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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-19-2015, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 837
Posted By Scale Specialties

I would do a search for the Midwest AT-6 since...

I would do a search for the Midwest AT-6 since it's the same size and they discuss this quite a bit. I believe Chad Veich had good luck with 5" back from the leading edge of the wheel fairing. But...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-06-2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,810
Posted By Scale Specialties

What's the Deal with ESM Warbirds???

I have been waiting well over a year for any of the ESM dealers to receive an 82" Hurricane back in stock. Tomas at VQ no longer even replies to emails asking when one might be expected. Is a new...
Forum: RC Jets
10-05-2014, 09:42 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 73,911
Posted By Scale Specialties

How about P-38's ? Was originally a couple down...

How about P-38's ? Was originally a couple down on my list to do, but doesn't sound like an option any longer....
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
09-05-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 15,347
Posted By Scale Specialties

Looks fabulous Christopher!!!! Any chance you...

Looks fabulous Christopher!!!! Any chance you would offer this at 1/6 scale as well. The 80" size would be ideal for some of us.
Thanks, Dave
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-18-2014, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 972
Posted By Scale Specialties

Hi Martin, I think it must have been a...

Hi Martin,
I think it must have been a different Dave you met, there are just too many of us!!! I am actually the guy that makes static props and dummy radials. Do you happen to have any details...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
04-15-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 972
Posted By Scale Specialties

Martin, I have the Sierra gear in this scale and...

Martin, I have the Sierra gear in this scale and while they don't have all of the additional drag links and braces like the full size they do rotate slightly to facilitate scale gear door closing....
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-30-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 21,018
Posted By Scale Specialties

Hi everyone, Just wanted to inject a little...

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to inject a little excitement back into the project. I know Chad has been very busy, but I had some time over the holidays to do a bit of work on my end. I was able to get...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-20-2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,362,007
Posted By Scale Specialties

Scale speeds for scale

Here is an excellent reference for "scale speeds" regarding models
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-20-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5,152
Views: 1,362,007
Posted By Scale Specialties

when are people going to finally understand scale...

when are people going to finally understand scale speed is not a linear relationship to scale?
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-10-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 899
Posted By Scale Specialties

Do you have any photos of your work? I may have...

Do you have any photos of your work? I may have some work I need done.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-16-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 21,018
Posted By Scale Specialties

Looks great Chad!!! Can't wait to get started. On...

Looks great Chad!!! Can't wait to get started. On my end, I now have some completed canopies, finally!!! I will be sending one your way along with your 1/8 scale static prop. As it turns out, I had...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-30-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 21,018
Posted By Scale Specialties

More Good Stuff!!!

Ok everyone, here are some pics of the cowl and my first pull on the canopy mold. I only had .030 PETG for this first one so it's a little thinner than I would like. I will be making final versions...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-18-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 21,018
Posted By Scale Specialties

For the tail hook operation you could use a Lado...

For the tail hook operation you could use a Lado or similar actuator with an extended threaded rod. With a sturdy enough internal track for the hook to ride on, the actuator would continue to turn in...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-16-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 21,018
Posted By Scale Specialties

Hi Chad, I think the wing fold idea may need to...

Hi Chad,
I think the wing fold idea may need to wait for 1/6 Hellcat 2.0! While it would be a cool feature it may be just a bit too much to take on for the first go-around. It's always interesting...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-16-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 21,018
Posted By Scale Specialties

Hi Everyone, I have been able to get my digital...

Hi Everyone,
I have been able to get my digital file of the canopy vacuum forming tool printed and it has received its first coat of primer. It will require a lot more finishing work to get it to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-11-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 2,686
Views: 515,705
Posted By Scale Specialties

After looking at those pics, I might seriously...

After looking at those pics, I might seriously wonder if the plane was possibly exposed to high heat sitting in the car/trailer or out in direct sunlight at the field. If this area were heated as...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-06-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 59,383
Posted By Scale Specialties

RE: KI-84 FRANK ESM

No that is not a Blue Box pilot. That was one of my hollow cast resin pilots I used to make and distribute. I also sold them through Aerotech Models and that is where Roy purchased the one you see...
Forum: RC Jets
09-24-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 41,422
Posted By Scale Specialties

RE: COMP-ARF A-4 BUILD

Gentlemen,
Although it does not provide a solution to your problem, it is a bit of history that is quite relevant to the A4. As a Naval Aviation and Gulf War vet, I knew an officer back in the late...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-08-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,008
Posted By Scale Specialties

RE: FM-2 Widcat LG 1983 March MAN

Hi Chad and guys, I am also very interested as this plane has been high on my list for several years. I happen to already have available scale accessories for it as well. I have both of the Curtis...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-11-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 28,671
Posted By Scale Specialties

RE: Composite ARF CARF Corsair F4U-1 to F4U-4 conversion kit bash

Edhamp,
One thing that almost all modelers ovelook when they modify an early model Corsair to a -4 or above is the fact that the bottom of the cowl and fuselage require more than just adding chin...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-19-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,461
Posted By Scale Specialties

RE: P51 Gear door drawings

Here ya go.
These are the original North American drawings. Can't do better than that!!
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-15-2012, 11:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,341
Posted By Scale Specialties

RE: Alsa chrome on a warbird ?

I have first hand experience with Alsa's Chrome FX and Mirra Chrome Products, not the Killer Chrome though. The Mirra Chrome is similar to what you find with Buffing Metalizer products that the...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
10-19-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,941
Posted By Scale Specialties

RE: Advice on producing Fiberglass fuse from mold.

Wyowindworks is right, you can't lay down a thin layer of clear epoxy as it just beads up on the surface. In my earlier post I was not really referring to typical air entrapment issues or poor...
Forum: Composites Fabrication And Repair
10-19-2011, 07:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,941
Posted By Scale Specialties

RE: Advice on producing Fiberglass fuse from mold.

Wyowindworks your work looks top notch! Just currious, on your unpainted(non-colored) carbon parts, what are you using for a surface coat, if you are? Is it just using a catalyzed clear automotive...
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