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Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-15-2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

It's all tail weight, Ken. My models seldom...

It's all tail weight, Ken. My models seldom require tail weight..

Depending on the design, I sometimes add a gusset at the stab/elevator tips. That's about it.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
09-14-2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

Nice work ! I don't usually bother to...

Nice work !

I don't usually bother to gussett those pieces, but that's me.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
08-07-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

Thanks for the compliments, guys. I just...

Thanks for the compliments, guys.

I just told Gary that I wanted Roundels with the dot in the middle of the star.

This color scheme is the result of the materials I had on hand. It is not...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
08-07-2014, 01:19 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

Work on the little GL is slow, but continuing. ...

Work on the little GL is slow, but continuing.

She's covered, now,and waiting for roundels from Decal-it. A coat of clear will seal the graphics and Solartex.

I plan to mount the Saito 50...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
07-01-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

They just may be the ticket to success. Thanks !

They just may be the ticket to success. Thanks !
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
07-01-2014, 04:01 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

My top wing measures 47". I think the HS 55 will...

My top wing measures 47". I think the HS 55 will be too small.

Looks like I'll have to buy a few servos.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-30-2014, 07:08 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

In Hitec speak, which servo would you use, Steve...

In Hitec speak, which servo would you use, Steve ? I have a couple left over from my little Rascal. I want to say they are HS 55s, but I'd really have to take a look to find out.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-30-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

Research on the Modeltech GL turned up a flutter...

Research on the Modeltech GL turned up a flutter issue. It was suggested to mount two servos in the bottom wing and ditch the torque tubes. I'll go that route. I installed the lower wing's trailing...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-30-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

I'm thinking baby backs for later in the month....

I'm thinking baby backs for later in the month. My wife and I are planning to entertain a few club members and their wives.

The Fourth, which just happens to be my daughter's 43rd birthday, may...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-29-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

I plan a putting some pork on the grill around...

I plan a putting some pork on the grill around the Holiday. If you catch a whiff of boubon mixed with brown sugar, you better hide. LOL

I'll be doing a pork tenderloin marinated in my "famous"...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-29-2014, 10:03 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

For you, maybe. The sun is out for good,...

For you, maybe.

The sun is out for good, now. That means that it's lawn mowing day for me.:eek:
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-29-2014, 07:32 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

I ended up staying at home, too. We're...

I ended up staying at home, too. We're alternating between sun and pouring rain.:confused:
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-29-2014, 02:07 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

Thanks ! The trailer comes in handy. The...

Thanks ! The trailer comes in handy.

The little Great Lakes in mine ! I purchased it a reasonable price.

Day 1 of the Flyin was great. Bright sun and reasonable winds were the order of ther...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-27-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

I'll see if I can pick it up, first. I'll talk to...

I'll see if I can pick it up, first. I'll talk to the kit's owner tomorrow.

I spent 10 hours at the fileld today, ostensibly to set up for my club's flyin, but really to BS with the guys.

On...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-27-2014, 03:14 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

Moving the engine forward is really the only...

Moving the engine forward is really the only option, but it will result in the loss of the "scale" profile.

I've been running into this a lot lately. This is the 3rd time in 6 weeks.:mad:
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-27-2014, 03:01 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

I looked. I really don't see many areas that can...

I looked. I really don't see many areas that can be lightened. The bottom of the fuselage is solid sheet with formers and stringers over them. The solid sheet can be put on a diet, but that's the...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-26-2014, 07:08 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

The little Great Lakes is cute. LOL I asked...

The little Great Lakes is cute. LOL

I asked a few questions, and the report has not been favorable. The little bipe require so much nose weight, that it becomes a flying brick by the time you get...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-26-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

Thanks, Mike ! I got another offer today,...

Thanks, Mike !

I got another offer today, from an RCU member, who lives down state.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-26-2014, 04:57 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

My club's flyin is this weekend. I'm busy getting...

My club's flyin is this weekend. I'm busy getting my stuff ready for it.

I hope to crack the box open next week. I'll get some pics then.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-26-2014, 01:54 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

I went to the flying field the other day, and got...

I went to the flying field the other day, and got talking into assembleing and covering an ARC Modeltech Great Lake bipe.

At first glance, it looks well built. It's a smaller model, about .40-.50...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-09-2014, 03:32 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

I didn't "discover" those shows until they were...

I didn't "discover" those shows until they were syndicated. I found them amusing, but I can combine shop time with TV, because my wife bought a TV for my shop.

I don't have to choose one over the...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-09-2014, 03:09 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

You must not have cable, or sattelite.:rolleyes:

You must not have cable, or sattelite.:rolleyes:
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-06-2014, 04:51 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

I thought of you, while watching the movie. You'd...

I thought of you, while watching the movie. You'd be living in a mansion if you had that tea pot.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-06-2014, 02:09 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

I just watched a movie where an Asian tea pot...

I just watched a movie where an Asian tea pot would spew out money everytime the owner hurt himself.

Ken needs one. With his recent surgery, he'd come out of it as a millionaire.:rolleyes:

If...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-05-2014, 04:54 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 40,233
Posted By TomCrump

From what I've seen, Neddy is a good builder. He...

From what I've seen, Neddy is a good builder. He collects IKON kits, so you know that he has to be.:rolleyes:
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