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Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
04-23-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,728
Posted By tdwise

RE: 2011 Blue Max Event

Here's a nice link from the Meistro who took pics for Model Aviation magazine.

http://www.tangojulietphotography.com/TheBlueMax2011/The-Blue-Max-2011/16454800_x8GEu#1259528624_4kzgxd9
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
04-21-2011, 04:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,728
Posted By tdwise

RE: 2011 Blue Max Event

I didn't go shutter crazy but I took a few pics which I posted on my fb page. You can view there or I'll download some here when I get to my home computer. There was one Dr1 Triplane...but it was...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
04-19-2011, 04:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,728
Posted By tdwise

RE: 2011 Blue Max Event

The event went off MUCH better than last year...weather-wise! Friday's open flying was ideal, Saturday was forecasted to be windy so in true Dawn Patrol style, competition got underway at 7:30 while...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-13-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,013
Posted By tdwise

RE: AeroTowing

As scale as you'd like to maintain, the best location for the tow point on an RC tug is just aft of the CG or not too far from it. BarracudaHockey is correct that mounting it aft at the tail would...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-28-2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,251
Posted By tdwise

RE: Maxford USA Floats

Just to give you guys an update over the past few weeks, I did finally fly the Pilatus off the lake I was talking about that's closest to home. The RC sailboat guys encouraged me to do so and they...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-07-2010, 08:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,251
Posted By tdwise

RE: Maxford USA Floats

Curtis, I meant to comment on your Twister photo's. I didn't know what type of plane it was but could tell it's going to be a mover! The floats look very streamlined and like the way they look on...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-05-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,251
Posted By tdwise

RE: Maxford USA Floats

As promised, here are photos of the cross-bracing system I used. Looks quaint but it seems effective. Hope it's just as effective in the field....!
Forum: Seaplanes
05-05-2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,251
Posted By tdwise

RE: Maxford USA Floats

Curtis, Nice looking setup and thanks for the response. What I ended up doing was making small mounting tabs out of 1/4" wide brass strap and installed the tabs both at the base of the legs at the...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-03-2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,251
Posted By tdwise

RE: Maxford USA Floats

"Pictures of the set up would help a lot"...Hope this photo upload works. If they do show, here's how it's set up.
Forum: Seaplanes
05-03-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,251
Posted By tdwise

RE: Maxford USA Floats

Thanks for the replies and suggestions! I guess the same goes for mushy or weak landing gear...rigid is better. I just could see me taking off for the first time and having the plane wallow all...
Forum: Seaplanes
05-01-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,251
Posted By tdwise

Maxford USA Floats

This is my first go at a floatplane. I have a scratchbuilt 63" w.s., Magnum .52FS powered Pilatus Porter that I ordered and installed Maxford USA's 40-60 size fiberglass floats. One question I have...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
03-18-2010, 10:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,248
Posted By tdwise

RE: The Blue Max

Hey guys! I have to wholeheartedly agree....despite the weather, the event turned out to be wonderful and a huge boost for the WWI class RC modeler who attended. Sure it was windy but the fact that...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-31-2009, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,498
Posted By tdwise

RE: Hangar-9 Sopwith Camel Build Thread

Having only logged four flights on mine so far, I don't think I have enough experience yet on this aircraft to be of any authority but can only offer what I've learned so far in those flights. I,...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-28-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,498
Posted By tdwise

RE: Hangar-9 Sopwith Camel Build Thread

True to form, here are some more pics taken in-flight...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-28-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,498
Posted By tdwise

RE: Hangar-9 Sopwith Camel Build Thread

Hey guys! I'm happy to report that I maiden flighted my Camel on the day after Christmas and all went very well! Weather was overcast, light NW wind and few people around (less crowd preferred for...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-14-2009, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,498
Posted By tdwise

RE: Hangar-9 Sopwith Camel Build Thread

Dean,

Thanks for further prop advice! I tried to get a 15x5 at the hobby shop the other day but they didn't have any. For break-in and first flights, I may play it safe and stick with the 14x6...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-10-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,498
Posted By tdwise

RE: Hangar-9 Sopwith Camel Build Thread

Chaz, Thanks for the Avatar tip. I tried loading a photo but they really want it small. I'll have to keep reducing it 'til it finally accepts it. In the meantime, I posted some pics in the "My...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-09-2009, 11:16 PM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,498
Posted By tdwise

RE: Hangar-9 Sopwith Camel Build Thread

(Please let me know if I'm dragging this thread on too far) Chaz42075, Mustang Fever, Pimmnz: Thanks for all your input! The posts on this thread I paid probably the most attention to concerned...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-09-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,498
Posted By tdwise

RE: Hangar-9 Sopwith Camel Build Thread

One other item I'm wondering/experimenting with: As I mentioned at the end of my first post, I'm powering the Camel with a Magnum .91FS. Being scale minded, I wanted a propeller that was as...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-09-2009, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,498
Posted By tdwise

RE: Hangar-9 Sopwith Camel Build Thread

After taking a 5 year hiatus on building anything new...and getting bored with flying the inventory, I convinced myself to finally own-up and buy the H9 Sopwith Camel! Presently, it's about 98%...
Forum: Kit Building
02-27-2009, 01:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,330
Posted By tdwise

RE: Pica Bucker Jungmeister: Over the Hump With This Kit

Hey Swoop! Long time no talk!! Yes, I'm still around and am still active in RC however, I haven't built anything new for at least 4 years. Basically, I've just been flying my inventory. One of...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-10-2006, 11:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,066
Posted By tdwise

RE: JB Weld really stronger than epoxy?

Here's another tip: Try mixing strands of fiberglass into the JB mix. I've used this method to repair muffler down pipes and exhaust extensions with a high degree of success. It takes quite a bit...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-05-2004, 02:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,473
Posted By tdwise

RE: Liberty Sport

Mitaccio,

For what it's worth, I have a Sig Liberty Sport that I acquired partially built. The fuselage is about 80% compete and the wings and tail feathers are unbuilt. After taking inventory,...
Forum: Aerodynamics
03-03-2004, 04:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,481
Posted By tdwise

RE: Nose-over and ground loop same or different?

I read in 'Flight Journal' magazine an article that featured the building and flying of a replica full-scale Fokker DVII by someone in the NY area. The pilot who test flew it noted that this...
Forum: Gas Engines
01-19-2004, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,194
Posted By tdwise

RE: zenoah g26 help!!!

I'm "slo's" pit crew (if you will). I'm also a neophyte to gas engines and have only been baptised to this Zenoah purely by association. Being familiar with glow engines for all this time, the...
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