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Forum: Glow Engines
02-24-2003, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By mikeminty-delete

OS Spare parts??

There is a guy called Noel Jensen who could supply used OS parts (I need a head for an old 61 four stroke) but he seems to have changed his email address. Anyone know it? Or can anyone help with a...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
02-12-2003, 07:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,602
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Albatros and the meaning of "Stropp"

For rare books try alibris.com. I found a book on the Miles Magister I hadn't seen for 20 years! Mike
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-18-2003, 04:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,517
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Albatross detail

I did a "walk around" the repro Albatross at Old Rhinebeck earlier this year and have 8 digital pics if any of you want them for help with detail. Email me if you do. Mike
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-10-2002, 03:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 459
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Wee Bee??

Anyone got any info (scale drawings, photos, color scheme) on this 18ft span ultralight built in the late 40s? I feel a project coming on. Thanks, Mike
Forum: Kit Building
10-04-2002, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,243
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Sig Kougar - taildragger?

I plan to convert my Kougar to a taildragger when I build it. Shouldn't be difficult but if you have done it how far in front of the CG did you put the main gear? Did you use the same wire & blocks...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
09-23-2002, 06:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,560
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Contra rotating props

The only one I've seen was at the British C/L Nationals in 1964!! A guy called Bruce Randall built a Gannett with CR props. Aeromodeller (now Nexus) had a plan available including engine drive and...
Forum: Park Flyers & Backyard Flyers
09-10-2002, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 638
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Soarstar in pieces??

Has anyone made a Soarstar that is breakdownable? What I mean is one that you can take apart - remove wing tips, tailplane and rudder, fuse boom for example. I want to make it as small as possible so...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
09-07-2002, 06:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,114
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Bird Dog

I scanned in a photo of the front panel but I can't get it small enough to display here, I'll email it to you if you send me your address. I also have line drawings of front & rear panels, if you...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
09-03-2002, 02:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,563
Posted By mikeminty-delete

BV 141

A guy in Australia built one a few years ago, 1/4 scale I believe and I heard it flew well but benefitted from a gyro on the rudder. In the December RCM&E (UK magazine) there was a picture of a...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
09-03-2002, 01:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,433
Posted By mikeminty-delete

another picture

Just one more to show the stars!
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
09-03-2002, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,433
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Sig Citabria

I had one almost 20 years ago powered by an OS 45 FSR and it was a gem. It was easy to fly, to land, to do touch and go's but a little underpowered for serious "Airbatic"s. Mine was finished as...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
08-18-2002, 12:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 500
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Short Spinners?

Anyone know a source of short spinners? I'm building a Ford Flivver that needs a 2.5" diameter spinner only 1.5" long - preferably aluminum - any suggestions?? Thanks, Mike
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
08-03-2002, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,668
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Aluminum/lithoplate covering?

You can get lithoplate from many small print shops. Just ask if they have any old metal plates - they are used for printing and are often just thrown away afterwards. You may have to clean ink off...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
08-01-2002, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,556
Posted By mikeminty-delete

De Havilland Beaver - Scale Drawings

Try contacting the guys at http://www.dhc-2.com. Mike
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
08-01-2002, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,668
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Aluminum/lithoplate covering?

Check out http://www.wrcs.org.au/articles/14.htm . this was an article done by Simon Press of the Warringah Radio Control Society (Sydney, Australia) and the end result was very impressive. Mike
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
08-01-2002, 01:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,850
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Bristol M1

Fiery, I scratch-built a 1/4 scale one for the Melbourne Pageant of 84(?) but I did the Horrie Miller version of the one Harry Butler brought to Australia after WWI. It had a Gypsy motor fitted (much...
Forum: Kit Building
07-03-2002, 12:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,821
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Bouncy U/C

Meanwhile .... back on the spreader bar ....... while Steves is neat it can make the cart too rigid as the only flex that can take place now is below the spreader bar. You might try soldering a hook...
Forum: Kit Building
06-26-2002, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 634
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Ace 4-120 kit from 15(?) years ago?

Anyone build one of these? 86" span mid/shoulder wing, taildragger design, 120 powered. I think I have bought one but I need info on it to make sure it flies. Thanks, Mike
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-24-2002, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 635
Posted By mikeminty-delete

*** Get Pushy With Me ***

No plans, but I have a load of digipics of the one at Rhinebeck. If you want them I can send but not until end April as I leave for Australia in an hour! Mike
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-22-2002, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,308
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Flair Fokker D VII kit

With a 91 I'd say ...... Don't open the throttle!! I believe the kit is rated 52-80 FS and a friend of mine had one with a 70 that was more than enough. It flew very well, no problems. It is a slow...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-21-2002, 03:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,287
Posted By mikeminty-delete

PT-19/Single Pilot/Which Cockpit ?

Ahem! Read my lips .... I gave you the answer emails ago ..... one in each cockpit - can't be wrong. You, of course, could also win PC points as well as scale points by mixing various...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-21-2002, 02:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,287
Posted By mikeminty-delete

PT-19/Single Pilot/Which Cockpit ?

My 2 pennyworth - Strange .... Cubs are flown from the rear seat. Logical if you think about it, set up the CG with a rearward load and any increase is then forward of it and not liable to make the...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-12-2002, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,132
Posted By mikeminty-delete

I need Bellanca 28-92 drawings

Does anyone know where I can get some 3 view scale drawings of the tripple engined Bellanca 28-92. I was a racing plane that came second in the '39 Bendix Trophy. Thanks, Mike
Forum: Glow Engines
02-26-2002, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,321
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Frog 500 ????

FROG stood for "Flies Right Off (the) Ground" and they also made some sparkies in the very early days - the 500 was available in that form too. They produced a quite nice 15 diesel, the FROG 249...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-26-2002, 03:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 481
Posted By mikeminty-delete

Enya 120 binding

I bought a used Enya 120, it’s in pretty good condition but ….. when I tighten the prop it causes the aluminum prop driver to bind on the crankshaft housing. I stripped it down, the crankshaft has...
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