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Forum: Questions and Answers
06-01-2005, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 500
Posted By rugrad02

Concerning 15% fuel

I goofed up. I ordered what I thought was 15% Tower Hobbies fuel from Tower Hobbies off the internet. I must have gotten in a hurry and ordered 15% 4-cycle premium which has a higher content of...
Forum: Kit Building
05-02-2005, 07:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,293
Posted By rugrad02

RE: What happened to Williams Brothers?

Sorry Terry, cant go to that link. Wont give me permission.

Thanks

KB
Forum: Kit Building
05-02-2005, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,293
Posted By rugrad02

What happened to Williams Brothers?

Hello,

I have always wanted to build an S.E. 5 or similar WWI plane from a kit. I have been discouraged in my efforts to find a manufacture of some of these planes. I recently came across a...
Forum: Kit Building
04-24-2005, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 723
Posted By rugrad02

Fun 51 covering question!!!

Hello,

I am about to start building a Tower Hobbies Fun 51. It will arrive probably this week. I have a question about covering. Do I have to cover the plane after fixing the wing and tail...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-14-2005, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By rugrad02

Where should I exit my annteanae?

Hello all,

I am building a four star .40 and I am wondering where/how I should exit the reciever anntenae? I have not covered the plane yet so I can make some modifications. Thanks

KB
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-09-2005, 11:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By rugrad02

RE: Haze on covering left by CA???

Thanks for your help. I found an old post about Haze and someone mentioned using WD-40. I sprayed a bit on a paper towel and it cleared up nicely. I dont have acetone or debonder but I did happen to...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-09-2005, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By rugrad02

Haze on covering left by CA???

Hello all,



I am excited. Today I covered my first airplane. I am fairly happy with my job aside from a few wrinkles. Anyways, The 4* I built came with SIG Easy Hinges. I put several...
Forum: Kit Building
04-06-2005, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By rugrad02

Where do I exit the fuel lines?(4* .40)

Hey there fellas and ladies,


I am building a Four Star .40 and have come across a blank in the directions. First of all, maybe I am blind but I have looked at both the plans and the...
Forum: Kit Building
04-05-2005, 06:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 786
Posted By rugrad02

Four Star .40 Fiberglass tape???

Hello,

I have been working on my 4* for the past few days. I am finished with the wing but am running into some confusion. There was a strip of fiberglass tape that was included in the kit....
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-12-2005, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 420
Posted By rugrad02

Is 5% fuel OK to use?

I have no hobby shops close to me and I dont want to spend the shipping costs for the fuel. Recently on an out of town trip I stopped in at a hobby shop desperate to find some fuel and all they had...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-06-2005, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By rugrad02

What the heck is wrong with my Engine?

I recently put a Thunder Tiger .42 Engine that is probably 8 years old in a new ARF. The engine hasnt run it some time. I did take the engine apart to clean the insides real good a few months ago.
...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-02-2005, 01:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,988
Posted By rugrad02

Can I use flexible pushrod for the elevator?

Hello,

I am building a Thunder Tiger Stick .40. I could not get the wooden pushrod assembly to exit the rear for the elevator of the plane and move back and forth in a smooth manner. It...
Forum: Beginners
04-07-2004, 06:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 393
Posted By rugrad02

Swapping crystals (Futaba 7 channel rx)

I have an old(early 90's) Futaba rx that is on channel 26(Low Band Channel). I no longer have the tx for it.

I am now using a similar Futaba rx but on a high band channel of 36. Can I buy...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-06-2004, 06:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 662
Posted By rugrad02

RE: Channel 36 crystal works on channel 26 reciever

My New rx is channel 36 highband (Channels 36-60)
My old rx(Channel 26) is low band (Channels 11-35)

Can I just buy a new crystal(36) and put it in my channel 26rx? I tried it and it worked...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-06-2004, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 662
Posted By rugrad02

Channel 36 crystal works on channel 26 reciever

FUTABA FP-R127DF DUAL CONVERSION
7 channel Reciever Channel 26 FM


I have a question. I have a radio setup on channel 36 for my trainer. I have an old reciever but not the transmitter on...
Forum: Kit Building
04-05-2004, 06:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,462
Posted By rugrad02

Do I need a balsa building board?

Do I really need a balsa building board? I dont have a soft enough building board that 1" T Pins will go into. My workbench is a thick, flat, smooth, hard wood surface. Can I get by building my first...
Forum: AMA Discussions
04-04-2004, 12:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 704
Posted By rugrad02

I got my membership card very quick!

Just to let you know. Thursday of last week March 25th I faxed in an application to AMA for a new membership. I recieved the card only 4 days later on the 29th of March. I have heard that AMA is...
Forum: Kit Building
04-04-2004, 12:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,914
Posted By rugrad02

Do I Cover the elevator and rudder first then glue to plane?

When I am covering a plane, can I cover the tail surfaces first then glue them to the plane? I have made a final decision to buy the Sig Mid Star .40. Having never covered a plane before, I feel it...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-30-2004, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,045
Posted By rugrad02

Thunder Tiger Stick .40 ARF

Anyone ever build and fly the Thunder Tiger Stick .40 ARF? Would this be a good plane for the just past trainer pilot which I hope to be in a few months? I know it has a symmetrical wing. Is this...
Forum: Kit Building
03-29-2004, 07:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,495
Posted By rugrad02

I have questions on covering!!!

1) I have decided to buy the Sig Four-Star .40. I have never covered before. Could I handle covering this plane?

2) Covering is expensive and I would hate to mess up and waste a roll or two. I...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-28-2004, 10:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,094
Posted By rugrad02

RE: anyone ever hit a bird??

Saw 2 beautiful mature Bald Eagles at the field. They didnt seem to be bothered by our planes. Everyone most definately kept away from that side of the field.
Forum: Kit Building
03-28-2004, 10:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 820
Posted By rugrad02

What would be a good first plane kit?

I would like to try my hands at building and covering a good just past trainer plane. Building kits seems intimidating so I would like something with easy instructions etc. I was told by a friend to...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-28-2004, 08:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,501
Posted By rugrad02

Will the disorientation get easier to deal with?

I flew for the first time in 6 or 7 years today with an instructor and one thing I never got over is the disorienting feeling when the plane is at high altitudes, turning in the distance and when the...
Forum: AMA Discussions
03-27-2004, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,174
Posted By rugrad02

My Card hasn't come yet, can I still fly?

I am a returning AMA member. I was told last week that my card was in the mail after an email I recieved. The email didnt include my AMA number. I would like to go to the club and fly...
Forum: Questions and Answers
03-27-2004, 11:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,231
Posted By rugrad02

Whats wrong with my starter?

I am getting back into RC after a few years. I have a Tower Hobbies Tower Power 12volt starter with the Hobbico PowerCore 12 volt Starter Power Pack. Every time I try to start my new .40 OS engine,...
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