut the piece out and replace it. If you are going to be highly involved with this hobby and building, then the heat gun will be an inseperable tool.
Posted on: 9/27/2009 1:51 AM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Dynaflite Butterfly conversion???
[u]ALL THESE I HAVE[/u] 2826/12 AXI 40amp ESC 2100mAh 11.1 20C lithium pack (hopefully its not completely dead, will charge overnight to check) Futaba TX, RX, standard servos, and accessories How does that sound? In time I can upgrade to something like a 2250mAh 3S 11.1v 25C lipo pack
Posted on: 9/27/2009 12:41 AM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Dynaflite Butterfly conversion???
KV rating is 760 Specs: http://www.espritmodel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=4999
Posted on: 9/26/2009 11:50 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Dynaflite Butterfly conversion???
[quote]ORIGINAL: Buran It seems to me that would be perfect; with the correct prop. [/quote] I have a 10x6 folding prop???
Posted on: 9/26/2009 8:57 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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RE: Dynaflite Butterfly conversion???
Is a 2826/12 AXI too much power for a Butterfly? I have one of those with a 40amp ESC
Posted on: 9/26/2009 7:50 PM by Author "shd3920" in the forum "RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring"
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