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Forum: Kit Building
08-03-2022, 05:19 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Wow! That’s a lot of progress! It’s looking...

Wow! That’s a lot of progress! It’s looking really nice.
Forum: Kit Building
05-12-2022, 06:59 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Looking good! It’s nice to see it moving along. ...

Looking good! It’s nice to see it moving along. My build is stalled at the moment while I’m trying to finish and ARF I was given. However, I plan to resume in a couple weeks.
Forum: Kit Building
04-28-2022, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Root rib dihedral angle and wing jig

You may have already worked this out, but you might need to work our the right angle for the root rib when building this wing on a jig. If the kit is the same as the RCM plans, which I think it is,...
Forum: Kit Building
04-27-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Thanks! It’s funny that you say it is a very...

Thanks! It’s funny that you say it is a very tidy build because when I saw my photo in the post, I thought, “sheesh, my workspace is very untidy!” :)
Forum: Kit Building
04-27-2022, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

That is exciting to see a new Ultra Sport build!...

That is exciting to see a new Ultra Sport build! My dad and I each started a build a year or so ago. He had a Great Planes US 40 kit he got back in the 90’s. I”m building a US 60 from RCM plans and a...
Forum: Kit Building
01-13-2022, 07:08 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Babbott78, there is a user in RCGroups looking...

Babbott78, there is a user in RCGroups looking for the same thing -- ultra sport 40 plans (unless that user is you :) but it does not appear to be). In any case, that user has just replicated 40...
Forum: Kit Building
01-11-2022, 06:43 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

I’m currently building the Ultra Sport 60 from...

I’m currently building the Ultra Sport 60 from RCM plans and a short kit from Balsa Workbench. I got the canopy from eBay. However, I have not seen plans or a short kit online for the 40.
Forum: Kit Building
08-31-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Nice! Do you have any pictures?

Nice! Do you have any pictures?
Forum: Kit Building
05-27-2021, 03:52 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

That’s a great picture! My dad and I are both...

That’s a great picture! My dad and I are both building UltraSports. He has the 40 kit from Great Planes that he bought in the early 90’s. I’m building a short kit of the 60 from RCM plans. Since...
Forum: Marketplace
10-26-2020, 07:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 486
Posted By kevthomp

I'm interested if this is still available. I...

I'm interested if this is still available. I just sent a private message.
Forum: Marketplace
10-19-2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,233
Posted By kevthomp

Got my plans today! They look great and turn...

Got my plans today! They look great and turn around was fast.
Forum: Kit Building
10-19-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

So, the moral of this story is “simple wins”!

So, the moral of this story is “simple wins”!
Forum: Kit Building
10-19-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

I’ll check with him!

I’ll check with him!
Forum: Kit Building
10-19-2020, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Thanks! It might be a little bit before I can...

Thanks! It might be a little bit before I can come down there, if you are not in a hurry to get them gone I’ll take them! Calhoun is where those premium outlets are, right?
Forum: Kit Building
10-18-2020, 04:16 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Any luck finding the drawings? My dad has the...

Any luck finding the drawings? My dad has the Great Planes US40 kit. I can ask him if he has a way to copy the rib drawings (if they're on the plan).
Forum: Kit Building
10-15-2020, 05:43 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Thanks, Joe! The information you have provided...

Thanks, Joe! The information you have provided is very, very helpful in thinking through retracts. I have the angels on the shoulder syndrome going on now. On 1 shoulder, the voice is saying, "be...
Forum: Kit Building
10-12-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Thank you for the thorough response. I’m leaning...

Thank you for the thorough response. I’m leaning towards mechanical. Where do they stack up?
Forum: Kit Building
10-12-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Kit Building
10-10-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Stupid question here: the Souther Pro Retracts...

Stupid question here: the Souther Pro Retracts do not come with an axle like some others do. I assume you are supposed to bend the wire at the length where the wheel needs to be? However, doing...
Forum: Kit Building
10-10-2020, 03:58 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Thanks! I just emailed Ohio Superstar Products...

Thanks! I just emailed Ohio Superstar Products and they got right back to me. They are in the process of making some Southern Pro Retracts now.
Forum: Kit Building
10-10-2020, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Thanks for the input! I couldn’t find Dave Brown...

Thanks for the input! I couldn’t find Dave Brown retracts online. Does anyone know of a supplier? I saw Sig has a pair for EZ Supra II 60 mechanical retracts for sale. Anybody had any experience...
Forum: Kit Building
10-05-2020, 04:22 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

What retracts would y'all recommend for a US60...

What retracts would y'all recommend for a US60 that are available now? I saw in MinnFlyer's build thread a recommendation for retracts that he had designed, but I'm not sure where to get those or if...
Forum: Kit Building
10-02-2020, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Wow! Didn't expect to get a reply from the...

Wow! Didn't expect to get a reply from the designer of the UltraSport! Thank you for the input.
Forum: Kit Building
10-02-2020, 06:31 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 364,940
Posted By kevthomp

Building from RCM Plans

Hi,

I'm planning to start a US60 built this winter using the RCM plans from Outerzone and a short kit. Did you go ahead with your plans? If so, how is it working out? Have any others gone this...
Forum: Kit Building
09-23-2020, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,806
Posted By kevthomp

Nice! I have a SSE and will have to try this -...

Nice! I have a SSE and will have to try this - easier than fiddling with a rubber band.
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