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Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-30-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,016
Posted By Stevephoon
If you have never covered, here's an extensive...

If you have never covered, here's an extensive write-up over on RC Groups
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=711624

I usually do not go as far as what is in the above. I get good...
Forum: Heads UP RC discussion 04-21-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 59,423
Posted By Stevephoon
Stevens Aeromodel Groove G-480

Here's my Groove with all the electronics from HeadsUp

Motor: E-Max GT2215/09 250 Watt (http://www.headsuphobby.com/Emax-GT2215-09-Outrunner-Brushless-Motor-C-691.htm)
ESC: Sky Power 30A ESC...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-17-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,402
Posted By Stevephoon
I am assuming that you are talking about the...

I am assuming that you are talking about the sheeting on the top of the nose and front of the battery hatch?? In general, it's done for strength and to control warping and/or just keeping things...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-17-2013, 03:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 928
Posted By Stevephoon
I'll be watching as well! Welcome to WattFlyer! ...

I'll be watching as well! Welcome to WattFlyer!

Steve
Forum: Heads UP RC discussion 04-17-2013, 02:52 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 59,423
Posted By Stevephoon
Wow! 575 watts in a Formosa.. It's not a Pattern...

Wow! 575 watts in a Formosa.. It's not a Pattern Ship, It's a Rocket Ship!

Have Fun!

Steve
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-14-2013, 03:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 557
Posted By Stevephoon
I've just used the Aerobroach CA blade to make a...

I've just used the Aerobroach CA blade to make a test hinge out of some scraps of 1/8 balsa. I used 1/2 of a full sized CA hinge. This is one that the covering was peeling off of from a previous...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-13-2013, 03:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 557
Posted By Stevephoon
With foam using CA hinges, I'm not sure it's...

With foam using CA hinges, I'm not sure it's needed. A regular hobby knife should do. I've had issues with keeping the cuts straight in balsa and opening them up enough so the hinge will go in....
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-13-2013, 02:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 557
Posted By Stevephoon
At the Toledo Show I bought some hinge slotting...

At the Toledo Show I bought some hinge slotting blades from AeroBroach.
http://aerobroach.com/

They are more expensive on his web site than what I paid at the show, but they seem to work well. I...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 03-08-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,402
Posted By Stevephoon
Hi BigO! Covering - No detailed plan yet......

Hi BigO!

Covering - No detailed plan yet... I usually use MS Paint to try out different schemes. I have downloaded a bunch of pictures of planes that others have built for thought starters. My...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 03-03-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 466
Views: 16,298
Posted By Stevephoon
One more thing I did, but forgot to mention... ...

One more thing I did, but forgot to mention... After getting the wing positioned correctly, I put marks on the wing and fuselage so it will be easy to line it up at the flying field. The mark at...
Forum: Power Systems 02-12-2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 559
Posted By Stevephoon
Mark, I have a XOAR and some Turnigy wood...

Mark,

I have a XOAR and some Turnigy wood props that are specifically made for electric motors. I would only use those made specifically for electrics unless you are using a really big heavy...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 01-28-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 695
Posted By Stevephoon
Hi Stuart! I wish I had more than one...

Hi Stuart!

I wish I had more than one flight on my Chrysalis with the trans. purple before putting it into a tree... Anyway, my Dandy has a trans red wing and I can't say that I've ever noticed...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 01-09-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 437
Posted By Stevephoon
As part of Murcoflier's building events he...

As part of Murcoflier's building events he started a thread over on RCGroups on tools used for building balsa planes.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1752811

Lots of good...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-04-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 493
Posted By Stevephoon
If you want a kit, try the Mountain Models EVA...

If you want a kit, try the Mountain Models EVA Bipe. It's a great all around sport bipe that is not too big or too small... About 180 Watts will power it just right!
...
Forum: WWI Era 11-19-2012, 03:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,384
Posted By Stevephoon
Brad, My MM EVA, MM P-51, and Pocket Rocket...

Brad,

My MM EVA, MM P-51, and Pocket Rocket all have AR6110s. (the predecessor to the 6115) Smaller planes, but I have had my EVA very high and very far away... No issues. My receivers are...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-13-2012, 11:45 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,129
Posted By Stevephoon
Hi Paul.... This is new to me, but a great...

