*** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
04-13-2012, 08:50 AM
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I think that a fitting tribute to Mike would be if EVERYONE in the brotherhood who has an Ultrasport in flying condition would take it out to their local flying fields this weekend and fly the wings off of them. If I hadn't done something stupid and sold my US1000 about a month ago, I certainly would. I'm sure he would be watching over all of us.
Just a thought.
David
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I think that a fitting tribute to Mike would be if EVERYONE in the brotherhood who has an Ultrasport in flying condition would take it out to their local flying fields this weekend and fly the wings off of them. If I hadn't done something stupid and sold my US1000 about a month ago, I certainly would. I'm sure he would be watching over all of us.
Just a thought.
David
Keep em flying in memory of Mike,
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04-14-2012, 07:36 AM
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I've been pulled in too many directions over the last 5 months to get any building projects completed, and I've really procrastinated on my US60 build. Now I learn of Mikes passing and feel regret for not getting it done sooner so I could share it with him. I'd like to say that I'll rededicate myself to getting it done soon, but I just won't have the time. When I do though, I will add some sort of tribute to Mike in the final scheme.
04-16-2012, 06:07 AM
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I've been pulled in too many directions over the last 5 months to get any building projects completed, and I've really procrastinated on my US60 build. Now I learn of Mikes passing and feel regret for not getting it done sooner so I could share it with him. I'd like to say that I'll rededicate myself to getting it done soon, but I just won't have the time. When I do though, I will add some sort of tribute to Mike in the final scheme.
I've been pulled in too many directions over the last 5 months to get any building projects completed, and I've really procrastinated on my US60 build. Now I learn of Mikes passing and feel regret for not getting it done sooner so I could share it with him. I'd like to say that I'll rededicate myself to getting it done soon, but I just won't have the time. When I do though, I will add some sort of tribute to Mike in the final scheme.
I know exactly how you feel, mine was in a holding pattern as well for way to long...
I cleared my bench of other projects and will dedicate this week to finishing mine, A little sanding on the back of the fillets and I can finish covering the fuse.. I started on the tail while I was waiting on filler to dry, the base is white UC, but the color will be loud and proud...
Any body have some design skills that could work up something we can all put on our tails in memory
of Mike.. I been doing the press and seal method with windex and it's awesome for cutting out patterns..
Jimbo
04-16-2012, 06:26 AM
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This weekend's weather was some of the roughest in the Midwest. Winds never got less that 25 mph so nobody was able to fly. I'm sure Mike understands and will be looking from his lofty perch for his flyby when the weather subsides.
Mustangman, great job so far on the covering.
Scott
Mustangman, great job so far on the covering.
Scott
04-16-2012, 07:12 AM
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
Can the brotherhood answer my question here
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11043705/tm.htm
Thanks in advance
Ameyam
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11043705/tm.htm
Thanks in advance
Ameyam
04-16-2012, 07:25 AM
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Any body have some design skills that could work up something we can all put on our tails in memory
of Mike.. I been doing the press and seal method with windex and it's awesome for cutting out patterns..
Jimbo
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Any body have some design skills that could work up something we can all put on our tails in memory
of Mike.. I been doing the press and seal method with windex and it's awesome for cutting out patterns..
Jimbo
That is easy to do.
Zor
04-16-2012, 07:28 AM
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How about " Minnflyer" over a ribbon like they use for the support our troops campaign or the cure for cancer. I can't do the graphics but I'm sure somebody who knows what I am talking about would be able to.
04-16-2012, 07:36 AM
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How about a small picture of Mike.
That is easy to do.
Zor
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Any body have some design skills that could work up something we can all put on our tails in memory
of Mike.. I been doing the press and seal method with windex and it's awesome for cutting out patterns..
Jimbo
>
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Any body have some design skills that could work up something we can all put on our tails in memory
of Mike.. I been doing the press and seal method with windex and it's awesome for cutting out patterns..
Jimbo
That is easy to do.
Zor
Zor,
when you see my final colors you will understand why that won't be a good idea, two of the many colors will be hot pink and metallic purple. A pic of Mike although respectful, would send the wrong message. I think Mike would shoot it down with alightning bolt from the wild blue yonder...
I will work on something later, it's time to go get my fuse covered.........
Jimbo
04-16-2012, 08:16 AM
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Tango,
I know exactly how you feel, mine was in a holding pattern as well for way to long...
I cleared my bench of other projects and will dedicate this week to finishing mine, A little sanding on the back of the fillets and I can finish covering the fuse.. I started on the tail while I was waiting on filler to dry, the base is white UC, but the color will be loud and proud...
