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Forum: Kit Building
01-30-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 421,654
Posted By Mark Thomas

I am not sure how you paste to your post? I...

I am not sure how you paste to your post? I started building in the early 80's. Sig kavalier. built and crashed several of them. Have built and rebuilt Kouger. Right now My son is designing a...
Forum: Kit Building
05-07-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

Dear Les
They are both wound in the same direction. The doweling is so tight I have to use a pair of pliers to move the dowel.
Another question. I used dubro 1/4 oz strips of lead which has a...
Forum: Kit Building
05-05-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,113
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: DLE 30 cc needs plane

don't know if you are interested in WWI planes. Just put one on a 1/4 scale balsa USA neuport 28-c
Forum: Kit Building
05-05-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

Dear Les

I will try to attached a picture of my plane using vanessa.
Forum: Kit Building
04-25-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

Dear Les
I wanted to Thank-You for "VANESSA" I used it last weekend to check the CG and it worked like a charm. I added 3/4 lb to the fire wall and will ad another 1/4 lb and that should do it for...
Forum: Kit Building
03-26-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

Just finished gluing on the windshield and machine guns. Hopefully I will be able to do intial balancing, this weekend, to find out how much lead and where to put it. With the DLE 30 sticking out...
Forum: Kit Building
02-05-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,235
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Houston, I have a problem!!!!

Taking a look at you photo it appears that the water ruder is only on the right side. This would add weight to the right side causing that float to sit lower in the water. Having built and flowen a...
Forum: Kit Building
02-04-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

Back to work . Installed the engine. Last weekend finially got into a spray both so clear coated it. Have installed the switches and servo's in the fus so next install the servos in the lower wing...
Forum: Kit Building
02-04-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

Sorry to take so long to reply. Un fortunately I have never done a Cub. Here's the list of my scale building
Partenavia P68c Victor - Royal Kit
Stinson Reliant SR8 - Sterling kit
Skybolt -...
Forum: Kit Building
01-21-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

Its nice to see that you have been flying. Here in Vermont its going to be 0 to -10 tonight and the next night it is suppose to be -10 to -20. With some luck we will be flying in April.

Does...
Forum: Kit Building
01-21-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

I have notice that some members describle them selves as being "Cub Brother #" I have also notice several other planes being mentioned.

How does someone become a "Brother"? Secondley is there...
Forum: Kit Building
01-20-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

First time I have had the wings on since I painted them. If you look close you will see the pilot figure. Waiting to get some time in a local spray booth so I can clear coat it. Then will start to...
Forum: Kit Building
01-17-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

I have finished putting the vinyl graphics on the fus. Will try again to send latest picture.
Forum: Kit Building
01-08-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

The Metal box holder looks great. I am be following how you make out wiht the lath. I have been thinking of getting one for awhile but was unsure if I would be able to use it. Yes there have been...
Forum: Kit Building
01-03-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

try again - Mark
Forum: Kit Building
12-26-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

I am looking for a pilot figure and a gun sight. Does anybody have suggestions where I can purhcase either of these items?
Forum: Kit Building
12-25-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

I have tried several times to down load pictures. Each time it says down load is sugcessful but noting appears, unsure what I am doing wrong?
Forum: Kit Building
12-23-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

I have started to paint the camo on mine.
Forum: Kit Building
05-23-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

I will soon be mounting the engine. Instructions talk about using washers to create drown and right thrust. Interested in how other people have done with the washers. When I did my test fitting,...
Forum: Kit Building
05-22-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

Managed to down load pictures showing the top and bottom wing covered. Finished covering the alirons tonight and only have the elevator and rudder to cover and than I will try and put this thing...
Forum: Kit Building
05-21-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

Finished covering the top and bottom wing. Tried to send pictures but the computer is not cooperating. Will try another night. Running out of nights to build. Meetings next 2 nights and than move...
Forum: Kit Building
05-19-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

I have finished the top wing covering and have covered the bottom of the bottom wing. Making progress on covering.
Forum: Kit Building
05-16-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

When I went to install the cabane strut mount I found that Balsa USA had given me a piece that was only 9 1/2" long so it won't fit. I went to my pile of plywood and found a piece that I could get...
Forum: Kit Building
05-15-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

Sorry got the same picture twice. Tried again.
Forum: Kit Building
05-15-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 153,270
Posted By Mark Thomas

RE: Balsa USA 1/4 Scale Nieuport 28 Build

It was worth the extra work to get the stringer straight as they really show up when you cover them. Will try to some more pictures showing the stringer of the fus covered.:D
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