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Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-12-2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

We look at the avatar and see pretty planes. Not...

We look at the avatar and see pretty planes. Not Dave:p That is a good thing:p

Ken
Heck why do ya think my avatar has a pretty plane?
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-11-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

Hi Dave. Like the new avatar. The planes are...

Hi Dave. Like the new avatar. The planes are great.
Yeah building a little bit is really good and makes Ken a more tolerable guy.
Yeah got to be draggier.

Ken
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
01-11-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

I have not revisited this thread for rather some...

I have not revisited this thread for rather some time now.
Most know from my postings on other threads what our status is.
We did safely arrive in Modesto In late October, Are are presently at my...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-14-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

I have another $300 coming before we leave if it...

I have another $300 coming before we leave if it gets here in time. It is in the mail today.

I think I good if I have estimated gas burn right. If the $300 gets here time I am sure I am good. I...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-12-2014, 06:33 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

We have decided that is where we are needed. And...

We have decided that is where we are needed. And just like Jonah, we are going like it or not. It is much best if we decide to like it. Less fishy.

Ken
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-10-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

Update on our plans We were going to go to...

Update on our plans
We were going to go to Leavenworth, Kansas for a soft landing at my wifes daughter. We can mare than easily pay our own freight wherever we end up at. And more than fairly...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-06-2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

Yes I know Mike, and you know where my trust is....

Yes I know Mike, and you know where my trust is. Just one heck of a bumpy road this year, and them bumps hurt. The bump where the church we attended would not help with young bodies hurt. Notice...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-06-2014, 05:33 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

Thanks Dave. Wednesday The wife and I took my...

Thanks Dave.
Wednesday The wife and I took my little CL trainer out for 2 flights. I had modified the Bell Crank to eliminate ALL wobble and double the elevator area. The mods were very successful,...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
10-05-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

It will be some time before I can resume building...

It will be some time before I can resume building again
The story of this year is homelessness.
once again we are packing EVERYTHING up and putting it in storage.
Even though my Social Security...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-15-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

Finger joints, Man there are time I wish I did...

Finger joints, Man there are time I wish I did not have any darn finger joints.


Ken
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-15-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

I will say I was crazy fussy on those joints....

I will say I was crazy fussy on those joints. Exactly matching the curves (even though only 1/4" long). I bet I was only off a couple three thou. Once I had glue on the ribs I had to work 'em in....
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-15-2014, 04:45 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

I 100% agree Tom "It's all tail weight" So I...

I 100% agree Tom "It's all tail weight" So I removed at least halve of the gusset weight. I could not find my small drum sander for the dremel or I would have gotten a bit more off.
I made way...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-14-2014, 07:38 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

hahaha What ever it is you been smoking you...

hahaha What ever it is you been smoking you should share

Thanks Dave They were butt ugly before taking the dremel to 'em. Not that it would have mattered in the end.

Ken
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-14-2014, 04:15 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

Thanks Tom. I take it you don't have a problem...

Thanks Tom. I take it you don't have a problem with the butt joints?
I would be afraid those butt joints might fail with out the gussets. I may try biscuits in the future. Sounds like a lot less...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-14-2014, 08:34 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

The new stab and elevator are fully framed and...

The new stab and elevator are fully framed and gusseted. I need to add the center section 3/8"s sheet. That will wait till I buy some stock for the part, payday. Grain aligned along the span of the...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-09-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

Mike to further expand on what I said above (a...

Mike to further expand on what I said above (a rather windy feller aren't I?), The bottom of the peice still was slightly wet yet, so that may have a lot to with the bowing. But I only needed a few...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-09-2014, 05:49 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

Mike, The strips were laid out vertical. I used...

Mike, The strips were laid out vertical. I used my 4' aluminum level as the backing for the front of the T.E (the side with the Bass strips). I used my magnetic board as the bottom, and a bunch of...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-08-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

Stab is coming together since I was able to steam...

Stab is coming together since I was able to steam the T.E. back true. Sure wish I had known about steaming before. I have fought and argued and LOST with wood so many times.

There are more ribs to...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-08-2014, 08:35 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

I said the heck with it. I have nothing to loose....

I said the heck with it. I have nothing to loose. Steam it.
No steam box yet, so I just did it the way I did the other parts I steamed.
Even though it was much thicker, it would yield fairly...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-08-2014, 07:30 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

Hi Mike. Oh yeah it is good to cut wood and glue...

Hi Mike. Oh yeah it is good to cut wood and glue it up.
No I did not work on the dishwasher yesterday. Went over to a friend's house after church and ate lots of smoked pig. It was appropriate that...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-07-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

The T.E. is laminated up. The camera is not...

The T.E. is laminated up. The camera is not working real good lately. It is having trouble metering. I took about 6 shots to get this one and it is not very good.
The actual laminated piece does not...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-07-2014, 05:12 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

Thanks Steve It sure feels great. Not looking...

Thanks Steve
It sure feels great. Not looking forward to fixing the stinking dish washer first after church. But I will find the time later to lam up my parts.

I pulled the 2 strips that have the...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-06-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

The two strips that are scarf jointed are now...

The two strips that are scarf jointed are now epoxied together. Just a little smidgen on the joints. And they are blocked against a 4 foot square. (Two 24 inch strips after joining).


I hope to...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-06-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

OK here is a real scary thought: I'm Back...

OK here is a real scary thought:
I'm Back

I have a work spot set up after putting my desk on rollers. Not something you want to see, cause I just ended up going for JUST MAKE IT WORK....
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
08-08-2014, 03:36 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,232
Posted By flyingagin

Real bummer about the GL But thank GOD the pilot...

Real bummer about the GL But thank GOD the pilot and passenger were not hurt.

Ken
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