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Forum: Beginners 04-17-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,979
Posted By dahawk
+1 on Glacier's advice for rebounding foam. The...

+1 on Glacier's advice for rebounding foam. The only thing I might add to the hot water treatment is to have a cold soup spoon on hand. The foam may bubble creating an alligator skin appearance. So,...
Forum: Pattern aircraft 04-17-2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 2,626
Posted By dahawk
Mosa is a wrap

CR,

Yes, the Crimson Cowl was in your honor-:D

Well, she's finsihed. :rolleyes: at least for now. My decals had to be soaked. What a PITA. Now I know why most people paint theirs. bubsteve...
Forum: ParkFlyers 04-16-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 188
Posted By dahawk
Platinum, You can definately try this. Make...

Platinum,

You can definately try this. Make sure to re-trim. Like FH mentioned, it's not going to win any aerobatic contests. With rubber bands holding the big, hi-dihedral wing on there, go too...
Forum: Beginners 04-16-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,979
Posted By dahawk
osher, Are you out there on your own or can...

osher,

Are you out there on your own or can you get some help at a local RC flying club? Have a sim? Not the total answer but worth having it to gain some basic confidence.

Does you plane...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 04-16-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 277
Posted By dahawk
+1 on prayers for the fallen and their families...

+1 on prayers for the fallen and their families and prayers for the the courageous folks who stepped in to help. Another tragedy imprinted on the brain. We cannot continue to let these bastards...
Forum: Pusher Park Jets 04-15-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 361
Posted By dahawk
Looks and flys great ! Not ultra fast but for...

Looks and flys great ! Not ultra fast but for aerobatic maneuvers, it can basically do everything. Loved the flat spin. I've built several 'prop in the slot' pusher park jets (F-22, F4J,...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-13-2013, 03:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 497
Posted By dahawk
Timely subject. I need to cut slots for my...

Timely subject. I need to cut slots for my Formosa II. Was just going to hobby knife them and use CA hinges. What's the big advantage of using a special tool ? Maintaining CL on both edges ?
Hawk
Forum: Beginners 04-07-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 855
Posted By dahawk
Depending on your budget, I'd highly recommend...

Depending on your budget, I'd highly recommend the PZ-T-28 as a great second plane. Low wing trainer with ailerons. Good but not crazy power. A joy to fly. Can upgrade power later.

I did cut...
Forum: Pattern aircraft 04-07-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 2,626
Posted By dahawk
bubsteve, Thanks for the pics. Inspires me...

bubsteve,

Thanks for the pics. Inspires me to complete. Mine won't be as purdy as yours.

Just got back from my favorite tool store- Harbor Freight. Needed a new wire cutter. I could hang out...
Forum: Company Discussions 04-01-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,518
Posted By dahawk
Top, +1 on Headsuprc. They are the best in...

Top,

+1 on Headsuprc. They are the best in so many ways. My new best friend for Lipos is China Hobby Line. With a US Warehouse, shipping is cheap but the product is great too. Ran some new...
Forum: Pattern aircraft 03-29-2013, 12:24 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 2,626
Posted By dahawk
Lloyd, Thanks for the pics and build...

Lloyd,

Thanks for the pics and build advice. I'm a sponge for information and ideas.

My sentiments the same on the kit and the manual. There's not much there. I hope the flight time ends up...
Forum: Beginners 03-05-2013, 01:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 449
Posted By dahawk
Messy, Nice view of the neighborhood but I like...

Messy,
Nice view of the neighborhood but I like to see the plane flying- lol. 3rd person
View...
Forum: Pattern aircraft 03-02-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 2,626
Posted By dahawk
Thanks Bubsteve ! Read through the whole thread....

Thanks Bubsteve ! Read through the whole thread. Hey, used to live over in Alachua county (Gainesville) Sure do miss Florida.

-Hawk
Forum: SEFF 2013 01-15-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 355
Posted By dahawk
ill, Thanks for posting this. Looks pretty...

ill,

Thanks for posting this. Looks pretty cool !
Forum: General Electric Discussions 01-14-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,425
Posted By dahawk
Matt, I got back in the hobby two years ago...

Matt,

I got back in the hobby two years ago after a 30 year layoff. Initially bought an Airfield C-182 but benched it shortly thereafter. Got a Real Flight Sim, hung out at the club and buddy...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 12-16-2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 929
Views: 48,042
Posted By dahawk
Gramps, I have been using them without any...

