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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood) - 4/20/2008 4:25:24 AM   
Ed Cregger



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Thanks!

I was hoping Rainedave might have had a NC source. Good old internet ordering will have to do it appears.

George






The NC source would have had to have ordered it - yep, via the internet or telephone. What's the difference? At least this way you can save a few bucks. I know, you're thinking that the NC store source could have provided you with help, if needed. Right? Ever asked the folks at Wal-Mart or K-Mart any technical questions? We're getting old.


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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood) - 4/20/2008 4:49:29 PM   
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Ever asked the folks at Wal-Mart or K-Mart any technical questions? We're getting old.

Ed Cregger


I wouldn't know. I haven't even been in a Walmart parking lot in over ten years.


I blended in the canopy with 30min epoxy and microballoons. When that dries I will fill the canopy with balsa filler and final sand it. I already like it a thousand times better than the plastic canopy. Funny, it took a lot less time to make and attach the balsa canopy than it did to trim, dye and attach the plastic one.

When things dry out I'll spray the primer.

David

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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood) - 4/20/2008 6:50:39 PM   
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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood) - 4/20/2008 10:06:12 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Ed Cregger

Ever asked the folks at Wal-Mart or K-Mart any technical questions? We're getting old.

Ed Cregger


I wouldn't know. I haven't even been in a Walmart parking lot in over ten years.


I blended in the canopy with 30min epoxy and microballoons. When that dries I will fill the canopy with balsa filler and final sand it. I already like it a thousand times better than the plastic canopy. Funny, it took a lot less time to make and attach the balsa canopy than it did to trim, dye and attach the plastic one.

When things dry out I'll spray the primer.

David



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Oh, so the wife does all of the shopping...<G>

I don't like plastic canopies either. I don't put little dolls in my models (pilots), so a see thru canopy isn't contributing anything but a little less weight and a lot more work.


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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood) - 4/21/2008 12:18:30 AM   
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Status: online 		I've never been a fan of pilot figures either, Ed. Plus, I want to paint the back of the canopy the same color as the fuse and also paint on a canopy frame similar to what oldpatflr did on his.

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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood) - 4/21/2008 1:27:22 PM   
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Have you planned out your radio and battery layout yet.
I am just starting to do this, I was wondering do you think the battery will go under the fuel tank
or in the wing saddle area? I am planning on using a Thunder Tiger .61.

John

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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood) - 4/21/2008 1:39:21 PM   
rainedave



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Status: online 		John, yes, the servo rails are already in place. The battery will go just behind the wing TE. Here's the post:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=4376937

David

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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood) - 4/21/2008 2:46:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks David. I will try the same type of setup.

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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood) - 4/28/2008 2:27:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		Well after wondering about whether the UFO could be approved for Senior Pattern, I got the answer tonight from Mr. Walker.
It could be flown in novice class but nothing else since it was designed after the cutoff. (which I think is Dec. 31, 1975)
The UFO appeared as a building article in RCM in Sept 1977.
I was hoping that since the UFO evolved from the Kaos and Dirty Birdy it might be approved.

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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood) - 5/7/2008 4:47:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well I flew my UFO yesterday, put 2 tanks through it. I am running a Thunder tiger .61 with stock muffler.
It just needed a few clicks of trim and she was flying straight. It flies very nice, I need just a little opposite aileron
for knife edge. Tracks very well. Hopefully the engine will produce more power as it breaks in. It had plenty of vertical performance
but I would like a little more. Overall I am pleased with the flight performance.

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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood) - 5/7/2008 11:19:51 PM   
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I have been following your thread with interest. ( I have plans for a Birdi "Ditry Birdi" to build next fall.
Good luck
Frank

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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood) - 5/8/2008 10:45:21 PM   
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Status: online 		SKYHI1, the UFO that this build thread is for hasn't flown yet. JPBIII, who has posted some questions here, has flown his.

I've made a little more progress since stripping the fuselage. I've sprayed primer. Next I will fill any holes and dings, sand and spray another lighter coat of primer. Then, it should be ready to paint (again).

David

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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood) - 5/8/2008 11:59:17 PM   
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Sorry about that, I must be doing that work thing too well again. I have obviously confused something I read.

Any way I do appreciate your efforts to make public your build thread. I have enjoyed it and learned.

Thank you
Frank

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RE: Bridi UFO Build (all wood) - 5/9/2008 12:00:52 AM   
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