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Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-24-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 204
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Thank you all for sharing your knowledge. Right...

Thank you all for sharing your knowledge. Right now for this model Im after air worthy with a traditional finish. I did a terrible job on color selection before and had to repair many years of...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-23-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 204
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Silk and dope - How do I know I have enough coats?

I am recovering and converting to electric a Sig Kadet Seniorita I built 20ish years ago. I removed the monokote and have recovered the wings (so far) with habotai 5mm silk and Sig nitrate dope. I...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 02-08-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,617
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Yes I like having a sim. Having recently soloed...

Yes I like having a sim. Having recently soloed with an instructor it helps me keep in practice when the weather, work or life in general keep me from flying.
Forum: Beginners 12-23-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 839
Posted By Unclebuck21228
I too returned to the hobby after 20ish years. I...

I too returned to the hobby after 20ish years. I pursched up a Spektrum DX8 radio, a used Stinson SR-10 (Parkzone), an off brand fairly inexpensive Lipo charger and Tunigy 2200 3s Lipos from Hobby...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion) 12-04-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,002
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Depending on how many servos you have I would...

Depending on how many servos you have I would consider an OPTO speed control and a separate BEC. Falls under personal preference.

If you have never ordered from heads up then you are in for a...
Forum: Sport Planes (Formerly I/C & Gas Conversion) 11-27-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,002
Posted By Unclebuck21228
I recently did a conversion while building to the...

I recently did a conversion while building to the 1/6 scale Sig piper cub 71' wing. My all up weight came out a tad over 4.5 lbs.

I contacted Heads Up Rc and went with a 32 outrunner, 60 amp...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 09-19-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,446
Posted By Unclebuck21228
I managed to get apply the silk over a week ago. ...

I managed to get apply the silk over a week ago. It was a learning process for sure. I doped the edges of the air frame (open areas) with a few coats of thinned dope. Then wet the silk, smoothed...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 09-08-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,446
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Its been a busy week at work but I have found...

Its been a busy week at work but I have found time to work on it here and there. This builds super fast especially compared to the 1/6 scale Sig Cub that is just getting its power sorted out. I...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 09-03-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,446
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Since I have been planing on building this plane...

Since I have been planing on building this plane for some time I had already ordered the electronics from Headsuprc. My second order from them and they have been great.

Firepower 300 (2822-12)...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 09-03-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,446
Posted By Unclebuck21228
This is a crutch built fuselage so I really only...

This is a crutch built fuselage so I really only needed the plans for the wing. I spent some time at the bandsaw cutting out my parts. This is my first scratch built. Cutting out the parts was a...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 09-03-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 13,118
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Started my build of Dick's Dream in the scratch...

Started my build of Dick's Dream in the scratch and kit build section. I don't know how to link them!

http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67891
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 09-03-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,446
Posted By Unclebuck21228
#28 Model Airplane Building Clinic >> Dick's Dream

I'm glad we got the go ahead to start. Why Dick's Dream? I was looking for something small, fast building, simple and good flying. The Ace Wizard that I built once and will resurrect one day is a...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 08-24-2012, 12:12 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 13,118
Posted By Unclebuck21228
I really just want to give it a try. I used...

I really just want to give it a try. I used monokote when I started building back in the 80's. I just built 1/6 scale Sig Cub and used Colortex. I am pleased with the way it turned out. I plan to...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 08-21-2012, 03:22 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 13,118
Posted By Unclebuck21228
I'd like to get in on this! I'm currently...

I'd like to get in on this! I'm currently collecting supplies to scratch build "Dicks Dream" plan from outerzone. I've built a few balsa kits and probably fall somewhere in the middle on basic and...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 08-21-2012, 03:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,325
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Wow those look nice. Might go that way if I have...

Wow those look nice. Might go that way if I have to replace the cowling in the future which is a distinct possibility since I'm not happy with the way it turned out.
Forum: Beginners 08-21-2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 827
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Being in a similar situation, heads up rc was...

Being in a similar situation, heads up rc was prompt answering my questions about a glow to electric conversion. The prices are very reasonable and shipping was amazing. Placed order on Saturday,...
Forum: Humor 07-28-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Good one!

Good one!
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-25-2012, 02:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 368
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Hey Steve, welcome!

Hey Steve, welcome!
Forum: Heads UP RC discussion 07-18-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 58,260
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Send them an email. I know they have replacement...

Send them an email. I know they have replacement motors as well as upgraded more powerful ones that will fit. You will get a quick reply.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-17-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 400
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Solartex is a fabric. Just used it for the first...

Solartex is a fabric. Just used it for the first time on a piper cub and really enjoyed it. Works the same as monokote - lower heat activates the adhesive and higher heat makes it shrink. It was...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 07-16-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 846
Posted By Unclebuck21228
I installed a kitchen aid we fornd on sale from...

I installed a kitchen aid we fornd on sale from lowes a few months ago because our ge died and cost of parts was more than 1/3 of original price. Anyway the kitchen aid works great!
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-04-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,555
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Two orders so far. One from international and...

Two orders so far. One from international and one from US. Both turned out fine. Hard to beat the price on turnigy battery's. One turnigy motor and speed control, fine no issues.

Shipping from...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 07-04-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,258
Posted By Unclebuck21228
My LHS has no balsa kits at all! All options...

My LHS has no balsa kits at all! All options are ARF, PNP or some other acronym that means little to no assembly required. It's great to see people still build.

I miss all those long slender...
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 07-03-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,325
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Yes! That is what I was looking for. Thank...

Yes! That is what I was looking for.

Thank you!
Forum: Scale E-Powered Aircraft 06-30-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,325
Posted By Unclebuck21228
1/6 J3 Cub dummy engine - looking for a pattern

Hi all,
I'm building a sig j3 1/6 scale and I'm looking for a pattern to cut out for the dummy engine. I saw one once on the net but of course that was months ago and now can't find it. What I saw...
Forum: Beginners 06-29-2012, 02:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By Unclebuck21228
No I only have time to fly on the weekends. Work...

No I only have time to fly on the weekends. Work regrettably gets in the way. This weekend temps will be in the 100s so we shall see.

The SR 10 was too good a deal to pass up and it gave me...
Forum: Beginners 06-27-2012, 03:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By Unclebuck21228
I'm flying a parkzone Stinson sr10. Picked it up...

I'm flying a parkzone Stinson sr10. Picked it up used from a club member
Forum: Beginners 06-25-2012, 03:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 563
Posted By Unclebuck21228
I soloed today!

Yay me! Thank you to my instructor Vern and all other folks who help people in this hobby. Thank you for taking the time to help. Y'all are great!
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 05-09-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By Unclebuck21228
Wow! That's a lot of wood. Thanks for sharing, I...

Wow! That's a lot of wood. Thanks for sharing, I was wondering what one gets for that seconds box.
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