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Forum: RC Jets
09-20-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,388
Posted By airplanegeek

If the aircraft was not economically viable...

If the aircraft was not economically viable during its prime, it surely would not be viable economic investment today. We will have to be content to visit the concord at the Air and Space museum.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-09-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

Hi guys. I am in the process of converting...

Hi guys.

I am in the process of converting my Saito powered Pica Waco to CDI ignition and gas. I have the engine conversion finished and have bench run the Saito on Av gas and oil blend. It runs...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
08-09-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

she is pretty fat. i forget the...

she is pretty fat. i forget the weight...13ish....
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
08-09-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

Hi all, I am in the process of converting My...

Hi all,

I am in the process of converting My Saito 150 powered 1/5th Waco over to gas. I am using the CH ignitions kit which includes the CDI and the gas carb. So far very promising. Runs and...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-31-2015, 04:42 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

Ok, Who all has built a T&J Models Waco, and...

Ok,

Who all has built a T&J Models Waco, and why haven't I seen them discussed here??? I think i will look at building the 1/8 size.

Anyone have any experiance with these kits? ...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
12-06-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

Really.......please remove this post and use PM ...

Really.......please remove this post and use PM (private Message) before the moderator closes this thread. You are committing the same abuse that was just talked about.

Personally I love...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-11-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

i have always been fascinated with weight/size...

i have always been fascinated with weight/size relationships. I would guess that some expert could fill us in on Reynolds numbers, airfoil types, center of lift, ect ect ect. But I guess in the...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-10-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

HI Mitch, and all, I weighed my Pica...

HI Mitch, and all,

I weighed my Pica tonight just for fun. 16 lbs 4 oz. Not to bad i guess.

Well to answer your question Nine o nine ... my 35% is a MAC number - very roughly figured.. as...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-08-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

i will chime in here. My waco is on the hefty...

i will chime in here. My waco is on the hefty side and a Saito 150 is absolutely perfect. Very scale flight, with enough power to haul it out of precarious situations. Inverted the valve covers...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-14-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

just my 2 cents, I would love to see another run...

just my 2 cents, I would love to see another run of shirts. Mine are about shot now. For some reason the ones I had pealed up along the edges. Have others had this problem as well? Thanks for the...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
11-05-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

we didn't leave, we just don't get the email...

we didn't leave, we just don't get the email notices that there are new posts!
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-07-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

CONGRATS Fly guy. Job well done.

CONGRATS Fly guy. Job well done.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
07-21-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

RE: WACO YMF

Had the waco out today, and had a little misshap. I have Robart wheels and they are just way to soft. I landed in long grass and she ended up on her back. Minor wing damage to repair. ...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-24-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

RE: WACO YMF

Here is a shot of what I have been up to at work. We just rolled her out last week and will deliver her back to the customer on Saturday. This project was a full recover and paint job. The...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
04-20-2013, 05:04 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

RE: WACO YMF

great advice Anthony. that is why i have a couple of electric arfs. Quick and easy practice to keep you sharp. Awsome job on the rebuild.. good luck
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-20-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

RE: WACO YMF

i just got a digital fish scale and weighed my 1/5. It is 16 lbs also.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-02-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

RE: WACO YMF

Here are some shots
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-02-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

RE: WACO YMF

N40112 is a fine ship to use. It is owned by my father and I fly it regularly. If you look back through I have posted pictures of me and Dad with our planes. AS for your stab idea, I am not the...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-01-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

RE: WACO YMF

I managed to get the waco out of the rafters and dust it off....does that count as a New Years flight?
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
12-08-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

RE: WACO YMF

i love that Bob H. the radial looks at home in there. Let us know how she runs. It looks like a good option for 1/4 size waco's.

Oh, I also did my ailerons with the plastic triangle material....
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
11-03-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

RE: WACO YMF

I also used the Goodwill purse idea for all the leather in my cockpit. Worked Fantastic.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
08-11-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

RE: WACO YMF

Really guys, I have three daughters at home - and they don't even sound this bad...leave joe alone....Sorry, but what happened to building Waco's
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
07-17-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

RE: WACO YMF

i had the same issue and was pulling my hair out. This model has such a narrow wheel base that almost any misalignment makes a HUGE difference in the heights of the wing tips when it is sitting on...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
07-04-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

RE: WACO YMF

No problem.....here you go.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/clevispinsgrid.php
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
07-04-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,700,491
Posted By airplanegeek

RE: WACO YMF

Here is the set-up on my Waco. Works fantastic and is super quick to knock apart. let me know if this helps. I know that you are looking for flying wire rigging, but this is adequate for caban...
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