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RE: Airpark Club has been racing Sky Raiders since 2005
Looks like you have a winning combination there Kurt. Hats off to you and your fellow racers for putting togeather a system that works and is enjoyed.[8D]
Posted on: 9/17/2012 3:31 AM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Club 40"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11230801
RE: ALUMINUM Fabrication need help
Let me just say...That is pretty dang cool! Great Job!
Posted on: 9/11/2012 7:05 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11225634
RE: Hobby Distributor Sponsorship Fly-in?
Horizon and RTL Fasteners sponsored our Carolina Speed Rally this year. We really appreciate their support too!
Posted on: 9/11/2012 3:39 AM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11224749
RE: Itchy LiPo
LOL, I had the same issue when I got my "sack". I slide them in and out deliberately without hitting the sides now.
Posted on: 9/10/2012 4:56 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11224288
RE: Propellers
You might try to contact Robert Vess.[;)]
Posted on: 9/10/2012 4:54 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11224285
RE: Vacuum Bags
Yeah, sometimes I will use a bag more than once for a wing if everything cleans up well. But for tails and custom parts I only use it one time. About the caulk, I use the absolute cheapest stuff I can buy. There is nothing permanent about the bag. It just needs to stop off air leaks till the glue kicks off after that it goes in the can. Usually I turn the bag over and let it dry and it falls off the bag. Don't worry about a special nipple to connect either, just build up a glob of caulk and set the line in it. The vacum will seal it off. Like SRT said running some kind of breather around the whole area is kind of important if you want to get an even squish. When I do CF over a tail surface and want it to look good I use the .005 clear plastic with paper towel running right up the edge for a blotter. Then as the vacumn pulls down I help it along with a credit card thru the back to get the glue moving in the right direction. It really is pretty simple considering the cool results you get.
Posted on: 9/9/2012 12:43 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11222904
RE: Vacuum Bags
I use the thickest dropcloth plastic Lowe's sells and the cheapest white caulk to seal it off. When I skin the balsa to foam I use the same plastic between the balsa and foam shuck to keep any glue from pulling thru the wood and sticking the whole thing togeather. When I do glass over the wing exterior I get some .005 thick clear plastic from an art store and use that for the finish barrier. I put some paper towel around the exterior to allow even pressure and give a weep area for the glue to go. Works pretty good for me and is much cheaper than peel ply and custom bag material.
Posted on: 9/9/2012 6:32 AM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Composites Fabrication And Repair"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11222610
RE: CLUB 40 MUFFLERS?
For you guys who blew your stingers oversize I also happen to have a swedge die to bring it back in tolerance.[;)]
Posted on: 9/6/2012 9:59 AM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Club 40"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11219590
RE: NMPRA Fall Gold Cup Race 2012 @ Old Julian Airport - Sept 29th & 30th
I should be in there somwhere![X(]
Posted on: 9/5/2012 8:32 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11219043
RE: CLUB 40 MUFFLERS?
I would be happy to offer bead blasting services to those in need of speed.[>:]
Posted on: 9/5/2012 6:29 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Club 40"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11218898
RE: Airborne Models
I have had a few of their planes and was happy. Likely the best price and quality ARF around.
Posted on: 9/5/2012 9:38 AM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11218327
RE: NMPRA Fall Gold Cup Race 2012 @ Old Julian Airport - Sept 29th & 30th
I'll try to stay out of your way James. Good to hear from you.[;)]
Posted on: 9/4/2012 6:39 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11217693
RE: OT - RCU log in difficulties anyone?
Yeah, I have problems all the time with getting in here. There have been complaint threads for almost a year now and no long term fix yet. [&o] My RCU time is about 10% what it used to be, too dang frustrating.
Posted on: 9/4/2012 6:30 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11217683
RE: Signal 82 Aircraft impacted residence
So how are relations with the State Rep? Did they have a favorable experience after the problem?
Posted on: 9/3/2012 6:08 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "RC Humor"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11216251
RE: Looking for Cox engines and parts
Ouch!
