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07-25-2019, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,464
Posted By albsurfer

I use RF8 and a Blade 230s V2. The Knifeedge...

I use RF8 and a Blade 230s V2. The Knifeedge site has a Blade 230 for download.
12-07-2018, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,561
Posted By albsurfer

I know this is an old thread. ChargerRC.com has...

I know this is an old thread. ChargerRC.com has Giant profiles available. The smaller ones fly great and I've seen one of the giants fly a while back at my field. Pretty cool!
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-14-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By albsurfer

I've had great luck with shooting Min-Wax over...

I've had great luck with shooting Min-Wax over foam. 2 coats. Then you can use rattle can afterwards.
04-18-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 1,231
Views: 319,822
Posted By albsurfer

Saw a few posts about using the 55AX. It is a...

Saw a few posts about using the 55AX. It is a strong engine. I was given an Atlas (66" wing, 7.6 lbs) and powered with a 55AX, stock muffler, MAS Scimitar 11x7 prop, 15% fuel. I could knife-edge...
02-10-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 983
Views: 289,585
Posted By albsurfer

I got this a few years ago and am finally getting...

I got this a few years ago and am finally getting around to putting it together. I have a SAITO 115 for power.
I was assembling the.fuse and found out the ball link for the rudder/tailwheel servo...
Forum: RC Jets
11-25-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,074
Posted By albsurfer

Traplett Publications has a plan by John Rutter...

Traplett Publications has a plan by John Rutter for this plane. 60" wingspan, E-Power!
Forum: 3D Flying!
10-02-2015, 09:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,468
Posted By albsurfer

with 5s5000 lipos use the larger dia prop or...

with 5s5000 lipos use the larger dia prop or she'll be fighting for lift and speed in hovers and harriers. The plane will handle heavy with a 5s5000 pack also. My 5s4000 fly better tho I get about...
Forum: 3D Flying!
09-29-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,468
Posted By albsurfer

Your EMax should work just fine. Prop with a...

Your EMax should work just fine. Prop with a large diameter prop if you're going 5 cell. I'd use the 14x8.5 or a wood 15x7 for 3d and slower flying. On 6 cell the 13x6.5 or 12x8 for 3d and slower...
Forum: 3D Flying!
09-28-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,468
Posted By albsurfer

Yeah. 2 lbs is a lot of weight to add to that...

Yeah. 2 lbs is a lot of weight to add to that plane. My EMax GT 4020/07 weighs 8.8 oz, and I use an ICE 75A ESC @ 2.3 oz, and 5s4000 mah lipo pack weighing 18.5 oz. I put my lipo just forward of...
Forum: 3D Flying!
09-23-2015, 08:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,468
Posted By albsurfer

I'm using an EMAX motor, Castle 75A ESC, 5s...

I'm using an EMAX motor, Castle 75A ESC, 5s 4000mah 30c, HS-225s, 15x7 or 15x8 Vox and Xoar props. My SBACH weighs 5.26 lbs AUW.
Flies great but when you harrier it likes to wing rock a lot when it...
Forum: 3D Flying!
09-19-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,537
Posted By albsurfer

Zivko designed the straight wing and called it...

Zivko designed the straight wing and called it the EDGE. The fuselage and tail were designed around the wing. The 540 is the Lycoming engine model as explained. An old article out of an aviation...
Forum: 3D Flying!
09-19-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,468
Posted By albsurfer

This is a little late but smaller servos in the...

This is a little late but smaller servos in the tail will help. I have this but using an electric setup. Scrap plywood is great for the servo mounts you need to add.
05-22-2014, 06:12 AM
Replies: 4,345
Views: 633,696
Posted By albsurfer

Hawk131, I love mine pretty equally. It's fun...

Hawk131, I love mine pretty equally. It's fun once in a while to make my H9 Spit do things the real one couldn't do aerobatically.
We get a lot of wind here too. the afternoons are 10-15 mph winds...
03-27-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,263
Posted By albsurfer

Yeah Rick, I hear you. I just expect it to...

Yeah Rick, I hear you.
I just expect it to arrive in one piece, and correct for assembly. I don't mind having to replace a few hardware components, but not major parts. If it isn't made correctly,...
03-15-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,263
Posted By albsurfer

I received a Skylime Sbach 342 60" RC plane from...

I received a Skylime Sbach 342 60" RC plane from him last Oct '13. I finally opened it up early Feb 14 and to my dismay found out that the elevator halves don't fit correctly. the right half seems...
Forum: Beginners
02-18-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,283
Posted By albsurfer

I've been looking at arfs they carry for a while...

I've been looking at arfs they carry for a while now and finally ordered one last October. Because of some medical emergencies & problems in the family I didn't get around to starting on it til this...
Forum: Kit Building
02-14-2014, 10:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 19,696
Posted By albsurfer

Great work on this JPM! Also on the bottom you...

Great work on this JPM! Also on the bottom you show below.
02-12-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,220
Posted By albsurfer

I got them and they're downloaded. thank you...

I got them and they're downloaded. thank you very much.. Work comes first.

:)
Allen
01-16-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,220
Posted By albsurfer

Thanks. Probably call you tomorrow. I have 3...

Thanks. Probably call you tomorrow. I have 3 kids living in Boise and the surrounding area.
01-15-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,220
Posted By albsurfer

Gizmo, I'd like to at least get a copy also if...

Gizmo,
I'd like to at least get a copy also if possible. I live in Southern California. Good time to call to talk about it?
Thanks.
Allen B. 818-390-0596
01-15-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,220
Posted By albsurfer

If anyone has a copy of the plans that Aurora_60...

If anyone has a copy of the plans that Aurora_60 mentioned above, I would appreciate it. I can see having to do some repairs because of old balsa giving out. I sent him a PM but no reply so maybe...
01-15-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,220
Posted By albsurfer

Inherited Atlas

Here's the pics of my Atlas. The skins are easy to break unintentionally because when it was built, thinner, light-weight contest balsa was used for sheeting and it was never covered with fiberglass...
01-06-2014, 03:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,220
Posted By albsurfer

I know this is an old post, but I was given one...

I know this is an old post, but I was given one of these by a flying buddy. It was from a kit, already put together, and I have installed a Rossi 65, 11x8 APC prop, and a ThrustMaster muffler. I've...
11-30-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4,345
Views: 633,696
Posted By albsurfer

Sean, great MkXV-1/2!

Sean, great MkXV-1/2!
10-28-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4,345
Views: 633,696
Posted By albsurfer

Chad...

Chad (http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/members/chad-veich.html),
Great looking Spitfire! the finish and details are fantastic.
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