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Forum: General Electric Discussions 05-12-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 222
Posted By pd1
Is this the motor you have? ...

Is this the motor you have?
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__18228__Turnigy_D3536_8_1000KV_Brushless_Outrunner_Motor.html

If so as rcers said, it should be fine.
I have the Richmodels...
Forum: SEFF 2013 04-27-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 497
Posted By pd1
Great pictures Don.

Great pictures Don.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 04-24-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 222
Posted By pd1
As said before, enough coats to fill the weave...

As said before, enough coats to fill the weave and the covering is ready for flight.

My personal preference is for a shiny smooth finish.
After the weave is filled I use more coats of dope,...
Forum: Off Topic Chit Chat 12-09-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 611
Posted By pd1
I haven't heard anything else about slow john. ...

I haven't heard anything else about slow john.
I'm hoping no news is good news.

Paul
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-21-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,914
Posted By pd1
Did I mis- read your first question? I took it to...

Did I mis- read your first question? I took it to mean the trim around the cockpit, or did you mean the trim in general?

The trick to adding trim is to use the lowest heat setting that will...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 11-21-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,914
Posted By pd1
Hi SJ, TopFlite has a product called Monocote...

Hi SJ, TopFlite has a product called Monocote adhesive. It's a liquid that softens the adhesive on the coverings back and allows it to stick as trim pieces.

I didn't know that acetone would do...
Forum: Humor 11-01-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 626
Posted By pd1
Good one John.

Good one John.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 10-07-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,502
Posted By pd1
Nice subject. Paul

Nice subject.

Paul
Forum: Warbird Electrics 10-06-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 18,255
Posted By pd1
Glad you're back at it. Looks great so far. ...

Glad you're back at it. Looks great so far.
Looking forward to seeing how this comes out.

Paul
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 10-02-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,098
Posted By pd1
Nice work John, but it's not the Aeromaster.

Nice work John, but it's not the Aeromaster.
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 09-24-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,723
Posted By pd1
Stuart, I don't think I'm understanding the...

Stuart, I don't think I'm understanding the question. I personally want the covering to stick to ribs. it keeps punctures and tears to a minimum and it is easier to repair a small section.
Is there...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 09-19-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 13,236
Posted By pd1
I think this is what you were looking for. ...

I think this is what you were looking for.
http://store.laser-design-services.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=176
Forum: Hi-Performance and Sailplanes 09-02-2012, 12:41 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,011
Posted By pd1
If you have to pin something down, you can use a...

If you have to pin something down, you can use a Celotex ceiling tile laid flat on the table.

Or you can do like I do, I use a hammer to drive my pins into the board. Sounds worse than it is. You...
Forum: Scratch and Kit Built Aircraft 08-27-2012, 11:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,098
Posted By pd1
Hi John, Glad you're back at it again. ...

Hi John, Glad you're back at it again.

Where's the Aeromaster?

Paul
Forum: General Electric Discussions 08-08-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,720
Posted By pd1
Glad the first flights went well. Thanks for...

Glad the first flights went well.
Thanks for letting us watch the build.
Forum: Vintage and old timer models 08-01-2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 20,557
Posted By pd1
PT 19

Small Sterling PT-19 20 inch
Large Sterling PT-19

Jetco/ Hollinger PT-19 72 inch
Comet 10 inch PT 19

Pilot PT-19
Earl Stahl PT-19
Forum: Vintage and old timer models 08-01-2012, 12:27 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 20,557
Posted By pd1
Aeromaster and Aeromaster Too

Aeromaster. Here's another one from Lou Andrews and AAmco.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-31-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,720
Posted By pd1
For the first flight I would recommend using low...

For the first flight I would recommend using low rates on the transmitter, or reduced control throws, at least on the ailerons. It can be touchy with four ailerons.

Is the final weight still 4...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-29-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,720
Posted By pd1
On the last few Aeromasters with both wings...

On the last few Aeromasters with both wings swept, I moved the CG back to the rear cabane strut. It is very controllable and makes for a little more effective elevator.
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-28-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,720
Posted By pd1
It looks fine. Should fly well too. I rebuilt one...

It looks fine. Should fly well too. I rebuilt one for a friend and it's 8 pounds, and it still flies well.
I love the color and the transparent look. very nice looking plane.

If the stab braces...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-19-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,720
Posted By pd1
Hi bmp, I am running an E Flite 60 with a 6...

Hi bmp,
I am running an E Flite 60 with a 6 cell 5000mah pack.
Your plane seems so light that I wouldn't recommend it.
Here is some data I had while it was under construction

"Weights so far....
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-19-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,720
Posted By pd1
All the Aeromasters I've flown were much heavier...

All the Aeromasters I've flown were much heavier than the one you are doing.
That said the lowest pitch prop I've used on an Aeromaster was a 6 inch pitch.

Most flew well with an 7 to 8 inch...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-18-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,720
Posted By pd1
ED, look what is up for bid now. ...

ED, look what is up for bid now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180928218043?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-15-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,720
Posted By pd1
I too like a thin firewall. Since the front of...

I too like a thin firewall. Since the front of the airplane is usually the first to arrive in a crash, the firewall takes the hit. A thin firewall is usually easier to replace than the whole nose.
...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-07-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,720
Posted By pd1
BMP, The only time I ever made a plane exactly as...

BMP, The only time I ever made a plane exactly as it was supposed to be, I was building it for someone else.
I change all my airplanes to suit me. I think the changes you are doing are fascinating...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-06-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,720
Posted By pd1
BMP. washout.. Stalls of a wing surface are...

BMP. washout.. Stalls of a wing surface are dependent on the shape of that surface.
On a constant chord wing the stall starts at the wing root, and progresses outward from there. If you make the...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-04-2012, 02:25 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,720
Posted By pd1
Hi Ed, if you look at the picture of the one with...

Hi Ed, if you look at the picture of the one with the red underside of the wing, you'll see that there is indeed two aileron servos.

That was just one more of the improvements in the last...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-03-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,720
Posted By pd1
BMP, I scanned a spare rudder I had and traced...

BMP, I scanned a spare rudder I had and traced over it to give you a plan to build on.
I also drew the new stab tips onto a stabilizer drawing.

The rudder will be too tall to fit the fin as is. I...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-03-2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,720
Posted By pd1
The wings are parallel to the box loc foundation....

The wings are parallel to the box loc foundation.
Both wings are set at Zero. The engine is also set at zero.

The stabilizer, however, has a positive incidence angle.
I forget how many degrees,...
Forum: General Electric Discussions 07-03-2012, 12:53 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,720
Posted By pd1
My dad was friends with Lou Andrews while he...

My dad was friends with Lou Andrews while he worked for Guillows.
When he left Guillow's he started his own company Andrews aircraft model company, Aamco for short.
The first two planes he produced...
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