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Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-27-2015, 07:13 AM
Replies: 19,483
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Posted By flyguy888

I have a Q35 in mine. It is built from a kit and...

I have a Q35 in mine. It is built from a kit and came in all up weight at 17 lbs.
Balanced out right on the money.
But wow, this thing comes alive when you have power and speed. Amazing.
No...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-24-2015, 10:12 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

restoration

Way cool. If possible, post a few picks of your airplane. And yes, if you did a restoration your certainly doing what we do, but in full scale. Dis you restore one of the new YMF 5's or a vintage...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-19-2015, 08:16 AM
Replies: 19,483
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Posted By flyguy888

The houseofmoy link on the reference page is...

The houseofmoy link on the reference page is broken. That is where the modified builders manual used to be.
Where can it be found?
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
07-18-2014, 04:16 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

Hi all, Been flying my 1/5 waco lately. I...

Hi all,

Been flying my 1/5 waco lately.
I have noted while flying that if cut it to an idle, and pull back slowly keeping it in level flight, until I have full up elevator, it does not stall. It...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-15-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

I believe stickbuilder is the author and...

I believe stickbuilder is the author and moderator of this thread. He takes care of that stuff. I have not seen him post in a while.
I hope he is o.k.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-14-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

ditto

ditto
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-14-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

Well Cody, Knocked around or stressed in...

Well Cody,

Knocked around or stressed in storage?
Here is something to consider that is not easy for me to say to you, because it may be distressing.
Unless you know the builder and the...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-08-2014, 11:54 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

Well, there are probably as many building styles...

Well, there are probably as many building styles as there are builders. For most of my building years I worked at a fever pitch (building for 45 years now).
A few years back I developed the place of...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-05-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

You know, I tried that once. But I could never...

You know, I tried that once. But I could never get the edge to zero thickness, everytime I got close the edge disappeared.:rolleyes:
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-04-2014, 08:47 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

If I had to go back and add corrugations, I would...

If I had to go back and add corrugations, I would have simply glued balsa triangle or square strip lengths directly onto the bare ailerons and blended them into the aileron with light sanding. Coat...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-04-2014, 06:56 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

You should be asking yourself the question of how...

You should be asking yourself the question of how “scale”you want your airplane.
YOU need to decide how YOU want YOUR airplane to look. Then you can use the information in this thread to help you...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-04-2014, 05:39 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

They are in the Pica kit. As far as perfect...

They are in the Pica kit. As far as perfect scale, which is where this thread now resides, I don't think there is anything usable as "scale" in the kit.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-10-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

SPRC. Off of Lexington Ave.

SPRC. Off of Lexington Ave.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-03-2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

Finally maidened my Waco. Been sitting for 4...

Finally maidened my Waco. Been sitting for 4 years since I built it because I have just not been flying much and wanted to get proficient again before flying it.
Anyway, I put two 10 min. flights on...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
12-28-2011, 02:59 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

RE: WACO YMF

Any one have a 1/5 waco cowl and blisters they want to part with for cheap?
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
07-01-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 19,483
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Posted By flyguy888

RE: [Awaiting Approval]

I grabbed that kit off fleabay


Just received that kit. Really mint. Looks like an early version Pica kit.
I am always surprised when I get a kit that has never been unpacked. After handling...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-09-2009, 08:04 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

RE: WACO YMF

Never got around to flying my 1/5 waco last summer. Did however auger in a real nice .60 size golden age racer.
That was fun.
I had a test pilot from the club lined-up for the maiden flight for...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-21-2008, 01:07 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

RE: WACO YMF

Anyone have a set of pica 1/6 waco decals that they do not need?
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-15-2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

RE: WACO YMF

Does anyone have a pdf file of the instruction booklet for the Dave Platt or Pica 1/6 Waco?
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-23-2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

RE: WACO YMF

Sorry you feel they are crass. I am not at all pleased that you interrupted my advice to someone else.
My post was not addressed to you but you sure made it your business to make sure that you knew...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-12-2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

RE: WACO YMF

We have about 50 brothers who hardly ever say anything. After all this I can't say I am not surprised.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-11-2007, 06:48 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

RE: WACO YMF

Well, I do not agree with you, regardless of all your testing. I guess maybe I should be scared or awed by all your experience and knowledge, but I am not. Careful and considerate welding of music...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-10-2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

RE: WACO YMF

Damifino
What you say is absolutly true, but I only agree with the outcome of welding if it is done without due consideration. I explained almost exactly what you said to the welder. I should have...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-09-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

RE: WACO YMF

Khodges,

Quote "The wheelpant attachment would be an integral part of whatever I try to come up with, and I would also include the fairings from the pants to the gear legs."

This may or may...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-01-2007, 05:35 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,703,591
Posted By flyguy888

RE: WACO YMF

two more pics
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