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Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-22-2022, 12:07 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

Thanks Lee. We are moving again end of the...

Thanks Lee.

We are moving again end of the month as this is not really habitable. We had standing water coming up all of the floors except bedroom. Now mold. Temporally our daughter and son in-law...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-22-2022, 10:32 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

Hoping to get this bird in the air later this...

Hoping to get this bird in the air later this year as we made our move from Ca. to Mo.

Moved to The Camdenton, Mo area. We left the 7 this month pulling a 27 ft Travel Trailer. It was loaded with...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-15-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

A source for silk is dharmatrading.com...

A source for silk is dharmatrading.com (https://www.dharmatrading.com/fabric/silk/silk-habotai-5mm.html). They have different weights.
Another fabric POLY CHINA SILK LINING...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-14-2021, 09:14 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

I have really become enamored with 2 aileron...

I have really become enamored with 2 aileron servos. Just so much easier to get correct. And the weight is only another 1.5 ounces. But it is not even that as with the new receivers only being a few...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-10-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

When I build I tend to build in big spurts. May...

When I build I tend to build in big spurts. May spend a day for week going at it. Stopping to let glue or epoxy dry.

My problem has been life interuptus. Like now every thing is packed up for...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
09-25-2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

Hi Lee Taylor. You had mentioned you had...

Hi Lee Taylor. You had mentioned you had Realflight 8 earlier in this thread.
Well while I was order the electronic bits for the 1/3 scale I went ahead and got a dongle that I can use my transmitter...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
08-23-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

I have Dirty Birdy I bought 3rd hand or so. Glass...

I have Dirty Birdy I bought 3rd hand or so. Glass body, foam wing core, mechanical retracts. There are great planes. I did mod to have flaps and regular ailerons. Roll rate went up a bunch. OS .60...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
08-19-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

Thanks Lee for alerting me to this item on Ebay...

Thanks Lee for alerting me to this item on Ebay poping up. Saw it, ordered it and it arrived today. A Canopy for the Great Planes Super Sportster 40.

Ken...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-25-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

Al models have an expiration date is how I treat...

Al models have an expiration date is how I treat it. It just ain't printed on them. With that said I really work at not finding it with some planes, but would much rather find it with something that...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-25-2021, 12:27 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

What you have in the video is completely fixable....

What you have in the video is completely fixable. I am sure our approaches would be different.
When I do the gusset/fairing pieces, i don't glue them on to start with. Having the free lets me work...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-08-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

I need to get back to the 2 builds (airplanes) I...

I need to get back to the 2 builds (airplanes) I have going. I have the glue for the windshield and the plastic. The plane is ready fro the next step which is the windshield.

I have an order in...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-02-2020, 01:00 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

Thanks Andy It was expected. My wife and I...

Thanks Andy

It was expected. My wife and I took care of her the last few years even as it got harder to do. It is still not known if or what kind of funeral can be done. Virus.

For now I put...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-02-2020, 08:15 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

Mom passed away last night in her sleep,...

Mom passed away last night in her sleep, peacefully in her sleep

Ken
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-01-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

Thanks AndyNealG Canopies are no longer...

Thanks AndyNealG

Canopies are no longer available. I Check with Great Planes. And I don't have one myself. So no canopy for this one Just a wind shield.

Also a S.S would not fit mine any way. I...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-31-2020, 05:26 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

I was a busy guy today. Got up early to go to...

I was a busy guy today. Got up early to go to Walmart during their senior and handicapped hours. I'll give them a thumbs up for it. I was able to pick up scrips and do some small shopping with no...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-30-2020, 05:00 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

I plumbed up the fuel tank, and I have the fuel...

I plumbed up the fuel tank, and I have the fuel tank hanging in loosely at this time so I could see were to put the holes for the fuel lines and the throttle sleeve.

Then I made up a bottom cover...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-29-2020, 08:36 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

I just looked up the specs for the GreatPlanes...

I just looked up the specs for the GreatPlanes S.S. (http://greatplanes.com/airplanes/gpma1042.php)

There specs are Weight4.75-5.0 lb (2.2-2.3 kg) Wing Loading19.7-20.8 oz/ft² (59.7-62.9 g/dm²)
...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-29-2020, 08:03 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

Tail blocks between the stab and vertical fin...

Tail blocks between the stab and vertical fin added. They were also hollowed out, but being so small were pretty light to start with. Should also re enforce that joint substantially.

Ken
...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-28-2020, 09:00 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

My wife bought a gram scale for her cooking...

My wife bought a gram scale for her cooking needs. It arrived today. And I always thought a pinch, a handful, a dash, or a cup or whatever was good enough. Maybe that's why I not the cook.

So I...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-27-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

Added formers (?) triangles to the wing tips, To...

Added formers (?) triangles to the wing tips, To get them ready for covering. These will carry the film with out sags.

Then I hung the ailerons. I needed them on so I could match the rear of the...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-26-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

Kept hanging at 90% try to post the second pic....

Kept hanging at 90% try to post the second pic. Lets try it as a separate post.

Ken...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-26-2020, 06:27 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

Did not work on the S.S. today, but did get two...

Did not work on the S.S. today, but did get two pics. posed both the S.S. and the Pacific Ace 74 together. The little time I had to do airplane work was spent on the main landing gear of the P.A.
...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-24-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/super_sporster_74_bc5f9aad3bdeb329f4ff388cf7f51e18b04def1d.jpg...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-24-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

I epoxied the tail feather on yesterday after...

I epoxied the tail feather on yesterday after gluing the wing tips on. I did it in that order so I could place a small bubble level on a wing tip and thus level the wing and plane (with the wing...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-22-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,891
Posted By flyingagin

My modified / repaired wire bender works a charm...

My modified / repaired wire bender works a charm now. I removed the section of plywood that held the pivot pin. Dado cut it out with my stacked Diablo dado set set. How in heck I ever lived with out...
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