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Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-14-2019, 08:10 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

Mike. Thanks, no need to feel obliged, I...

Mike. Thanks, no need to feel obliged, I appreciate the help.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-14-2019, 03:40 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

You would not believe the response I got from...

You would not believe the response I got from that guy. My pictures are awesome, I will not take more or the kit out of the box. If you can't afford 300 bucks, you should not be looking. What a jerk.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-05-2019, 04:46 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

thanks! PM sent

thanks! PM sent
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-05-2019, 03:48 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

LOL! I thought I was the only one who balanced...

LOL! I thought I was the only one who balanced planes that way! I hang them from the ceiling and get l L/R and F/B balance. Beautiful work as always TMAC.

On a separate note, I still have a...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-13-2018, 03:18 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

Gents, I have the fiberglass specialties cowl and...

Gents, I have the fiberglass specialties cowl and pants, plans, PM me. I just need to get rid if them so let's figure out shipping. Also have the decals.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-12-2018, 03:07 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

While I wait to source set another kit, I decided...

While I wait to source set another kit, I decided to go ahead and cover the wings to protect them more than anything. The last time I built one of these I used iron on fabric, which worked well, but...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
12-28-2017, 06:32 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

On a non Waco note, forgive me for straying, my...

On a non Waco note, forgive me for straying, my h1 mold survived because it floats...lol. I just glue gunned on the cowl, there is actually more overlap then the picture shows.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
12-28-2017, 06:24 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

Well after losing everything this summer to the...

Well after losing everything this summer to the floods I decided to get back into building this week while I was on leave. Last month I was able to go to a swap meet and buy it all composite glider...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-07-2017, 04:19 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

Thanks. The flooding also destroyed 25 years of...

Thanks. The flooding also destroyed 25 years of army plaques, all of my aviation books, pretty much all my memories.... Really sucked.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-07-2017, 03:36 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

I just got back from three months in England. My...

I just got back from three months in England. My basement flooded, taking with it the fuselage. Wings and rest of the wood survived. Now I get to try to find another kit or try to reproduce the...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-28-2017, 07:38 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

Build I'd on hold for a bit, work is sending me...

Build I'd on hold for a bit, work is sending me to the UK for three months. I look forward to getting back into it in the fall. I woi,d recommend for the 1/5 getting your parts from great planes....
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-05-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

Were you able to load images without using Picasa...

Were you able to load images without using Picasa or some their party host?
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-28-2017, 05:15 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

I think we are seeing an evolution in the hobby...

I think we are seeing an evolution in the hobby (because of those crazy Russians and the jet masters) to spare no expense builds. From what I gather, they dropped a quarter mil (or so) into that...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-22-2017, 07:53 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

Dangit...why do they change the layout on the...

Dangit...why do they change the layout on the forum.... now I am randomly pushing stuff to get the pic to upload.... two days ago I could post a picture straight into the post. Very confused.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-17-2017, 12:57 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

Wings done, glassed, sanded. Moving on to...

Wings done, glassed, sanded. Moving on to fuselage.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2210335
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-17-2017, 04:49 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2210270
It looks like the dle20 will fit in there nicely. From what I hear, it should have more than enough power to fly it.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-14-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

Just got back from a 2-week business trip. Look...

Just got back from a 2-week business trip. Look at what was waiting. Not too bad. A little out of round, but should work.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2209726
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-26-2017, 12:28 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

Forgot to add, I work for Australians for three...

Forgot to add, I work for Australians for three years straight. I still don't get the bundaberg thing. Coopers vintage ale is pretty good though.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-26-2017, 11:24 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

Yep, career. Lately it has been 12 months...

Yep, career. Lately it has been 12 months stateside then 12 months or so in your choice of garden spots like iraq, afghanistan, or kuwait. Thus far nearly 4 years of total time.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-25-2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

Wow! Wings complete. Just glassing the...

Wow!

Wings complete. Just glassing the joints, leading and trailing edges. No for overkill but for kit survival. I am in the military and move constantly. A little fg helps cut down on the little...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-22-2017, 05:17 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

It is spring break so the kids are off doing...

It is spring break so the kids are off doing their thing, wife works evenings....

Things sure have changed since 1980. Glue and pin pieces, wait a day. Now with different viscosity CA. Glue,...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-21-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

That dle20 rear exhaust looks good. I like the...

That dle20 rear exhaust looks good. I like the idea of the twin, but... I know lots of folks flying dle, not so many rcgf.

About 90 percent done with the wings. Still need to glass the lower wing...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-17-2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

Congrats!

Congrats!
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-16-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

Hardwood blocks in...pain in the butt. One thing...

Hardwood blocks in...pain in the butt. One thing about a thirty year old kit, the wood is cured and stable...lol. yeah, they were about a 1/8" too wide so I trimmed them down to keep the ribs spacing...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-16-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,548
Posted By dirtdart

Bill, if you hate the 170, shoot me your asking...

Bill, if you hate the 170, shoot me your asking price. Ifor you are willing to part with it. As an engineer, I can nerd out on most engine things.
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