Any body have some design skills that could work up something we can all put on our tails in memory
of Mike.. I been doing the press and seal method with windex and it's awesome for cutting out patterns..
Jimbo
Tango,
I know exactly how you feel, mine was in a holding pattern as well for way to long...
I cleared my bench of other projects and will dedicate this week to finishing mine, A little sanding on the back of the fillets and I can finish covering the fuse.. I started on the tail while I was waiting on filler to dry, the base is white UC, but the color will be loud and proud...
Any body have some design skills that could work up something we can all put on our tails in memory
of Mike.. I been doing the press and seal method with windex and it's awesome for cutting out patterns..
Jimbo
It would be a great thing for someone to come up with some sort of decal or design that we can all add to our airplanes.
04-16-2012, 08:31 AM
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It would be a great thing for someone to come up with some sort of decal or design that we can all add to our airplanes.
It would be a great thing for someone to come up with some sort of decal or design that we can all add to our airplanes.
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Well,
"Somone" was looking out for me this weekend. I was sitting at my flying field yesterday in the 25 knot winds. I was the only person there and I was just getting ready to leave when a friend of mine who I hadn't seen in almost two years, pulls up in his van beside me. We got to talking and out of the blue, he asked me if I had ever got my US 60 kit finished. I told him no, that I sold the kit before I had a chance to start it. Then he proceeds to say "If you want the one I have, you are more than welcome to it". He said that he had to stripped the old monocote off and it was just sitting in his garage.... I could not say YES fast enough..........
So next weekend, I will be the proud owner of a US60. I need to find the thread where someone put retracts in their existing wing, because I want to do the same thing. Even though I doubt I can make it electric, I have a YS60 and a Hatori pipe that will suit it just fine.......YAAHHHOOOOO ! ! ! !
David
"Somone" was looking out for me this weekend. I was sitting at my flying field yesterday in the 25 knot winds. I was the only person there and I was just getting ready to leave when a friend of mine who I hadn't seen in almost two years, pulls up in his van beside me. We got to talking and out of the blue, he asked me if I had ever got my US 60 kit finished. I told him no, that I sold the kit before I had a chance to start it. Then he proceeds to say "If you want the one I have, you are more than welcome to it". He said that he had to stripped the old monocote off and it was just sitting in his garage.... I could not say YES fast enough..........
So next weekend, I will be the proud owner of a US60. I need to find the thread where someone put retracts in their existing wing, because I want to do the same thing. Even though I doubt I can make it electric, I have a YS60 and a Hatori pipe that will suit it just fine.......YAAHHHOOOOO ! ! ! !
David
04-16-2012, 10:35 AM
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
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Well,
"Somone" was looking out for me this weekend. I was sitting at my flying field yesterday in the 25 knot winds. I was the only person there and I was just getting ready to leave when a friend of mine who I hadn't seen in almost two years, pulls up in his van beside me. We got to talking and out of the blue, he asked me if I had ever got my US 60 kit finished. I told him no, that I sold the kit before I had a chance to start it. Then he proceeds to say "If you want the one I have, you are more than welcome to it". He said that he had to stripped the old monocote off and it was just sitting in his garage.... I could not say YES fast enough..........
So next weekend, I will be the proud owner of a US60. I need to find the thread where someone put retracts in their existing wing, because I want to do the same thing. Even though I doubt I can make it electric, I have a YS60 and a Hatori pipe that will suit it just fine.......YAAHHHOOOOO ! ! ! !
David
Well,
"Somone" was looking out for me this weekend. I was sitting at my flying field yesterday in the 25 knot winds. I was the only person there and I was just getting ready to leave when a friend of mine who I hadn't seen in almost two years, pulls up in his van beside me. We got to talking and out of the blue, he asked me if I had ever got my US 60 kit finished. I told him no, that I sold the kit before I had a chance to start it. Then he proceeds to say "If you want the one I have, you are more than welcome to it". He said that he had to stripped the old monocote off and it was just sitting in his garage.... I could not say YES fast enough..........
So next weekend, I will be the proud owner of a US60. I need to find the thread where someone put retracts in their existing wing, because I want to do the same thing. Even though I doubt I can make it electric, I have a YS60 and a Hatori pipe that will suit it just fine.......YAAHHHOOOOO ! ! ! !
David
04-16-2012, 12:48 PM
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That's what I was thinking.
ORIGINAL: Tango Juliet
It would be a great thing for someone to come up with some sort of decal or design that we can all add to our airplanes.
It would be a great thing for someone to come up with some sort of decal or design that we can all add to our airplanes.
04-16-2012, 01:25 PM
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After I built mine I decided to add manuel retracts. Takes a little work but well worth it. Not only that but it is more attractive in flight with the legs up.
