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Forum: User Product Reviews
07-02-2015, 03:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,698
Posted By michaelnel

Carbon Z Cub Articulated Landing Gear (Hah!)

I would not recommend the landing gear from cublandinggear.com. I paid $170 including shipping, had to wait a couple months for delivery. They come with absolutely no instructions, no locknuts even...
Forum: Kit Building
06-28-2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 492,967
Posted By michaelnel

Maybe the problem with the ARF's covering is that...

Maybe the problem with the ARF's covering is that the wood is still full of moisture from Vietnam. It is super low humidity here (like 15%) and the black covering absorbs more heat than the white. ...
Forum: Kit Building
06-28-2015, 04:38 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 492,967
Posted By michaelnel

Thank you. Today I will get the rest of the...

Thank you.

Today I will get the rest of the covering done. Control surfaces and fuselage, then I will start the PolyCrylic coats, 3 total. This thing will fly someday. Sure glad I bought the...
Forum: Kit Building
06-27-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 492,967
Posted By michaelnel

Your covering on the fuse looks great to me! ...

Your covering on the fuse looks great to me!

I just finished covering the vertical stabilizer. Each one comes out better than the last. Next is all the control surfaces... do you guys use one...
Forum: Kit Building
06-27-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 492,967
Posted By michaelnel

PolyCrylic IS hardware store water base acrylic. ...

PolyCrylic IS hardware store water base acrylic. $20/qt. MinWax brand.
Forum: Kit Building
06-27-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 492,967
Posted By michaelnel

Progress! Got around to doing the covering on...

Progress! Got around to doing the covering on the horizontal stabilizer and it came out great.

However, if I had known what a pain it is to cover with Koverall I think I'd have gone with...
Forum: Test Posting Forum
06-27-2015, 04:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 853
Posted By michaelnel

test avatar and signature

this is where the message text would be.
Forum: Kit Building
06-26-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 492,967
Posted By michaelnel

Thank you Dave.

Thank you Dave.
Forum: Kit Building
06-26-2015, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 492,967
Posted By michaelnel

I am actually much farther along on the LT40 kit...

I am actually much farther along on the LT40 kit build at this point. The wings, fuselage, horizontal and vertical stabilizers are all done. I have started the covering. I am using SIG Koverall...
Forum: Kit Building
06-26-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 492,967
Posted By michaelnel

Hi Folks Since I originally posted in this...

Hi Folks

Since I originally posted in this thread about my experiences with my Kadet Senior Sport, I have bought an LT40 kit and after seeing how long it takes to build one, an LT40 ARF.

I...
Forum: User Product Reviews
06-21-2015, 05:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,357
Posted By michaelnel

Zero support. I ordered one of their cheesy...

Zero support. I ordered one of their cheesy Bixler 2 ARFs. The very first time I put a battery in it and raised the throttle (no prop on yet), the motor gave out a loud shriek and stopped. I...
Forum: Futaba Radios Direct support forum
06-21-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 348
Posted By michaelnel

Kudos to Hobby Services!

I managed to knock my new 14SGA onto the floor. Broke the blade for one of the switches off. I could have repaired it myself, but didn't want to void the warranty.

So I filled out the form to...
Forum: Batteries & Chargers
06-21-2015, 03:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 783
Posted By michaelnel

I have the Polaron EX with the 12v power supply. ...

I have the Polaron EX with the 12v power supply. Best charger I have seen, by far. It's a bit fiddly to operate, you have to configure the batteries you use for each of the two channels, but after...
Forum: Beginners
05-26-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 849
Views: 210,460
Posted By michaelnel

And fix it I did. I now have the wings built and...

And fix it I did. I now have the wings built and much of the fuse (I just finished the windshield & hatch stuff in post #311). Having great fun and building a strong, straight airplane, I hope!
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
05-26-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 19,483
Views: 2,693,488
Posted By michaelnel

I have the OS 120 Surpass III (with pump) on my...

I have the OS 120 Surpass III (with pump) on my GP Waco and it is definitely more than "scale" power. I had some problems getting the CG right, it was tail heavy. Finally moving the battery forward...
Forum: Kit Building
05-26-2015, 04:21 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 492,967
Posted By michaelnel

Looking forward to seeing pictures to see what...

Looking forward to seeing pictures to see what you do with that mix of colors.
Forum: Kit Building
05-25-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 492,967
Posted By michaelnel

Wow, your fuse looks a lot different than mine. ...

Wow, your fuse looks a lot different than mine. Yours is all stick construction but mine is light ply. Did you build yours from an older kit? Mine is a new kit, I wonder if they switched to the...
Forum: Kit Building
05-25-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 492,967
Posted By michaelnel

Nice progress! What did you cover it with? ...

Nice progress! What did you cover it with?

You are way ahead of me. I have the wings on my LT-40 kit built and the fuse constructed, but I need to take it over to a very experienced friend's...
Forum: Kit Building
05-19-2015, 06:24 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 492,967
Posted By michaelnel

Too bad I didn't discover it until I turned 65. ...

Too bad I didn't discover it until I turned 65. Not all that many years left, so I am learning as fast as I can!
Forum: Kit Building
05-19-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 492,967
Posted By michaelnel

Couple milestones for me this week: 1) I...

Couple milestones for me this week:

1) I started building my first ever kit, a SIG LT-40. So far it took me several days to build the left wing, but I am confident it is built right and will be...
Forum: Beginners
05-16-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 849
Views: 210,460
Posted By michaelnel

I am a member of the Mountain RC Flyers club. We...

I am a member of the Mountain RC Flyers club. We are fortunate to have found a rancher who has a private 400' x 36' paved runway with an 800' grass extension (he owns a couple Luscombe full size...
Forum: Beginners
05-16-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 849
Views: 210,460
Posted By michaelnel

DOH! I used the wrong piece of wood for the...

DOH!

I used the wrong piece of wood for the rear spar. The piece I used was the 5/16 x 1/2 x 36" one, but I should have used the 1/4 x 3/8 x 36" one. I believe I can fix it now.

If that's the...
Forum: Beginners
05-16-2015, 09:30 AM
Replies: 849
Views: 210,460
Posted By michaelnel

Hi Folks I am building my first ever kit...

Hi Folks


I am building my first ever kit (an LT40) following the directions in this wonderful thread. However, I have run into a snag.


I am at the point where I am test fitting the W5...
Forum: Kit Building
05-06-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 492,967
Posted By michaelnel

I did a ton of flying the pattern and touch and...

I did a ton of flying the pattern and touch and goes back in the 1970s. Difference was, then I was sitting inside a Cessna 150. If I recall correctly, that was way easier than this.
Forum: Kit Building
05-05-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 492,967
Posted By michaelnel

I did my second series of buddy box flights with...

I did my second series of buddy box flights with a super experienced instructor today. He just has me flying the pattern, with square turns and maintaining altitude. Probably sounds boring to you...
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