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Forum: Kit Building
10-30-2021, 02:50 PM
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Posted By vertical grimmace

Thanks Rich, I really have not been in here in...

Thanks Rich,
I really have not been in here in years. Just do searches occasionally for info for current projects.

Sorry to here about your status in the hobby. Time catches up to all of us...
Forum: Kit Building
10-17-2021, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/474896_10201685794331005_75497917_o_09815557ea590f65b39e9c86eb81d18239fce187.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
07-11-2019, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

Kinda sad here, have to miss the scale Nats this...

Kinda sad here, have to miss the scale Nats this year. Doing a lot of flight instruction with my club though.
Forum: Kit Building
05-19-2019, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

Any word when the 1/6th DR1 will be available. ...

Any word when the 1/6th DR1 will be available. Still not seeing it on the site
Forum: Kit Building
02-05-2015, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

Quarter Scale

Quarter Scale
Forum: Kit Building
02-05-2015, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

Karp, have you had any trouble hand starting...

Karp, have you had any trouble hand starting yours? A fellow club member removed his NGH 38 after it got harder and harder to start. It seems there is an issue with the ignitions on some of them .
Forum: Kit Building
01-27-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

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

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2068410 Poor Fokker!
Forum: Kit Building
01-04-2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

You can always practice on test pieces and such...

You can always practice on test pieces and such as well. I actually refinished an older plane, just to try some new weathering, finish techniques, I wanted to apply to a new competition model.

...
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

Here is an example of the rust paint on the...

Here is an example of the rust paint on the exhaust of my 1/4 Fokker DVII. It is just thin ABS plastic, but everyone who sees it swears it is made out of metal.

...
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2015, 12:06 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

Michael, I pretty much use latex...

Michael,

I pretty much use latex exclusively. This type of paint is great for weathering, as it is easily removed with water/alcohol if you do not like a result. You can apply your wash with a...
Forum: Kit Building
01-02-2015, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

Do not forget that the models you build, are...

Do not forget that the models you build, are generally of much, much higher quality, and are designed to be around a long time. I do not feel that way about the ARF. Just glorified toys in my...
Forum: Kit Building
01-01-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

How was the flying today?

How was the flying today?
Forum: Kit Building
12-31-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

Looks great! Question? Are those holes...

Looks great!

Question? Are those holes in the bottom for cooling/exit air? You may want to look at installing one of these. I have them on my triplane and they work great. The louver...
Forum: Kit Building
12-30-2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

That is good to know.

That is good to know.
Forum: Kit Building
12-30-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

I think it is a matter of having practical power,...

I think it is a matter of having practical power, to maintain safe flight and be able to get out of trouble. I did not install a 50cc engine in my DVII to hover the thing. I do fly it in a scale...
Forum: Kit Building
12-29-2014, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

Not to mention if it is coming from over the...

Not to mention if it is coming from over the pond, the exchange rate is terrible right now. $ = 5/8 lb.
Forum: Kit Building
12-22-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

That video claims a 32 x 20 prop! That would do...

That video claims a 32 x 20 prop! That would do it. I think the reduction on the G62 is your best bet, and see if you can't shoe horn your detail around it. They do have to styles, inline and...
Forum: Kit Building
12-22-2014, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

I have seen them fly with G62's just fine. But if...

I have seen them fly with G62's just fine. But if you want that big prop, you will have to install an engine that will spin it. Something in the 120cc range most likely.
Forum: Kit Building
12-22-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

I think you will have to go with a reduction...

I think you will have to go with a reduction drive such as this. http://www.vogelsang-aeroscale.com/geardriveschlundt.html

Otherwise, a significantly larger engine would be needed. I do not...
Forum: Kit Building
12-19-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

What they did was ground the ignition,...

What they did was ground the ignition, essentially killing the spark. So they were basically turning them on and off. If you look at schematic drawings of the DR1, those tube holes on the side of...
Forum: Kit Building
12-19-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

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

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2056325http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2056326Obviously the technology of the time was advancing very rapidly. ...
Forum: Kit Building
12-19-2014, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

Not to mention, these later WW1 aircraft were not...

Not to mention, these later WW1 aircraft were not marginally powered, as demonstrated by this full scale Fokker DVII with an original BMW engine. Being underpowered seems to be a tall tale. Of...
Forum: Kit Building
12-18-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

All of this over power talk has to be driving...

All of this over power talk has to be driving some crazy! I get the impression that BUSA has always sort of low balled the engine requirements on the WW1 kits. I understand flying them scale, and I...
Forum: Kit Building
12-17-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

Because it was not a BUSA kit? Many aircraft...

Because it was not a BUSA kit? Many aircraft are over engineered making them very heavy. One of the great things about the entire BUSA line. They are all designed to build light, and fly well.
Forum: Kit Building
12-17-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 439,071
Posted By vertical grimmace

I am going to mention that my G38 that was in my...

I am going to mention that my G38 that was in my DVII, that weighs 24lbs, barely flew it. I am going to acknowledge though, that I do not think that I had my engine fully optimized for performance...
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