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Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
05-29-2017, 06:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,168
Posted By Iron Bottom

I have one. Message on the way.

I have one. Message on the way.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
05-29-2017, 05:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,168
Posted By Iron Bottom

I think I have a Bridi Warlord 40 kit in the...

I think I have a Bridi Warlord 40 kit in the attic, gmeyers. If you are still looking for one, let me know.
Forum: Questions and Answers
10-17-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,472
Posted By Iron Bottom

Could be a Top Flite Cub. The landing gear looks...

Could be a Top Flite Cub. The landing gear looks like one. The struts on the Top Flite were aerodynamically shaped, though.
Forum: Kit Building
04-28-2014, 05:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By Iron Bottom

The ones that fly the best are probably the least...

The ones that fly the best are probably the least scale like.

I will go with Bridi for the win.
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-02-2014, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,786
Posted By Iron Bottom

I have a Sweet and Low Stick plan I bought from...

I have a Sweet and Low Stick plan I bought from Midwest before they all got gone. There were others I wanted, but those were all gone. Sadly a lot of things pertaining to RC models have been lost.
Forum: Kit Building
02-25-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,664
Posted By Iron Bottom

The added weight of an O.S. 70 Surpass meant that...

The added weight of an O.S. 70 Surpass meant that you really, really had to try hard to build a tail heavy airplane. Balancing the model could be accomplished by moving or installing a larger flight...
Forum: Kit Building
02-25-2014, 04:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,664
Posted By Iron Bottom

I liked the this engine (O.S. 70 Surpass) on the...

I liked the this engine (O.S. 70 Surpass) on the Sig Kadet Senior best of all, Zeroback. The difference in prop size and thrust turned the Kadet into a different airplane.
Forum: Kit Building
02-24-2014, 07:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,664
Posted By Iron Bottom

I still have one of the older ones like that. ...

I still have one of the older ones like that.

It flew on a GP .40 sized Cap 21, a Sig Kadet Senior, a GP .40 sized Super Decathlon and a Sig Four Star Forty.

Good, strong and dependable...
Forum: Questions and Answers
12-05-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,453
Posted By Iron Bottom

Try leaning the idle jet. If you adjusted it, you...

Try leaning the idle jet. If you adjusted it, you may have gone a little too far.
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-27-2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,423
Posted By Iron Bottom

That stuff is really tough and light. Almost...

That stuff is really tough and light. Almost impossible to tear and hard to cut. It's tough enough for any size model. Back in the day flyers told tales of having a Micafilm bag of balsa scraps after...
Forum: Sport Flying
11-24-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,555
Posted By Iron Bottom

Always get the larger engine. A newbie learning...

Always get the larger engine. A newbie learning to take off with a model that is underpowered is asking for trouble. A little too much elevator and; stall, crash, and it's time to rebuild. The first...
Forum: Kit Building
08-29-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 559
Posted By Iron Bottom

I was looking for something to build for the O.S....

I was looking for something to build for the O.S. 1.60 a while back. I kinda liked the Brown B-1 (1947 version). This plane used a flat four Continental engine, if I remember correctly. The O.S....
Forum: Kit Building
08-02-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,515
Posted By Iron Bottom

RE: Direct Connection Kaos 60

I have a set of plans. Mine are cut up also. I may be able to tape them back together and have a copy made next week. Anyhoo, the wing is set at 1/2 degrees, the stab 0 degrees and the engine 2...
Forum: Aerodynamics
07-23-2013, 04:25 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 14,953
Posted By Iron Bottom

RE: Cambridge scientist debunks flying myth

I agree, Mr Hanson. It is , however, more than a little disturbing to me that you don't like to hear Mr. Newton sing "Donkey Shame".
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-18-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,285
Posted By Iron Bottom

RE: Basic design concepts

If you google rcm plans and click on requested articles (lower left side of page, small print) and then on columns, you can find what you're looking for.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-18-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,768
Posted By Iron Bottom

RE: Plans @ 1/2 price

You're welcome, Guys.

I think I saw an older Taurus kit a few years ago. Did these kits have a machined balsa belly pan?
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-16-2013, 05:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,768
Posted By Iron Bottom

RE: Plans @ 1/2 price

You're welcome, Hawk. They're are a lot of plans out there for models that will never be kitted, as well as plans for kits that will never be manufactured again. I try to buy a few when they go on...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-14-2013, 04:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,768
Posted By Iron Bottom

Plans @ 1/2 price

The Air Age Store (Model Airplane News) has their plans on sale for 1/2 price. Today through Sunday.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
06-14-2013, 04:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 525
Posted By Iron Bottom

Plans @ 1/2 price

The Air AGE Store (Model airplane News) has their plans on sale @ 1/2 price. Friday through Sunday.
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-12-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,475
Posted By Iron Bottom

RE: What do you do to overcome age-related farsightedness and other vision problems?

I know what you are going through, Grey beard. I have had both lens replaced and had to wait until I had no useable vision, (could tell a light was on only), before I got the lens. Now I have 20/20...
Forum: Aerodynamics
04-12-2013, 07:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,171
Posted By Iron Bottom

RE: Is the term “stall speed” proper for model airplanes?

From what I've seen working with pneumatic transport systems and "vacuum" pumps, suction or vacuum simply does not exist. It is just air pressure trying to equalize.

The carrier in a pneumatic...
Forum: Questions and Answers
02-23-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By Iron Bottom

RE: Model Tech CAP 21 # 3160

I "think" the drawings are on the way. I have a mac and the mac email will not send anything and cannot be deleted. I sent it on Road Runner email. If you don't get the files, let me know and I'll...
Forum: Questions and Answers
02-22-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By Iron Bottom

RE: Model Tech CAP 21 # 3160

Well, alrighty then. Send me your address and I'll get this stuff in the mail today. You're welcome. Glad I could help you.
Forum: Questions and Answers
02-22-2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By Iron Bottom

RE: Model Tech CAP 21 # 3160

I found the instructions for a 59" Modeltech Cap 21 today. If you think this will help, I will get them to you somehow. Just let me know.

Looking a little closer at what I have, I think the...
Forum: Questions and Answers
02-21-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,184
Posted By Iron Bottom

RE: Model Tech CAP 21 # 3160

I think I have one of those in the attic. Will be back shortly. Edit; Sorry, don't have it.
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