Hi Paul....

This is new to me, but a great idea... I always have issues with the curved wing tips and rudder / elevator tips... This woulld solve that issue. Glad you shared!

Thanks Steve
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-12-2012, 11:56 PM
Replies: 466
Views: 16,298
Posted By Stevephoon
We must have been posting at the same time! ...

We must have been posting at the same time! Congrats! I can't wait to try mine!

Steve
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-12-2012, 11:44 PM
Replies: 466
Views: 16,298
Posted By Stevephoon
How did I miss these posts.... Surfing on a phone...

How did I miss these posts.... Surfing on a phone does have it's draw backs. Anyway, yours looks great vicrider!!! :$

I know that I'm slow, but... didn't you start after me... and you're done? ...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 10-31-2012, 03:49 AM
Replies: 466
Views: 16,298
Posted By Stevephoon
More progress the last couple of days. Some trial...

More progress the last couple of days. Some trial fits of the tail went well. When the tail is the same height on each side it also sits straight as measured with string from the center of the rear ...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 09-01-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,324
Posted By Stevephoon
Good start! I have always had issues with...

Good start! I have always had issues with aligning "tiled" plans. I have spent more time fiddling with the plans than the actual build on some of my foam planes!

I have never built or flown a...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 08-29-2012, 02:28 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,247
Posted By Stevephoon
SJ, Great to see you building again! It...

SJ,

Great to see you building again! It seems you could even build your next house from all of that foam, or better yet a full sized plane for you!

The NFS is a very different looking plane. ...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers 06-10-2012, 03:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,100
Posted By Stevephoon
Hi Stuart, I bought a PL6 last year not long...

Hi Stuart,

I bought a PL6 last year not long after they came out. I am very happy with it. I started with a CellPro Multi-4 but that started acting odd so I upgraded. (I have since found out...
Forum: Beginners 06-06-2012, 02:08 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 15,244
Posted By Stevephoon
Well technically it means a servo that weighs 9...

Well technically it means a servo that weighs 9 grams. Generically it's used for any sub-micro sized servo. The Hitec HS-55 being the best known. Here's a link to some servo descriptions that also...
Forum: Support & Suggestions 06-06-2012, 01:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By Stevephoon
You mean I know an answer here that others...

You mean I know an answer here that others don't??

Click on your user name here in the thread. The one just above your avitar. In the list that pops up you can click on a selection to see the...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 03-04-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,388
Posted By Stevephoon
RT, What you are seeing is an optical illusion. ...

RT, What you are seeing is an optical illusion. It's caused by the odd shape of the trailing edge and the camera angle. There is just one bend in each wing half.

Looking nice and straight Stu!...
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 03-03-2012, 03:42 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,388
Posted By Stevephoon
Stuart, Been watching! And get better so you...

Stuart,

Been watching! And get better so you can lie down and fly this thing for an hour! :) The BOT's wings are always such a nice shape! It's looking good. I really need to get an electric...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 12-04-2011, 12:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,326
Posted By Stevephoon
Dave, This is looking great. I need to look...

Dave,

This is looking great. I need to look into the Pat Trittle kits a little more!

Where did you get the decals from? Are these some that you print? I have some clear decal sheets, but...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-30-2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 24,216
Posted By Stevephoon
Bill, Sounds good so far! Do you have a...

Bill,

Sounds good so far! Do you have a plan for the instruments? The thread over on RCGroups has some links to pictures that worked out well for me.

Be carefull while building the wing. It...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-21-2011, 03:47 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 24,216
Posted By Stevephoon
Dragonflyer, Looking good. The Daddy-O has...

Dragonflyer,

Looking good. The Daddy-O has one of the best looking fuselages there is IMHO. The curves are fantastic. I had mine out last weekend again and you're going to love how it flys when...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-08-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 24,216
Posted By Stevephoon
Great start Bill, I think I enjoy the balsa...

Great start Bill,

I think I enjoy the balsa assembly part of a build the most. It is really interesting how these new laser kits build. How they self align, how snug and perfect everything...
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