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Forum: Kit Building
03-09-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,251
Views: 274,773
Posted By stallspeed

Right you are about Sig. I just ordered another...

Right you are about Sig. I just ordered another Four Star 20 just for fun. I already built one and love it so much that I thought, lets do it again! I recommend adding a top hatch(very easy), and you...
Forum: Kit Building
03-08-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1,251
Views: 274,773
Posted By stallspeed

Still plenty of kits available, as well as plans....

Still plenty of kits available, as well as plans. I'm left asking, where have all the builders gone?
03-08-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1,074
Views: 92,435
Posted By stallspeed

I agree with JohnShe, I couldn't take this guys...

I agree with JohnShe, I couldn't take this guys post serious. I get so tired of people that post questions/ concerns that are so pooly written or confusing that its not even clear what they are...
06-04-2014, 09:12 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,371
Posted By stallspeed

Jester you nailed it! My dad was the opposite, he...

Jester you nailed it! My dad was the opposite, he was cheap minded, but when it came to tools he always told me save and get the best because there is no savings when the cheap tool breaks and hurts...
06-04-2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,371
Posted By stallspeed

Great topic! In years past when I had less of a...

Great topic! In years past when I had less of a budget I still went with the best gear available. I would rather have one or two planes that I knew we're solid, than a bunch of hodge podge...
Forum: Kit Building
04-15-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,327
Posted By stallspeed

RE: My frist kit..

The Midstar is an older plane design wise but the finished result is a great looking and flying airplane . I have built and flown alot of Sig kits and have enjoyed them all. They have good plans and...
Forum: Kit Building
02-02-2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 155,332
Posted By stallspeed

RE: Sig 1/5 scale piper cub

Nice build Sundevil! Is that the clipped wing or standard? Also did you modify the fuel tank floor to make room for the Lipo or is there room just as is? With the open door and window it seems it...
03-03-2007, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By stallspeed

thrust washer on engine

Alright one more question, OS heli engines come with a nut and thrust washer. The raptor manuel shows a TT engine that does not appear to have a thrust washer. Does anyone know if you are supposed to...
03-03-2007, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By stallspeed

RE: Tail rotor spins what way?

Thanks for confirming that.
03-03-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By stallspeed

Tail rotor spins what way?

Just to make sure, on my raptor 30 the tail rotor should be rotating so that the bottom blade is moving toward the nose of the heli correct? So in theory if the blade was to touch the ground while...
02-17-2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By stallspeed

Raptor 30 v2 and Spektrum 7?

Anyone know if the Spektrum 7 radio and servos would be ok for my new raptor 30? For the tail I would be using the 401 and a digital servo, I fly mostly scale like, just flying around the pattern...
02-16-2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,337
Posted By stallspeed

RE: what type of covering?????

Try Ultracote lite. Its very light weight, and more important it wont overshrink and twist delicate structures such as wings, and tail feathers more common on electric powered airplanes. What plane...
Forum: Beginners
10-03-2006, 10:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,060
Posted By stallspeed

RE: os la 40, what prop?

[:-] Put an APC 11-5 on it and you will be loving it. It will give decent top speed, yet it will allow your plane to slow down for an easy landing- the "5" pitch will act as a break to slow the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-03-2006, 09:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,133
Posted By stallspeed

RE: What to do with a 40LA

:D Hey foresterxt you are right about that Up-roar arf! I got one when they first came out, with the sale price and other discount it was practically free. Its a good quality and great flyer. Also...
Forum: Kit Building
09-08-2006, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,506
Posted By stallspeed

RE: First Build Four star 40

:)Hey DataFry you are going to love the 4* its a great aircraft! Mine has hundreds of flights on it, its my stand by thats always ready to go. The 2 servo set-up on ailerons is really the way to go,...
Forum: Kit Building
08-29-2006, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By stallspeed

RE: SSE landing gear suggestions.

I used one from a U-Can-Do. It has different bolt patterns but it worked great, nice tall gear for large props. Sig makes an awesome product, I just wish they would hear everyone complaining about...
Forum: Kit Building
08-25-2006, 11:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,074
Posted By stallspeed

RE: Four-Star 40

Go for the 4-star and learn tail dragger. This plane will make a novice look like a pro!
07-07-2006, 11:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 692
Posted By stallspeed

07-07-2006, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 692
Posted By stallspeed

RE: Thunder Tiger Raptors

You can learn alot by researching previous posts, there is a ton of info on raptors. Its a top selling heli for a reason.
Forum: Kit Building
07-04-2006, 07:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,443
Posted By stallspeed

RE: Best trainer kit for a newbe

The Sig LT-25 gets my vote. I soloed with it the first day at the field within 30 minutes. I did however practice a few months on a Great Planes flight sim. prior to the real flight. I have since...
Forum: Kit Building
06-26-2006, 11:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,238
Posted By stallspeed

RE: 4*40 Tail wheel ?

I agree with you, I dont like the idea of the landing force concentrated on that lower hinge. It will work depending on how well you can land your plane but I just dont care for that set up. Go with...
Forum: Kit Building
06-20-2006, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,024
Posted By stallspeed

RE: Kit-Bashing a new kit???

GPUTT33 That is a sweet looking job you did with the four star bash. I love the colors and trim scheme. So often in life "less is more"
Forum: Kit Building
06-01-2006, 12:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 829
Posted By stallspeed

RE: new trainer - old builder

Also check out the Sig LT-25. Its actually the size of most 40 size planes and flys like a dream. I soloed my first day at the field with it and have since put many many flights on it.
Forum: Kit Building
05-23-2006, 10:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,226
Posted By stallspeed

Did your somethin extra build nose heavy?

Since so many have built this great airplane, I was wondering if it tends to build nose heavy. With the fuselage being primarily balsa it seems to me that it will be needing some lead to balance. If...
Forum: Kit Building
05-17-2006, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 983
Posted By stallspeed

RE: antenna routing on Sig Somethin Extra

Thanks for the replies! This is a great forum for sharing ideas and advice. Antenna wire in the tube it shall be.
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