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Forum: Kit Building
07-09-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

Right Thrust

About how much would you say I need, Glenn?
Forum: Kit Building
04-17-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

I think it's a natural taper that occurs because...

I think it's a natural taper that occurs because the wingtip narrows and the arc of the aileron therefore recedes a little bit.
Forum: Kit Building
12-01-2020, 05:42 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/453x604/ero3_3c47c020a7488b391292360f8bfa9f89bd801801.jpg
Here I am posing with the completed plane. All that's left is a few more markings....
Forum: Kit Building
12-01-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

Hi folks, It's been too long. I changed...

Hi folks,

It's been too long. I changed careers and have moved three times since the last posting. My Zero is in two giant crates I built to ship them (my wife calls them coffins) and which are...
Forum: Kit Building
09-29-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

I am ready to maiden this bird. As soon as I get...

I am ready to maiden this bird. As soon as I get the nerve.... Been putting in long hours at work and school, so no time to do much but dream. Hope to get it to the field this fall.
Forum: Kit Building
08-31-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

Ok... I admit it. I'm really scared to fly this...

Ok... I admit it. I'm really scared to fly this now, and have been finding excuses to delay. My local club (from hobby hangar in Chantilly, VA) is very ready to help me maiden it. Now I just have to...
Forum: Kit Building
05-27-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Platt Zero Build Thread

Well, It's jsut ab out ready to fly. I'm having trouble uploading images right now, but will attempt to do so again later today. Thanks for watching!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-26-2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,994
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Do you have a problem showing your crashes

Ouch! I did the same thing with my first Sig Kadet back in about 1985! I still have the parts to "rebuild" someday.... but the engine is not going to ever turn again.
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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-28-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 522
Views: 103,225
Posted By [email protected]

RE: 150% enlarged WingontheWeb HO-229

If you replaced the ducted fans with jets. I would assume that you'd need to think carefully about heat with the thrust tubes through the fuse and then down the back. It would require more than...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-28-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 14,882
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Toe-in or toe-out on a warbird?

When I'm landing one of my R/C planes, I'm not sure, but I think my toes are pretty much "out" - not quite like a duck's feet, but definately NOT pidgeon-toed. I'm not actually sure, because I'm...
Forum: Kit Building
01-19-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Platt Zero Build Thread

I was in Pensacola last week and got a chance to take some pix of the zero in the Navy Air museum...

A curator there, who is a retired Navy pilot, said he would try to get me some photos of the...
Forum: Kit Building
12-11-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Platt Zero Build Thread

Base coat of Rustoleum Alluminum is on... next is color coat, and I'm torn between Imperial Navy sky grey and Imperial Army green...
Forum: Kit Building
12-11-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Platt Zero Build Thread

Making progress, between work and other projects!
Forum: Kit Building
10-30-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Platt Zero Build Thread

With the hurricane and all, I had a couple bonus hours to work on the Zero! Yay! Here's some shots. I'm still amazed at the size of this thing!
Forum: Kit Building
10-21-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Platt Zero Build Thread

I will probably but, I haven't decided yet...

Were you happy with the results when you did it?
Forum: Kit Building
10-21-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Platt Zero Build Thread

Oh yea... I also have to paint my pilot! That is going to be loads of fun!
Forum: Kit Building
10-21-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Platt Zero Build Thread

I finished glassing and priming this week.

Now I have a few last tasks before color coat:

1. draw the panel lines
2. lay down the chart tape
3. more primer
4. wet sand
5. pull the chart...
Forum: Kit Building
10-13-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Platt Zero Build Thread

Received my cockpit kit from Ed at BuyAero.com and have been painting and making knobs from pins all week!

I'm pretty pleased with the results so far.
Forum: Kit Building
09-30-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Platt Zero Build Thread

Wow... maybe I need these instead?  http://www.sierragiant.com/prod05.html
Forum: Kit Building
09-29-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Platt Zero Build Thread

Hi Ron,

There's a few more steps before that, but yes. The last primer coat will be fully opaque. It will get a wet sanding with 400 grit, and then I'll paint it with rustoleum aluminum. And then...
Forum: Kit Building
09-28-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Platt Zero Build Thread

Got tyje wing glassed and am in process of finishing it..
Forum: Kit Building
09-28-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 34,695
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Platt Zero Build Thread

I've been able to spend a little time on my zero lately! Here you can see the exta hinge I have to add to the inner gear door to allow it to open all the way when carying the drop tank.

I included...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-28-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,083
Posted By [email protected]

RE: royal marutaka middle size zero

Here's what my plans show. 1480mm = 58 1/4", these are 62 5/8" about 1586mm

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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-25-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,083
Posted By [email protected]

RE: royal marutaka middle size zero

I'l take a look. I know I have at least one set of Royal zero plans.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-01-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,745
Posted By [email protected]

RE: Suggestions for P40 canopy movement activation

I posted a picture of this process in my Platt Zero build thread, here &gt;

http://images.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/183394/Nk27860.jpg
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