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Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-01-2022, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,220
Posted By Russmall

Some chargers have a foam cut feature built in...

Some chargers have a foam cut feature built in with fully adjustable amps and voltage. I use this one for all of my foam wing cuts and it works so well and stays cool. If you have a good charger, it...
Forum: Kit Building
11-05-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 92,018
Posted By Russmall

Zap and Pacer are the same company so your canopy...

Zap and Pacer are the same company so your canopy glue should be the same as what I have. I like to lightly scuff the surface of the covering where the glue will be used with a small piece of...
Forum: Kit Building
10-31-2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 92,018
Posted By Russmall

I like to use Pacer 560 canopy glue to glue...

I like to use Pacer 560 canopy glue to glue windows and canopies. Also, you can use strips of covering material about 3/8" wide to trim the edges....
Forum: Kit Building
06-13-2021, 06:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By Russmall

I've been doing it for years. I first glue the...

I've been doing it for years. I first glue the canopy in place with canopy glue and then trim the edges with a strip of covering material about 3/8" wide. A trim iron is best for this but a regular...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-21-2020, 07:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,176
Posted By Russmall

That looks really nice Steve! Those colors should...

That looks really nice Steve! Those colors should be easy to see in the sky. Hope you have many happy flights with it.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-17-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,176
Posted By Russmall

I've really enjoyed following this build and now...

I've really enjoyed following this build and now I'm wanting to try building something with coroplast too. Good luck with the maiden flight!
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-07-2020, 06:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,940
Posted By Russmall

That's what I did with my Sky Squire, the...

That's what I did with my Sky Squire, the Tri-Squire's big brother and it worked out very well....
Forum: Sport Flying
10-10-2019, 08:09 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 148,253
Posted By Russmall

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_1698_343562f076f5539c2b6293a59a87a039ecf79306.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2019, 09:39 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 79,074
Posted By Russmall

Thanks VJ, I just needed the gear info for...

Thanks VJ,
I just needed the gear info for future reference. I mostly scratch/plans build and am always looking for carbon fiber landing to fit whatever I'm building...Yes, Go Celtics! ( in the east...
Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2019, 05:57 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 79,074
Posted By Russmall

VJ, Nice work and I hear you about the...

VJ,
Nice work and I hear you about the basketball, I don't have time for anything with all of that going on!

Would you mind sharing where you had the carbon fiber gear custom made?
RS
Forum: Kit Building
12-08-2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 569
Posted By Russmall

I built one a few years ago and powered it with a...

I built one a few years ago and powered it with a YS 91 4-stroke which provided fantastic performance. I also had an aluminum main gear made for it by TNT Landing Gear and used a scale Cessna nose...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-22-2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,663
Posted By Russmall

JT, That was a really good story by an...

JT,
That was a really good story by an excellent story teller! I totally related to your early flying experience with the Senior Falcon. Though I never had a Senior Falcon, I had several similar...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-17-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,663
Posted By Russmall

Your entries are getting posted. I've enjoyed...

Your entries are getting posted. I've enjoyed reading your story and looking forward to the rest of it.
Forum: Kit Building
08-18-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1,335
Views: 210,211
Posted By Russmall

I flew this version of a Tiger as a gasser for...

I flew this version of a Tiger as a gasser for two years http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/kit-building-121/11213467-goldberg-tiger-club-46.htmlas post #1129. I then decided to convert it to electric....
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-29-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1,405
Views: 277,681
Posted By Russmall

I have one of these planes that's never been...

I have one of these planes that's never been assembled and a couple of years ago, I decided to strip it and recover with a fabric covering like you're doing. All four wing panels were badly warped...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
11-28-2015, 08:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,710
Posted By Russmall

ETpilot, I don't know how close you are to Dallas...

ETpilot, I don't know how close you are to Dallas but there's a company in Garland, TX that will sell you 4'x8' sheets of foam cut to any thickness you want. I usually get mine cut 3 or 4 inches...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-25-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 20,194
Posted By Russmall

My first radio was the Heathkit Gd-19 which I...

My first radio was the Heathkit Gd-19 which I built and learned to fly with after many crashes. I flew with that radio for a couple of years and then traded it in for an EK Super Pro. There was a...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-20-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,676
Posted By Russmall

If you look closely at the way the wire is...

If you look closely at the way the wire is tightened, it is righty tighty......
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-18-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,676
Posted By Russmall

Safety wire works for me.

Safety wire works for me.
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
09-10-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 485
Views: 62,207
Posted By Russmall

I must be doing something wrong! I've been flying...

I must be doing something wrong! I've been flying Spektrum exclusively since the original DX-7 came out in 2007 if memory serves me correct. In that time, I've had two transmitters, the original DX-7...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-27-2015, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,116
Posted By Russmall

Joey, Did you ever get a chance to run this...

Joey, Did you ever get a chance to run this engine? I would sure be interested in your results.
Forum: Kit Building
06-25-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1,335
Views: 210,211
Posted By Russmall

If he's going to make his Tiger a tail dragger,...

If he's going to make his Tiger a tail dragger, his prop clearance will depend on the gear he uses. I'm using a 16 inch prop on mine and have a good 4 inches of clearance. Planning to go with a 17...
Forum: Kit Building
06-20-2015, 03:32 PM
Replies: 1,335
Views: 210,211
Posted By Russmall

Thanks, all of the info is on post #1129

Thanks, all of the info is on post #1129
Forum: Kit Building
06-20-2015, 08:54 AM
Replies: 1,335
Views: 210,211
Posted By Russmall

I'm running an OS GT-22 in mine and it's a very...

I'm running an OS GT-22 in mine and it's a very good match. I had to mount the rudder servo in the tail for balance and no additional weight was needed. Though mine is not a traditional Tiger, it has...
Forum: Kit Building
06-11-2015, 06:58 AM
Replies: 1,335
Views: 210,211
Posted By Russmall

[QUOTE=tomclark;12053398]Russ, Still looking...

[QUOTE=tomclark;12053398]Russ,
Still looking forward to a flight report. What a beautiful build.
I scratch built ...
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