RE: So You have a Triplane
Well, the sopwith was responsible for the Fokker . It is certainly welcome here.
Posted on: 5/23/2013 8:52 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: PAINTING AN ALUMINUM SPINNER
Scuff sand with fine paper. Prime with a good metal primer. Then spray your colors. It is all about getting adhesion. The primer is important for this. It should hang on, so long as you can keep it off the runway! lol
Posted on: 5/22/2013 8:54 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: GTM 1/2 Scale Fokker Triplane
I was wondering if you guys know if the DR1 had stitching and rib tapes on the rudder, stab and the ailerons?
Posted on: 5/22/2013 7:51 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Washer fluid and latex paint question!!? Help!!
I like latex as well. I use Behr with Floetrol. Blue windshield washer fluid. The thing with the windshield washer fluid is it has alcohol so it dries a little faster than just water. I have noticed a difference since using the floetrol. This aircraft was painted entirely with my airbrush, so latex will come out of that small of spray gun as well.
Posted on: 5/22/2013 7:44 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Rib stitch and tape over Koverall
I have one of those "pizza cutter" fabric cutters, from the cloth store. They work great as they do not drag the fibers. I cut over a big sheet of glass. Works great on fiberglass cloth as well. I was planning on cutting my tapes from my dacron fabric, but using Silkspan might just be the ticket for me. The thing about dope, not only does it adhere well, it will also shrink after it cures. I would be a little leery of ironing down tapes as you would have to be careful not to distort them with the heat. I am sure low temp is required here. I am going to do some testing, but I am leaning toward the silkspan idea. Will be easier to cut. Here is my project. Getting close to covering time. Needless to say, I need a lot of tapes! lol
Posted on: 5/21/2013 3:46 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Rib stitch and tape over Koverall
I am getting ready to do the same thing. I am planning on using dope to adhere my tapes. Then latex color over the top. My fabric is full scale dacron, but it is very similar to Koverall.
Posted on: 5/21/2013 4:36 AM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: So You have a Triplane
I am putting HS625 metal gears in mine all around, on the controls anyway. You do not need low profile servos as the wing is thick enough to take standard size. I will go with some other standard sized for my throttle, then probably a micro with switch to ground the magneto for engine kill. Got word today BUSA will add a triplane to the 1/6 line of kits. That was very good news. I added a drain line to run down one of the rear landing gear struts. This tube runs from inside the tank compartment, all the way down, under the axel wing. This allows the overflow fuel to run straight to the ground. Very important when trying to avoid fuel contact with the axel wing. Raw fuel is very hard on them.
Posted on: 5/20/2013 5:40 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: So You have a Triplane
So I was excited to find this book in my mail yesterday, http://www.amazon.com/Fokker-Aircraft-Legends-Aviation-99001/dp/8362878096/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369015736&sr=8-2&keywords=Fokker+DR1 It is a great source of info on the placement of many detail items. So good cockpit info and gun details. I had a few problems with it though. Some photos are mis-marked. Confusing the DVI with the DR 1 prototypes. I certainly recommend it though, for anyone looking to detail their triplane, as it is helpful in showing how many items look. It is interesting how the DR1 had no instruments on the panel as we are used to seeing. They were spread out throughout the cockpit. I am doing my cockpit details now, and this book, along with all of my others are coming in very handy. And for those that are interested, there is a Fokker DVII book available as well. Oh, funny how the draftsman used knotty wood to represent the sheeting and wood components of the aircraft. I have to assume knots would be avoided in the actual full scale build.
Posted on: 5/19/2013 7:16 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Correcting incidence
I am wondering if you guys could help me rig this beast? I figured I would open up a whole new can of worms! lol I am sure I can pull this off with a ruler.[:D]
Posted on: 5/19/2013 7:10 AM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Plug cable removal, replacement?
I came to the conclusion that it would be better to make more room and will not have to lengthen the plug cap wire. I had to cut into an area of my plane I did not want to, but I think it will be best to leave the plug wire alone and stick with the current mag. Thanks for the reply
Posted on: 5/18/2013 11:54 AM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Plug cable removal, replacement?
I will check dimensions today. That would certainly be easier. Thanks
Posted on: 5/18/2013 8:01 AM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: 10th Anniversary Warbirds Over The Rockies Sept. 13-15, 2013
[quote]ORIGINAL: Zeeb Any RV parking? [/quote] Yes, no hook ups though. Overnight camping as well, otherwise.
Posted on: 5/18/2013 8:00 AM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Plug cable removal, replacement?
I have a Qudra 35 engine that I need to lengthen the plug cap cable on. How difficult is this to do, or is it possible? I need a little more length to get around my exhaust configuration. About 2". Any ideas of tips on the procedure would be great help. This is a magneto engine.
Posted on: 5/18/2013 12:05 AM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: So You have a Triplane
My new one under construction. Quadra 35 engine. BUSA 1/4 scale
Posted on: 5/18/2013 12:01 AM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Help Identify this plane older biwing
[quote]ORIGINAL: tweedy On most R/C biplanes including the one you picture, the wings are of cantilever design, and the inter-plane struts are just cosmetic, if your model had functional flying and landing wires then the inter-plane struts would be a necessity. A full size example would be the WWI Fokker Dr1 Triplane, it had cantilever wings, and struts added (but no flying wires)just to please the higher command. [/quote] The Fokker DR1 had wing failures later with the added interplane struts. The DR1 that did not have the struts was only a prototype. Everyone that entered service had them. I personally would add them to this model, just to take the load off of the cabanes. Looks like a fun model. Would be cool to have ailerons on the top wing. Also, interplanes struts can be used to get the wings incidence set perfectly at the outer sections of the wings. You could just fabricate some plates, out of plywood. Somewhat like the Ultiate bipe. Will give a little more side area.
