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Forum: Questions and Answers

11-19-2003, 11:34 PM

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Sterling Kits

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Posted By retiredwillie

Sterling Kits

I would like to know if anyone (individual or firm) obtained the rights to the line of Sterling kits we all enjoyed back in the good ole days. A few of my friends and I would like to build several...

Forum: The Clubhouse

07-07-2003, 04:22 PM

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Taking the CA Hinge Plunge

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Posted By retiredwillie

Taking the CA Hinge Plunge

Hi Guys! I'm getting back into to RC after some 30 years. I plan to use the CA type hinges where feasible. I was going to drill holes thru both surfaces where the hinges will be inserted just like...

Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC

03-20-2003, 07:24 AM

Replies: 4

Looking for Items

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Posted By retiredwillie

MAMBO SPECIAL

I have a set of plans for the Mambo Special. Would a copy be of any use to you. Cost would be less than $10.

retiredwillie

Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes

03-20-2003, 04:30 AM

Replies: 5

norvel breakin

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Posted By retiredwillie

Norvel Break-in

Lean it out to where it will run without the glow driver being left on. Don't get it too lean though - peak it out for a few seconds and then richen the mixture to let it cool off. Repeat this...

Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes

03-20-2003, 01:06 AM

Replies: 5

norvel breakin

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Posted By retiredwillie

Novel Break-in

Greetings Lorduss,

Yes, all of the Norvel 1/2 A engines are hard to start initially. The reason is the tite fit of the piston at TDC. This tite fit is part of the "Revlite" technology develped...

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