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Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-06-2004, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 438
Posted By cranky1

SPORTY SHORTY entry (ZERO HOUR)

Well here she is.
Done! I had to check the scales three times!. It's loaded and ready to go at 14OZ.
Better than planned. Wish me luck, this could get interesting!!! The weather may not...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-31-2004, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By cranky1

RE: Sporty Shorty contest entry UPDATE (gettin there)

Thanks for the positive feed back. I am pushing the envelope on the surface area but have the racers set up with about the same sq. in. Your right on about keeping the cg back a bit for the test. My...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-30-2004, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By cranky1

Sporty Shorty contest entry UPDATE (gettin there)

Hello All.
Just about ready for the dreaded test flight!
With the engine, linkages and two servo's it's at 8oz. Hoping for something around 16 when all the rest of the parts are installed. Should...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-03-2004, 09:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,247
Posted By cranky1

RE: Sterling Ring Master

That tail dragger ARF is nice. I am wondering about the cannopy on top of the wing. Did you add that or did that come with the kit? I'll have to check my plans. I dont remember it on the built up...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-03-2004, 09:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,247
Posted By cranky1

RE: Sterling Ring Master

Joe. The one thing that I found interesting about this plane is the handling. it is really pretty forgiving. but still a bit quicker on the controls. It's not as lazy as most of the modern trainers....
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-01-2004, 05:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,247
Posted By cranky1

RE: Sterling Ring Master

I think your right. Seems Nick Ziroli did have a built up version of the Ring Master. I May check that out. Thanks for reminding me.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-29-2004, 08:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,247
Posted By cranky1

RE: Sterling Ring Master

I also had the set of control line ring masters. I still have the templates for the .049 standard plane. Also there was one that really was a blast to fly on .049 power. It was the baby ring master...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
02-29-2004, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,247
Posted By cranky1

Sterling Ring Master

Hello.
I'm not sure if this considered vintage, but I find that there are not many of these around.
If you know of any kits still available drop me a note. Though not much to look at, this plane...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
02-21-2004, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By cranky1

RE: SPORTY SHORTY UPDATE

Thanks for the positive comments. I will look for some ready shaped plastic things that may work for the canopy.
(AJC) I'm going to get with our local shop and check the vac form plastic out. Seem...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
02-21-2004, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By cranky1

SPORTY SHORTY UPDATE

Still gluing, when I get a chance. I see there are those who have completed their contest birds.
What craftsmen!!! (I'm not worthy:)) I have not weighed this yet. (afraid to;)).
How are the...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
02-08-2004, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 411
Posted By cranky1

S.M.A.L.L. EVENT

Hello,
(DB the knower of all things COX;)) mentioned the S.M.A.L.L. gathering in Arkansas in my post on the Sporty Shorty.
Can anyone elaborate on the details of that event. I have heard of it...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
02-07-2004, 10:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By cranky1

RE: Design contest (Sporty Shorty)

AJ. Yep! I'll cut those in later. I want to get the tail feathers on and set the incidence. I have built some wash into the tips and wanted to check it before and after the aileron install. I think I...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
02-07-2004, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By cranky1

Design contest (Sporty Shorty)

Well I have made some progress. Time is in short supply these days. Hope you guy's don't think I'm cheating too much. Had to go to slab sides to shorten the build time. Still have a way to go.
...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
02-02-2004, 09:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,394
Posted By cranky1

RE: Lapping compound

I'll take a stab at this one. I use to adjust the taper in my cox racing engines. I ran on to some very good diamond lapping compounds. they are available from MSC Industrial supply.
They are NOT...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
02-02-2004, 09:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 741
Posted By cranky1

RE: Norvel .061 excess leakage from front bearing?

Hello 1/2A guru's.;)
Here's the scoop on the raw fuel flying out from the front of the crank shaft. I have seen this condition about three times this racing season, on some of our fellow flyers...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
01-22-2004, 11:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By cranky1

RE: Good IMAA plane

I would be interested in something that was not quite as crisp as a CAP or Extra. And One that would not stall without some feed back. Don't get me wrong the warbirds are nice, the CAP's and extras...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
01-20-2004, 05:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By cranky1

RE: Good IMAA plane

Thanks for the input. What a great group of people.
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
01-19-2004, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By cranky1

Good IMAA plane

Hello.
Need your recommendations on a good 80" plane.
I have flown some of the Byron war birds. Looking for a good weekend flyer.
Thanks for your input on this.:D
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
01-14-2004, 11:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,086
Posted By cranky1

RE: A refreshing change= 1/2A

Welcome Frank, I have been around the horn with this hobby. spent some time involved in the model expo in Iowa. The WWII re-enactment that Byron originals had in Ida Grove. Was involved in the show...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
01-04-2004, 12:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,550
Posted By cranky1

RE: Need a few pointers on radio stuff.

Two Cents worth.
Hitec 555 RX
Hitec HS81 or Hobico CS12:)
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
01-04-2004, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,164
Posted By cranky1

RE: STUPID MISTAKE!!!

We have all done something like that at one time or another. Your post reminded me of the time I was in a hurry to get my 1/2A pylon plane covered for an upcoming event. Covered the whole darn wing...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
01-03-2004, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By cranky1

RE: 1/2 A throttle servo- will these work

thanks for the info on the type of servo your using. Never tried a throttle 1/2A or landing gear.
have flown off of pavement over the years, but mostly grass fields. hand launched and no gear seems...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
01-03-2004, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By cranky1

RE: 1/2 A throttle servo- will these work

Hello.
One of our members tried to use one on a BM.061 throttle. The vibration caused the arm to become sloppy on the output shaft. he was advised by someone at the company to solder the arm to the...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
12-28-2003, 10:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 454
Posted By cranky1

COX Crank ID?

Here's another part I've had around for some time. I have never owned an engine that it belongs in. In fact I don't think it has ever been used. The crank pin is way too smooth. every once in a while...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
12-28-2003, 09:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,659
Posted By cranky1

RE: Merry Christmas Guys!!

Hope all had a great Christmas! I would like to wish you all a happy new year!!
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