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Forum: Seaplanes
01-05-2004, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By kenandjudy

glassing Goldberg Cub floats

I'm just beginning to seal and strengthen my built up Goldberg floats with fiberglass cloth and ColdCure epoxy. I'm using 3/4 oz. cloth on the bottoms and 1/2 oz. cloth on the remainder. These floats...
Forum: Profile and Fun Flying Planes
12-01-2003, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,116
Posted By kenandjudy

Flying the Ultra Stick using 'crow'

I just bought a 40 size Ultra Stick which I've equipped with ailerons, flaps and 4 wing servos. I'd like to hear from forum readers who've used the crow configuration for landing. At what altitude...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-01-2003, 09:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,586
Posted By kenandjudy

Dedicated RC flying TV channel?

I was told recently - or read recently - that there was a satellite TV channel dedicated to RC flying. However, I haven't been able to track it down. Any info from the readers??
Forum: Glow Engines
10-25-2003, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 598
Posted By kenandjudy

Supertigre GS45 - does it need a head gasket?

Hello. I have a brand new Supertigre GS 45 that has never been run. With the piston near the top of its stroke, the engine starts to seize and eventually won't turn any further, precluded by what I...
Forum: Tachometer Readings
10-21-2003, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 718
Posted By kenandjudy

2 blade to 3 blade??

Hello. I use a 16 x 6 2 blade prop on an OS 1.08, but find that my approach speed is too high. A good solution would be to go to an 18 inch with less pitch, were it not for the fact that my gear is...
Forum: Seaplanes
10-07-2003, 01:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,937
Posted By kenandjudy

RE: best 4 stroke for Goldberg Cub on floats

Doug .. I just asked a friend exactly the same question you asked about the YS 63 FZ. His reply was that a pumped, supercharged engine on a float plane isn't following the KISS (keep it simple...
Forum: Seaplanes
09-30-2003, 03:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By kenandjudy

best way to finish built up floats??

I just bought a set of unfinished built up balsa floats. I've never had a float plane before, so am looking for recommended way to finish the floats. I'm guessing the best way might be light...
Forum: Seaplanes
09-30-2003, 03:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,937
Posted By kenandjudy

best 4 stroke for Goldberg Cub on floats

Hi all. I just bought a Goldberg Cub with built up balsa floats. I'd like to have it fly scale-like with a bit of surplus power to get me out of unintended situations. Can anyone recommend what...
Forum: Aerodynamics
04-18-2003, 03:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 636
Posted By kenandjudy

determining lines of reference??

Thanks Ben. Those are excellent suggestions. I just happen to already own 2 of the laser incidence meters to which you allude. Where I've had difficulty, tho, is in using the meters on wings with...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-08-2003, 05:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 718
Posted By kenandjudy

definition of torque?

Does anybody have a good explanation of the meaning of torque as in 'that engine procuces x ft. lbs. of torque'? Why or how would one look at torque output of an engine rather than horsepower?...
Forum: Aerodynamics
04-08-2003, 05:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 636
Posted By kenandjudy

determining lines of reference??

I have a 4 star 40 that I'm rebuilding from a crash in which the stab separated from the fuselage. 4 star plans specify stab incidence as zero degrees. If I'm building the plane originally from the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
01-12-2003, 12:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 519
Posted By kenandjudy

need plans for Balsa Nova 1.20 cowl

Hi everyone. I managed to wreck the cowling of my 1.20 size Balsa Nova while trying to modify it. Does anybody know how I could come by plans for the cowl of this airplane? Thanx. .. Ken
Forum: Glow Engines
11-16-2002, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 717
Posted By kenandjudy

anyone familiar with the YS .61 AR?

Hi all. I'm considering buying a YS .61 AR (rear exhaust) to power an LA-1 pattern ship. However, I don't know how much power this engine puts out, and what a tuned pipe would do to supplement the...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
11-16-2002, 04:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 538
Posted By kenandjudy

book on r/c working with fiberglass ?

Hello. I've been wanting to do some repairs & mod on an LA-1 pattern plane, but don't have the knowhow to use fiberglassing techniques. Do any of you readers know of a good book dealing with...
Forum: Kit Building
11-14-2002, 05:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 778
Posted By kenandjudy

where to find woodscrews #1 & smaller?

Hi all. I often would like to have small woodscrews for things like attaching canopies, cowls, etc. Also, I find the best screws for these projects to avoid damage to my models is the buttonheads....
Forum: Tips & Techniques
11-07-2002, 12:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 592
Posted By kenandjudy

Warping

I would be inclined to use Sig Bond as a solution to the gap. Good luck!! .. Ken
Forum: Tips & Techniques
11-07-2002, 12:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 609
Posted By kenandjudy

where to buy #1 & smaller screws

Hi there. I'm forever looking for small woodscrews for things like attaching canopies, cowlings, etc. It seems hobby shops rarely stock anything smaller than size 2. Does anyone know of a good...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
09-03-2002, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,179
Posted By kenandjudy

correcting a wing twist prior to covering

Good response, fhhuber .. thanx! If the incidence at the tips was less than at the root, I'd be more inclined to leave it alone, but the way it is with the incidence greater at the tip than the root,...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
09-02-2002, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,179
Posted By kenandjudy

correcting a wing twist prior to covering

I've just built a 4 star 40 wing and inadvertenly ended up with approximately 1 degree of twist. The wing isn't yet covered. I'm about to cover the wing and have an incidence meter in my toolbox....
Forum: 3D Flying!
08-06-2002, 08:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,663
Posted By kenandjudy

info on LA-1 pattern plane?

Hi all. I just bought at an auction a very attractive pattern plane labelled 'LA-1'. I don't know the first thing about this airplane. Any info would be appreciated. Is there a web or magazine...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-11-2002, 11:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,117
Posted By kenandjudy

How to properly use a refuel/defuel 'T'

I have a little Decathlon that has a nice cowl. However, it makes fuelling, defuelling difficult. I was thinking of using either a dedicated fuel/defuel line, or a 'T' in the line between the tank...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-11-2002, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By kenandjudy

OS .91 - where to download manual?

Thanx Digger. It's going on a Goldberg Chipmunk. ... Ken
Forum: Glow Engines
07-11-2002, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By kenandjudy

OS .91 - where to download manual?

Hi readers. I just bought a newly broken in OS FS .91 SII-P engine . It's the pumped model. It came without a manual. Does anyone know of a site from which I could download the operating manual for...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
06-14-2002, 05:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,400
Posted By kenandjudy

Goldberg Chipmunk CG and tank location problems

Hi. I just bought a used Chipmunk. I'm having two problems:
1) I'm mounting a .60 sized 2 stroke. To allow the prop to clear the forward part of the cowl requires the engine to be mounted well...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-08-2002, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,542
Posted By kenandjudy

power rating of MDS 1.48 Pro?

HI. Do any of you readers know the h.p. rating of the MDS 1.48 Pro? I can't find it anywhere. Thanks. ... Ken
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