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Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2015, 11:19 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Thanks Vertical, This is something I have...

Thanks Vertical,

This is something I have always wanted to try.
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2015, 11:17 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Rich, I have posted lots of photos with my...

Rich,
I have posted lots of photos with my procedure on my build thread here

Sopwith Scout "Pup" 1/4 scale Balsa USA...
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Vertical, That is really nice work. I have...

Vertical,
That is really nice work. I have heard about this technique however I don't know how to do it. I've never tried it. Is it done with paper towels? What type of paint? Do you apply it with...
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Jeff, You are correct about ARF's. Thank you...

Jeff,
You are correct about ARF's. Thank you for you comment. I have taken ARF's and removed the MonoKote and fiberglassed the entire plane. Only to find out that the quality of wood, glue and...
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Andy, I'm glad you like the weathering. I too...

Andy,
I'm glad you like the weathering. I too am a fan of the used look. I was afraid that I had weathered to much. It really takes courage to weather a plane. I found myself on the fence more...
Forum: Kit Building
01-01-2015, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

The maiden flight was the best maiden I have ever...

The maiden flight was the best maiden I have ever had. The plane ran great a little rich and so little I did not need to land. The elevator and rudder were set up great. The ailerons were way to...
Forum: Kit Building
01-01-2015, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Thanks Vertical, The holes are for a 2"...

Thanks Vertical,

The holes are for a 2" inch speaker. So no trapped air or to much heat.

Also after all my work and even combining two 9volt batteries the machine gun firing is great on the...
Forum: Kit Building
12-31-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

HAPPY NEW YEAR. I made my first video. ...

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

I made my first video. This is just of the engine's first run and idle of my ¼ semi-scale Sopwith Scout "pup".
Don't beat me up to bad as this is my first video. The video is...
Forum: Kit Building
12-29-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

I placed marks at the 4" inch and tested the...

I placed marks at the 4" inch and tested the balance. Still a little tail heavy. Yesterday I tested the engine and needed to richen the High end an ⅛ turn.

I plan on the maiden flight on the 1st...
Forum: Kit Building
12-27-2014, 11:56 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

I hope all had as good or better a Christmas as I...

I hope all had as good or better a Christmas as I did.

I also hope to hear about the new kits everyone received from Santa!

Well I'm back to work on my ¼ scale Balsa USA Pup and as I'm almost...
Forum: Kit Building
12-17-2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

I'm puzzled. My ¼ Fokker D.VII has all the scale...

I'm puzzled. My ¼ Fokker D.VII has all the scale I could put into it and I even have an oversized DLA-58 and it is no way close to 30 pounds!

I have stiching and paint on inside and out of all...
Forum: Kit Building
12-16-2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

I have a DLA-58 in my ¼ scale Fokker D.VII and...

I have a DLA-58 in my ¼ scale Fokker D.VII and that is way to much. I can't even imagen a 85 engine?
Forum: Kit Building
12-15-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Hello Rich, May I join the Balsa USA...

Hello Rich,

May I join the Balsa USA Brotherhood? Please.

Here are some of my Balsa USA airplanes as they are today.

Here is my finished Fokker D.VII
My build thread is:
Fokker D.VII 1/4...
Forum: Kit Building
12-14-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

JeffEE, Thanks for your comments, opinion and...

JeffEE,
Thanks for your comments, opinion and post. That video of your G-38 shows the motor shaking more than I would like. Do you have hard mounts or rubber?

I do like the sound, however, not as...
Forum: Kit Building
12-12-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Rich, Thanks for the info and confidence of...

Rich,
Thanks for the info and confidence of your Pup. She looks wonderful. I'm gonna go with the G26 and see how it goes. That's what I have and your comments give me more confidence.

Karp,...
Forum: Kit Building
12-11-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Jeff, I'd never say that your airplanes are...

Jeff,
I'd never say that your airplanes are junk. I too have learned many things from you. However, thanks for nice comments. It's why I continue to make the effort to post. I have a build thread...
Forum: Kit Building
12-08-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Andy, That work is simply beautiful. Would...

Andy,

That work is simply beautiful. Would you be willing to take photos of the process and equipment used?
Forum: Kit Building
11-29-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Also Vertical, I took your advice on making...

Also Vertical,

I took your advice on making the sub wing on my Fokker D.VII removable.



Best advice I ever listened to!
Forum: Kit Building
11-29-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Thanks Vertical, Yes I have GTM's gear...

Thanks Vertical,

Yes I have GTM's gear struts and they are much thicker walled. I picked up all he had left in stock. Glenn told me that he had to special order the struts.
I also added ⅛ wire...
Forum: Kit Building
11-29-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Thanks Karp, Yes that prop on my Fokker...

Thanks Karp,

Yes that prop on my Fokker D.VII is a 22x8.

The Fokker D.VII is much larger than the Pup and in my case my BalsaUSA Fokker is much heavier than this BalsaUSA Pup. This is a good...
Forum: Kit Building
11-29-2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Thanks Vertical Grimmace, I think I'll give...

Thanks Vertical Grimmace,

I think I'll give it try. I do get a ton of stuff from IflyTailies.

My question to you is this or everyone. Back in 2011, 2/20/11 to be exact Vertical, stated while...
Forum: Kit Building
11-29-2014, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Thanks Grimm, I checked out the link and the...

Thanks Grimm,

I checked out the link and the radiator item. Looks great. Are the photos of your Fokker? Have you used the stuff? Does air flow get reduced from such tight honey combing? Is it...
Forum: Kit Building
11-29-2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By MRadu

Hello All, I just saw this build thread and...

Hello All,

I just saw this build thread and now I'm watching. I like the idea of the brotherhood. I want a place to show my so so work and ask questions. I hope this is that place. This is how...
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