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Forum: Kit Building
02-02-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 54,837
Posted By Kinner

Do note the built up spars. I had a Dumb Thumbs...

Do note the built up spars. I had a Dumb Thumbs crash on my 1/4 Fleet and took that opportunity to completely uncover the bare frame and have a look. That bird I've been flying for 25 years plus...
Forum: Kit Building
02-02-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 54,837
Posted By Kinner

I have the 1/4 scale Concept Fleet as well as the...

I have the 1/4 scale Concept Fleet as well as the Ron Wiess 1/3 scale and both or very long tail moment thus nose weight location maybe easier than anticipated.
Forum: Kit Building
01-29-2024, 07:39 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 54,837
Posted By Kinner

Very nice find. My 1/3 build stopped at...

Very nice find. My 1/3 build stopped at balancing and has been laying collecting dust since except some oiling of the engines. That written, I don't know any variables from the plan CG location...
01-06-2024, 07:36 AM
Replies: 716
Views: 74,409
Posted By Kinner

Congrats on finding one. Some suspect points to...

Congrats on finding one. Some suspect points to give a good eye to is the fwd and aft landing gear mount blocks. With oil and hard landings, they may need new oak. Secondly, all the wing spars...
Forum: Kit Building
03-23-2022, 05:33 AM
Replies: 925
Views: 200,707
Posted By Kinner

Concept Fleet Biplane

I don't know much about electric set ups and I'm not a real fan of such but that bird is a pure beauty as is. Great find.

I'm nearly out of the hobby for various reasons, thus, my 1/3 scale Fleet...
03-29-2021, 06:27 AM
Replies: 3,601
Views: 485,280
Posted By Kinner

I didn't see any thing either. Ray W

I didn't see any thing either.

Ray W
Forum: Kit Building
12-09-2020, 07:35 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 54,837
Posted By Kinner

1/4 Fleet cylinders.

It is getting more rare to host those who build vs. RTFs. Likely the reason this site is not as active as it once was. I'm largely out of the hobby at this time for various reasons but do miss...
Forum: Kit Building
12-08-2020, 08:28 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 54,837
Posted By Kinner

Good winter project. Mine still sitting...

Good winter project.

Mine still sitting waiting for me to pull the trigger on which way to turn. finish it or sell it.
Ray W
12-14-2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3,601
Views: 485,280
Posted By Kinner

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/bushyorktowntbf_45d666bc625a2ebd021e3d142f4654720c994010.jpg
Hmmm.... I wondered why this place went quiet on me. Somehow, I got...
09-21-2018, 06:52 AM
Replies: 3,601
Views: 485,280
Posted By Kinner

TFM/TBM Avenger Pilot's Manual...

TFM/TBM Avenger Pilot's Manual (http://zenoswarbirdvideos.com/More_Neat_TBF_Avenger_Stuff.html)

https://www.flight-manuals-online.com/product/grumman-tbf-avenger/

I got the Flight Manual some...
09-21-2018, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3,601
Views: 485,280
Posted By Kinner

An update on TBF wing details. The Yorktown...

An update on TBF wing details. The Yorktown re-opened Tues and I got these pix shortly afterward of the "mail slot"detail forward of the ailerons.

There was no piano hinge on the Yorktowns wing...
09-14-2018, 04:25 AM
Replies: 3,601
Views: 485,280
Posted By Kinner

I'm running out of words. Most unique treatment....

I'm running out of words. Most unique treatment. Ought to be an award for "Not Your Ordinary Livery"

Ray W.
09-11-2018, 05:41 AM
Replies: 3,601
Views: 485,280
Posted By Kinner

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/640x480/tbfrescue_006_eb7038e3a5801723c275c6b1c8fa042f01c2b0b8.jpg
09-11-2018, 05:29 AM
Replies: 3,601
Views: 485,280
Posted By Kinner

I've other pix if interested. Latest pictures on...

I've other pix if interested. Latest pictures on the Deland NAS museum show remarkable progress. This museum got this project from other museums who gave up on it. Looking at the old bird, I...
09-10-2018, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3,601
Views: 485,280
Posted By Kinner

Took a while finding the file but here it is. ...

Took a while finding the file but here it is. The rescued TBF/M that the caretaker let me have at for some pix. I mentioned a morse code keyer and found them. The first one is just to the right...
09-07-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3,601
Views: 485,280
Posted By Kinner

It was to the right of the aiming handle pistol...

It was to the right of the aiming handle pistol grip on the main horizontal ring member.



https://www.delandnavalairmuseum.org/

Looks like they've come a long way with the TBM. I'll keep the...
09-07-2018, 06:01 AM
Replies: 3,601
Views: 485,280
Posted By Kinner

My Gawd. Your utilities are as much as my...

My Gawd. Your utilities are as much as my monthly mortgage. Living in the South East has it's benefits said as I watch the latest Hurricane Florence track across Bermuda and will find by Thursday...
08-31-2018, 05:24 AM
Replies: 3,601
Views: 485,280
Posted By Kinner

Concur Ray W

Concur

Ray W
08-27-2018, 05:34 AM
Replies: 716
Views: 74,409
Posted By Kinner

Summerville, South Carolina. Yea, it's big. 4...

Summerville, South Carolina. Yea, it's big. 4 wings, long fuse but the horizontal stab is detachable. SuperShrink coverite with Nitrate and Butyrate color.

Yet to check CG and repower with...
08-26-2018, 07:11 AM
Replies: 716
Views: 74,409
Posted By Kinner

Of interest, I built my 1/4 scale Fleet with...

Of interest, I built my 1/4 scale Fleet with landing and flying wires to be somewhat functional. Field build up and take down took so long at times, I ran out of motivation to even fly..amost.
With...
08-26-2018, 06:06 AM
Replies: 3,601
Views: 485,280
Posted By Kinner

Thanks Chic. I"ve accumulated a few "goodies"...

Thanks Chic. I"ve accumulated a few "goodies" that are passed around the work force at the "Boat".

I'll add, if there are any photos of needed details on nearly any planes of WWII variety, don't...
08-25-2018, 12:54 PM
Replies: 716
Views: 74,409
Posted By Kinner

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/640x480/p1010003_fbbeef9c4d9b710dedb6f967bca1b363460d0149.jpg...
08-25-2018, 12:48 PM
Replies: 716
Views: 74,409
Posted By Kinner

More.. ...

More..

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/640x480/p1010019_aaef7768381f00fb9305b013f2f2e3befb872daf.jpg...
08-25-2018, 12:42 PM
Replies: 716
Views: 74,409
Posted By Kinner

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/640x480/p1010005_f31223ee66f7e19b3501bfae2dc7f988bfcf91c2.jpg...
08-25-2018, 12:33 PM
Replies: 716
Views: 74,409
Posted By Kinner

Chris Hope these help. I kept the wing...

Chris

Hope these help. I kept the wing spar blades and incorperated them in the new center section. Thus, if it crashes again, the weak link fracture point is those blades. I never liked those...
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