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RE: Phil Kraft's
hey now, this thread is now "X" rated[:D].......beautiful collection David. i'd pay premium price for almost any Italian made ST.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 10:26 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266548
RE: SPA Dirty Birdy
i'll take "tricks" anyday, and as for the other, that's what beer is for[:D] the look of your DB is refreshing, and it looks like a performer. like i said, my DB with a Rossi was grossly overpowered..........
Posted on: 11/19/2009 9:43 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266429
RE: Phil Kraft's
[quote]ORIGINAL: hook57 My mistake, I thought it was a .60, that's what I was watching. I have two (one NIB) .40 sized BH's to put into something, hmmm... [/quote] Jeff has been helping me, so when all the details are worked out, we can go for it. also remember, Tower carries a clear canopy that is a perfect match to the plan. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJ934 need to know what to include if we do kits.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 9:37 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266418
RE: Phil Kraft's
[quote]ORIGINAL: hook57 My mistake, I thought it was a .60, that's what I was watching. I have two (one NIB) .40 sized BH's to put into something, hmmm... [/quote] OK, i thought you were talking about the x25. in my other thread i showed the BH G60 that i won, and yes it was 257.00 to be eact...........i could have had it for 219.00 but i put my bid in about 15 seconds too early. the other bidder countered and bump my number up......i didn't care, i wanted it. i've had 2 offers for it for 300.00. gonna keep it.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 9:34 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266409
RE: Phil Kraft's
[quote]ORIGINAL: hook57 Hhmmm, was that the one (the Blue Head) that went for about $240 or so? Ouch, but you did get it! mk [/quote] nope, the BH X25 i got went for 80 bucks. it's actually NIB and pristine.......sometimes you get what the seller advertizes. http://cgi.ebay.com/SUPERTIGRE-G-25-SERIE-X-BLUE-HEAD_W0QQitemZ270479503085QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ef9d5aeed a week ago though i paid 78 bucks for what was suppose to be a NIB ST .23......when i got it, you could see that someone put it together out of used inards.........the seller took it back.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 8:55 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266326
RE: SPA Dirty Birdy
it's still a pretty one though. my DB was from a kit with FG fuse and Foam core wing...powered by a Rossi with pipe...........thing was more like Pylon Racer........
Posted on: 11/19/2009 8:40 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266285
RE: SPA Dirty Birdy
absolutey [color=#6600FF][size=7]GORGEOUS[/size][/color] what finish and what is the weight?
Posted on: 11/19/2009 7:49 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266130
RE: super tigre .23 muffler needed?
thx for all the replies guys.....i finally found the muffler............it came along with a ST .23 too[:D] since all i wanted was the muffler, i may unload the engine. seller says it is new in the box, but may have been run at the factory..........hmmmm
Posted on: 11/19/2009 12:35 AM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9264380
RE: super tigre .23 muffler needed?
like Jim said too, the x series up to 25 fit this little gem too. i think i found one that is the 1 piece design, but i'll have to buy the whole engine package to get it............... 2nd choice would be the K&B style and thx for posting that info. w8ye-thx for the mac tip...........only thing that bothers me about their muffler is i know 2 people who used them and complained of overheating..........of course the NV could have been set wrong, but they did lose power with them as well.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 5:37 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9263552
RE: Super Tigre X25 bluehead prop size?
thx for the replies. i'll have to bench it for breakin, and then tach these 2 props. BTW, i need suggestions on break in..........all my tigre's with lapped pistions took some time to breakin, but i never ran any of the X's. fuel, and methods?
Posted on: 11/18/2009 5:34 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9263540
RE: Kwik-Fli III and ST Bluehead G60
thx for all the replies guys......i think Jeff's Qwic-Fly is the way to go for sure. seems it will come out really light as well, and from what i've seen, it's well cut and good wood selection.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 5:31 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9263530
RE: Phil Kraft's
today i received a Midwest Flea Fli +10 kit. i had a wanted ad on RCG and a member over there who goes by BStaley notified me that he had one. he was real BRUTAL WITH THE PRICE TOO.......LIKE $25.00....for a new never unpacked FF kit. how is that for a gentleman in our hobby? i also won a NIB X25 Bluehead for a real fair price and it too is in pristine condition. i'm thinking these 2 would be a match.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 5:29 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9263521
RE: Phil Kraft's
Gary from Robart is sending a nose strut for the Fli, so once i get things in order i am going to make jigs to make a few kits this coming year. how many might be interested in a FF kit at this time?
Posted on: 11/18/2009 5:24 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9263506
RE: Kwik-Fli III and ST Bluehead G60
FB, i saw some other posts too that talked about kit prices on the bay. i have just heard back from Jeff of HHS and yes, i'm going to buy the kit from him. i like nostalgia, but i like not throwing money away[:D].......my Dad built his KF from the TF kit and there was nothing special about it that would make me spend 300 bones unless i was just a collecter.
Posted on: 11/18/2009 8:20 AM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9262370
Super Tigre X25 bluehead prop size?
maybe this is the wrong forum for Tigres as there have been no replies to any of the Tigre threads............but, i'll give you all a chnace to try and answer this. with the Tigre X25's they had ringed pistons, and schnuerle porting. anyone know what the best prop size is for it? using this one in a small pattern plane.