Gramps,

I have been using them without any issue for a little over a year now. Was a little nervous at first, but they have peformed flawlessly thus far. ( Knock on wood) Equally as well as the...
Forum: ParkFlyers 11-28-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 644
Posted By dahawk
I agree. AEAJR's Manifesto is a must read....

I agree.

AEAJR's Manifesto is a must read. Nice model though. I built one, not as nice looking as yours. A profile version rather than 3D shaping but it does fly. Your's looks like if you had...
Forum: Crash and Safety Forum 11-24-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,109
Posted By dahawk
Aw Vonveska, Remember the movie Airplane? ...

Aw Vonveska,

Remember the movie Airplane?

Lt. Col Ted Striker on the Daiquiri raid:


Ted Striker (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001332/): Because of my mistake, six men didn't return from...
Forum: Beginners 11-24-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 908
Posted By dahawk
Congrats ! Welcome to the addiction ! I...

Congrats ! Welcome to the addiction !

I can't think of having more fun with clothes on.

Good luck !

Hawk
Forum: Australia 11-19-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 850
Posted By dahawk
Welcome or should I say, Welcome back ! We've...

Welcome or should I say, Welcome back ! We've been expecting you !

-Hawk
Forum: Beginners 10-22-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,160
Posted By dahawk
Thanks for sharing Joe. I keep forgetting where...

Thanks for sharing Joe. I keep forgetting where this thread resides.

Here's what I'm thinking about building: http://www.freemindmodels.com/IdroJeep/_Overview_.html

-Hawk
Forum: Beginners 10-22-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,160
Posted By dahawk
Great advice Nigel ! I've used depron in...

Great advice Nigel !

I've used depron in models where I needed to form and sand to shape. Depron sands nicely. Foam board does not. Used depron on the F-15 and Sea Dart. The Dollar Tree foam...
Forum: Beginners 10-22-2012, 03:45 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,160
Posted By dahawk
I would agree with Hank if this is only your...

I would agree with Hank if this is only your second plane after a high wing trainer. All I can say is that my first F-22 made me a much better pilot. Learned by flying combat on Sundays. Not too...
Forum: Beginners 10-22-2012, 02:24 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,160
Posted By dahawk
Depending on what you're interested in, for the...

Depending on what you're interested in, for the most part, it's pretty easy.

Pusher profile parkjets are a snap to make from Dollar Tree Foam. I've uilt several now. In fact, I think my F-22 is...
Forum: Foamies 10-21-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 299,946
Posted By dahawk
Great to see the master scratchbuilders like...

Great to see the master scratchbuilders like Crash and Chellie making great looking planes. I've gotten lazy with ARF's this summer so I'm thinking aout a couple of winter projects: Here's one of...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 10-13-2012, 12:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 881
Posted By dahawk
Godspeed to your wife, Hank and to you . Enduring...

Godspeed to your wife, Hank and to you . Enduring these kinds of things are not easy.

-Hawk
Forum: Beginners 10-08-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,160
Posted By dahawk
This vid should inspire you:...

This vid should inspire you: http://youtu.be/fhtO6f-pUdk

Two complete newbs flying F-22's profile foamie parkjets for their first or second rc flying experience. N icely done !


Easy to...
Forum: Beginners 10-06-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,160
Posted By dahawk
+1 on the PZ Corsair too. I've watched 2nd plane...

+1 on the PZ Corsair too. I've watched 2nd plane beginners fly it at our field and it's similar to the T-28, just looks cooler with the bent wings. The scale blue color can make it a little more...
Forum: Beginners 10-06-2012, 12:11 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,160
Posted By dahawk
touche, Nicely done. Congrats ! Yes, there...

touche,

Nicely done. Congrats ! Yes, there are several versions of the T-28 out there. If you want all the bells and whistles like flaps, retracts, lights, sequencing doors, etc. they are there....
Forum: Beginners 10-05-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,160
Posted By dahawk
+1 on the PZ T-28 Trojan. It was my second plane...

+1 on the PZ T-28 Trojan. It was my second plane and have had no regrets. Still have her. Have souped her up . Great flying plane and not intimidating at all. Rock solid. Can fly slow or fast with...
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