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Forum: Kit Building
09-06-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,049
Posted By Steve in MT

I have copied some old kits before. Like you...

I have copied some old kits before. Like you said, trace the patterns, formers and what not, build it and put the parts back in the box. Take the plan sheet in and have it copied so that you can...
Forum: Kit Building
10-16-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,497
Posted By Steve in MT

RE: GP Pete'n Poke Build

Josh, the hidden servo wires were pretty simple. I took the kit wing struts and added a small stick of wood to the sides of them and capped them with some balsa. Then I glued a leading edge to the...
Forum: Kit Building
10-15-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,497
Posted By Steve in MT

RE: GP Pete'n Poke Build

Josh. Yep, this is a slow building kit the way it it is, take your time at it. There is lots of info to be had so do some research. It took me all winter to build mine. One of the things that I didnt...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-03-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,563
Posted By Steve in MT

RE: BIPLUM, a T-tailed biplane

All day Dan, Thanks for the tips and advice. Im assuming that you built your biplane some time ago? Did you use a model airplane engine or did you convert a “weed whacker” type engine? I...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-01-2012, 03:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,563
Posted By Steve in MT

RE: BIPLUM, a T-tailed biplane

All day Dan. I don’t recognize your model, is that one that you designed yourself? I see that the top wing is staggered rearward as well. Did you balance it the same as you would a low wing with...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-29-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,563
Posted By Steve in MT

BIPLUM, a T-tailed biplane

Hello all. I realize that this is the scratch build section but this is the closest to a plans built section that there is. Not only is this my first biplane but its also my first plans only build...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-29-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 91,660
Posted By Steve in MT

RE: RCM Plans

Yep, they are really slow. I waited almost 6 weeks for mine, but they did show up. Seems that emails and phone calls are a waste of time and I never even bothered trying. I allways try to order plans...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-08-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,321
Posted By Steve in MT

RE: Positive stab incidence in a glider?

BMathews, Thank you for the detailed responce and Im satisfied with your answer. I just need to run that through my mind for a while to get the jist of it. This being my first glider had me second...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-08-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,967
Posted By Steve in MT

RE: scratch built biplane

Hey, I like the idea of using the fishing line swivels, Ill keep that in the back of my mind. Good job.
Steve in MT
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-08-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,321
Posted By Steve in MT

RE: Positive stab incidence in a glider?

Ah yes, the lines through the center of the wing leading edge to the center of the wing trailing edge in relationship to the lines throught the tail plane. Did I get that right? A line drawn through...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-07-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,321
Posted By Steve in MT

Positive stab incidence in a glider?

Hello all. I was lucky enough to get my grubby hands on an older Dynaflite “Piece O’ Cake” kit. Instead of building the kit I am simply copying the kit and then put it back in the box. During...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-27-2010, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,216
Posted By Steve in MT

RE: Weight scale?

A fish scale huh? As in hanging an airplane from it to get "All in "weight? Thats a pretty good trick as I was trying to figure how to get an airplane on a small to weigh it. Looks like I need 2...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-26-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,216
Posted By Steve in MT

Weight scale?

I’m always reading posts where one guy will ask what some one else’s airplane, covering, engine, wheel’s and so on weigh, or some one will say “Yeah, I had to add 8oz of weight to the nose to...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
05-31-2010, 07:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 632
Posted By Steve in MT

Recievers and power lines

Hello all. I found a smoking deal on a used Sig Senior at the LHS a while back that has a Futaba radio system with the R127DF reciever. Two times now while flying this plane, I thought I heard the...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
05-22-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,494
Posted By Steve in MT

RE: Need a recomendation for mini table saw

Unless work space is a concern, then look for a good used 10" table saw. I have an old cast iron Craftsman table saw that works very well for model building. What I did was to remove the steel blade...
Forum: Kit Building
04-17-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,416
Posted By Steve in MT

Pete n Poke landing gear

Hello all. Im building a Great Planes Pete N Poke and have a landing gear question. This kit comes with 3/16 size wire for the gear. This seems a bit thick to me. I was looking at maybe using 5/32nd...
Forum: Beginners
04-03-2010, 09:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,950
Posted By Steve in MT

RE: A good trainer for an 8 year old?

Hi guys, Wow, thanks for the good and timely advice. I’ve been sitting on the sidelines here for quite some time and can usually find the answer that Im looking for. However, I needed some help on...
Forum: Beginners
04-01-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,950
Posted By Steve in MT

A good trainer for an 8 year old?

Hello all. My 5 and 8 year old grandsons have taken a keen interest with all of my airplanes. I would usually have a balsa or styro hand toss glider for them to play with when they come for a visit....
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