04-16-2012, 02:22 PM
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David, that sounds like a good combo and should be a blast.. I would look into electric retracts if it was me, I think that would be the way to go being it is built already....[img][/img]
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Well,
''Somone'' was looking out for me this weekend. I was sitting at my flying field yesterday in the 25 knot winds. I was the only person there and I was just getting ready to leave when a friend of mine who I hadn't seen in almost two years, pulls up in his van beside me. We got to talking and out of the blue, he asked me if I had ever got my US 60 kit finished. I told him no, that I sold the kit before I had a chance to start it. Then he proceeds to say ''If you want the one I have, you are more than welcome to it''. He said that he had to stripped the old monocote off and it was just sitting in his garage.... I could not say YES fast enough..........
So next weekend, I will be the proud owner of a US60. I need to find the thread where someone put retracts in their existing wing, because I want to do the same thing. Even though I doubt I can make it electric, I have a YS60 and a Hatori pipe that will suit it just fine.......YAAHHHOOOOO ! ! ! !
David
Well,
''Somone'' was looking out for me this weekend. I was sitting at my flying field yesterday in the 25 knot winds. I was the only person there and I was just getting ready to leave when a friend of mine who I hadn't seen in almost two years, pulls up in his van beside me. We got to talking and out of the blue, he asked me if I had ever got my US 60 kit finished. I told him no, that I sold the kit before I had a chance to start it. Then he proceeds to say ''If you want the one I have, you are more than welcome to it''. He said that he had to stripped the old monocote off and it was just sitting in his garage.... I could not say YES fast enough..........
So next weekend, I will be the proud owner of a US60. I need to find the thread where someone put retracts in their existing wing, because I want to do the same thing. Even though I doubt I can make it electric, I have a YS60 and a Hatori pipe that will suit it just fine.......YAAHHHOOOOO ! ! ! !
David
You are absolutely right about using electric retracts. I have a pair of the original Lado electrics that I had in my H9 Miss America. The wing mods should be pretty simple. I am however having second thoughts on using my YS60 & pipe though. The motor is supposed to go with a Great Planes Illusion kit that I've been trying to get rid of for the last three years. I do have a backup motor however, a YS91 4 stroke, but if I remember correctly, my friend had a 2 stroke in it the last time I saw him fly it. So I doubt the YS91 will fit. Anyway, if it doesn't I still may put the YS60 on it or buy an OS 75AX for it.
David
04-16-2012, 02:36 PM
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
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Mustangman40,
You are absolutely right about using electric retracts. I have a pair of the original Lado electrics that I had in my H9 Miss America. The wing mods should be pretty simple. I am however having second thoughts on using my YS60 & pipe though. The motor is supposed to go with a Great Planes Illusion kit that I've been trying to get rid of for the last three years. I do have a backup motor however, a YS91 4 stroke, but if I remember correctly, my friend had a 2 stroke in it the last time I saw him fly it. So I doubt the YS91 will fit. Anyway, if it doesn't I still may put the YS60 on it or buy an OS 75AX for it.
David
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David, that sounds like a good combo and should be a blast.. I would look into electric retracts if it was me, I think that would be the way to go being it is built already....[img][/img]
ORIGINAL: hrrcflyer
Well,
''Somone'' was looking out for me this weekend. I was sitting at my flying field yesterday in the 25 knot winds. I was the only person there and I was just getting ready to leave when a friend of mine who I hadn't seen in almost two years, pulls up in his van beside me. We got to talking and out of the blue, he asked me if I had ever got my US 60 kit finished. I told him no, that I sold the kit before I had a chance to start it. Then he proceeds to say ''If you want the one I have, you are more than welcome to it''. He said that he had to stripped the old monocote off and it was just sitting in his garage.... I could not say YES fast enough..........
So next weekend, I will be the proud owner of a US60. I need to find the thread where someone put retracts in their existing wing, because I want to do the same thing. Even though I doubt I can make it electric, I have a YS60 and a Hatori pipe that will suit it just fine.......YAAHHHOOOOO ! ! ! !
David
Well,
''Somone'' was looking out for me this weekend. I was sitting at my flying field yesterday in the 25 knot winds. I was the only person there and I was just getting ready to leave when a friend of mine who I hadn't seen in almost two years, pulls up in his van beside me. We got to talking and out of the blue, he asked me if I had ever got my US 60 kit finished. I told him no, that I sold the kit before I had a chance to start it. Then he proceeds to say ''If you want the one I have, you are more than welcome to it''. He said that he had to stripped the old monocote off and it was just sitting in his garage.... I could not say YES fast enough..........
