RE: Bridi by Bluejay Airplane Kits
OOPs my bad.
Posted on: 5/17/2013 6:24 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Securing your AMA field
Hi Any nearby neighbors? Seems planned. Can you set up a long range camera? Or have someone watch the field from far away? It might be a pain, but if it is a nearby person, once caught, you could sue them for damages! Vince
Posted on: 9/17/2012 4:26 PM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Don Muddiman Flying Machine
ARC price ??
Posted on: 9/11/2012 12:03 PM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Top Flite Mini-Contender
Hi Thinking about getting this ARF. What motor, esc and battery did you use. Little more about, takeoff, flying and landing traits of this plane please. Vince
Posted on: 9/3/2012 9:38 PM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC"
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RE: AMA PLANS SERVICE SEE'N RED
Duhhhhhhhhh What?
Posted on: 9/2/2012 6:10 PM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: How to rejuvenate a long stored OS 1.08 ?
Hi If it has been sitting that long, it probably needs new bearings. Look here: http://www.bj-model-engines.com/. Take the carb off, and soak in denatured alcohol for a day or 2. Then disassemble and clean, paying attention to the fuel passages and spray bar. You might need a new rubber O-ring between the carb and the case, probably still available from Tower Hobbies. When engine comes back, install the carb and test run. Vince
Posted on: 9/1/2012 6:41 PM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Converting plans to pdf or similar?
Hi Yes you can. I did at Fedex Kinkos. They charge more than they used too. Give them a call and check for your area.
Posted on: 8/26/2012 8:38 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Help identify a few planes
Hi #1 Super Sporster 40 Bipe #2 Eindecker ARF? #4 maybe a Stafford P-39 Air Cobra. #5 Looks like a SIG Kavalier. Vince
Posted on: 8/13/2012 4:12 PM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: AMA PLANS SERVICE SEE'N RED
X2 countilaw!
Posted on: 7/30/2012 1:06 PM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: AMA PLANS SERVICE SEE'N RED
Jeeeez you called them, after much prompting? They agreed to fix the problem, and your still not happy? What do you want, the plans for free?? Acknowledge the good customer service and move on. No one is perfect, not even you. Vince
Posted on: 7/18/2012 10:32 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: AMA PLANS SERVICE SEE'N RED
Hmmmmmmm. Did you try calling them and explaining the situation ??? it's always a good bet to try that first instead of just complaining here. Maybe they don't know about the problem. Give it a try. Vince
Posted on: 7/18/2012 12:13 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: Why buy a kit just to have it?
Hmmmmmmmmm Too much time pondering useless thoughts and trying to categorize people? Just GO FLY and have fun, thats what its all about. Vince
Posted on: 7/4/2012 9:11 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Why buy a kit just to have it?
As stated earlier, I buy them, looking forward to retirement, and as an investment. I would make money on most of the kits I have bought, or at least break even. Plus there is the history. Also the fact that they would not make an ARF of most of the kits I have. Its nice to go out to the field and have a plane most ARF jockeys will never have. Plus it will not look the same as all the others. Vince
Posted on: 7/4/2012 8:33 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: 61 OS FX DRIVE WASHER
Hmmmmmmmm tweeked case? Vince
Posted on: 6/30/2012 1:14 PM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Where can you buy O-Rings Small Enough for Our Engines?
Hi Check Thunder Tiger engines. they have close to the same O-rings and they are cheaper. Or check a local commercial resource. There are places that specialize in orings, like hydraulic and air hose places. Vince
Posted on: 6/19/2012 9:59 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: I have a OS61 FS & OS 60 SR I need....
Hi No he is talking about the 60 and 61 FSR Mufflers. Vince
Posted on: 6/11/2012 7:15 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: I have a OS61 FS & OS 60 SR I need....
hi The older ASP 61 mufflers will fit. Check Ebay I see them for sale there quite a bit. Vince
Posted on: 6/10/2012 3:11 PM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Available Stick Kits
Hi Try here, near the bottom, on the left hand side. Jensen Stik, $77.00. Its a 40 to 60 size. http://lazer-works.com/rcm.html Vince
Posted on: 6/5/2012 5:54 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: This is weird
Hmmmm A little on the macabre side, this guy is obviously not an RCer. His cat, someone else flying it. Must be a misunderstood artist, ya think! Vince
Posted on: 6/4/2012 9:44 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Sig Wonder Flew Today !!!!!!
Sold my first one, (a mistake!). Have a second almost ready to go. I put a OS 25FP in mine. Fast and fun. I mounted the servos in the rear portion of the fuse. Used a standard servo for the elevator, micro for the throttle. Used 2 micros for the ailerons. Fast and responsive. Vince
Posted on: 6/2/2012 12:03 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Goldberg Chipmunk ?
