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Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-26-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

I have the OS 120 Surpass III (with pump) on my...

I have the OS 120 Surpass III (with pump) on my GP Waco and it is definitely more than "scale" power. I had some problems getting the CG right, it was tail heavy. Finally moving the battery forward...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-01-2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

Got mine today. My Macaw "Chico" is delighted...

Got mine today. My Macaw "Chico" is delighted that we both now have YELLOW BELLIES. ;-)
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-22-2015, 04:49 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

One of the very very experienced guys at our club...

One of the very very experienced guys at our club did the maiden on my Great Planes Waco yesterday. He was really very impressed with it. He has built three from kits and said mine flew better than...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-19-2015, 10:10 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

I have never seen it any other way, but it is...

I have never seen it any other way, but it is even slower than the usual slow today.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-11-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

I have a very experienced guy who is willing to...

I have a very experienced guy who is willing to maiden mine, but that would be on Tuesday and they are forecasting 15-20MPH winds. I don't think I want to put 'er up in those conditions. This guy...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-11-2015, 12:17 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

If they are XXL or XXXL I will take one of them...

If they are XXL or XXXL I will take one of them off your hands.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-05-2015, 07:38 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

Thanks. I had considered that, but had not done...

Thanks. I had considered that, but had not done it due to concerns about wear & tear on the blind nuts in the wings, or having them work loose. I may try it anyway though because the business of...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-01-2015, 02:31 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

Thank you Marco for the great analysis and...

Thank you Marco for the great analysis and suggestions. If I were setting this up from scratch I believe I would do the ch1/ch7 thing but I am wondering, now that I have the VR turned off and have...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-31-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

I was a little put off by ctflyboy's post. For...

I was a little put off by ctflyboy's post. For some reason he seems to have it in for me. He PMs me criticizing me for not having my profile filled out, so I filled it out. When someone asked me...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-31-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

I figured the problem out and it is fixed. All...

I figured the problem out and it is fixed. All four servos working correctly now.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-31-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

Hi Folks I tried calling Futaba support,...

Hi Folks

I tried calling Futaba support, held forever, then took the option to have them call me back, and was told their mailbox is full so I could not leave my number for a callback. Not good....
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-30-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

How 'bout it you guys? You made a commitment...

How 'bout it you guys? You made a commitment when you had Dan order you shirts, time to pay up!
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-26-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

Gee, thanks.

Gee, thanks.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-26-2015, 02:54 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

Hi Folks Someone asked for picture of the...

Hi Folks

Someone asked for picture of the current state of the build on my GP WACO. Here it is as of today. This morning I did the final fitting and install of the cowl (if there isn't a picture...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-24-2015, 04:20 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

Perfect! Thanks for the suggestion. As you can...

Perfect! Thanks for the suggestion. As you can tell, I'm new at this.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-23-2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

I will try to take some pictures tomorrow. Had...

I will try to take some pictures tomorrow. Had to put the WACO on the back burner after getting the cowl fitted today (looks good, the OS FS-120 cylinder head just pokes out the side and the exhaust...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-23-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

Engine is mounted, fuel tank installed, fuel...

Engine is mounted, fuel tank installed, fuel lines run, all control servos and control rods installed and adjusted and tested, windscreens and turtle deck installed, working on the cowl now.
...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-21-2015, 04:37 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

I got my Great Planes WACO ARF yesterday...

I got my Great Planes WACO ARF yesterday afternoon. Made great progress so far. Both wings are done, including installing the servos. Landing gear, horizontal stabilizers and elevators are on. ...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-20-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

Thanks, I ordered some for a little more than...

Thanks, I ordered some for a little more than that from Amazon.



Haha, not me! I can barely tie my own shoes.



Several of the guys I fly with use old gym socks filled with gravel and...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-20-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

Hi Folks Later today, UPS will be delivering...

Hi Folks

Later today, UPS will be delivering a Great Planes WACO ARF to me. I have thought a lot of this through, but I am looking for ideas on how best to protect this large beast while...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-20-2015, 03:52 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

Hi... new owner of a Great Planes WACO ARF here. ...

Hi... new owner of a Great Planes WACO ARF here. I am wondering, how do you folks transport these planes? I assume you take the two wings off as a unit and carry the wings and fuse separately.

...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-16-2015, 05:13 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

Thanks, I believe you are correct. I just sent...

Thanks, I believe you are correct. I just sent Dan a PM with my shirt request.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-15-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

57. I would like an XXL.

57. I would like an XXL.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-15-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,131
Posted By michaelnel

I have the GP Waco ARF on order, along with all...

I have the GP Waco ARF on order, along with all the stuff to build it with and an OS FS120 pumper 4 stroke. Sure looking forward to getting her into the air. Should sound good with that engine I...
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