ChiefK

I did get a set of Rimfire plans, but haven't begun a Rimfire build as yet. Two other projects currently on the bench.

Thanks for thinking of me.

Greg

BobHH

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ChiefK, I still would like a copy of those plans. Where did you get them from?

Thanks,

Bob Harris

ChiefK

Bob,

Keith Miller (San Diego), made me a copy of his plans. Don't have his contact info handy, but I can check our local Staples store to see if they'll do a scan and print if you like. You might also contact "PROPTOP" and see if he is willing to part with his copy of the plans.

Greg

proptop

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I don't have the plans...I just sorta stumbled across them while looking for Cox Tee Dee .09 parts...the guy who has them is a cool guy who I've bought stuff from before...he must be doing some "spring cleaning"?!
I remembered someone was looking for the plans, here in the vintage forum...(you're welcome Greg [8D] )

Bob...check out that number I gave yaz...he's only asking a buck for 'em...

BobHH

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Will do. My plan was to convert them to CAD so I can have a laser kit cut. I've been spoiled with the laser cutting builds!!

Bob Harris

ChiefK

Bob,

Sounds like you're set. Let me know how that laser kit idea works out. Can they scale the plans up to produce a .60 size version?

Greg

BobHH

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Greg, once I have them drawn in CAD I can scale to any size you like. I may have to go in and change balsa thickness and such but its quite simple. I will check on the plans that Proptop spoke about. I too would like a 60 size.

Bob Harris

ChiefK

Bob,

I'm interested in CAD drawing, but have zero experience with it. What software do you use? Is there a tutorial available? Got any advice on how to get started? Once you have a full scale drawing, do you just take the file to a Staples type place to print it? How do you get the image from the paper plan into the CAD program?

BTW: The plans don't have rib by rib drawings. In fact, there is only a root rib actually shown. I got the Profili 2 program and decided that the NACA 63-015A airfoil comes really close to matching the original Rimfire airfoil. I used the program to size and draw a complete rib set.

So much to learn.... so little time.

Greg

Joe Nagy

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Hi ChiefK;

Greetings from the sunny and very wam "Valley of the Sun'.

I nailed a partial kit of Sterling Rimfire on eBay just last month, got it for $4.25 + S&H. Most of the wing pieces were gone, but all the rib die cut sheets remained, as were the LG wires and all the fuse parts, + the box was about an 8.5. The plans were a mess, but after about 2 hours of scotch-taping, got them to look good again, and then had 3 copies made, thinking I would build the fuse from the kit, scratch a wing and use the box to replace a real ruff one. The only problem is that I am back in Arizona and all my kit stuff is in Florida, and I wont be back there for a month or 2. If'n you can wait, I will glady mail you a set of the copies, let's touch base again later.

Well, a'nudder problem almost solved herein in RCU. best regards from Glendale, AZ,

Joe Nagy.

BobHH

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Greg, I use AutoCAD and have been for many years. I have a plotter here at home and also at work. There are many types of CAD programs out there that work very well. Try over in the Scratch Building forum.

I generally scan the plans into a tiff file and import them into AutoCAD and trace everything over. Takes some time but when I'm on the road for work it gives me something to do.

I put a watch on the plans so maybe I can score. I too have Profili and can make some ribs. I was thinking a foam wing version may be an alternative. What do you think?

Bob Harris

ChiefK

Bob,

What little I know about AutoCAD is that it's a very expensive program. Maybe I can find an AutoCAD program of a not current version for a bargain price on the auction site. I'm very comfortable with computers and graphics software... I do photo restoration with Photoshop, professionally. Do you have a scanner capable of scanning a full size set of plans, or do you have them scanned somewhere? Did you contact the guy willing to sell a set of plans for $1.00?

I think I'd prefer a built up wing, but certainly nothing wrong with a foam wing.

Greg

BobHH

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Greg, I have access to a scanner that can do 36 x 48 plans. This helps a lot or Kinkos can scan to a disk if you ask. The plans are up on auction and the first bid is $1.00. I will watch and make a bid when I see where it goes. A built up wing is better and lighter but takes a bit longer. I prefer builtup to foam anyday.

Bob Harris

proptop

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So Bob...I see that the auction is over...did you get the plans?

I bought a T.D. .09 plastic carb body from DA...he's an ole C/L Combat flyer...[8D]

BobHH

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Nope, I was out bid at the final moment. Well I'll keep looking.

Bob Harris

ChiefK

Bob,

We'll get it worked out. I'll see if Staples will scan it for me (don't have a local Kinko's).

Greg

Deadstik

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Bob,

Let me dig out my set of Rimfire plans.... will let you know when I find them. Just saw this.....


Dan

optech

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I had a complete, brand new in the box, unmolested kit. I even had a nice period correct Enya picked out to put in it but my storage facility was broken into and it was one of the kits stolen.

I would love to get ahold of a set of plans and a lazer kit.

Mike

Nick Hudson

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done

Nick Hudson

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it's the one on ebay

Joe Nagy

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Hi Everyone;

I was just doing my rounds through eBay & spotted a Sterling RIMFIRE for sale, lost of time, # is 160717561580. Hope that is of help, best regards from Glendale, Arizona,

Joe Nagy.

bem

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Hi,

If anyone here is the highest bidder on the Rimfire kit that miss the drawings I just wanted to tell that I have an unbuilt Rimfire kit including drawing. So I can probably fix a paper copy or digital copy (PDF and TIF) if needed.
If anyone else should want a digital copy that will be fine also.

One guy in the RC club I was member in 1970th had a Rimfire and K&B 40 with Tatone"exhaust stack" (Peace Pipe Series) as only "muffler" - absolutely no silence effect. Man it wasso load I think we all got a little bad hearing standing in vicinity of that model when it was run on ground before start. Last time I saw it fly wasin the winter probably 1975, it was a nice sunny daywith smooth ice on a lake, very cold since I remember even today I frooze as he... Most of us had been riding motorbikes to the lake to fly (some had cars for transportation of ourmodels).
The guy that had the Rimfire model had a brand new red EK-logictrol super pro 7ch radio in it. I had same radio myself but flew a Svenson Fly-Boy at that time with a Veco61.Those where the days...

/Bo

bem

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Hi,

I have the Rimfire drawings (part1 and part 2) scale 1:1 in PDF and TIF now. If anyone want a copy just PM me and I will give You an download link.

/Bo

bem

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Hi,

For those who know where to look for a number like this 160719926566 You will find a NIB Rimfire kit to bid on for 6 days from now.
Not me selling.

/Bo

Nick Hudson

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You will find thast Ebay 160717561580 Rimfire Kit now has the plans with it, I found them!

Earthbound

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I built one of those things back around 1972 and put an OS Max .40 in it mounted inverted. I finished it with dope and did it up in white w/black trim and Air Force markings and it ended up with a kinda F-86 prop-jet look. I steered it around with an old 4 channel MRC radio. It flew real good -much like a Kaos -up untill one day when I was flying a little too low on a high speed inverted pass..... I'd love to build the same plane again - same color scheme and all.