The looks and lines of the plane will suffer with that big DLE up front. You will have to cut away about a third of the cowl and the engine will stick way out. But its your call. Mine flies great with an OS 61 FX side mounted and a pitts muffler. Vince
Posted on: 6/1/2012 11:55 PM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: help
Hi I was looking for a MVVS head gskt. An OS FP 40 head gskt was the same size. You might try an OS 1.08 head gskt. You can still get them. This is a Replacement Gasket Set for the O.S. 108FSR(BX-1) Engine. SPECS: Head Gasket: I.D.:29.1(1.148") O.D.:35.4(1.396") Thick: 0.3(0.013") http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCM88&P=7 Vince
Posted on: 5/19/2012 8:59 PM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Is Rcuniverse going down the tubes?
Yep, seems to be doing the slow sink to oblivion, have you tried RC Groups? Small but works well. Vince
Posted on: 5/13/2012 8:15 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: SOS, DD
The magazine is not just a magazine, its the [u]AMA Newsletter and Information Source[/u][b][/b]. That is what most people fail to understand. There are still plenty of people without computers, the magazine serves them also. The magazine has more than 1 purpose, and as such cant be considered just a magazine. It serves all, not just anyones particular interest. Remember this magazine is for all, not any particular one. Vince
Posted on: 5/7/2012 1:20 PM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: SOS, DD
Little Need to work on your interpersonal skills!! Your low key sarcasm, and know it all attitude, as always is misplaced. Does not endear you to anyone. And your reply verifies my point. A petulant child.
Posted on: 5/7/2012 9:38 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: SOS, DD
Ahhh no, he quoted me if you look.
Posted on: 5/7/2012 7:41 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: SOS, DD
[quote]ORIGINAL: littlecrankshaf [quote]ORIGINAL: Red Scholefield [quote]ORIGINAL: littlecrankshaf Don’t mid paying...and I would contribute even more, much more if AMA would look for and find more ways to promote model aviation [u]that does not require membership for the benefit[/u]...but that is just me... I know that goes against what most here have been taught... [/quote] Sounds like this is becoming the American way, wanting it all without contributing. ''To each according to his need, from each according to their ability.� Well spoken, comrad. [/quote] Red, That line is getting old...misdirection is an art but changing up a little will pay off better. Anyway, I have said nothing to belittle guys that want to be the big cheese in their little country clubs... I’d just like to see model aviation more widely accepted as a great worthwhile activity. [/quote] Little, No misdirection observed, where is it? Wouldnt we all like to see Model Aviation more accepted! It might be , but that will be a slow process to turn around. Just consider the younger people and all they have to play with and do these days. Unless you hand it to them free, and make sure they dont have to work too much to do it they are not interested. As the Baby Boomers get more time on their hands we might see a slow increase in numbers of older members. The Young, not so many I am a thinking. They have way too much going on these days, but here will be a few. Clubs will have to do more at the Local Level to attract new members. The AMA cant do it at the local level. So again, dont see any misdirection here. Vince
Posted on: 5/6/2012 9:37 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: SOS, DD
Model Aviation is the [b]AMA National News Letter and information source[/b][u][/u]. It is not about any one segment of Model Aviation, its about all. It covers popular as well as unpopular subjects. It is also subject trends of the hobby. It will never be a commercial success as some think it should, it cant because of its intent to cover all of model aviation. I fly dont Ukie, but it should still be covered, I dont do Pattern, 3D, Scale, free Flight, Rubber, Jets or any of the other types that are out there. But they should still be covered, I do like to read the articles from time to time and see what else is going on in the hobby. I have no axe to grind about any particular subject of model aviation, or the Politics of the AMA. Over the years, I think the AMA has become more responsive to the membership as a whole. I have talked to the AMA on occasion as needed and always found them to be helpful to me. I think they are still improving. What I dont like are these Self Important PSEUDO Spokesman, and there little gaggle of followers always saying "Well Ya Know" this or that, and always being part of the problem, not part of the cure. If ya cant get elected thats your problem not mine. So dont always be taking Pot Shots at those that did get elected and are doing their jobs. I dont like seeing the same people all the time doing the "Well Ya Know" Horse Puckey. I will putting those people on permanent ignore from now on. Even if you are a life member, dont make it a life of complaining and discontent, GO FLY and have some fun! Vince AMA 7051
Posted on: 5/4/2012 1:55 PM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: SOS, DD
Hoss You obviosly have some axe to grind, and have always seemed willing to let god and everybody in on it. I am glad your not in my club. I am sorry you are a member of the AMA, as you always seem to have a PROBLEM of some sort with something, most of the time. Again willing to tell every one and any one. You have set yourself up as some PSEUDO SPOKESMAN on just about anything AMA. I for one wish you and your little friends would just go fly and be happy, if possible. If not possible, then just go fly. Who am I? just some one tired of your constant prattle. Please go fly. Vince AMA 7051
Posted on: 5/3/2012 11:16 PM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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RE: SOS, DD
RED First time I am agreeing with you. What is this world coming too?
Posted on: 5/3/2012 11:40 AM by Author "vpresley" in the forum "AMA Discussions"
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