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RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics - 4/6/2004 9:00:06 PM   
upnflyin


 

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RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics - 4/6/2004 9:53:54 PM   
Fliptunes


 

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Status: offline 		OK well that makes sense. I wasn't sure you need to swiss cheese it. I will have to get one of those then. Now I just need a fresh batch of coro to start.

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RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics - 5/31/2004 8:51:33 PM   
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Finally got back to read balance of thread. CONGRADULATIONS!!
A couple of questions and comments.
1) on the Vert (posts 16,23,54) It appears that the LE fold leaves the flutes open. Any thoughts on shaving back a bit more of the flute material until it would fold nicely with the flutes hidden inside? I think we have the finest dirt/dust available. (Maybe dribble some poly foam down the hidden opening)

2) that flute trimmer idea is slick.

3) Thanks for sharing the routine on misting. I have been lightly misting once and not waiting before joining the pieces. I like the pre-expansion foaming before joining. The glue into water and then dribbling resulting foam routine is one I'm going to try for sure.

4) What routine do you use for getting your drawings to JPEG. I have Paint and it only shows bitmap save formats? Pain to take pics of them on screen and then save and post the pics...


Now to set-up a file and store this away. Oh yeah need to return to the Bipe thread...So many ideas..running out of time..

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RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics - 5/31/2004 9:53:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		mikenlapez, first of all thanks! Build the bipe, if you get a chance. It's all I want to fly now. Anywho on to the answers:

1) You fold the vertical into the flutes, the shaved part is inside the vertical stab. The picture in post #16, those two halves will be mated, not the other way around.

2) Yep, it is slick, I use mine all the time.

3) The beauty of poly glue is you have time to do whatever you need. It doesn't really HAVE to be joined until just before it develops a tacky skin.

4) I draw them in Paint, and save them as jpeg. You have that option in the 'save as' dialog.

Good luck, and happy flying!

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RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics - 5/31/2004 10:54:56 PM   
mikenlapaz



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Status: offline 		using paint in a Win98se and trying to save either full screen or a selected portion it does not offer jpeg as a format option. Maybe someone can share the trick or just advise it is not possible with this edition...

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RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics - 5/31/2004 11:11:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		I see. Do you have any type of photo editor? You can open the bitmap in a photo editor, and then save it as a jpeg. You can even adjust the compression (file size) with most of them.

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RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics - 5/31/2004 11:17:37 PM   
upnflyin


 

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Status: offline 		Hey Mike download this free viewer at www.irfanview.com It will allow you to open bitmaps and others and save them as jpg files. Very handy program and great for resizing pics.
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RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics - 6/1/2004 6:55:22 AM   
mikenlapaz



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Thanks

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RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics - 8/6/2004 4:53:45 PM   
Zombie



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Status: offline 		This is a shameless bump of Deadeye's Cor-Star build.

I recently had the opportunity to see this plane and watch Randy rip a bit o' sky. Sweet! Very Sweet!

If you've got some experience playing with coro, and are looking for your next build, seriously consider this plane. It's marvelous - in looks and performance.

Thanks for your efforts at the Funfly, Randy. I had a very nice day - thanks to you and your club.


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RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics - 8/6/2004 5:06:49 PM   
Deadeye



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Status: offline 		Why thank you, Art! We sure were glad to see you guys make it. Next time there is an event, I'll be there with coroplast bells on.

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RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics - 8/10/2004 2:58:06 AM   
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I think most of SPADders will suport me when i say THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking time and sharing techniques of creating your spad plane!What a wonderful ,detailed description!THANKS,MAN.

Mitty

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RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics - 8/10/2004 4:30:25 AM   
Deadeye



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Status: offline 		You guys are going to give me an ego. I just 'paid it forward', as I learned all these techniques right here on RCU, and spadtothebone.com. I've only been flying 2 years, and built the original Cor-Star over a year ago. If I could do it, I figured anyone could. I'm proud that this plane flies so well, and that it will be so much fun for whoever wants to give it a go. Thanks, fellas.

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RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics - 9/6/2004 7:04:37 PM   
Eagle Flyer


 

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Status: offline 		Anybody have anything new to report on a Corstar? I am building one and looking for new input. Working on a manual also. Any suggetions are appreciated.
NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED INPUT !!!!
What was that robot's name?
Thanks in advance

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RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics - 10/8/2004 6:25:07 AM   
LEM


 

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Status: offline 		Just wanted to keep this thing alive - so I can build one this winter -
Great job

Thanks

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RE: Cor-Star 60 Version 2.0 plans and pics - 10/8/2004 6:27:55 AM   
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