RE: Nitro proof paint
with all the choices out there,especially with the many types, names ,specific use's, etc.,etc.,that rustoleum has on the market; not to mention the wide variety of rattle can paints that can be had at wal mart or auto parts stores ,I think that unless you're using a product that is specifically marketed to the model airplane enthusiast like Klass coat or Warbird colors to name a couple,one should always do a TEST panel before using something on your plane. Even when a fellow modeler shows you his good results with one type of product and you purchase the same, theres still a chance the manufacturer may have changed the formula and your results could be very different. Again just my opinion.
Posted on: 9/9/2012 9:32 AM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: SCRATCH BUILT P-38M NIGHT LIGHTNING
you might consider shrink tubing over the screws to smooth them out, and a circle of wall board sanding screen between prop and back plate. The sanding screen has grit on both sides.
Posted on: 9/8/2012 8:39 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Nitro proof paint
[quote]ORIGINAL: STUKA BARRY Rustoleum paints are fuel proof available at Home-Cheapo and Wally World. There are a few Olive Drab colors available too. [/quote] what type of fuel are you refering to when you say rustoleum paints are fuel proof?
Posted on: 9/8/2012 6:35 AM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Nitro proof paint
I think part of the problem is in what we mean when we use the word "fuel". Fuel can be regular gasoline, Kerosene jet fuel, nitro blended glow fuel. When one is talking about "fuel proof" finishes it is important to be very specific as to EXACTLY what type of fuel you want the finish to withstand or be impervious to. My $.02 worth.
Posted on: 9/7/2012 8:06 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Nitro proof paint
I thought Nitrate dope was not "glow fuel proof" and Butyrate was fuel proof. At least that's what I remember from way back flying control line in the late 50's and 60's.
Posted on: 9/7/2012 6:26 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: TF FW190 GIANT ARF
the Dragon figures are 1/6 scale.they will fit if you mean that you can get them into the cockpit.you could also fit a 1/7 or a 1/8 scale figure .would it look right? I think not.
Posted on: 8/30/2012 8:31 AM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Radio Control Scale Aircraft Quarterly - who owns the rights to this magazine now?
I just ordered the plans for the JU87D from MyHobby Store in the U.K. The plan no. RSQ1636 appears to be correct but its listed as JU81 not 87. If you google JU81 plans it comes up as the first result of the search.
Posted on: 8/26/2012 3:11 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Z-poxy Waxy coating removal
Yeah, thats what I thought I meant to say but you said what I thought I meant but didnt say. Thanks
Posted on: 8/16/2012 12:49 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Z-poxy Waxy coating removal
Doesn't the use of a polyester fabric or peel ply laid over the resin coat before it cures eliminate the amine blush?
Posted on: 8/16/2012 6:25 AM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: FW190 cockpit print outs
google fw190 instrument panel. should find something there.
Posted on: 7/15/2012 6:06 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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scale pilot size
after seeing several questions and discussions about pilot size I made up a chart that I think might be useful. 1 : 1 Full Size Person Height Scale Size Pilot in Inches 1/3 1/3.5 1/4 1/4.5 1/5 1/5.3 1/5.5 1/6 1/6.5 Ft. In. Foot Decimal Equiv. 4.000 3.428 3.000 2.660 2.400 2.250 2.180 2.000 1.840 6 0 6.00 24.00 20.57 18.00 15.96 14.40 13.50 13.08 12.00 11.04 = 1 ft. 5 11 5.91 23.64 20.26 17.73 15.72 14.18 13.30 12.88 11.82 10.87 5 10 5.82 23.28 19.95 17.46 15.48 13.97 13.10 12.69 11.64 10.71 5 9 5.75 23.00 19.71 17.25 15.30 13.80 12.94 12.54 11.50 10.58 5 8 5.66 22.64 19.40 16.98 15.06 13.58 12.74 12.34 11.32 10.41 5 7 5.58 22.32 19.13 16.74 14.84 13.39 12.56 12.16 11.16 10.27 5 6 5.50 22.00 18.85 16.50 14.63 13.20 12.38 11.99 11.00 10.12 5 5 5.41 21.64 18.55 16.23 14.39 12.98 12.17 11.79 10.82 9.95 5 4 5.33 21.32 18.27 15.99 14.18 12.79 11.99 11.62 10.66 9.81 5 3 5.25 21.00 18.00 15.75 13.97 12.60 11.81 11.45 10.50 9.66 5 2 5.16 20.64 17.69 15.48 13.73 12.38 11.61 11.25 10.32 9.49 5 1 5.08 20.32 17.41 15.24 13.51 12.19 11.43 11.07 10.16 9.35 5 0 5.00 20.00 17.14 15.00 13.30 12.00 11.25 10.90 10.00 9.20 5 0 5.00 120.00 102.84 90.00 79.80 72.00 67.50 65.40 60.00 55.20 Sorry about the bottom line .I have no idea where that came from,probably a typo when I was setting up the chart.
