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KMize 06-24-2003 01:12 AM

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Hello all.

I have just registered here after finding this forum and all I can say is, WOW ! So much information and help for beginners like myself.

Speaking of help, could anyone tell me how to set wing dihedral on a check six spitfire ? I have graduated from a hobbico select trainer and have been flying a JK Aerotech TA 152 kit. The TA 152 instructions for dihedral were simple to follow by just blocking the wing tips up about 2 5/8 in and gluing to center section. The spitfire however says to just cut a piece of 1/8 in balsa , glue to one wing half, set dihedral and glue to other wing half. The instructions say that dihedral is 8.5 in. I am lost !
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Joe Ortiz 06-24-2003 01:45 AM

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Welcome to the greatest addiction in the hobby world, although I can't answer your question, some of the experts here on this site will help soon enough. Enjoy.
Joe :cool:

bearmech 06-24-2003 02:02 AM

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WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME!
Is this the plane? If so it looks like you should place a 1/8 inch block under the spar at one wing tip with the other wing flat on the board. I don't know for sure maybe someone else here has built one of these. I also think that the 8.5 inches you mentioned must be a misprint.

http://www.checksixplans.net/spit.htm

KMize 06-24-2003 03:52 PM

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Yes, that's the kit. I will try what you mentioned. The plans did mention something about a 1/8 inch block. I'll read the instructions over another time just to make sure that I didn't miss anything. Thanks for the help.
By the way, what's the easiest way to conceal this hobby from the wife ? HeHe.

bearmech 06-24-2003 03:57 PM

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"what's the easiest way to conceal this hobby from the wife ?"

Move to another state, seperate bank accounts, argg all to much trouble!!

MinnFlyer 06-24-2003 04:01 PM

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Kill her now. In 10 years you'll be out of jail and free to spend more money on R/C. :D


Disclaimer: This is a joke. It is ONLY a joke. Had I really intended anyone to kill their wife, I would have specified a means, and provided an alibi. Don't try this at home. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes, and above all, KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN!

RobStagis 06-24-2003 04:21 PM

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My buddy had his toys delivered to his daughter's house - then she delivered 'em as 'presents.'

Joe Ortiz 06-24-2003 05:46 PM

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By the way, what's the easiest way to conceal this hobby from the wife ?
Good luck, you'll get busted sooner or later :D

mjd3 06-24-2003 06:56 PM

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Teach her to fly!

troyp 06-24-2003 09:03 PM

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Tell her that you could have other hobbys such as drinking beer at the pub with your mates and chatting up woman.

hookedonrc 06-24-2003 09:29 PM

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Conceal it from your wife?....Once I hung up the first one, she knew. Although my signature says it all.

KMize 06-25-2003 02:06 AM

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HaHa,

Thanks for the help guys.
I recently got out of fishing and sold the boat cause it was getting too darn expensive , now I'm starting this. Oh well, at least it keeps me at home. It seems I can't wait to get off work now and head to the barn !



Thanks


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