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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-09-2023, 04:40 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,465
Posted By R8893

Sam, We are not going to be able to fly our...

Sam,
We are not going to be able to fly our Skyraiders together. The left wing on mine failed just outboard of the wheel well at Old F**t Flyers yesterday. It came off in level flight at cruise...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
06-10-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,034
Posted By R8893

Maiden lived up to the lousy reputation on the...

Maiden lived up to the lousy reputation on the internet. Comment on RCSB.
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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-29-2023, 07:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,313
Posted By R8893

I have been able to improve the durability of...

I have been able to improve the durability of plastic parts by lining the inside with fiberglass. I use PVC pipe cement to do this. Use the minimum amount of cement to avoid melting the plastic....
Forum: Kit Building
04-21-2023, 04:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,124
Posted By R8893

They all work and will make a joint that is...

They all work and will make a joint that is stronger than the surrounding wood. And your question could devolve into the old Ford vs. Chevy debates. Epoxy will be the heaviest (not ideal for a flying...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-29-2023, 08:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,034
Posted By R8893

Mike, Thanks for the weight information. Yours...

Mike,
Thanks for the weight information. Yours is significantly lighter than mine (18#).
I am skeptical of brakes on a tail dragger; too easy to nose over. Does your radio have the capability to...
Forum: Kit Building
03-06-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 845
Posted By R8893

I used it on a BUSA Nieuport 17 that I built...

I used it on a BUSA Nieuport 17 that I built about a year ago. Although it has not been flown much, I have seen no problems with the covering. Overlaps were probably about 1/4" on the fuselage...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-06-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,010
Posted By R8893

Nice job!!!

Nice job!!!
Forum: Kit Building
03-06-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 845
Posted By R8893

It irons on directly

It irons on directly
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-15-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,034
Posted By R8893

Yes I saw the taxi test.

Yes I saw the taxi test.
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-14-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,034
Posted By R8893

Mike, All three of mine are set dead ahead;...

Mike,
All three of mine are set dead ahead; 0,0. That is how the kit built up.

How much does your model weigh?
Chuck
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-02-2023, 05:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,034
Posted By R8893

Mike, I just finished building the kit that D....

Mike,
I just finished building the kit that D. Polley owned and talked about above. I used an online CG calculator that has given me good results previously to determine where the CG should be. I...
Forum: Kit Building
01-20-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,069
Posted By R8893

Two of us in the club teach model building school...

Two of us in the club teach model building school to other club members during the Winter. Last year one of the newbies did his first build of an Old School Model Works Kaos. We were impressed with...
Forum: Aerodynamics
01-07-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,050
Posted By R8893

My designs have been scale aircraft but they have...

My designs have been scale aircraft but they have flown like a low wing sport model. If you want a semi-symmetrical airfoil, I suggest NACA 23xx, where the axis the percent maximum thickness to chord...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-21-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,844
Posted By R8893

I just received my third project from National...

I just received my third project from National Balsa. Pleased with all of them. I showed these parts to a friend who was VP Engineering at a company that makes laser cutters. He thought the results...
Forum: Kit Building
11-06-2022, 05:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,462
Posted By R8893

Steelman, Two of my club mates and I hold a...

Steelman,
Two of my club mates and I hold a model building class for our club that we call R/C101. We have worked with several new builders over the last 4 or 5 winters. Last winter one of the new...
Forum: Questions and Answers
05-15-2022, 07:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,338
Posted By R8893

I think I have seen the same thing. On occasion I...

I think I have seen the same thing. On occasion I have actually watched them develop; it looked liked some component coalescing. Hopefully someone cancer a solution.
Chuck
Forum: Marketplace
05-01-2022, 04:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 395
Posted By R8893

pm sent

pm sent
Forum: Kit Building
03-04-2022, 05:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,197
Posted By R8893

I have successfully painted with both latex and...

I have successfully painted with both latex and Klass Kote.
Chuck
Forum: Kit Building
02-20-2022, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 734
Posted By R8893

Depending on far back you go, you'll probably...

Depending on far back you go, you'll probably find that waxed paper doesn't have as much wax as before. I have found that thin CA sticks to it, but the waxed paper does prevent the CA from getting to...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-27-2021, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,198
Posted By R8893

I consider that to be a point in a range...

I consider that to be a point in a range determined by the static margins that you choose. For me the range of static margins varies from 5 to 15%. Once upon a time I changed the engine on a model...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-27-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,198
Posted By R8893

I have used this CG calculator spreadsheet for...

I have used this CG calculator spreadsheet for several years. I like it because it consider the size of the stabilizer. I have found that it gives excellent results. I generally start with about a 15...
Forum: Questions and Answers
10-24-2021, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,410
Posted By R8893

For small holes up to 1" I use forstner bits....

For small holes up to 1" I use forstner bits. Hole saws work for larger holes.
Chuck
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-09-2021, 03:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,199
Posted By R8893

Gary, on rcscalebuilder dot com there is at least...

Gary, on rcscalebuilder dot com there is at least one thread where a guy built two of them. There may be more. His flew very well.
Chuck
Forum: Control Lines
09-23-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,585
Posted By R8893

Check out the C/L aerobatics (stunt) rules on the...

Check out the C/L aerobatics (stunt) rules on the AMA web site. IIRC line size are spelled out for various model weights and engine sizes. For .35 or .40 powered models 0.015" works well.
Chuck
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-17-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 72,142
Posted By R8893

WOW, what a good looking airplane!

WOW, what a good looking airplane!
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