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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-29-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 621
Views: 95,610
Posted By jimkim

In an earlier post Great Planes responded that...

In an earlier post Great Planes responded that the landing gear is the same used on other large scale models in the past. This includes the Giant Revolver. The landing gear on the Giant Revolver...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-28-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 621
Views: 95,610
Posted By jimkim

Great Planes Citabria: Response to posted...

Great Planes Citabria: Response to posted comments on the internet

Lately there have been comments on the Great Planes Citabria. We would like to take a moment to address them with those of...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
08-06-2014, 04:59 AM
Replies: 5,565
Views: 417,586
Posted By jimkim

Lighter fluid effectively removes glue residue...

Lighter fluid effectively removes glue residue without affecting the paint. I have used this several times with great results.
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-11-2014, 04:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,511
Posted By jimkim

Scuff the fiberglass. Wipe it with alcohol to...

Scuff the fiberglass. Wipe it with alcohol to clean it. Tack glue the ring in place with CA and then make a fillet of Shoe Goo. It holds great.
Forum: Kit Building
11-22-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 466
Views: 37,920
Posted By jimkim

It does but it evaporates out quickly.

It does but it evaporates out quickly.
Forum: Kit Building
11-22-2013, 05:39 AM
Replies: 466
Views: 37,920
Posted By jimkim

drube, I have been reading your post and...

drube,

I have been reading your post and some of the advice you have been getting for stacking and cutting the ribs. With your stated equipment you might want to go old school. Glue the balsa...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 872,850
Posted By jimkim

RE: Larger Revolver

Video link is up

http://www.greatplanes.com/airplanes/gpma1425.html
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 872,850
Posted By jimkim

RE: Larger Revolver

Yes it is a 22x10 prop
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 872,850
Posted By jimkim

RE: Larger Revolver

removed
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 872,850
Posted By jimkim

RE: Larger Revolver

Geometry is the same.
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 872,850
Posted By jimkim

RE: Larger Revolver

The tail gear is mounted to plywood. Yes, the main landing gear is a split gear. We understand a one piece gear would spread the stress loads better. The manufacturing cost for this was...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 85,460
Posted By jimkim

RE: 50CC REVOLVER!!

The web site is up on Great Planes. The video should be posted later today.

http://greatplanes.com/airplanes/gpma1425.html
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 872,850
Posted By jimkim

RE: Larger Revolver

There is a site that has started.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11231968/anchors_11231968/mpage_1/key_Larger%252CRevolver/anchor/tm.htm#11231968
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 872,850
Posted By jimkim

RE: Larger Revolver

microdon2

I do not own a Revolver as they are not yet available but as the designer on this project for Great Planes I have flown it and tested it extensively.

Jim
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 872,850
Posted By jimkim

RE: Larger Revolver

The Great planes web page is up and running on the Revolver 50cc. The manual is there and I would anticipate the video some time today.

http://greatplanes.com/airplanes/gpma1425.html

Jim
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 872,850
Posted By jimkim

RE: Larger Revolver

I appreciate you comments on the choice of servos. Without going through a long discussion on servos let me say this. There are a lot of opinions on servos and each guy seems to have his own...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 872,850
Posted By jimkim

RE: Larger Revolver

The Great Planes web site will have the plane up later today. The manual will be available today and I understand that the video will be available some time today too. I will post the link when it...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2012, 05:25 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 85,460
Posted By jimkim

RE: 50CC REVOLVER!!

I have been monitoring comments and questions on the new 55cc Revolver. Much of this conversation had been taking place on the .60 Revolver site so I thought it may be helpful to post information...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2012, 05:19 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 872,850
Posted By jimkim

RE: Larger Revolver

The hinges are Robart type pinned hinges on all control surfaces and with the exception of the rudder they are all pre-installed.

The landing gear wood mount is very secure. In all of our...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-27-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 872,850
Posted By jimkim

RE: Larger Revolver

I have been monitoring your comments and questions on the new 55cc Revolver. After reading much speculation I thought I would chime in and set a few of the facts straight for you. First of all this...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-28-2012, 05:07 AM
Replies: 920
Views: 120,896
Posted By jimkim

RE: Top Flite Giant Corsair ARF Disappeared.

The Corsair will need approximately a pound of nose weight to balance with the DLE 55. This is normal.
Forum: Kit Building
03-31-2011, 10:03 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,159
Posted By jimkim

RE: kit cutting 101

Here is the method I have used for years for attaching and then seperating paper from the wood. Use 3M 77 spray on the back of the paper to adhere it to the wood. To remove the paper saturate it...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-17-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 257,747
Posted By jimkim

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

Louies situation is an isolated incident. If you should have this problem you can contact Top Flite product support and we will work to correct the situation as I did with him. This is our standard...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-17-2011, 11:25 AM
Replies: 1,844
Views: 257,747
Posted By jimkim

RE: NEW Top Flight P-40??? 1/5 scale

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Forum: ARF or RTF
02-09-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 83,832
Posted By jimkim

RE: New Great Planes Escapade 61.

As the designer for this project I can assure you that you will be disappointed with the performance with the .55

Jim
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