So next weekend, I will be the proud owner of a US60. I need to find the thread where someone put retracts in their existing wing, because I want to do the same thing. Even though I doubt I can make it electric, I have a YS60 and a Hatori pipe that will suit it just fine.......YAAHHHOOOOO ! ! ! !
David
You are absolutely right about using electric retracts. I have a pair of the original Lado electrics that I had in my H9 Miss America. The wing mods should be pretty simple. I am however having second thoughts on using my YS60 & pipe though. The motor is supposed to go with a Great Planes Illusion kit that I've been trying to get rid of for the last three years. I do have a backup motor however, a YS91 4 stroke, but if I remember correctly, my friend had a 2 stroke in it the last time I saw him fly it. So I doubt the YS91 will fit. Anyway, if it doesn't I still may put the YS60 on it or buy an OS 75AX for it.
David
that is something to think about being it is already built, I would go with what fits the nose best...
04-16-2012, 02:42 PM
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RE: *** Ultra Sport Brotherhood ***
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It's looking good already Jimbo. I can't imagine your wild color scheme, but can't wait to see it.
It would be a great thing for someone to come up with some sort of decal or design that we can all add to our airplanes.
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Tango,
I know exactly how you feel, mine was in a holding pattern as well for way to long...
I cleared my bench of other projects and will dedicate this week to finishing mine, A little sanding on the back of the fillets and I can finish covering the fuse.. I started on the tail while I was waiting on filler to dry, the base is white UC, but the color will be loud and proud...
Any body have some design skills that could work up something we can all put on our tails in memory
of Mike.. I been doing the press and seal method with windex and it's awesome for cutting out patterns..
Jimbo
Tango,
I know exactly how you feel, mine was in a holding pattern as well for way to long...
I cleared my bench of other projects and will dedicate this week to finishing mine, A little sanding on the back of the fillets and I can finish covering the fuse.. I started on the tail while I was waiting on filler to dry, the base is white UC, but the color will be loud and proud...
Any body have some design skills that could work up something we can all put on our tails in memory
of Mike.. I been doing the press and seal method with windex and it's awesome for cutting out patterns..
Jimbo
It would be a great thing for someone to come up with some sort of decal or design that we can all add to our airplanes.
Thanks Tango,
I was thinking the same thing about a design we could all use. I will work on something over the next couple days.. Someone who is good at doing graphics as to be a member of the brotherhood, lets see some ideas..
I got the fuse all in white today, going to start cutting my templates after dinner, that's where the fun starts...lol
04-16-2012, 05:48 PM
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My basic scheme is white with a dark blue, green, and gold accent (Notre Dame colors), but my intent is to use the Liquid Sheeting process and eventually paint it. Looks like you got the wing/fuse fairings covered pretty well (another one of Mike's tutorials).
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I got the fuse all in white today, going to start cutting my templates after dinner, that's where the fun starts...lol
I got the fuse all in white today, going to start cutting my templates after dinner, that's where the fun starts...lol
04-16-2012, 06:59 PM
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My basic scheme is white with a dark blue, green, and gold accent (Notre Dame colors), but my intent is to use the Liquid Sheeting process and eventually paint it. Looks like you got the wing/fuse fairings covered pretty well (another one of Mike's tutorials).
My basic scheme is white with a dark blue, green, and gold accent (Notre Dame colors), but my intent is to use the Liquid Sheeting process and eventually paint it. Looks like you got the wing/fuse fairings covered pretty well (another one of Mike's tutorials).
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I got the fuse all in white today, going to start cutting my templates after dinner, that's where the fun starts...lol
I got the fuse all in white today, going to start cutting my templates after dinner, that's where the fun starts...lol
They were fun, I am happy how they came out.. Mikes tips sure did help a bunch, as always.This is the first plane I have covered in about 10 years and the first time I used UC.. Good bye Monokote, just trim pieces from now on with that crap!!!
I do like MonoKote for doing trim with Windex and that is what I am using on my US... I got a bunch of templates cut tonight, boy that is my favorite thing to do.
Iput the first piece of color on before my eyes had enough.....lol Lastsneak peakbefore it's all done, the boys will need their sunglasses on when i show up at the field with this thing..........I changed my scheme a little to leave the fin and rudder blank for aGraphic tribute to Mike. It's the least I can do after all the PM's he answered while I was building it...
Jimbo
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Retracts?, I got a 120 ol kit, weight 12 .5 lbs, (heavy) that's in Auburn Colors, Orange & Blue, about wore out tho, I have a heck of a time keeping the landing gear legs (wires) straight; have increased size twice. I belly land it in the grass most of the time. Got a ST 2000 on it, pump & Perry carb, screams like a banshie, I love it, got another yellow & blue, with a OS 160 , it really honks