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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-14-2003, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,931
Posted By davisw

RE: Printing on Frisket Film?

Juan,

Ink Jet printing on frisket film works quite well on the backing side of course. I buy the white matte backing frisket and print on the backing side. Now in order for your mask to be in...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-08-2003, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,209
Posted By davisw

RE: Top Flite P47 Tbolt engine?

Richard

I believe Ed offers a 60 size covering package which I purchased for this plane. Now I did not feel I had a lot of wastage when I covered mine with the Flite Metal but another 10 feet...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-04-2003, 08:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,209
Posted By davisw

RE: Top Flite P47 Tbolt engine?

I just completed my first flight with my Top Flite P-47 and it is a great airplane. Mine came in at 11.5 pounds with fiberglass finish covered in Flite Metal, fiberglass cowl, full cockpit etc. It...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-27-2003, 04:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 804
Posted By davisw

RE: TF P-47 Spinner

I used a Tru Turn Prop nut for mine and which one depends on which prop the P-47 you are modelling used...the Curtiss Electric or Hamilton propeller. The difference is the curtiss has a rather long...
Forum: RC Combat
10-21-2003, 11:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,494
Posted By davisw

RE: Fun Bat and OS CV 15-A Prop ???

I run the OS-.15CVA with only the MAS 7x4 prop. The 8x4 bigs it down too much. Put on the 7x4 and it comes alive with a vengeance.

Bill Davis
Manassas VA
Forum: Glow Engines
10-15-2003, 01:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 470
Posted By davisw

RE: which 15 for SSC

One other option to consider is the Megatech .15. Dual ball bearing engine that looks oh so surprisingly like the OS .15 CVA . The CVA uses a dual needle valve whereas the Megatech is using an OS...
Forum: Kit Building
10-14-2003, 07:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,029
Posted By davisw

RE: Covering foam wings

I would first make sure you use the tape for reinforcement for the spar but I have used Econokote on foam wings with great success. It only goes on with a low heat setting and goes on very smooth to...
Forum: Kit Building
10-14-2003, 06:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,499
Posted By davisw

RE: Great Planes 33% Extra Project

Chuck,

I just started mine and I finished the stab. It goes together real quick and I made sure the stab was built as light as possible without sacrificing strength. Are you going to double...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-11-2003, 07:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,101
Posted By davisw

RE: B-24 Liberator

Well I took the plunge and I ordered the Don Smith 146" B-24 from Precision Cut Kits. It should get here next week. Building it will have to wait until December after I am settled in on my move to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-06-2003, 08:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,101
Posted By davisw

RE: B-24 Liberator

Do you know if the Bomber Boys B-24 kit is still in production? I see you purchased it off of the classified section...you beat me to it. If they are still in production is there a website, my...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-18-2003, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 980
Posted By davisw

RE: Wing Manufacturing kits ?

I am interested in knowing more about these short kits as well. I am considering the B-17 for a winter project.

Bill Davis
Manassas VA
Forum: MarketPlace questions or problem?
09-12-2003, 03:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 984
Posted By davisw

RE: Pop up adds?

Pop ups or pass through ads are bad for RCU. If they continue I will not. I dropped RC Airport because they flooded me with email about this great deal and that great deal. Luckily I was easily...
Forum: RC Combat
09-11-2003, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,082
Posted By davisw

RE: WWII Combat Plans

Do not, repeat do not, buy a balsa airplane for WWII combat! It will end up being a beautiful shower of balsa in a very short time. Foam or fiberglass are the way to go hence JKA Aerotech or other...
Forum: RC Combat
07-25-2003, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By davisw

Mid-Atlantic Championships

Mid-Atlantic Championships 23-24 August in Haymarket VA (DC Metro Area)

We are hosting what is being billed as the Mid-Atlantic Championships. This is a 2 day event with SSC, Open A, and Open B...
Forum: RC Combat
06-24-2003, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 985
Posted By davisw

Who is flying combat in Massachusettes or NewHampshire ?

Don't worry Tank. When I get up there it will be just in time for the building season to start and I'll make sure they go the way of survivable and highly maneuverable. Either way, they should go...
Forum: RC Combat
06-24-2003, 01:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 985
Posted By davisw

Who is flying combat in Massachusettes or NewHampshire ?

Rich,

Man am i happy to see there is some combat interest at the Burlington Club. I am due to transfer to Hanscom AFB this fall and I was getting worried I wouldn't be able to get enough of a...
Forum: RC Combat
06-03-2003, 06:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,264
Posted By davisw

JKA Kits and Right Thrust?

Kurt,

You need to get an incidence meter and first measure the incidence at the root and then at the tip of the wing. Do this for both the left and right side. I suspect you will find that when...
Forum: RC Combat
05-30-2003, 06:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,264
Posted By davisw

JKA Kits and Right Thrust?

Yeah,

Most of the field at Dixie left with trashed scale planes. For me, 2 of 3 AD-2 Skyraiders were totaled by direct side impacts to the fuse. It was nasty. I never worked so hard for a 5th...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-21-2003, 05:28 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,522
Posted By davisw

engines for B-17

Howard,

I recall that there was someone at Hobby Hangar in Chantilly that had some pics and experience with the RCV 1.20. I recall it was mounted in a TF F-4U Corsair Gold Edition. Never seen it...
Forum: RC Combat
05-14-2003, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,168
Posted By davisw

tough SSC wings

BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT AND IT AIN'T FUN!
Forum: RC Combat
05-13-2003, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,168
Posted By davisw

foam core source

Hat Trick Enterprises will cut any airfoil to the span you need. He includes the notch for fiberglass rods to make assembly easy. His web address is http://www.hattrickrc.com/. For SSC I have...
Forum: RC Combat
03-17-2003, 12:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,422
Posted By davisw

Jka Questions?

Robb,

The meets in PA I am talking about are located on the opposite end of the state from you in the Endless Mountain Region just East of the I80 and I81 intersection. The event is listed on the...
Forum: RC Combat
03-16-2003, 12:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,422
Posted By davisw

Jka Questions?

Robb,

There is plenty of combat meets this year in the Virginia and Maryland area. Our members travel quite a lot but this year there is plenty of action for folks to stay local. If you are up...
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-07-2003, 12:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,866
Posted By davisw

Price difference! WOW!

Flydaddy,

You are right about the Hobbytown store in Manassas. They have fantastic service thanks in large part to the owner smartly hiring a manager that knows the hobby well. I agree they...
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-06-2003, 08:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,866
Posted By davisw

Price difference! WOW!

BGI,

The store in Chantilly you speak of was great when I first arrived here in Northern VA about 2 years ago. In my opinion it has gone down hill since that time. Very poor stock control, staff...
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