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RE: Play nice while I'm away, m'kay?
I'm only doin 10 laps and I can cover than in a minute and a half with a TT 40 LOL.
Posted on: 11/20/2009 10:36 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9268969
RE: 1/2 A fan trainer
Cool, I've got one that really should be converted too but I haven't done it yet. Thanks for reminding me.[8D]
Posted on: 11/20/2009 10:14 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9268903
RE: 1/2 A fan trainer
Nice. What prop?
Posted on: 11/20/2009 9:36 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Electric RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9268806
RE: Play nice while I'm away, m'kay?
Nothing less than a beer keg would do justice![sm=stupid.gif]
Posted on: 11/20/2009 9:31 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9268791
RE: Carolina 1/2A Crew Fly-In and Reedie Race
Egad! Not another Carolina 1/2a guy!
Posted on: 11/20/2009 5:01 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9268153
RE: Play nice while I'm away, m'kay?
Yeah! I'll bag the wing for ya![>:] Can I borrow it for the Speed Rally?
Posted on: 11/20/2009 4:56 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9268142
RE: Play nice while I'm away, m'kay?
I think he means for Raymond to not deficate on the furniture...cause I know none of his comments were about me or CP.[sm=49_49.gif]
Posted on: 11/19/2009 10:23 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266541
RE: What is hurting pylon
Livin in a black zone here.[&:]
Posted on: 11/19/2009 10:20 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266533
RE: gluing pinned hinges
Absolutely and exclusively! Woodpecker the joining ribs and the dihedral brace, spritz with water, and smear a nice coat of glue on everything. You will have plenty of time to get everything clamped up. I use motorcycle tie down straps to pull them togeather. If I'm doing an ARF wing I run masking tape next to the joint so when the glue's foamy action kicks I can grab the blobs off with pliers and peel the tape back for a nice clean joint. Make sure to clamp tightly otherwise the foamy action will spread everything apart. I use it for firewalls too.
Posted on: 11/19/2009 10:15 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9266518
RE: .40 SIZED FLYING WING
One more reason to get that vacum pump working[;)]
Posted on: 11/18/2009 10:39 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9264154
RE: Carolina 1/2A Crew Fly-In and Reedie Race
Raymond, Those are the planes I was telling you about. They flew really nice and easy...race pace for you[>:]
Posted on: 11/17/2009 12:58 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9260283
RE: Dimensions circuit 2 pole
There is also some good info on how to run a race at NMPRA's site.
Posted on: 11/17/2009 12:54 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9260272
RE: Dimensions circuit 2 pole
Vicen, If this works you will have a copy of the AMA's pylon racing rules. Everything you ever asked for and more.
Posted on: 11/16/2009 10:42 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9259201
RE: The Snaker
I like the logo just fine. Send a sticker with mine.[:D]
Posted on: 11/15/2009 9:49 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9256442
RE: gluing pinned hinges
When I'm worried about getting the glue on places I don't want it I put masking tape up next to the joint. This works well for repairing painted foamies. If you are really worried about it a little vaseline would also do the trick. Here is a pic of the aileron on my T-6 after it got took out by a Predator during race practice. Once the gorilla glue expands thru all the holes it pretty well fixes itself into the slot.
Posted on: 11/14/2009 8:48 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9254104
RE: gluing pinned hinges
KB, I'll post a pic soon of how well gorilla glue works and maybe you will be convinced of a new build/repair techinque. I never liked using epoxy since it is pretty much impossible to tell if you are getting surface contact of the parent material to the surface you are trying to glue. I've seen many ARF dihedral braces that had globs of dried epoxy at the ends but very little actually holding the wing togeather. How did I get such a good view? After the wings came apart from a poor joint. I've seen and experienced the same with CA hinges and with the type mentioned above with epoxy, hence the gorilla glue. I really like the straw idea to get the glue down in there, it may even work better than my syringe idea. Wish I thought of that one![8D]
Posted on: 11/13/2009 11:35 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9252402
RE: Carolina 1/2A Crew Fly-In and Reedie Race
Hollis, you will love this new field.
Posted on: 11/3/2009 4:59 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9225760
RE: Skinned Hinges
WRSTEW, I think it's about 3.5 oz, not the thinnest stuff but next in line. West epoxy is all I use anymore. For the tail I sand it just a bit to take the thickness of the kevlar and glass over the whole thing. On the wing I use 2 oz glass over the foam then kevlar for the hinge and balsa over that.
Posted on: 11/3/2009 4:54 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9225752
RE: Carolina 1/2A Crew Fly-In and Reedie Race
I have a CL plane waiting for a good pilot.
Posted on: 11/3/2009 4:12 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9225634
RE: The Snaker
I left a voicemail with her.[8D]
Posted on: 11/3/2009 1:31 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9225279
RE: Skinned Hinges
I use the same technique but with kevlar on both the wing and tail. It's the best hinge I've had yet. I got the same results as you guys mention with glass but the kevlar works perfect and isn't stiff at all.
Posted on: 11/3/2009 1:20 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9225254
RE: Carolina 1/2A Crew Fly-In and Reedie Race
Cookout...even better[sm=tongue_smile.gif]
Posted on: 11/3/2009 8:15 AM by Author "vicman"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9224627
RE: carbon fiber covering
Ultracote. I've used both the CF and the CF/kevlar looking covering. Both planes catch peoples eye. It's no different than regular Ultracote and from my experience works fine with Monokote. I used Neon Yellow. I'll be doing another one soon with Ultracote Orange real soon.[;)]
Posted on: 11/3/2009 8:13 AM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Kit Building"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9224619
RE: More bad news
Bummer indeed.[&o]
Posted on: 11/2/2009 6:33 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Club 40"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9223380
RE: Q-25 Pylon Racing
We will be holding a Q25 race around two poles the last weekend in January. I will be sending off the sanction soon.
Posted on: 11/2/2009 6:28 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Q-500 Racing"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9223370
RE: Carolina 1/2A Crew Fly-In and Reedie Race
That feild is puuuuuuurrrrrrffffecccttt!!!! We will need to be careful not to run it too close to any racing. Mike R may know when CCRC is planning to hold their spring Race. When do Mike L and Jimmy plan to hold theirs? I'd love to come out!
Posted on: 11/2/2009 6:19 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9223341
RE: rainedave ??
I'm in if you brings the steaks and dames with long legs...as long as they only have two.
Posted on: 10/30/2009 10:26 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9216563
RE: Which way do they fly Down Under?
Boy that sure is a nice way of saying [quote][b]Raymond made me crash my favorite old airplane[/b].[/quote][sm=wink_smile.gif]
Posted on: 10/30/2009 10:18 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9216545
RE: SCREAMIN' DEMON DOES 202 MPH!!!
CP, no, all the work was done to the crank. The piston and sleeve were matched up too good to improve on without detection. This was strictly and experiment in internal airflow and a non-detectable mod. It worked way to good to be non-detectable though. For the record I have [b]not ever [/b]done an illegal mod on any of my racing engines nor will I...unless some punk starts it first. I've always said the last thing racers want to do is hack off a tool maker in a spec class. There are too many things that can be done when one has a full compliment of precision machinery available.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 10:51 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9213940
RE: SCREAMIN' DEMON DOES 202 MPH!!!
CP, I did a little work on that engine to get it going. FWIW I was using a stock muffler and Byron 15%. It tachs about 17k on the ground. Pretty good little engine but airframe is a huge deal for sure.
Posted on: 10/29/2009 8:14 AM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9211776
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