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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-22-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

Looking really great Gerry. Have to get over...

Looking really great Gerry. Have to get over there and take a peak. These old cars are keeping me pretty busy right now.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-20-2016, 04:39 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

Just so people know. The float Gerry is using was...

Just so people know. The float Gerry is using was a laser cut short kit scaled up from the .50 size Marutaka Rufe by Brian at Royal Farms. Gerry could elaborate on the short kit but one thing was...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-11-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

And you said you couldn't work a computer good!...

And you said you couldn't work a computer good! LOL See, a little practice and those posts and pictures become second nature. Looking great.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-04-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

Photo 5610: Flap bays painted before getting...

Photo 5610: Flap bays painted before getting permanently installed.
12: Flaps cemented in place.

13: Leading edge balsa glued in.

14:...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-03-2016, 02:23 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

Some recent work that Gerry's done. ...

Some recent work that Gerry's done.
PHOTO: 5597; Ailerons being fitted.

98: Brass hinge-point extensions which attach to wing T.E.

...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-05-2016, 07:00 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

Wash out is intended and the degree is shown on...

Wash out is intended and the degree is shown on the plans. That is why I said the way you build the wing (basically support it straight to achieve the washout) is all up to the builder. There's no...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-26-2016, 09:16 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

Gerry made special tapered sticks to support the...

Gerry made special tapered sticks to support the trailing edge of the wing ribs and build in washout. As most know, Royal/Marutaka kits don't have any provision to support the ribs for the washout....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-26-2016, 07:11 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

After quite a few interruptions ( life getting...

After quite a few interruptions ( life getting in the way ), more progress on the wing began to take place in succeeding installations: My use of 1/64th ply on all trailing edges allows me to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-25-2016, 04:46 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

Gerry has finally gotten back to his Rufe. Here's...

Gerry has finally gotten back to his Rufe. Here's the latest.




Pic #5584: Cardboard template drawn up with pertinent datum lines for main float screw-down post, along with basswood...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-18-2015, 09:37 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

At this stage of the Rufe tip-float build being...

At this stage of the Rufe tip-float build being finished, it was time to complete the struts. I started at the strut base by cementing the actual outline of the strut "cuffs", ( 4 duplicate halves...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-08-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

Once the left Rufe tip float was completely...

Once the left Rufe tip float was completely planked, nose and tail blocks were cut, rough shaped, weighed and quartered using the above and side view outlines as a guide to keep the whole
deal ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-22-2015, 04:31 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

Once both tip floats were bottom planked, an...

Once both tip floats were bottom planked, an upright holding fixture
was constructed from EPP foam for the cradles and AZAK PVC for the base.
While waiting on a 1/8th" light balsa shipment to plank...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-15-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

After making up a jig, all tip-float bulkheads...

After making up a jig, all tip-float bulkheads were cemented in place and the "waist" planking was glued in place before planking the bottom in order to keep everything rigid and lined up.
Now ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-09-2015, 09:08 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

Gerry is a master for sure. It's a great thing...

Gerry is a master for sure. It's a great thing that two friends, who like exactly the same thing, and like building the same style, live less than a mile apart! Gerry has a studio he builds in and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-08-2015, 08:55 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

With the main float getting its second coat of...

With the main float getting its second coat of resin, it was dry sanded to an eggshell finish w/ 320 sandpaper and is ready for priming once it gets warm enough outside to do so. A water rudder...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-13-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

Gerry sent me this today. Apparently after...

Gerry sent me this today. Apparently after ingesting too much balsa dust and CA fumes! LOL

Ted-O, I must be getting crispier in my old age. After re-reading my text in the last blog post, I ...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-12-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

After the oil cooler louver assembly and screen...

After the oil cooler louver assembly and screen backing (radiator) elements were finished, they were airbrushed with KlassKote aluminum and flat black and cemented in place. To represent the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-10-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

Hello All, Thought I'd add this info. If any of...

Hello All,
Thought I'd add this info. If any of you have purchased the Rufe short kit by Royal Farms you can purchase the cowl and canopy from Fiberglass Specialties. Cowl and canopy cost $55 and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-02-2015, 10:42 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

This segment addresses the "cheek" fairings on...

This segment addresses the "cheek" fairings on each side of the main pylon which gives it that streamlined, unmistakable "Rufe" look. Since there's a hole at the top leading edge of the pylon (...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-02-2015, 10:39 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

From Gerry: ( As an aside, could you ...

From Gerry:

( As an aside, could you respond to the 2 questions from the previous installment? Specifically, the rudder servo will be on top of the wing and easily connected at assembly by...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-30-2015, 07:20 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

Hi Tom, Gerry does follow the thread, I just...

Hi Tom,
Gerry does follow the thread, I just post the pics and his narratives so he most likely will answer you. Probably a small servo mounted on the top of the wing. It's coming out super nice but...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-29-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

With the remainder of the main float getting...

With the remainder of the main float getting buttoned up, it was time to
make ( shape, carve & sand ) the cuff bases to the aft "V" struts and then
sandwich those uprights with balsa and
Sand...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-17-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

The main pontoon has been removed from the...

The main pontoon has been removed from the building jig, the
jig-rod exit holes out the backsides have been filled and shaped cradles of
EPP have been Gooped to particle board
shelving...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-11-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

Once the mid-section "cheeks" of the main pylon...

Once the mid-section "cheeks" of the main pylon were shaped, hollowing
them out was the next step in weight reduction, especially since this wasn't
the lightest balsa I happened to have on hand....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-09-2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 71,655
Posted By chistech

Here is Gerry's comments on making the center...

Here is Gerry's comments on making the center float's main strut sides.

Once the balsa cheek blocks were cut out and sanded on a belt
sander to 90 degree side edges, the top and bottom pylon...
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