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Forum: Kit Building
03-29-2011, 05:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,309
Posted By design2fly

RE: Guillow's B-17G Kit Build

More work on the left wing has been completed. I have installed the two wing joining roots which attach to the fuselage. I added the additional partial wing ribs and cut the front spar in the two...
Forum: Kit Building
03-27-2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,309
Posted By design2fly

RE: Guillow's B-17G Kit Build

More progress to report. Ihad to buy new batteries. The MaxAmps that Ibought were just too big, physically and capacity wise. After running a prop calc Idecided to buy some smaller 3S 1300mah...
Forum: Kit Building
03-18-2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,309
Posted By design2fly

RE: Guillow's B-17G Kit Build

Well, work has gotten in the way of fun lately. But I've managed to get some more work done. After several iterations, Iput a tail wheel configuration in that Iam happy with. It is stearable via a...
Forum: Kit Building
03-01-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,309
Posted By design2fly

RE: Guillow's B-17G Kit Build

As promised, here are some pictures. Ihave added more stringers to the top hemisphere of the fuselage. It is nearly complete - for this stage anyways. I've got an idea for the tail wheel. Very...
Forum: Kit Building
02-28-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,309
Posted By design2fly

RE: Guillow's B-17G Kit Build

I got a bunch of the stringers put in, the wing roots glued on and the stab saddles glued on. Now I'm at a point, where I can use some helpfull ideas...  What to do with the tail wheel?!?

I...
Forum: Kit Building
02-27-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,309
Posted By design2fly

RE: Guillow's B-17G Kit Build

After a very long week of work, Ifinally was able to get some building in (and post about it!) Ifinished cutting out the fuselage bulkheads, trimmed out the stringer notches and then sanded them all...
Forum: Kit Building
02-20-2011, 06:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,309
Posted By design2fly

RE: Guillow's B-17G Kit Build

Finally got my building space clear so Ican start working on the Fort... had to build a bridge for work. Tthis coming week in National Engineers week and we have some events and such were they try to...
Forum: Kit Building
02-16-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,309
Posted By design2fly

RE: Guillow's B-17G Kit Build

A friend of mine at work turned me on to the Hobbyking digital servo-less/electric retracts.. at  1.25 oz each and $8.. they might be worth the gamble!
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Forum: Kit Building
02-16-2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1,251
Views: 274,401
Posted By design2fly

RE: Where Have All The Kits Gone ?

I started out building rubber band indoor planes for competition, then RC.. but always had an interest in airplanes.... A good friend of mine started flying when he was 8, and now he flies UAV's for...
Forum: Kit Building
02-15-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,309
Posted By design2fly

RE: Guillow's B-17G Kit Build

I've read through that guys thread on another forum... he used the Headsup RC motors. Thats actually where I originally heard of them. He did a decent job building the plane, but didn't lighten it up...
Forum: Kit Building
02-15-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,309
Posted By design2fly

RE: Guillow's B-17G Kit Build

No building yet... more reserach. Been thinking about retracts and motors. Anyone use the Robart 123 micro retracts before? They look like they might work...

Motors I have nailed down to one (or...
Forum: Kit Building
02-15-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1,251
Views: 274,401
Posted By design2fly

RE: Where Have All The Kits Gone ?

You also learn how to fix it if you have a misshap. And in my case, you become an aerospace engineer. https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/49_49.gif
Forum: Kit Building
02-12-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,309
Posted By design2fly

RE: Guillow's B-17G Kit Build

Saw this in another forum and thought I'd share as well... enjoy!

http://www.pacificflyer.com/2010/03/pilot-building-13th-scale-b-17/
Forum: Kit Building
02-12-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,309
Posted By design2fly

RE: Guillow's B-17G Kit Build

I prefer Rockstar myself. 5 hour is ok, but I like that cranked out feeling from waaaay too much caffeine. http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/spinnyeyes.gif No...
Forum: Kit Building
02-12-2011, 09:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,309
Posted By design2fly

Guillow's B-17G Kit Build

Well, I've gone and done it. Isaw a brand new Guillow's B-17 on Craigslist and Icouldn't help myself. After thinking about it for a week and doing some research, Ihad discovered that these are fun...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-05-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 27,606
Posted By design2fly

RE: Pending FAA restrictions on RC

Not to mention all of us who fly at non-AMAfields...
Forum: Beginners
08-07-2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,958
Posted By design2fly

RE: Top 10 signs that ur Hooked on RC-Planes

Wow... all hilarious. And ALL true...
Forum: Beginners
05-07-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 9,594
Posted By design2fly

RE: $155.00 Needs a HOME!!!

Go with a Super Cub!  I have sold dozens of them to people who are looking to get into RC and do not have the money.  All you have to do is charge the battery (its electric) put the wing on and go...
Forum: The Clubhouse
04-23-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 25,352
Posted By design2fly

RE: Tower hobbies leaves a bad taste in my mouth

I stopped buying things from tower over 10 years ago... just not worth it.  Besides, if you don't support your LHS, they will disappear and then you all will end up talking to some sales person who...
Forum: Questions and Answers
02-16-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,103
Posted By design2fly

RE: Seagull Edge 540 Engine

I have been seriously contemplating the Aerovate 20cc Rear carb engine for the edge.  Its a couple oz heavier so that would be good for the ballance issue, and I've read good things about the engine...
Forum: Questions and Answers
02-11-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,103
Posted By design2fly

RE: Seagull Edge 540 Engine

Hmm... good food for thought!  Thanks guys!
Forum: Questions and Answers
02-10-2010, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,103
Posted By design2fly

Seagull Edge 540 Engine

Ihave a Seagull Models Edge 540 V2 that Iam in the process of building. Iam to the point where Iam really deabatign what to put in it for a powerplant. Ihave read many reviews of the plane and have...
Forum: Beginners
02-09-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 18,032
Posted By design2fly

RE: O.S. VS. SAITO???

I have the same question for my Seagul edge 540 60 size... OS or Saito????!!!
Forum: Kit Building
02-05-2010, 04:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,483
Posted By design2fly

Kits?

Is it just me, or does it seem to be harder to find a variety of kits these days? Ilove to build, and Ilove to fly, but Iwish Icould build some more! There are so many ARFs coming out these days,...
Forum: RC Flight Simulator Software
02-05-2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,408
Posted By design2fly

RE: Phoenix ????

It seems there have been a lot of discussions about the hardware (and its problems) but how are the graphics?  How is the physics?  As good as G4/4.5/5?
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