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Forum: Kit Building
04-26-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

Its much more well mannered than I would have...

Its much more well mannered than I would have expected.. I haven't flown it in many sorties yet with the group at my field... Won't be long though. We had several crash free years, then a couple bad...
Forum: Kit Building
04-25-2019, 06:50 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

Yes I had to small of mechanical throw on the...

Yes I had to small of mechanical throw on the elevator. I almost didn't pull out of that roll in the past video ! now it is fine. You know what else improved the feel of the elevator? I installed...
Forum: Kit Building
10-05-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

I made another little HOP with the Camel, had an...

I made another little HOP with the Camel, had an INCIDENT that scared me a bit! I just happened to have a camera on board that caught it in process...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt72djSEvh8
Forum: Kit Building
09-30-2017, 06:12 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

hahahahah Jeffee, You are bound and determined to...

hahahahah Jeffee, You are bound and determined to continue the Fokker Scourge !

I have yet to fly it in any wind, or make a full flight with it. I am not sure what will end up being my safe...
Forum: Kit Building
09-22-2017, 08:42 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

The clouds were nice on the South end.. I just...

The clouds were nice on the South end.. I just wish the plane would have been easier to see! I always try to avoid posting what I call the BLACK SPECK footage. Most people "including me" don't...
Forum: Kit Building
09-21-2017, 10:50 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

It has flown! and a great re maiden it was ! ...

It has flown! and a great re maiden it was !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwLM0D0_yRw
Forum: Kit Building
04-21-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

Going to try and post this pic again.. Wouldn't...

Going to try and post this pic again.. Wouldn't work the other day....the plane is just over 17 pounds with batteries
Forum: Kit Building
04-13-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

hahahahahah, As long as I don't need a 3 pound...

hahahahahah, As long as I don't need a 3 pound block of lead I MIGHT make it yet ! hahahahahah

To be honest I have never put so much equipment in front of the firewall, and thought far enough...
Forum: Kit Building
04-12-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

I have things spread all over finishing the radio...

I have things spread all over finishing the radio and power install, I have so much stuff that has to fit under the cowl I am trying to get it all in the right place the first time.. and IF I need...
Forum: Kit Building
04-12-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

The 1/4 N11 does not have much wing compared to...

The 1/4 N11 does not have much wing compared to the other 1/4 scales.. I think it weighs 17 pounds? But with the 22/13 prop turning slow it will fly some nice scale speeds at level flight. I realize...
Forum: Kit Building
04-10-2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

Jeffee, with the electric setup I will use I...

Jeffee, with the electric setup I will use I should be slow enough that you can makes passes.. but not follow me ! hahahahahahahha

My N11 is able to fly much slower than the other gas WW1 here....
Forum: Kit Building
04-09-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o66/foodstick/a...

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o66/foodstick/airplanes/IMG_5772_zpsrsl21o51.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o66/foodstick/airplanes/IMG_5773_zpsgrvps6ja.jpg
Forum: Kit Building
04-06-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

Well I finished up with the chalk pencils, The...

Well I finished up with the chalk pencils, The white pencil was abit more effective than the last white I used.. so I went back and toned it down some with some shading..with the brown chalk...
Forum: Kit Building
04-05-2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

Got the chalk pencil out..or maybe its...

Got the chalk pencil out..or maybe its technically a pastel pencil?

The bottom light colors really are easy to do, I put on my fake stitch, rub it down with my finger once the whole rib is done....
Forum: Kit Building
04-05-2017, 10:10 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

Thanks Jeffee, that will help out when I get to...

Thanks Jeffee, that will help out when I get to that stage.. MIGHT try a new technique. Typically I use chalk...
Forum: Kit Building
04-05-2017, 09:10 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

The nice thing is IF I have enough space and...

The nice thing is IF I have enough space and tables I can do this to the entire plane in a few hours. I am painting in my basement , so I have to work on separate pieces. If I was in the garage and...
Forum: Kit Building
04-05-2017, 07:54 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

Shot some shadows on the bottom of the Stab. ...

Shot some shadows on the bottom of the Stab.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o66/foodstick/airplanes/IMG_5763_zpsfnsqy297.jpg

Ready to start the top of the top wing...
...
Forum: Kit Building
04-04-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

From a basically very flat but streaked base...

From a basically very flat but streaked base coat...

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o66/foodstick/airplanes/IMG_5727_zpsebkadsow.jpg


to this!

...
Forum: Kit Building
04-04-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

Simulating easy rib strips with paint... ...

Simulating easy rib strips with paint...

First the tape over the rib locations , and a light coat of a middle darkness brown over the streaky base coat and roundel.
...
Forum: Kit Building
04-01-2017, 05:56 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

Paint paint paint, I had to knuckle down down ......

Paint paint paint, I had to knuckle down down ... and force myself to paint those thin outer white rings. Its not that hard to do, but with older eyes and les steady hands its like pulling teeth !...
Forum: Kit Building
03-29-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

Started in on the top of the wing,unfortunately...

Started in on the top of the wing,unfortunately the roundels and the center section will need double coated. I actually don't mind painting the roundels EXCEPT the outer thin white ring. I will...
Forum: Kit Building
03-28-2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

No on the second coat, I always do it thin on the...

No on the second coat, I always do it thin on the paint and streaky like that .. gives it a nice weathered look... I used to paint on perfect even coats of paint and then weather it back to looking...
Forum: Kit Building
03-28-2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

The day after priming I brushed on a quick base...

The day after priming I brushed on a quick base coat with a sponge brush, took maybe ten minutes.


http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o66/foodstick/airplanes/IMG_5726_zpsr3xdpad3.jpg
...
Forum: Kit Building
03-27-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

Ok progress ! I finally sat down and forced...

Ok progress !
I finally sat down and forced myself to cover the top wing. Of course the second I had everything ready I found a missing piece of cap stripping on one rib,and had to do a quick...
Forum: Kit Building
03-22-2017, 12:36 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 31,384
Posted By foodstick

He probably saw the pictures of how hard his...

He probably saw the pictures of how hard his plane went in 2 years ago !!!
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