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Forum: The Clubhouse
01-17-2015, 07:52 AM
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Posted By vertical grimmace

We used to have an airplane that was popular...

We used to have an airplane that was popular around here called a "Roadrunner". I believe that C&H ignitions used them as a test bed for engines and such, in fact I think he designed it. THis is...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-12-2015, 04:46 PM
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Posted By vertical grimmace

This is the dope I use. Still somewhat...

This is the dope I use. Still somewhat reasonable. I use the stuff all the time! http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/a1690butyrate.php

While you are there, look for the...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-11-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12,276
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Posted By vertical grimmace

It seems the price jumped big time during the...

It seems the price jumped big time during the China olympics. Then never really came down. I use gasoline mostly, but I may look into mixing my own. As I do have a few glow planes that I fly...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-11-2015, 11:53 AM
Replies: 12,276
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Posted By vertical grimmace

Not sure why it costs so much. FAI, no nitro...

Not sure why it costs so much. FAI, no nitro fuel would be very cheap to mix. I do not use glow anymore anyway hardly. Must be the shipping.
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-11-2015, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12,276
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Posted By vertical grimmace

The preferred needle assembly for CL use from...

The preferred needle assembly for CL use from what I have seen over the last 20 years is the Super tigre. Not sure how hard they are to find now. Another one that works very well though is an O.S....
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-11-2015, 08:31 AM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

Interesting, we have a new local hobby store...

Interesting, we have a new local hobby store that opened a couple of weeks ago. There was some talk in this thread about the plastic Cox airplanes that did not fly. Well this new store had a wall...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-10-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

I think you can just eliminate the nitrate all...

I think you can just eliminate the nitrate all together, and just use Butyrate. I forgot why the nitrate was used. Maybe it filled quicker. I am sure someone will remind here. I have heard with...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-09-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 12,276
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Posted By vertical grimmace

If I am not mistaken, all of the dope, Sig,...

If I am not mistaken, all of the dope, Sig, Randolphs, and Brodak are made at the same place. Just re labeled. I have never used Brodak, but have spent most of my time with Sig's. It sure acts like...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-09-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

I get my larger amounts of dope from Aircraft...

I get my larger amounts of dope from Aircraft spruce. They will mail it no prob. I am always pleased with the quality I get when using dope. It really is the best paint there is. At least for...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-09-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

I know we are mainly focused on the past in this...

I know we are mainly focused on the past in this thread, but I am also interested in our future as well. No doubt, this hobby is dominated by the ARF. I remember the time before Monokote, and I...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-04-2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

THanks for the info. Is Mecoa actually doing...

THanks for the info. Is Mecoa actually doing anything anymore? They have had the RJL .15 on backorder for like 15 years! lol
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-03-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

Looks like a Lanier Shrike, and then the other...

Looks like a Lanier Shrike, and then the other one looks like a modified Sig Wonder
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-03-2015, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

I had an old CL friend that swore by the power of...

I had an old CL friend that swore by the power of the "Holland Hornet". It would tell me numbers that were comparable to a modern Cox TD. Does anyone have experience with this engine? I am...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-03-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

It would seem that RC was pretty unreasonably...

It would seem that RC was pretty unreasonably expensive until the early 80's. It is actually really cheap now. One of the things that is nice today is how small you can go, for a reasonable price.
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-31-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

So there is an irony I am sure many of you have...

So there is an irony I am sure many of you have experienced. I have it going on right now. It just happens to be getting down to -15 degrees here. Well, it is building season for sure, but this...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-30-2014, 08:56 AM
Replies: 12,276
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Posted By vertical grimmace

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

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2058860http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2058861 ...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-23-2014, 06:14 AM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

I am sure it is designed to be blended and...

I am sure it is designed to be blended and rounded, care would have to be taken for it to not have a bump or something. Not to mention you would have covering sag, between the ribs, in front of the...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-22-2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

It is just not a good idea to have any facet or...

It is just not a good idea to have any facet or lack of smoothness in front of the high point of an airfoil, on a combat design. You lose turning radius as the stall will occur sooner. Obviously...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-22-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

That Leading edge design sure is goofy! I would...

That Leading edge design sure is goofy! I would have to change that.
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-22-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

That Peacemaker looks to be a direct relative of...

That Peacemaker looks to be a direct relative of the Flite Streak. That style of plane was important to CL combat, as they were the predecessors of the "Slow" event/class. The Flite streaks flew so...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-22-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

I have a set of plans for the ME 410, which is...

I have a set of plans for the ME 410, which is really the one I want to build, but it is a little small, and not very scale. I need to find a better set of plans. I will want it in the 80" plus...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-22-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

That is a cool looking design! I sort of...

That is a cool looking design!

I sort of have my heart set on a WW2 German warbird though. Either an ME 410, or a JU 88. I attend a lot of warbird events and so I will be building something...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-21-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

Thanks Greybeard. The twin is not mine though as...

Thanks Greybeard. The twin is not mine though as I am in the middle of building it. That is a stock picture. I could not find a picture of the Santich Magnum.

These 2 planes here are practice...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-21-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

I have started an aircraft called a .50 Caliber,...

I have started an aircraft called a .50 Caliber, which is a twin .25 sized Pattern type model. Designed by Dick Sarpolous in the 70's. He has a bigger version for twin .40's called the Magnum 80. ...
Forum: The Clubhouse
12-21-2014, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12,276
Views: 1,335,120
Posted By vertical grimmace

I confess, I hoard plans as well! I just like...

I confess, I hoard plans as well! I just like to stare at them really. One of the designs that I always wanted as a kid was the Midwest Das Bipe stik. Well, it took a while, but I located a set...
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