Posted on: 5/15/2013 5:22 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "Kit Building"
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Hergett TA 152 H
I was wondering if anyone might have a copy of the original Steve Hergett TA 152 design, they would be willing to sell or copy? Such a great flying plane and I would like to build one for old time sake.
Posted on: 9/18/2012 1:10 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Combat"
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RE: ESM FW D-9
Thanks Kwik. I am hoping to use the exact same scheme I have on the little Pica, on my big Holman D9 I got from Ram earlier this year. It will be a little more accurate as I want it for competition. I have been having lots of fun with the airbrush since I figured it out. Kahloq's will probably get some more work, as soon as he coughs up a pilot for my Mig 3! I need one as I am scrambling to get it flying for the warbirds over the rockies. This is the scheme I want on her.
Posted on: 9/17/2012 4:52 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ESM FW D-9
Kahloq got a flight in today. It went very well. Flew very smooth and had virtually no trim adjustments. We got some pics, I am sure he will post them when he gives his report. Never got over 5/8ths throttle. Landing was a little bouncy, but it seemed that the 14" pitch prop may have not allowed enough of a slowdown to get the wing stalled properly. Definitely a keeper. Looked great in the air. Now it looks like I will have to do some more airbrushing to pretty it a little.
Posted on: 9/16/2012 4:54 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: O.S. 60GT
Why a single 60 when they already have a 55? A compact 60 twin would have been a better choice I believe.
Posted on: 9/16/2012 9:02 AM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Military colors only at warbird meets?
Heck, if it were me not only would civilian schemes not be allowed, but I would not allow all of these trainer types without guns either! If it aint firing guns it aint a warbird to me. Yep, sorry no stearman or AT6! We are here to do battle, not train!
Posted on: 9/14/2012 4:47 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Davey Systems Stampe SV4 kits
I built the Davey Heron way back in the 80's. It was designed by Bill Winter and was supposed to be a high duration electric design at the time. It is a very nice airplane. Just a high wing trainer basically. I still have it. It has had many different power systems in it but my favorite was an OS 15 FP. It is in mothballs now, but I am sure it would love a modern electric system.
Posted on: 9/14/2012 4:42 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Goldberg Tiger Club
The interesting thing about the original Sky Tiger, is that it was just a low wing Eagle 63. The airfoil had a little curvature added on the bottom leading edge, but otherwise it was the same wing. Same tail feathers as well. The wing just mounted on the bottom instead of the top[ and a canopy was added. The great thing about this was if you built the Eagle then moved up to the Sky Tiger, you had already built the pane essentially and the build went very smooth. Goldberg were at the forefront of model engineering at the time. They really had the best kits by and large. At least for newer pilots. Kind of sad they are all but gone now. I have great memories of my Eagle 63 and Sky Tiger. My Tiger was covered brown and gold like on the box. I discovered very quickly this was very hard to see!
Posted on: 9/13/2012 11:13 AM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Scale pattern plane?
I have found the German TA 152 H to fly very smoothly.
Posted on: 9/12/2012 4:36 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: ESM FW D-9
"Got him off ebay for $30. He was already out of the package so was listed as slightly used ( LOL ), but in my case I couldnt care less since I would have torn the box apart anyhow." And especially after you scrape his cranium across the runway! Lol
Posted on: 9/11/2012 4:59 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ESM FW D-9
Where did you get him? I wanna see a pic of this thing with the cockpit on. Oh, and don't use the same kind of glue you used on your 190 A! lol
Posted on: 9/11/2012 11:24 AM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: ESM FW D-9
It is great how well the Latex paint matched the factory paint. I have to say Kahloq's looks much better in person. These are very nice planes. Can't wait to see it in the air.
Posted on: 9/10/2012 11:30 AM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: 1/12 bf-109g
Size was always the problem with the 109 in this scale. To keep wing loading down, you must be very light. The .25 FX was well suited for the bigger planes that came along later like the TA 152 and the big Japanese stuff. Not sure with the 2548 rules or whatever the RCCA has dreamed up recently to try to generate interest. If you are over 38" span, the .25 FX would work. Closer to the scale 34" span, I would go with a hot .15 like the Magnum.
Posted on: 9/6/2012 11:15 AM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Combat"
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RE: Goldberg Tiger Club
I built the original Sky Tiger in 1985. Funny, I took that thing off with the ailerons reversed and managed to land it safely! Only time I v'e ever done that. Great plane. Flew it with an old OS .40 FSR
Posted on: 9/4/2012 8:40 AM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Model aviators are the greatest!
I will be at the WOTR, and look forward to seeing what you bring this year Jeff.
Posted on: 9/1/2012 7:03 AM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Model aviators are the greatest!
As I post in this forum the most, I felt it was appropriate to put this here. My love for building and flying is one of the the things that honestly keeps me going at times. I have had a rough summer with legal, domestic issues that I am sure many can relate to. It has severely hampered my activities this year, from canceling a scale event ( I very much want to get established) to missing a couple of warbird fly-ins I regularly attend. This financial burden has prevented me from re-joining my club that I fly with. I was informed tonight by one of my flying buddies that several members in my club have pooled together to re-new my club dues so I can continue to fly for the remainder of the flying season and also (hopefully) follow thru with my duties that I had committed to as a board member of our club. This generosity moves me almost to tears honestly. I just want to publicly say thanks to everyone that has ever helped a fellow modeler thru rough times or with anything. It has been my experience that model aviators are the Greatest group of guys I have ever known, and I want to thank you all.
Posted on: 8/31/2012 4:47 PM by Author "vertical grimmace" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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