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Forum: Kit Building
10-18-2020, 05:34 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

The Dubro lite wheels will work fine on grass,...

The Dubro lite wheels will work fine on grass, I've used them many times. They wear quicker on asphalt. Did you find a set of Dave Brown's? I realized this morning when I pulled my old set out that...
Forum: Kit Building
10-12-2020, 05:49 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

https://www.dubro.com/products/e-z-adjust-axle

https://www.dubro.com/products/e-z-adjust-axle
Forum: Kit Building
10-10-2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

That's great news, if they make them to the same...

That's great news, if they make them to the same spec as Dave Brown they'll be the smoothest mechanical retracts on the market. And pretty much bullet proof. IMHO
Forum: Kit Building
10-10-2020, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

Appearantly Dave Brown products has recently been...

Appearantly Dave Brown products has recently been acquired by Ohio Superstar Products, I don't know if they're still producing the southern pro retracts anymore. I'm certain if you post a wanted ad...
Forum: Kit Building
10-05-2020, 04:29 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

retracts

If you want mechanical retracts go with a set of Dave Brown Southern Pro retracts.
For electric, I've used Eflite 60-120 retracts with great success.
As for pneumatic retracts, I hate them all...
Forum: Kit Building
06-27-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

Try Ebay, I see them on there from time to time....

Try Ebay, I see them on there from time to time. Even a canopy from a US 1k will work.
Forum: Kit Building
04-16-2018, 06:22 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

So I'm guessing from others experiences that the...

So I'm guessing from others experiences that the US 1000 comes out tail heavy. That being the case this thing is going to have to go on a diet for my 1.20 to work out. Lightening the tail feathers...
Forum: Kit Building
04-07-2018, 04:29 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

US 1000 build thread

So I'm finally going to get a US 1000 kit today, been wanting one for some time now. It seems like I remember reading a build thread where the builder modified the wing to a two piece wing, is it my...
Forum: Kit Building
02-06-2017, 03:41 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

I have built Ultra Sports both with Minnflyer's...

I have built Ultra Sports both with Minnflyer's mods and without them and I have to say I like the Ultra Sport with the mods, including the flaps. Yes, as most have said in the past, the US lands...
Forum: Kit Building
01-08-2017, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

Agreed, my few bad experiences with Great Planes...

Agreed, my few bad experiences with Great Planes models all ended well. My one bad experience with Airborne/World Models ended in the trash can.
Forum: Kit Building
08-15-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

This is what I'm talking about, helps to seal the...

This is what I'm talking about, helps to seal the edges of the monokote down to keep fuel from getting under it.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHZ43&P=SM
Forum: Kit Building
08-13-2016, 04:06 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

It looks good Robert, it has a very "British"...

It looks good Robert, it has a very "British" feel to it. Might I suggest some trim seal adhesive on all the edges? Personally I would probably add the silver pin stripe along the edge of all the...
Forum: Kit Building
05-22-2016, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

I've got an almost new Saito 1.80 hanging around...

I've got an almost new Saito 1.80 hanging around doing nothing. I wonder how it would do in the US 1000? It pulled a 15lb Stearman around with authority. Hmmm...me thinks the wife won't care for the...
Forum: Kit Building
05-22-2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

It's neckid! Where's it's clothes?

It's neckid! Where's it's clothes?
Forum: Kit Building
04-05-2016, 03:09 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

I'm running a Saito 1.00 in mine with an APC...

I'm running a Saito 1.00 in mine with an APC 13.5X9 and all the Minnflyer mods. I've added a link to Minnflyers thread where he does all the mods w/photos.
...
Forum: Kit Building
03-07-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

Most times it happens when I get to the field and...

Most times it happens when I get to the field and put the plane together and power it up for the first time of the day. The retracts cycle multiple times and I have to flip the switch several time...
Forum: Kit Building
03-07-2016, 05:12 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

I'm using a set of first generation eflite 60-120...

I'm using a set of first generation eflite 60-120 electric retracts with robart struts. Aggravating little devices they are, the newer eflite's are much better.
Forum: Kit Building
03-05-2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

Such a photogenic airplane demands to be...

Such a photogenic airplane demands to be photographed. Today was a perfect day for flying in N Ga.
Forum: Kit Building
01-31-2016, 06:00 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

Yeah, the colors really pop against the blue sky....

Yeah, the colors really pop against the blue sky. Mark's second hobby is photography, nearly all of the photos of my planes are taken by Mark.
Forum: Kit Building
01-30-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

Got the Ultra Sport out to the field today for...

Got the Ultra Sport out to the field today for it's re-maiden. Was a very windy and gusty day. I only flew it once and had a very hard time getting it back down safely. Took 4 or 5 approaches before...
Forum: Kit Building
01-24-2016, 05:17 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

Thanks guy's. I really like the covering scheme...

Thanks guy's. I really like the covering scheme Minnflyer came up with, I think it's one of the nicest looks for the Ultra Sport.
Forum: Kit Building
01-23-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

Finally got my re-covering finished tonight. Very...

Finally got my re-covering finished tonight. Very close to what it was originally with a couple of minor changes. Some of the Brotherhood members will recognize the scheme, hope I did it justice....
Forum: Kit Building
12-21-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

Another possibility is an aluminum landing gear...

Another possibility is an aluminum landing gear from a 1/4 scale Extra 300. I had such a fixed gear a couple of years ago that I gave away. It was very thick, about 5/16 thick and about 16 in. wide...
Forum: Kit Building
12-21-2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

This one works well on the 60 size, maybe it's...

This one works well on the 60 size, maybe it's large enough for the 1000 size. I think it is 14 inches wide.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNM65&P=SM
Forum: Kit Building
11-30-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 365,913
Posted By KaP2011

I've got mine stripped down now as well for a...

I've got mine stripped down now as well for a re-covering. I'm learning a valuable lesson about using cheap covering material. The white I used for the base color was Tower's econocoat. What a...
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