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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-20-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,867
Posted By Dynamic!

I put this project on the backburner to pursue...

I put this project on the backburner to pursue some other builds. I have not got back to it yet though I still have great interest in finishing it.
Forum: Kit Building
08-07-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By Dynamic!

I sold the D.VII to fund the Eindecker project.

I sold the D.VII to fund the Eindecker project.
Forum: Kit Building
08-06-2014, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2,542
Views: 445,405
Posted By Dynamic!

Please allow me in. ...

Please allow me in.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2020569
Along with the Stingray I just finished with Chad, I've also built and flown the BUSA Eindecker revamped as...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
06-08-2012, 05:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,907
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Dynaflite PT Rebuild....AGAIN!!!

Nope. Sadly its life was again cut short. Though I knew better, I reused the same old battery that has been in this plane for years and years. Despite checking voltage before every flight, it bit me....
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
05-10-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,907
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Dynaflite PT Rebuild....AGAIN!!!

Month and a half later, I finally had a chance to do a test flight. Final weight came out at 18 pounds with the 2 pounds of ballast required for balance.
...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-23-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,060
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: David Anderson Grumman Lynx

David offers all of his plans and article as a free download here: www.mnbigbirds.com/Andersen%20Plans.htm (http://www.mnbigbirds.com/Andersen%20Plans.htm) His designs are definately top notch and a...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-20-2012, 05:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,060
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: David Anderson Grumman Lynx

AHHH MY NEMESIS!!!! SHEAR-WEBS!!! I hate doing shear-webs. Not sure why, just do. But it is a neccessary evil if you want a strong wing. After about 2 hours I had them all fitted.</p>
...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-20-2012, 05:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,060
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: David Anderson Grumman Lynx

The model is 1/3 scale which gives it a span of 98".
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-19-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,060
Posted By Dynamic!

David Anderson Grumman Lynx

Just started construction on my next build, an Anderson Lynx. I am actually putting this one together for a good friend of mine. The full scale we will be modeling is N177CT, whose owner was very...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-28-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 839
Views: 138,343
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Siemens-Schuckert D.III 1/3 Scale

Jim, where did you get the spinner?  Or how did you make it?
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
03-27-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,907
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Dynaflite PT Rebuild....AGAIN!!!

Finished up the wing last night. Starting with the formation stripes. To do these, I cut the Monokote to the width I wanted and set them in place on the wing. I traced each side with a Sharpie then...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
03-27-2012, 05:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,907
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Dynaflite PT Rebuild....AGAIN!!!

More done this past weekend. Started with hooking up the nav lights.</p>

Battery and switch wired up.</p>
...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
03-23-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,907
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Dynaflite PT Rebuild....AGAIN!!!

A little more work finished last night. No pictures (can't find my camera charger) but it was mostly odds and ends anyway. Engine, muffler, and throtle servo reinstalled. Overhauled the carb then...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
03-23-2012, 05:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,907
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Dynaflite PT Rebuild....AGAIN!!!

Bob, I try to avoid painting Monokote if I can but sometimes its the best solution. As long as you really scuff the surface the paint adheres and sticks fine. I used a medium grit sanding sponge and...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
03-22-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,907
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Dynaflite PT Rebuild....AGAIN!!!

Little by little it's getting closer to the finish line. Two nights ago I cleaned up the nose for the last time then sealed it. I shot it with some chrome spray paint to give it a silver color then...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
03-16-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,907
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Dynaflite PT Rebuild....AGAIN!!!

While the pit crew was napping, I started working on the dummy radial.</p>

http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum/uploads/FlyingTyger/images/2012-03-16_084046_razored-P1060561.jpg</p>
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Forum: Crash & Rebuild
03-16-2012, 07:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,907
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Dynaflite PT Rebuild....AGAIN!!!

After being distracted by other projects and household stuff for over a month, I decided it was time to get this project done. So this week I tossed the PT back up on my workbench. I was able to get...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
03-16-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,907
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Dynaflite PT Rebuild....AGAIN!!!

Where I left on this thread 2 months ago, I was going full throtle trying to get this plane done for our club's Mall Show on February 4th. In that time I was able to get the wing about 90% Monokoted...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
01-19-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,907
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Dynaflite PT Rebuild....AGAIN!!!

I got the wing finish sanded using 220 grit on my orbital sander. Then I sprayed theinside of flaps, landing gear mounts. and hinge lines with silver paint. I'm kind ofcheating here since I don't...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
01-17-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,907
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Dynaflite PT Rebuild....AGAIN!!!

Was able to get a night to work on this one again and got the wing finished up. The missing aft rib section was recreated using 1/4" x 1/2" balsa then carved to the proper curve. The second wingtip...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-12-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,067
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Air retracts

Ultra Precision makesgood valves too, and IMHO their sequencing valvesare the most reliable way to do door sequencing if it's required on your plane.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-11-2012, 07:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,867
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Douglas TBD Devastator

I typicallyfigure the CG onmy warbirdsto be at 28% of the MAC. I figured this locationin CAD while I was drawing the plans (it isn't ironic that it falls along my main spar).
My MAC is 20.31",...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-11-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,067
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Air retracts

I had damaged the gear mount in the wing of my 96" Mustang. During the repair I was installing/removing the retract numerous times trying to get everything realigned and working properly. I wore out...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-10-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,067
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Air retracts

If you chose a pneumatic system, before the first flight of the day pressurize and cycle the gear once or twice. When the cylinders sit idle for awhile, the O-rings inside sometimes dry a bit and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-09-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,067
Posted By Dynamic!

RE: Air retracts

If a line pinches or kinks it can cause the gear to not fully lock down or up. The air cylinder moves during the cycle on some units and that could be causing the line to pinch against a spar or rib...
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