Posted on: 11/17/2009 11:50 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9261887
RE: super tigre .23 muffler needed?
did this engine ever come with a muffler? looks like they are extinct[:o]
Posted on: 11/17/2009 9:01 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9261438
ST S25 or X25 -which came first?
i have a NIB Super Tigre G25X and a near new 25S.......anyone know which one came first and which is the powerhouse of the 2?
Posted on: 11/17/2009 7:18 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9261151
Kwik-Fli III and ST Bluehead G60
finally found a Super Tigre G60 Bluehead ABC/Ring with TST and PDP that is in perfect NIB condition. this one is a beat. original plan was to get a Webra 60 or Enya 60 III for the Kwik-Fli, but i'm thinking this one will be perfect for it. there is a Top Flite Kwik-Fli III on the bay right now, but who knows how much that will go for. naturally i could win it by overbidding my rearend off, but i also saw from searching here the HHS makes a kit for the MAN version of the Qwic-Fly. any input from you guys that have been involved in Clasic pattern would sur help me decided....... thx mike
Posted on: 11/17/2009 5:43 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9260892
Super Tigre G60BH questions
finally found one that is in perfect NIB condition. this G60 Bluehead is ABC/Ring with TST and PDP. came with a muffler, but was it meant for a tuned pipe? also does anyone have instruction sheet for this baby?
Posted on: 11/17/2009 5:37 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9260873
RE: Old Picture's
the Lanier in that photo was then called the "Citron" which was a Jim Kirkland design.....Dad and i both had one. the wings were foam as later version which became the "Jester", but was vinyl covered on the Citron. the Jester was the exact same plane, but had the aero skin and did not come with wing fillets as the Citron did. amazing how well that stuff would take the stress. the Headmaster was our first plane too.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 9:48 AM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9257399
RE: Fliteskin simulating plywood?
if this material is thin circuit board sheet like Don says, can't it be heated in an oven to allow it to take shape (although lomoted) to the structure? we've done this with regular CB and once heated it will take to many shapes within reason.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 9:35 AM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9257376
RE: Building the Proctor Nieuport 11
thx Bob, i did not know he carried the tiny ones. i love talking to Joe......the guy always takes time to talk to you and answer each and every question one has.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 3:45 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9255575
RE: Building the Proctor Nieuport 11
i think brown or natural leather would be the right color.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 2:20 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9255442
RE: Building the Proctor Nieuport 11
does anyone have a source for tiny eyelets and thin leather stripping for the upper hatch lacing?
Posted on: 11/15/2009 2:11 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9255424
RE: V.K. Nieuport 17
sure hope you update us on your N17 Jim.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 2:09 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9255421
RE: Building the Proctor Nieuport 11
hey where did you go Mike? it's time to bring this back up to get something done...(motivation for me too). all the main painting is done on my N11....now just some detail painting and it's almost ready.
Posted on: 11/15/2009 2:01 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9255407
RE: V.K. Nieuport 17
well i think you are forgiven Larry. here is another picture of the N11 finished now
Posted on: 11/15/2009 1:58 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9255399
RE: Jim Cline
another of the greats are gone. talked to him over a year ago when i bought my first regulator. spent a lot of time with me informing me how to set it up. thx for letting us know.
Posted on: 11/14/2009 10:15 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9254283
RE: Phil Kraft's
saw a wanted ad in the Scale forum so i guess this one is OK to post. i have a Classic Pattern project going which i will also kit later next year. the Super Tigre .23 is a great engine for the plane. the problem is finding a muffler for the ST .23. the NIB one i have is an original red box version that came with an exhaust butterfly, but no muffler. the one i bought off Ebay last week was said to be new in the box...........when i got it i was amazed that it was a new case,backplate and head, but the inards were used parts......lousy compression, and to boot, a slopping conrod and almost 1/8" of end play in the crankshaft. the seller agreed to take it back for refund, but there goes the muffler as he wanted to whole deal sent back. there has got to be a ST .23 muffler floating around somewhere, so please post if you have one or know of one that someone wants to sell. thx -mike
Posted on: 11/14/2009 6:50 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Classic Pattern Flying"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9253828
super tigre .23 muffler needed?
saw a wanted ad in the Scale forum so i guess this one is OK to post. i have a Classic Pattern project going which i will also kit later next year. the Super Tigre .23 is a great engine for the plane. the problem is finding a muffler for the ST .23. the NIB one i have is an original red box version that came with an exhaust butterfly, but no muffler. the one i bought off Ebay last week was said to be new in the box...........when i got it i was amazed that it was a new case,backplate and head, but the inards were used parts......lousy compression, and to boot, a slopping conrod and almost 1/8" of end play in the crankshaft. the seller agreed to take it back for refund, but there goes the muffler as he wanted to whole deal sent back. there has got to be a ST .23 muffler floating around somewhere, so please post if you have one or know of one that someone wants to sell. thx -mike
Posted on: 11/14/2009 6:49 PM by Author "summerwind"
in the forum "Glow Engines"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9253822
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