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Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 05-19-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,174
Posted By Bill G
Looks like a great find. You know when I started...

Looks like a great find. You know when I started this build, I searched for that magazine copy and sure enough one had sold on Ebay only 10 days prior. Of course I've never seen another one since. ...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-16-2013, 02:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 480
Posted By Bill G
It sure it Joe. By the way, I wonder how many...

It sure it Joe. By the way, I wonder how many people will get banned at rcg-king for quoting the product name in discussions? :Q
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 05-13-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 253
Posted By Bill G
Along those lines, they could be re-cut using...

Along those lines, they could be re-cut using thicker stock, then notching the airfoil formers to match the added thickness. I've cut more of those by hand that I can count, often for old designs...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 05-12-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 253
Posted By Bill G
Those main spars could easily be salvaged. ...

Those main spars could easily be salvaged. Midwest flat CF sparring makes for a strong wing main spar, when laminated to the main spar. I use the light .019"x .118" flat spar, although there are...
Forum: Hobby Lobby discussion 04-30-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 17
Question ALFA planes
Views: 2,567
Posted By Bill G
They fly so well that there's little concern...

They fly so well that there's little concern about crashing them. I've had their FW190 since the initial release, and it's my overall best flyer after flying 50 models or so. Light and incredibly...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-28-2013, 05:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,389
Posted By Bill G
Thanks Pat. I love the color scheme also,...

Thanks Pat. I love the color scheme also, although I may pick a monotone scheme for the next build. :D For a clean look, I used the red Parklite and Ekonkote white for the canopy top, which can be...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-28-2013, 02:06 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,525
Posted By Bill G
Agreed, between myself and other reports this...

Agreed, between myself and other reports this plane is not a great flying warbird. I'm not a fan of barn door ailerons to begin with, especially when used with a somewhat high aspect ratio wing like...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 04-25-2013, 01:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,332
Posted By Bill G
None of the high C ratings have ever proven to be...

None of the high C ratings have ever proven to be realistic from my experience. A simple watt meter is enough to determine that running a CBA is not necessary to dismiss their discharge charts as...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 04-23-2013, 12:25 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,332
Posted By Bill G
Along those lines, the recent lipos have C...

Along those lines, the recent lipos have C ratings high enough to not require large cells sizes, as they had in the past. Weight is so critical on most of my EDFs, that I just live with short flight...
Forum: Beginners 04-23-2013, 12:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 556
Posted By Bill G
If you can get your hands on GWS plastic...

If you can get your hands on GWS plastic accessory parts trees, you'll find them useful for steering pivot mounts and numerous other uses, especially if you're into foam. I've collected a number of...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-22-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,389
Posted By Bill G
Haven't had that one yet :Q but I've made some...

Haven't had that one yet :Q but I've made some really creative wiping wires with paper towel tips for inner window cleaning. I use Pacer canopy glue as much as possible, but sometimes you need a...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-21-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 4,195
Posted By Bill G
...and match them all of the same brand and...

...and match them all of the same brand and rating. I have some reservations about combining ESCs on one board, but it does have the benefit of not requiring 4 matching ESCs. I've used different...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-20-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,389
Posted By Bill G
Thanks Pat. I may finally finish this build,...

Thanks Pat.
I may finally finish this build, after finishing the wing covering. I thought about making functional doors, but I think I'll pass on that idea, given the amount of work that would be...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-19-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,389
Posted By Bill G
Close to complete and still needing a last bit of...

Close to complete and still needing a last bit of covering motivation to finish the upper wing surfaces. A bit of time was spent on the interior, with a Head & Shoulders Brothers pilot that is...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-19-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 728
Posted By Bill G
The original setup is definitely a bit outdated. ...

The original setup is definitely a bit outdated. I used an MPI gearbox and MPI 400 cobalt, which is a substantial increase in power over the stock long can 400 setup. Even with the heavy cobalt...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-18-2013, 02:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 728
Posted By Bill G
I like the unique schemes like the Canadian one. ...

