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Forum: The Clubhouse
Yesterday, 08:11 AM
Replies: 12,300
Views: 1,342,992
Posted By mgnostic

Bob Davis passed away back in 2019 and I don't...

Bob Davis passed away back in 2019 and I don't think anyone took over the Davis Diesel business. There are still converted engines out there. MECOA has some diesel stuff. Diesels still have some...
Forum: The Clubhouse
04-19-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 12,300
Views: 1,342,992
Posted By mgnostic

Sadly there are those individuals, commonly...

Sadly there are those individuals, commonly referred to as "trolls" who live for bringing the negativity. No matter the circumstances they find something provocative to say and call you stupid if you...
Forum: RC Jets
04-18-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 640
Posted By mgnostic

An F-35 shaped jet might be a little easier than...

An F-35 shaped jet might be a little easier than some since it has a distinctive profile. Color makes a difference but so do size and shape. I had a small ME-110 that despite having yellow patches on...
Forum: The Clubhouse
04-17-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 12,300
Views: 1,342,992
Posted By mgnostic

I'm running a DX6 myself and the only reason I'm...

I'm running a DX6 myself and the only reason I'm thinking of replacing it is wear and tear and it took a shelf dive a couple of years ago and broke off the antenna cover.
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
04-13-2024, 06:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 477
Posted By mgnostic

Locally we have had a minor renaissance in...

Locally we have had a minor renaissance in profile planes. They have been larger than the old designs, running 15-30 cc engines and even an electric with about and 80 inch span.
Forum: Kit Building
04-11-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 326
Posted By mgnostic

There is a market for kits but it is a smaller...

There is a market for kits but it is a smaller part of the hobby than it once was. Those of us who like to build are kind of a minority in the hobby. As to the question, Can it be a viable sideline...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-10-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 183
Posted By mgnostic

Try Outerzone. They have one that looks like what...

Try Outerzone. They have one that looks like what you need.
Forum: The Clubhouse
04-10-2024, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12,300
Views: 1,342,992
Posted By mgnostic

That is a lovely Jag. It looks as though it has...

That is a lovely Jag. It looks as though it has been well cared for. Here in the U.S. luxury cars rapidly depreciate in value after seven or eight years such that the cost of maintaining a high end...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-08-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 193
Posted By mgnostic

I find that most modern servos will tolerate a...

I find that most modern servos will tolerate a 6.6 LiFe battery just fine. If you don't want to mess with the slightly more complex charging regimen of a LiFe, NiMh batteries are still a viable...
Forum: Control Lines
04-06-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 254
Posted By mgnostic

It's always a bit of a crapshoot when you are...

It's always a bit of a crapshoot when you are working on top of old coatings.
Forum: Control Lines
04-03-2024, 08:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 363
Posted By mgnostic

You aren't completely wrong. A lot of colored...

You aren't completely wrong. A lot of colored dopes, especially reds and yellows are translucent and are a part of a layered process. Unless you are going for the translucent look, which can be very...
Forum: Control Lines
04-01-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 363
Posted By mgnostic

I hear you AJ. The older you get the harder it is...

I hear you AJ. The older you get the harder it is to stay in the circle.

Has anyone touched on humidity and dope? Dope and other lacquers will sometimes blush (take on a whitish haze) if the...
Forum: Control Lines
03-31-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 363
Posted By mgnostic

When you say "streaks" do you mean that the...

When you say "streaks" do you mean that the silver is bleeding up through the maroon? If so, the solvent in the maroon is probably re-dissolving the silver. The spray gun is probably your best bet...
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-30-2024, 07:22 AM
Replies: 12,300
Views: 1,342,992
Posted By mgnostic

Two thumbs up on Frans' choice of music. I'm a...

Two thumbs up on Frans' choice of music. I'm a child of the 70's and I still enjoy metal and pro-rock and so on but the generic "high energy" guitar rock that so many people dub in is just irritating...
Forum: Beginners
03-29-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 358
Posted By mgnostic

Remember to post a picture when you are done.

Remember to post a picture when you are done.
Forum: Control Lines
03-29-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 363
Posted By mgnostic

The "clear/base" is primarily an automotive...

The "clear/base" is primarily an automotive paint thing. But it does work with dope. For the purposes of polishing and gloss dope is essentially a lacquer. As long as your dope is specifically...
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-28-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 12,300
Views: 1,342,992
Posted By mgnostic

Lithium plate would have some entertainment...

Lithium plate would have some entertainment value, especially during a landing in wet grass. I'm betting autocorrect strikes again.
Forum: RC Fuels
03-27-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 63,912
Posted By mgnostic

The short answer is no. As with a lot of things...

The short answer is no. As with a lot of things it is possible to find a way to make it work but for practical purposes nitromethane doesn't work well with gasoline or diesel systems. Working for a...
Forum: Beginners
03-27-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 358
Posted By mgnostic

A 10 or 11 cc engine in either gas or glow is a...

A 10 or 11 cc engine in either gas or glow is a bit much for that particular airplane. Mine was a bit overpowered with a K&B .40 glow engine. The Sig kit is intended to build light. While glow is...
Forum: Control Lines
03-24-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 363
Posted By mgnostic

I replied to your other thread but I will say...

I replied to your other thread but I will say something here as well. Hag is on point about the hand rubbed finish. One thing about high gloss is that you are laying on enough paint to fill the grain...
Forum: Control Lines
03-24-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 254
Posted By mgnostic

With regard to gloss there are some YT videos by...

With regard to gloss there are some YT videos by Windy Urtnowski (I think that is the correct spelling) on the subject of old school covering with dope, including how to achieve a high gloss finish....
Forum: Beginners
03-23-2024, 07:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 203
Posted By mgnostic

The hairspray used us essentially just cheap...

The hairspray used us essentially just cheap lacquer. It has enough alcohol base to soak into the wood but it doesn't really remove the oil. If you can find it, Balsarite wood prep for film is...
Forum: Control Lines
03-23-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 254
Posted By mgnostic

Did you by chance use a foam brush with the EZ...

Did you by chance use a foam brush with the EZ Dope? I sometimes have the same problem with water base polyurethane. A foam brush will sometimes leave behind bubbles that show up as specks as...
Forum: Gas Engines
03-16-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 171
Posted By mgnostic

Walbro doesn't make R/C carbs. The make carbs for...

Walbro doesn't make R/C carbs. The make carbs for small industrial engines. It is just that they work really well for our purposes. As such those carbs are delivered to the model engine company just...
Forum: Kit Building
03-15-2024, 08:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 231
Posted By mgnostic

Now that you mention it I vaguely remember there...

Now that you mention it I vaguely remember there being more than one version. If nothing else, between enlarging the Page plans and using the 75 inch Haffke plans you might be able to build the...
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