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Forum: Gas Engines
04-21-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 101,967
Posted By rica1

You may need a carb kit if the engine was laying...

You may need a carb kit if the engine was laying around for a while and has had ethanol gas run through it. The float diaphragm will get stiff (should be very flexible) and the pump diaphragm tabs...
Forum: Kit Building
09-25-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 97,741
Posted By rica1

I like Ultracoat too, it goes around corners and...

I like Ultracoat too, it goes around corners and easier to work with. What's the reason you like Monkote for the colors? Does it adhere better with trim solvent? Maybe Danpos has the answer on the...
Forum: Kit Building
09-24-2015, 09:49 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 97,741
Posted By rica1

A video sounds good! Also, photos on a Chipmunk. ...

A video sounds good! Also, photos on a Chipmunk. Are you planning to use the 140mm length? I'm interested in the set up.
Acdii, Going to use Ultracoat? or Monokote? Super Chipmunk scheme? A pound...
Forum: Kit Building
09-23-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 97,741
Posted By rica1

I just looked at your links and the retracts look...

I just looked at your links and the retracts look very interesting. Sounds like they hold up well and you like them. Do you have any photos of your prior installations? Can the struts be shortened...
Forum: Kit Building
09-23-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 97,741
Posted By rica1

Danpos, that is fast and tracks like it's on...

Danpos, that is fast and tracks like it's on rails! I thought a Saito 100 would be good since I've flown a CG Chippy with a .91FS. Also, the World models Super Chipmunk is lighter and comes with...
Forum: Kit Building
08-12-2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

Hey John, thanks for the update. I hope you take...

Hey John, thanks for the update. I hope you take on the Sopwith Pup from Vogelsang. Lots of possible builds. Hope the Cub turns out well. Come back when want to build the Chipmunk mate. Chat with you...
Forum: Kit Building
08-11-2015, 06:58 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

Hey John, being transplanted at such a young age,...

Hey John, being transplanted at such a young age, into another culture had to be traumatic. Sounds like your still getting use to it! The US has changed a lot since I was a kid. We have very poor...
Forum: Kit Building
08-11-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

Hey John, glad to hear from you even if you have...

Hey John, glad to hear from you even if you have been transplanted to the USA and have been miserable since 1958. Even though your only 64, you will get over it!
If you go to the UK maybe James...
Forum: Kit Building
08-11-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

James, I've located two sources to get McVities!...

James, I've located two sources to get McVities! They look very familiar now (probably 40 years or so ago) and I remember having the chocolate covered round biscuits/cookies and they were great. Not...
Forum: Kit Building
08-10-2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

James, Thanks for the photos! That is a...

James,
Thanks for the photos! That is a beautiful sight! Great looking plane! We don't have a two piece wing option over here. US kit cutters take note!!
Glad your not loosing your spats now. Ah...
Forum: Kit Building
07-10-2015, 10:33 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

Hey James (AKA Cookie Monster), I don't...

Hey James (AKA Cookie Monster),
I don't remember the cookies in England (maybe shortbread?), I lived in London for 1 year back in 1974. What are your favorites? I used to eat fish & chips a lot. ...
Forum: Kit Building
07-09-2015, 05:30 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

James (Cookie Monster), Thank you for the...

James (Cookie Monster),
Thank you for the update. You must have had that "nick name" Cookie Monster since you were a kid? Glad your getting some flying time in and you have a new favorite flying...
Forum: Kit Building
07-01-2015, 10:43 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

James, That is one great looking plane. The...

James,
That is one great looking plane. The detail is really well done. Thanks for the photos. Hope you get more flying in soon and can give us flight reports. Like; where is your cg and how does...
Forum: Kit Building
07-01-2015, 10:18 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

Rye, That is a reply from James3922 with the...

Rye,
That is a reply from James3922 with the new photos. I hope he will respond to your questions on the color blue and Apache dampers. He is in the UK. His build thread (here) is really excellent...
Forum: Kit Building
06-23-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

Ok James, Thanks for the teaser but we need...

Ok James,
Thanks for the teaser but we need more photos! Hope your Chipmunk is done teething! I think you will get comfortable with the DLE35RA power and really enjoy it, especially vertical! Let us...
Forum: Kit Building
06-18-2015, 05:01 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

Teach those boys to build during the Winter also....

Teach those boys to build during the Winter also. Just think how many Chipmunks you'd have! Hopefully they won't mind you spending their inheritance money because it's going to a worth-while cause. ...
Forum: Kit Building
06-18-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

A dog fight with no winner. Hope there was some...

A dog fight with no winner. Hope there was some good parts left. Sounds like you have other Chipmunks coming? James has a really nice Pepsi Chipmunk, I'd like to hear how it's doing with the DLE 35?...
Forum: Kit Building
06-18-2015, 08:46 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

Rye, the Chipmunk is my favorite 60 size plane....

Rye, the Chipmunk is my favorite 60 size plane. To bad about losing two Chipmunks at the same time! I have thought of doing the CG Chipmunk in Pepsi desigen as well. So far, it is still in my mind...
Forum: Kit Building
06-17-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

Rye, Precision Cut Kits Pepsi Chipmunk wing is...

Rye,
Precision Cut Kits Pepsi Chipmunk wing is one piece. No provisions for two piece that I know of. The old Apache Co in the UK had an optional two piece wing. That company was sold to another UK...
Forum: Kit Building
04-20-2015, 09:46 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

Hi John, Look at James photos at post 223...

Hi John,
Look at James photos at post 223 second photo from left (can't see it real well). I put pull-pull on my Pepsi Chipmunk and am much happier with it than the way it was set up at the tail...
Forum: Kit Building
04-19-2015, 09:03 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

Hi James, Not sure if the moving of the L/G...

Hi James,
Not sure if the moving of the L/G forward was a result of nose overs but that's a good possibility. I think under the LE of the wing is a good location as long as it behaves well on the...
Forum: Kit Building
04-18-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 71,143
Posted By rica1

Hi James, Congratulations on the maiden! The...

Hi James,
Congratulations on the maiden! The plane looks really nice! Sounds like it fly's just as nice! Let us know your likes about the flight charismatics and changes you make. It looks like you...
Forum: Kit Building
04-09-2015, 11:02 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 97,741
Posted By rica1

Swede520, Swap out that ST .61 a put a .91FS in...

Swede520, Swap out that ST .61 a put a .91FS in it. I enjoyed it more. When your not enjoying your new StarDuster do you fly the Chipmunk much? Sounds like your familiar with the landing gear needs....
Forum: Kit Building
04-09-2015, 07:50 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 97,741
Posted By rica1

Swede520, The CG Super Chipmunk has been one of...

Swede520, The CG Super Chipmunk has been one of my favorite all around planes. It really can do a lot and has no bad habits. I flew one for about 4-5yrs. I still have a couple that I am slowly...
Forum: Kit Building
04-02-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 97,741
Posted By rica1

I couldn't find decals and looked at an electric...

I couldn't find decals and looked at an electric chipmunk arf that Tower sells (Great Planes?) and got a "smaller" set for about $6.00 I think it was. Maybe consider if you can't find the normal size...
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