RCU Forums - Search Results
RCU Forums

Go Back  RCU Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Community
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: mattnew
Showing results 1 to 25 of 72
Search took 0.03 seconds.
Forum: Kit Building
07-08-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

This is true of all biplanes :-)

This is true of all biplanes :-)
Forum: Kit Building
07-08-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

If you don't like the phaeton ( FWIW... blasphemy...

If you don't like the phaeton ( FWIW... blasphemy ) you likely won't like the aeromaster or the liberty sport in terms of how they fly....

The ultimate is the best flying of the bunch......
Forum: Kit Building
07-08-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

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

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1342/dsc_0010_e3d323b619eb7cb26db13a348531a0f9148e218b.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
10-06-2020, 05:09 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

There aren't a lot of parts in the kit.... wing...

There aren't a lot of parts in the kit.... wing ribs... formers and sides for the body.... grab the templates file and make it yourself would be my advice. There should be templates for the landing...
Forum: Kit Building
08-31-2020, 05:40 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

Started a new journey this...

Started a new journey this weekend.....https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/20200831_093023_ae6610fbfafa92728625bcfe18fd84b45eebed5b.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
11-02-2017, 09:13 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

$300+ for a kit.... its funny how things change,...

$300+ for a kit.... its funny how things change, I bought mine 5 years ago for about $175, makes me think I should sell instead of crack it open!

I think its going to be my winter build though :-)...
Forum: Kit Building
12-01-2016, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

turn down the iron heat, you want to seal not...

turn down the iron heat, you want to seal not shrink... another option is balsa stringers in the bays to iron to.
Forum: Kit Building
07-07-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

My original Ultimate has been doinked about 5...

My original Ultimate has been doinked about 5 times over the 20 years or so I've had it... each time I just straightened the metal out and remounted the wing... never had a problem and it always flew...
Forum: Kit Building
02-16-2015, 05:13 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

*light build goes on...* makes perfect...

*light build goes on...*

makes perfect sense... I've never had a big enough problem to need to do this, but I get it ... cool, my next plane I'll probably do this on...
Forum: Kit Building
02-15-2015, 03:24 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

Ok... I'll ask... why do you want to loop it? ...

Ok... I'll ask... why do you want to loop it?

I've never done that with any of my gassers....
Forum: Kit Building
01-28-2015, 07:32 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

O.S. .91 and O.S. 1.20 on my first one, no reason...

O.S. .91 and O.S. 1.20 on my first one, no reason a YS 110 wouldn't be a good choice. But no... no personal experience
Forum: Kit Building
01-28-2015, 06:30 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

I'm surprised your 20cc + ignition weighs less...

I'm surprised your 20cc + ignition weighs less than the 1.20.

I used square carbon fiber rod, hooked up the way the plans have the balsa rod for the original plane.
Forum: Kit Building
01-11-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

:-) honestly I'm stuck on you saying you didn't...

:-) honestly I'm stuck on you saying you didn't like the way a phaeton flew... :-)

Pictures would be helpful to determine where you are at. is it started?

Even with parts missing it might...
Forum: Kit Building
12-07-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

Deleted double post

Deleted double post
Forum: Kit Building
12-07-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

Love it.... You certainly don't have to move...

Love it....
You certainly don't have to move it.... but i can't see the
switch lasting long in its current spot.... any glow or oil leaks will spray it.... any lawn clippings you make will get...
Forum: Kit Building
11-18-2014, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

The nose on that is very interesting with the...

The nose on that is very interesting with the built up box. I wonder what engine it had originally been intended for....
Forum: Kit Building
10-13-2014, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

Looks great Tom... I do have one thought though.....

Looks great Tom... I do have one thought though..

have you checked the clearance for a 17 inch prop? I fly my first with a 14" and I know there are days where I cut grass with it.

Don't want...
Forum: Kit Building
09-24-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

I'm pretty sure the forum has a rule.. "if you...

I'm pretty sure the forum has a rule.. "if you post, expect to get an opinion back"

Complete, non started kits frequently sell for between $175 and $200. I've seen several people ask for more,...
Forum: Kit Building
08-20-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

I contacted great planes about this about 2...

I contacted great planes about this about 2 months ago... They told me the only way to buy parts now was through Tower hobbies....

Contacted Tower Hobbies, they said they don't carry the spare...
Forum: Kit Building
06-13-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

Rcu seems to double post a lot for me lately....

Rcu seems to double post a lot for me lately. ..sorry
Forum: Kit Building
06-13-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

Dle 30 on the ultimate is...... a waste IMHO....

Dle 30 on the ultimate is...... a waste IMHO. ....

the plane flies well in a .60... and has unlimited vertical on a 1.20 or 20 cc engine.

you'll have some serious prop clearance issues as well....
Forum: Kit Building
04-21-2014, 08:02 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carl-Goldberg-Ultimate-Bip...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carl-Goldberg-Ultimate-Biplane-10-300-54-Wingspan-for-60-to-90-glow-/271460247883?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item3f344aa94b


not mine... but looks complete and...
Forum: Kit Building
04-15-2014, 04:19 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

$180 to $200 is probably a reasonable price for...

$180 to $200 is probably a reasonable price for these kits. I know I've seen them for higher, but I've also seen them over the past year for much lower as well. Patience pays off.. I'm sure you could...
Forum: Kit Building
04-15-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

see fiberglass specialties, they have the cowl. ...

see fiberglass specialties, they have the cowl.


edit.. nvm... I see 3 people already told you this... sorry!
Forum: Kit Building
01-06-2014, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 541,889
Posted By mattnew

have one with an O.S. 1.20 in the nose…. servos...

have one with an O.S. 1.20 in the nose…. servos are in stock locations and it balances perfectly. used to have a .91 in the nose and it was tail heavy by a lot. I think you'll be ok. install servos...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 72
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.