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04-16-2024, 06:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 213
Posted By rgburrill

Rough wood is usually in the stated dimensions...

Rough wood is usually in the stated dimensions but finished wood is smaller due to the finishing process. This usually removes about 3/8 of an inch, not 1/2. If you are getting that much difference...
Forum: Kit Building
04-15-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 240
Posted By rgburrill

Swap meet is a great idea. I'll have to find one...

Swap meet is a great idea. I'll have to find one here. I already have the ultrakote for my Hammer but I'll be building a Bearcat soon and will need some covering for it.
Forum: Kit Building
04-15-2024, 06:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 240
Posted By rgburrill

Ultrakote is crap

I hate Ultrakote. It's too bad you can't get Monokote anymore. Ultrakote just doesn't shrink well. Or stretch well. I've tried using an iron, a hobby heat shrink gun and even Arizona sun. ...
Forum: RC Sailboats
04-15-2024, 06:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 25,075
Posted By rgburrill

I covered my plans with clear shelf paper. It...

I covered my plans with clear shelf paper. It worked great. It took me about 4.5 years to complete my Emma and the plans completely held up with no yellowing.
Since I bought my kit second hand I...
04-14-2024, 06:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 555
Posted By rgburrill

If I understand the OP correctly, he wants to go...

If I understand the OP correctly, he wants to go UP in diameter. I'm not sure he can go up but if he stays the same diameter, he should use a 12x4 or 12x5 3-bladed prop. I had a similar issue with...
Forum: Beginners
04-10-2024, 06:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,247
Posted By rgburrill

I've used both laser and inkjet printers for...

I've used both laser and inkjet printers for water-based decals. Inkjet, however, requires a fixative and the one suggested by the hobby store destroys yellow ink. That's why I switched to laser. ...
03-10-2024, 07:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 302
Posted By rgburrill

Try ecalc. I'm not a salesman, I have just used...

Try ecalc. I'm not a salesman, I have just used it on occasion.
03-10-2024, 07:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,523
Posted By rgburrill

I've used Photoshop for photo manipulation as...

I've used Photoshop for photo manipulation as well as drawing generation for years and never used a tablet, just my PC or Laptop. I've purchased several different kinds of tablets but for my wife,...
03-02-2024, 06:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 300
Posted By rgburrill

Find a small pilot.

Find a small pilot.
Forum: RC Tanks
02-22-2024, 07:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 633
Posted By rgburrill

No problem at all with Edge. ...

No problem at all with Edge.
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02-17-2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 288
Posted By rgburrill

AMA has them for $8. You might have to be a...

AMA has them for $8.
You might have to be a member to find the plans page.
02-12-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 561
Posted By rgburrill

No three buttons in upper left corner.

No three buttons in upper left corner.
Forum: RC Jets
02-12-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By rgburrill

Who let that kid out at the flight line? IIRC...

Who let that kid out at the flight line? IIRC the flight line is for pilots and spotters only.
Replies: 11
Views: 467
Posted By rgburrill

I recall that some time ago a there was a...

I recall that some time ago a there was a discussion on this, and it was strongly suggested that antennas be routed outside of a metal painted plane.
Forum: Beginners
02-10-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 759
Posted By rgburrill

I have never heard this before. Common logic...

I have never heard this before. Common logic says a heavier plane gets tossed around LESS in gusty wind.
Forum: RC Jets
02-10-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,174
Posted By rgburrill

I am not a jet person so I may be off base here,...

I am not a jet person so I may be off base here, but doesn't subparagraph a. above describe a non-rigid fuel tank which goes against paragraph 5?
Forum: Beginners
02-09-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 759
Posted By rgburrill

Although more expensive you can also get the...

Although more expensive you can also get the Apprentice. Some, if not many, say that you should learn on a 60-inch wingspan plane. Smaller planes are a lot more susceptible to wind and even with...
01-29-2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 382
Posted By rgburrill

I built a 35-year-old Champion kit once and since...

I built a 35-year-old Champion kit once and since it was stored in air-conditioned storage in southern Alabama the wood was fine. Wood stored for that long in a garage in Hawaii, however, would be...
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By rgburrill

Change your receiver. It might be the receiver...

Change your receiver. It might be the receiver can't support the current of two servos operating at the same time.
01-23-2024, 06:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,713
Posted By rgburrill

IIRC the Saturn V is a Saturn I with a bottom...

IIRC the Saturn V is a Saturn I with a bottom stage.
01-20-2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 699
Posted By rgburrill

I use door weatherseal tape from Home Depot. ...

I use door weatherseal tape from Home Depot. Much cheaper.
Forum: Beginners
01-20-2024, 07:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 462
Posted By rgburrill

I just roll up a piece of paper.

I just roll up a piece of paper.
Forum: Kit Building
01-06-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,548
Posted By rgburrill

I'm doing the short kit - I wish I would have...

I'm doing the short kit - I wish I would have found this Champion kit. I'm putting an Eflite 46 motor on it which should have plenty of power for me. I'm not interested in screaming around the...
12-21-2023, 06:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,302
Posted By rgburrill

I have a problem with Real Flight airplanes in...

I have a problem with Real Flight airplanes in that it's very hard to see them when they get some distance away. I've even tried hooking up to my TV screen instead of my laptop. It works great for...
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