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Forum: ARF or RTF
04-06-2024, 08:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 102
Posted By EF

Seagull Christen Husky vs. Super Decathlon (1.20)

Would appreciate any comments from anyone who’s flown both these models in terms of differences and similarities in flying characteristics.

They have similar specs though I am aware the Husky also...
Forum: Kit Building
03-19-2024, 04:58 AM
Replies: 1,251
Views: 274,578
Posted By EF

I can’t help thinking sometimes that kits are...

I can’t help thinking sometimes that kits are maybe a bit overrated…

I mean so many plans that used to cost a bit many years ago are available today for free download (and tile printing them means...
Forum: Kit Building
03-04-2024, 10:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 249
Posted By EF

Plans available here: ...

Plans available here:

https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=11780
Forum: Kit Building
01-11-2024, 01:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 498
Posted By EF

A very therapeutic cowl construction method, I...

A very therapeutic cowl construction method, I rather like it :)
Forum: Kit Building
12-26-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,149
Posted By EF

Good to see all this progress! The plywood in...

Good to see all this progress!
The plywood in your kit looks different than in mine, it looks much darker like that used in furniture.
My pre 1970 kit (with metal cowl) plywood parts looked much...
Forum: Kit Building
12-07-2023, 09:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,149
Posted By EF

I guess I was lucky, was able to use everything...

I guess I was lucky, was able to use everything from the box.

Be careful with the Outerzone parts drawings, they are not scans of the actual parts but of a pencil drawing someone made around the...
Forum: Kit Building
12-06-2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,149
Posted By EF

Good luck, and you might find my experience a...

Good luck, and you might find my experience a useful reference, documented in these two threads:

https://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35078&PN=2
...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
11-25-2022, 11:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 733
Posted By EF

Sterling Tri Pacer - question about the elevators

Looking to build this classic for 3 channel RC with the least amount of deviations from the original, but not sure what to do about the enormous horizontal tail modification for incorporating...
Forum: Kit Building
10-30-2022, 11:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,402
Posted By EF

Measured in mm from my kit plans: A=46.5 ...

Measured in mm from my kit plans:

A=46.5
B=33.0
C=70.0
D=84.0
E=237
F=386

Enjoy the build and model!
Forum: Kit Building
10-24-2022, 01:53 AM
Replies: 1,726
Views: 231,876
Posted By EF

A laser cut short kit is more expensive for...

A laser cut short kit is more expensive for similar type and size models than a complete ARF, so the way I look at it it’s not a bad idea today to get an ARF, remove the covering, make some upgrades...
Forum: Electrics to Glow Conversions
10-14-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,864
Posted By EF

The reason they suggest an 049 is that these...

The reason they suggest an 049 is that these engines have an integral fuel tank and are relatively easy to install.
Anything larger would require you to redesign the structure to accommodate a tank,...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
08-31-2022, 11:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 887
Posted By EF

This is probably due to the structure of the...

This is probably due to the structure of the elevator.
If it has only a narrow leading edge spar then it will not have enough depth for a sufficient secure bond for the Robart hinge.

Robart...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-29-2022, 06:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,316
Posted By EF

No problem coupling the controls, you can always...

No problem coupling the controls, you can always decouple with the flick of a switch.

I’m sure you are aware the Jungmeister is a highly aerobatic design. Don’t expect it to be similar to a lazy...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-28-2022, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,316
Posted By EF

I flew a 40” span Jungmeister (from the Whitehead...

I flew a 40” span Jungmeister (from the Whitehead plan) for years.
At first it was rather a handful especially on takeoff but not only.
I then put a cheap GWS rate gyro on the rudder with no...
Forum: Kit Building
08-26-2022, 09:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,473
Posted By EF

I have successfully used different PVA adhesives...

I have successfully used different PVA adhesives for this, ranging from so called covering-specific adhesives such as Balsaloc, CoverLoc, to general wood glues like Bison wood glue and Elmer’s.
...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-25-2022, 04:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,069
Posted By EF

Cox 020 Pee Wee Fuel Pick Up Tube?

I took this engine apart for cleaning and inspection prior to running it, and it seems to me there should be some kind of fuel pick up tube inside the tank from the bottom of the tank to the short...
Forum: Kit Building
08-24-2022, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 614,833
Posted By EF

I just love those Piper Cubs, but can’t finish...

I just love those Piper Cubs, but can’t finish them in the standard yellow.

My Sig 1/6 has an OS .30 FS and rarely uses above 1/2 throttle. Sounds fantastic .

...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-17-2022, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,129
Posted By EF

Thanks for the ideas. I am definitely leaning...

Thanks for the ideas.
I am definitely leaning towards building from a plan, I have been doing that for several decades…
Already downloaded several candidates from Outerzone :)
I think I’ll choose...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-16-2022, 03:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,129
Posted By EF

Model for a Cox Pee Wee 020?

Was given this engine and thought it would make a nice change…

So looking for recommendations for a suitable model, preferably a Guillows style scale model for use with 2 channel aileron/elevator...
Forum: Kit Building
08-11-2022, 01:23 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,627
Posted By EF

A very nice and clean build. What is the...

A very nice and clean build.
What is the purpose of the shrink tube? Is it only for aesthetic reasons?
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
05-21-2022, 03:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 724
Posted By EF

Liberty Sport B (M.A.N. Roger Stern plan)

Has anyone built this model and would care to share impressions from the build and about its flight characteristics?
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
04-25-2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 428
Posted By EF

Question on power distribution boards

I’m looking at several servo power distribution boards like those made by RCCSKJ (probably sold also under other names).
Some have an integrated ignition kill switch and some don’t but all have...
Forum: Kit Building
04-11-2022, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,691
Posted By EF

Thanks for sharing. Making some simple support...

Thanks for sharing.
Making some simple support frame to hold the perimeter steady prior to the process would have prevented the distortion?
Forum: Kit Building
04-05-2022, 05:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,149
Posted By EF

I haven’t built one but have recently printed the...

I haven’t built one but have recently printed the plan with the intention to scratch build one.
I intend to build it ‘stock’ 3 channels with the large dihedral.
Will probably only change the...
Forum: Glow Engines
03-31-2022, 09:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 463
Posted By EF

Magnum 1.80 AR two stroke manual

I’ve searched long for the manual but couldn’t locate one.
Can anyone help?
Thanks!
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