Posted on: 9/3/2012 6:29 AM by Author "vicman"
in the forum ""1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11215488
RE: Check this vid. Will freak the neighbors again.
I like all the links to UFO sightings in Missoula on the youtube page [:D]
Posted on: 8/30/2012 9:57 AM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11211622
RE: Great Planes Shoestring ARF 54 Need 125 MPH!
Jett .90[>:]
Posted on: 8/27/2012 3:54 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11208190
RE: Who runs this site
[quote]Is Burt and Ernie your webmasters?[/quote] That right there is funny! It also describes how I feel with all the delays tonight.
Posted on: 8/26/2012 4:09 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11206820
RE: What does it cost to run a club?
The $90 includes AMA insurance for the club and property owner. $1500-$2k is tons of money to run a small club like that. $100 is steep for clubs in my area.
Posted on: 8/21/2012 8:29 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11201642
RE: What's your favorite charger?
I have been using a turnigy accucel 6 for a year now and feel pretty good about the $49.00 I spent. Does all what you listed.
Posted on: 8/21/2012 8:11 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Electric General Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11201620
RE: What does it cost to run a club?
As mentioned there are very few fixed cost to running a club. It all depends on what type of club you want. In my club ideally we could get away with the charter/insurance and mowing, so it really only cost a few hundred a year. However we like to have nice tables with fresh paint and maintaining the runway costs money. Our dues are $50 for working age members and $20 for the old farts...most of our membership is the latter. With 35 members we don't put a lot in the bank annually. [:D]
Posted on: 8/21/2012 8:08 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11201619
RE: Guy digs out his basement using rc trucks in 9 years
After watching just a small portion of the first clip, my wife is suddenly cool with my planes.[:D]
Posted on: 8/20/2012 6:44 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11200292
RE: PHOENIX MODELS F-20 TIGERSHARK ?
I'm doing pretty good. Sooner or later you are just going to admit that I am right.[:D] Funny to think back, when you and I first started conversing many years ago... The F-20 seemed like an insane fast plane to me. I have now gotten to the point that if it aint Q40 it's a sport plane just up from a trainer. LOL.
Posted on: 8/10/2012 7:23 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11188858
RE: Are we Geeks?
Not a geek. I'm the guy in the neighborhood who people come to when they need something not easily come by. Or if they need something to disappear. Never to be screwed with. I'm also pretty popular with the boy scouts during pinewood derby season.[:D]
Posted on: 8/10/2012 7:14 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11188845
RE: sport 40 muffler
Bob mentioned in another thread that he will be offline till the 14th.
Posted on: 8/8/2012 6:50 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Jett Engineering Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11186296
RE: Mark point for drilling holes in CF reinforced plate for motor.
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=transfer+punch Here is another option for marking a hole location. I use these for a lot of my hole marking. Don't use them as center punches though, they aren't designed for more than just making a small indentation. Come back after you make the mark with something a little more robust.
Posted on: 8/8/2012 6:49 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11186293
RE: NMPRA Fall Gold Cup Race 2012 @ Old Julian Airport - Sept 29th & 30th
If my 422 plane survives the learning curve I'll be racing both classes. I'm really looking forward to it!
Posted on: 8/8/2012 6:40 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "General Racing Discussion"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11186276
RE: A new rocketeer
I did a Big Bertha in a Buzz Lightyear when my son was younger. I think my all time favorite rockets are the Fat Boy and Bull Pup. Yours look great!
Posted on: 8/2/2012 9:29 AM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Model Rockets & Rocketry"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11178487
RE: Speed Freaks Wanted- Over 200 Members already !
Looks nice Jari. SJ, get your head right and come over an fly with me soon.
Posted on: 7/29/2012 9:01 AM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11173300
RE: German speed cup 2012
Thanks for posting your pictures! That looks like a great event.
Posted on: 7/23/2012 3:57 PM by Author "vicman"
in the forum "Extreme Speed Prop Planes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11166353
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