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Forum: Electric RC Jets
04-26-2009, 11:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,478
Posted By goldy9955

Flying Styro A 10 Warthog

Hello, I'm a fair pilot(glow) but love to build. A buddy got an A 10 from Hobby Lobby and gave it to me to build. I've never built a styrofoam plane before or an electric anything. It's been a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-27-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 810
Posted By goldy9955

A-10 Warthog by FSK

Hello all, after 2 years of not building anything (Taylorcraft 1/4 scale) a buddy brought me a plane for me to build. He brought a hobby lobby A-10 Warthog arf. Never heard of flying styro kit co. ...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
11-19-2005, 06:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,171
Posted By goldy9955

RE: DIY knobby radio?

Hey Pipe, That's a good idea, coming up with a kit to convert it yourself. Does one need to
be FCC licensed to make such a change to a transmitter?. I'm not sure if that modification would...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
11-14-2005, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,171
Posted By goldy9955

DIY knobby radio?

Hello, I've been wanting to try a knobby (3channel-1 stick) for awhile. Does anyone know if
there is a DIY kit to convert a standard radio? I saw on e-bay the other day a knob that fits
on top...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
08-21-2005, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By goldy9955

1/4 scale Taylorcraft throws

Hello everyone, I'm in the process of covering (Black Baron fabric) my first plane building from
plans only. So far so good, it reminds me of a SIG cub I built years ago. This plane has a 108"...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-10-2005, 02:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 829
Posted By goldy9955

RE: My new 1/2-a

Sounds like we started playing with RC at about the same time. I liked building Ace 1/2 A stuff
back in the old days. Check out the thread on Upstart 2. I just mailed propbuster plans to build
...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-10-2005, 02:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,526
Posted By goldy9955

RE: Ace Upstart ll

OK, Propbuster, the plans and drawings are in the mail. The drawings in full scale are on the back of another set of plans for a HOB T tail glider, hope that'll keep you busy for awhile. I built
...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-08-2005, 12:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,526
Posted By goldy9955

RE: Ace Upstart ll

Still learning how to post photos. The red plane is the upstart, the blue/yellow is a SS P-51. Only 1 picture came out. It tells me that the file is too large on all other photos.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-07-2005, 11:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,526
Posted By goldy9955

RE: Ace Upstart ll

Hey Propbuster, What became of your Upstart 2? I also bought one on ebay about a year ago. I thought I had lost the plans, I found em today. PM me with an address and I'll mail it to you. This is...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-29-2005, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 853
Posted By goldy9955

Still waiting for Cox Surestarts When?

The Cox people said they would continue the sale in April. Still nothing. Anyone heard anything?
I just want 2. Thanks[sm=wink.gif]
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-29-2005, 03:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,256
Posted By goldy9955

RE: Taylorcraft Wing spar box Flimsy?

Landing these type of aircraft tend to raise my blood pressure. I slow down and try for a gentle
glide slope and more often than not a gust of wind will cause a stall, or it will bounce on the...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-27-2005, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,256
Posted By goldy9955

RE: Taylorcraft Wing spar box Flimsy?

I used to have a sig clipped wing cub (40 size) and it flew like a dream with a .29 enya rc. That
plane was a big time floater. Would this taylorcraft fly ok with a 96" wing?. I will end up...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-27-2005, 02:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,256
Posted By goldy9955

RE: Taylorcraft Wing spar box Flimsy?

Oh yeah, the plane weighs 8 # without engine and radio equip or covering. I'm aiming for 13#
all up weight. This is my first scratch build and first gasser. Whenever our dealership sells a 2
...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-27-2005, 02:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,256
Posted By goldy9955

RE: Taylorcraft Wing spar box Flimsy?

Just got in from out of town. I don't have a scanner or a digital camera. After studing the plans,
It calls for 1/2" basswood struts and wire jury struts, both have steel ends with 4-40 size...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-21-2005, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,256
Posted By goldy9955

Taylorcraft Wing spar box Flimsy?

Hello everyone. This is my first time building from plans only. Its a giant scale Taylorcraft 112"
wingspan. I just finished the wings, they plug into the fuse. The 1/4 inch main and rear spars...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-28-2005, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,215
Posted By goldy9955

RE: Taylorcraft wing spars-what wood to use

:D I think I finally found where I needed to look. A called a local cabinet shop and they said they had 6' lengths of various hardwood strips. I'll go check them out. Thanks
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-23-2005, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,215
Posted By goldy9955

Taylorcraft wing spars-what wood to use

[:@] I'm building a 1/4 scale T-craft, I ordered from Superior Balsa all the stuff I needed. I
accidentally (DOH!) cut up the spars to use as fuse sticks. I've been looking around Home
Depot...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-30-2005, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 902
Posted By goldy9955

RE: House of balsa .051-.10 war birds

Hey, I built a HOB P-51 years ago and it was a really nice looking plane but there was alot of sanding and shaping block balsa to get it right. That was my 3rd airplane kit and it was a fun
build....
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-26-2005, 01:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,710
Posted By goldy9955

RE: Cox .049 For $4.99!

Hello, I guess I also missed out on the sale. I e-mailed Estes and got a quick response from Mrs. Grimm. She they had sold out for now but would continue the sale in a few weeks when they make more...
Forum: Kit Building
03-08-2005, 03:47 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,129
Posted By goldy9955

RE: 8 ft of bones! Sr Telemaster

Hey guys, that's a great looking plane. I've been building/flying since the
late 70's and always wanted to build a big Telemaster. I have a question-
will the Sr. Telemaster accept a Zenoah...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-05-2005, 06:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,259
Posted By goldy9955

RE: Pics of Scratch built Whizard

Hey prop, I built one of those too back in the late 70's or early 80's. It was way too heavy with the old radio gear I had in it, I would not fly below mach 1, It lawn darted in the same place my...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-05-2005, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,013
Posted By goldy9955

RE: The demise of my 1/2a motor glider

Hey Prop, in the early 80's, I lost my Ace High the same way. Wing folded-lawn dart syndrome. I have a new old kit in the box, once built it
will only be flown in calm weather. I can't bear to...
Forum: Aerodynamics
02-21-2005, 12:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By goldy9955

RE: Wing question..

Thanks, I guess I'll get it ready to fly. I was concerned the wing had some built in bad habits. I think the extra 4 inches of wing will make it glide in slower, its a 1/2A racer that originally...
Forum: Aerodynamics
02-20-2005, 06:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By goldy9955

Wing question..

Hello everyone, A buddy gave me an old top wing plane with a foam semi-symmetrical wing but he extended the wing 2" on each tip. The
extensions however were sanded with a flat bottom profile. It...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-05-2005, 09:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 662
Posted By goldy9955

RE: Dead Transmitter?

Hello, Just cruising the forums and saw your thread. I've bought several
"dead transmitters" cheap and have found that the installed crystals did not match, so it did'nt work. TX and RX crystals...
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