I like the unique schemes like the Canadian one. The silver/red combo looks good. I got talked into the box scheme, partly due to the highly detailed decal set. The chrome or aluminum is a bit...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-17-2013, 12:51 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,525
Posted By Bill G
It's likely that the club instructor is used to...

It's likely that the club instructor is used to larger planes than this one, often more docile like the club trainer. I know that a number of people are leery of hand launching, but one benefit is...
Forum: Electric Ducted Fan Jets 04-16-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,377
Posted By Bill G
Very possible, especially if the ESC was...

Very possible, especially if the ESC was internally fuse mounted, as I believe this plane calls for. Sounds like it was a BEC overtemp shutdown. I opened an cheater hole from the forward nacelle...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-16-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 728
Posted By Bill G
This was one of the first kits I built. The...

This was one of the first kits I built. The parts fit was good, and probably was one of the better kits where the laser cutting thickness was properly taken into account, not under or over sizing...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-15-2013, 01:17 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,174
Posted By Bill G
Thank You. I saw your build thread also and it...

Thank You. I saw your build thread also and it is a beautiful model. I had debated building this model for some time after seeing your build thread, knowing how much work would be required. Using...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-13-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 495
Posted By Bill G
Same thoughts on the Dubro slotter. It quickly...

Same thoughts on the Dubro slotter. It quickly became a useless, dust collecting tool. Even when the frame is aligned perfectly to the header face, there is some slop and error, as well as blocking...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-12-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,578
Posted By Bill G
The red and white scheme looks nice. Always like...

The red and white scheme looks nice. Always like that color combination, and am working on one right now. The foam tire cord is a nice item to have with the kit also. I'd like to get my hands on a...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-12-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,389
Posted By Bill G
Thanks Pat. One nice thing with this spinner is...

Thanks Pat. One nice thing with this spinner is that it came with 3 collet sizes. They'll get used someday, as I always seem to have a need for them sooner or later. I have plenty of collars and...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-07-2013, 05:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,489
Posted By Bill G
Nice job and subject Tom. Always good to see...

Nice job and subject Tom. Always good to see builds from hand cut parts.

When I set them on the plans to make sure I got them all cut out guess what??…………. yup………Missed one. :mad:
For my...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-07-2013, 04:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,389
Posted By Bill G
That looks about exactly like what I have now Pat...

That looks about exactly like what I have now Pat for the spinner assembly. Some of these spinners get expensive. The one I bought was $10, with an additional prop adapter at around $4. It looked...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-04-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,389
Posted By Bill G
The plastic parts on the flap hinges are trimmed...

The plastic parts on the flap hinges are trimmed arms from Hobbyzone control horns. Seems to be a decent grade of plastic to fabricate the parts from. The screws have a short unthreaded shank that...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-04-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 536
Posted By Bill G
I've mastered getting my feet out of the way of...

I've mastered getting my feet out of the way of the "exacto rolling off the table", but there's other ways they can get you. Somehow in my usual impatience, I managed to flick an exacto knife into...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-03-2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,389
Posted By Bill G
Now for that less than exciting covering stage,...

Now for that less than exciting covering stage, where you sometimes have to struggle for motivation. The ailerons and elevator halves have also been cut away with the hinge lines finish sanded, not...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 03-28-2013, 02:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,389
Posted By Bill G
That's always a dilemma, as the only people who...

That's always a dilemma, as the only people who don't have any afterthoughts are probably the ones who take over a year to build each model. I like to get to the building also.
The last two twins I...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 03-27-2013, 01:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,389
Posted By Bill G
Thanks Pat. A well glued ply main spar joiner...

Thanks Pat. A well glued ply main spar joiner should finish things up. I had originally planned to run CF hair along the top of the inner portion of the spar before sheeting but I forgot, :Q so the...
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