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Forum: RC Jets

03-31-2014, 06:28 PM

Replies: 71

$60,000 RC Jet....I am sure we can make a better one

Views: 6,569

Posted By oian

I noticed in the ad for this there was a box at...

I noticed in the ad for this there was a box at the bottom noting that "Special conditions" apply to the sale and to call to find out what they are. I suspect that these conditions may include a...

Forum: Aerodynamics

03-07-2013, 09:56 PM

Replies: 98

Spiral slip Stream is it real ?

Views: 11,803

Posted By oian

RE: Spiral slip Stream is it real ?

Spiral airflow (against the side of the pylon) is why pylon free flight models tend to fly to the right under power which gives a very stable climb. Trying to (or allowing one to) go left under power...

Forum: Kit Building

12-08-2012, 10:50 PM

Replies: 24

Cover your wings in tissue paper and dope! (old-school)

Views: 12,700

Posted By oian

RE: Cover your wings in tissue paper and dope! (old-school)

As far as continued shrinkage is concerned; There are two basic types of "dope", Nitrate stops shrinking when it dries, Butyrate continues to shrink for quite some time which can lead to warping...

Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes

10-18-2012, 08:03 PM

Replies: 80

P51 German colors

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Posted By oian

RE: P51 German colors

I have a couple of books on vintage sailplanes and some of the German sailplanes of the period have the swastikas visibly airbrushed out of the photo. I believe that the depiction of the swastika in...

Forum: Aerodynamics

09-28-2012, 10:15 AM

Replies: 34

Stubby Fat Plane hates right turns!!

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Posted By oian

RE: Stubby Fat Plane hates right turns!!

Let me start by saying that I'm a lifelong free-flighter and my R/C experience has been with rudder/elevator models only. Looking at your side view photo it appears that the fuselage is about neutral...

Forum: RC Sailboats

01-23-2009, 02:40 AM

Replies: 14

Robbe Pirol Sailboat kit

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Posted By oian

RE: Robbe Pirol Sailboat kit

One thing to keep in mind with this boat is that the hull material "Plura" is somewhat brittle. I have one that I built in the late 70's and I tried to carry it like one would an R/C power boat, by...

Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC

10-08-2005, 11:25 PM

Replies: 16

Andrews Aeromaster

Views: 2,200

Posted By oian

RE: Andrews Aeromaster

I have on of the Aeromaster kits, The three option "bumper kit". Does anyone have any idea of the value of the kit? [email protected]

Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring

03-25-2005, 04:42 AM

Replies: 12

Most visable airplane colors

Views: 5,071

Posted By oian

RE: Most visable airplane colors

I like transparent red/yellow, looks good on the ground and is very visible in the air. Shades vary with brand. Solite/Nelson lite film has a good yellow but the red is a little on the pink side,...

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