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Forum: Tips & Techniques
04-21-2007, 08:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,206
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Engine Test Stand

Hi………… It seems everyone’s idea of a test stand has the engine mounted firmly on a rigid plank or similar. I’ve done that …..but the ultimate stand that I have in my head, would be...
Forum: Kit Building
04-20-2007, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Sig Kadet Senior Questions

Hi... "I should have drilled the holes before I built the wing."...not to worry a single hole paper punch will do the job just fine... bert

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Forum: Kit Building
04-15-2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,933
Posted By Jigley3

RE: First kit build Sig Kadet Senior

Hi ... the link I posted was down for a while. It is back up and running.. Thanks Paul.....bert



www.airfieldmodels.com
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
03-28-2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,906
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Sim Reviews RCU Magazine

Hi all.....Contrary to popular myth “Money does not talk”, it literally screams!!!!!!!!! bert
Forum: Tips & Techniques
03-23-2007, 05:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,364
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Plane Transportation in Open Bed Truck

Hi....
You could make a simple wooden frame from 2x4s; half lap the corners so it will lay flat on the truck bed. Then take and fasten some plastic chain link fencing to that. You can now use...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-20-2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,580
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Building board question

Hi. have a look....http://www.airfieldmodels.com/information_source/how_to_articles_for_model_builders/tools/magnetic_building_board/index.htm
Forum: Tips & Techniques
03-07-2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,077
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Watch out for that prop!

Hi all

Here is a tip for the people that favour a heavy glove when hand starting an engine. Have a look at your local safety supply store and pick up a pair of “Power saw safety gloves”.
...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-03-2007, 02:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,651
Posted By Jigley3

RE: 1/4 scale sig cub engine ?

Hi all
I Put a 120 four banger in my Sig Cub and if I was doing it again I would chose the 91.
If you like, a scale like flight the 120 is much more than necessary. On my aircraft, the...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
02-26-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 861
Posted By Jigley3

RE: berver plans

Hi .... I believe this gent can sell you a plan in any scale you like...

http://www.mraerodesign.com/Beaver/beaver.html
Forum: Tips & Techniques
02-25-2007, 02:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,332
Posted By Jigley3

RE: The Amazing Scroll Saw Paint Shaker

RED GREEN ..would be so proud to see his legacy live on .......bert
Forum: Kit Building
02-10-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 11,556
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Dwindling kit suppliers

Carefull.....Jim..... The last time I looked at a map Kansas was a tad south of Calgary...after all you don't want that Rick Mercer dude doing a
"Talking to Candians" spoof do you... ?
...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
02-08-2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,616
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Design New Shop AKA "The Spouse Avoidance Zone"

Hi…..
A nice item to include in your new shop is electrical outlets in the ceiling. You will find they are incredible handy especially when equipped with a retractable cord winder. Mine are...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
02-07-2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,373
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Engine Mount drill holes

Hi... The glue methood works well then...

For an almost free center punch… simply take a drill bit of the proper size, chuck
it up side down in your hand drill, spin it on a grinding...
Forum: Kit Building
01-04-2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,918
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Kit building essentials

Have a look here invaluable reference tool http://airfieldmodels.com/index.htm bert
Forum: Tips & Techniques
12-19-2006, 05:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,999
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Adjustable protractor to transfer angles from plans?

and one more....bert

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=32582&cat=1,43513,51657
Forum: Kit Building
12-15-2006, 04:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,775
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Kit question for a beginner

Hi. Pitch..

You may want to have a look at this thread ...lots of good advice

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4822432/anchors_4827154/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#4827154
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-15-2006, 04:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,309
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Where to begin - tips for building from scratch

Hi. Joey..

You may want to have a look at this thread ...lots of good advice . Some of it mine...... bert

...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-12-2006, 10:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,712
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Flying Alone

Hi All…
Thanks .. papermache i'll snoop around on the freeflight sites see what I can find....

I would like to suggest (tongue in cheek) flying gliders alone, is not...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-10-2006, 09:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,712
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Flying Alone

Hi … All
I often fall into the fly alone, or not at all group. When I do I’m fully aware of the hazards involved. I use a restraint but being in front of that prop always is a cause for...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-03-2006, 11:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,955
Posted By Jigley3

RE: substitute for spruce sticks

Hi....
You might want to consider a simple mathematical equation. Simply divide the number of hours it will take to build your plane by the dollars saved by using what could be less than the...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-05-2006, 12:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,062
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Buying a GROSSLY overweight WWI Warbird

splais..... By all means buy it.....Just don't pay any more than 20 bucks... If your garage roof will hold it up it will make a fine weather vane..... bert
Forum: Kit Building
11-01-2006, 10:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,012
Posted By Jigley3

RE: kadet senior

Walter said "I believe the Kadet Sr. could be transformed into a Twin de Havilland Beaver quite easily "

I bet Walter means Twin Otter...... bert
Forum: Tips & Techniques
10-12-2006, 06:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,468
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Quick and cheap airplane stand

Hi all.

I use the foam as well. Rather than cut a plane specific cut out I simply use a shallow “V” shaped opening. When building, they will hold the fuse at any angle right side up or...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
10-11-2006, 06:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,994
Posted By Jigley3

RE: A true striaght edge?

Hi all..
I have several of the type mentioned, rules squares etc … but the one I use most is 3’6” length of aluminum 1”1/4 angle. I most often use it V side down especially when...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-04-2006, 11:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,612
Posted By Jigley3

RE: Newbie to Scratch Build

Hi edmundp
I would second the kit idea. A mail order Kadet Senior would be a good choice because it is a scratch building course in a box. It is a training aircraft in more ways than most...
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