Posted on: 4/22/2012 5:35 AM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP Stuka-build details
Do you mean of the full size D3 or what I have been able to accomplish? I have only made the Revi gunsight, an instrument panel mock-up, the radio receiver & transmitter, the gunners seat,and the circuit breaker panel on the right side, and the MG81z. Paul
Posted on: 4/11/2012 8:21 AM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP Stuka-build details
No, I have been trying to build a ziroli size D3 but life and things keep getting in the way. I have only been able to get a few cockpit details done. Paul
Posted on: 4/11/2012 8:07 AM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP Stuka-build details
I should clarify the above post, I used drawings that I copied to the scale size. You can find these drawings in the archives at http://www.cockpitinstrumente.de/index-englisch.htm. however they require a 20$ registration fee to access the archives. If you're interested in Luftwaffe history its worth every penny, the immense volume of photos and other documents is really great. Paul
Posted on: 4/11/2012 7:34 AM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP Stuka-build details
overall length 915mm, barrel length 475mm. dont really have any other dimensions, I used these and made a copy of the photos to the scale I needed and worked from there.
Posted on: 4/11/2012 7:20 AM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: KMP Stuka-build details
I have been reading the "give & take" here and one thing really stands out to me. The moderators are not watching this thread very much otherwise it would be shutdown or locked up.Enough already ! keep it up and you'll both get banned. The phrase " thin skinned to a fault " comes to mind,
Posted on: 4/10/2012 10:30 AM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: P47 Weathering and that in service look help.
you may want to have a look at http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9431135/tm.htm "for that in service look" thread.
Posted on: 4/5/2012 7:18 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Alsa chrome on a warbird ?
There is a current discussion on chrome paints over on RCSB. in the finishing topic. http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18262&get=last#372297
Posted on: 3/16/2012 3:14 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Yes,You got it. You're up Ernie !
Posted on: 3/3/2012 8:06 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
1 Twin engine 2 counter rotating props 3 crew of two plus 12 passengers 4 once landed on the white house lawn 5 span 33'4" Length 47' 3 1/2" 6 Despite rave reviews from over 40 pilots no production contracts were made 7 think V/STOL
Posted on: 3/3/2012 5:40 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Sorry, not the one. 1 Twin engine 2 counter rotating props 3 crew of two plus 12 passengers 4 once landed on the white house lawn 5 span 33'4" Length 47' 3 1/2" 6 Despite rave reviews from over 40 pilots no production contracts were made
Posted on: 3/3/2012 4:53 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
1 Twin engine 2 counter rotating props 3 crew of two plus 12 passengers 4 once landed on the white house lawn 5 span 33'4" Length 47' 3 1/2"
Posted on: 3/3/2012 3:59 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Nope. Not the Chinook
Posted on: 3/3/2012 3:07 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
name the plane 1 Twin engine 2 counter rotating props 3 crew of two plus 12 passengers 4 once landed on the white house lawn
Posted on: 3/3/2012 2:44 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Short 184
Posted on: 3/2/2012 3:32 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Warning Re shelf paper!!!!
Have you tried WD-40?
Posted on: 2/26/2012 10:32 AM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread
Hi Gary, take your drawing or photo of the clock face to a Kinko's or some other print /copy place and reduce/enlarge it on one of their copier's. Determine what the dia. is you need and reduce/enlarge by whatever % you think it needs and then measure it and adjust the % up or down and repeat till you find the right size. Paul
Posted on: 2/26/2012 12:39 AM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Printing water transfer decals at home
The text doesn't say anything about being fuel proof. Being durable , hard, whatever do not always equate to being fuelproof. I would recomend a test on some samples first. I think these products are intended mainly for the model railroad people.
Posted on: 1/19/2012 11:10 AM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread
there is also a 1/6 cockpit build thread in scaledetail forum on rcsb,page 5 that might be of interest.also in reading thru the thread I noticed that Ed Clayman of Scale aero has quite a bit of cockpit info. Paul
Posted on: 1/18/2012 6:30 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: CARF F4U-1 Corsair build thread
Gary, I know its not exactly the f4u you're looking for but I thought it might have some similar equipment.found this link mentioned over on RCSB. http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u221/rwright142/Corsair%20Graveyard/ Paul
Posted on: 1/18/2012 5:35 PM by Author "tunakuts3d" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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