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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
07-23-2008, 12:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,308
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Pardon me while I rant

That's exactly what I'm talking about. It would be much easier to drill my own than to have to undo the originals and THEN drill.

[sm=cry_smile.gif]
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
07-22-2008, 01:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,308
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Pardon me while I rant

I do build kits. I'm building a 1/4 Pitts model 12 from plans right now but it takes me a while because I build 'em right. It's nice to throw together an ARF now and then and I don't expect them to...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
07-22-2008, 12:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,308
Posted By dubya_o

Pardon me while I rant

ARF Mfgs: Please just stop prehinging or predrilling hinge holes. It's much easier for me to just do my own than to fix your off center crooked too large/too small attempts and THEN do my own.

...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-20-2008, 02:00 AM
Replies: 805
Views: 364,022
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Pitts M12 26% plans available soon

Foam core wings? YES YES YES [sm=thumbs_up.gif]
Forum: 3D Flying!
04-11-2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7,031
Views: 764,989
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Great planes ultimate 160

Thanks A1. That's just what I was thinking of doing.

I used to be an A1 pcfixer myself. Had to get out of that business before I went insane. [sm=spinnyeyes.gif]
Forum: 3D Flying!
04-11-2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7,031
Views: 764,989
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Great planes ultimate 160

Hello everyone,
Over the last week I think I've gone over every page in this thread while waiting for glue to dry on the Pitts 12 I'm building from plans. Well, yesterday I was in the LHS and...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
03-01-2007, 12:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 554
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Blades

I assume when you say low speed you mean the heli is still on the ground. If so then yes this is normal. if the frame of the heli can't move to follow cyclic pitch changes the blades will do exactly...
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
02-08-2007, 12:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 632
Posted By dubya_o

RE: blade cp pro question

There is a very tiny shear pin that holds the head on, it probably sheared. the head will still spin but its slipping on the main shaft.
Forum: Helimax
02-06-2007, 12:50 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 24,821
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Mx-400 purchase

No. but I don't think you could tell the difference in the way they fly.
Forum: Helimax
02-05-2007, 03:46 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 24,821
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Mx-400 purchase

I have the MX400 pro which has now been upgraded to basically a 450. If I could go back in time and do it all over again I would have started with the 450. With the prices as low as they are now this...
Forum: RC Helicopter Beginners Forum
02-05-2007, 03:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 697
Posted By dubya_o

RE: O.S. 37 issues

Have you tried a new glow plug? My 37 was amazing when it was new and running real rich. It never died on me.
Forum: Helimax
01-22-2007, 12:27 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,300
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Axe CP mods

Heliko,
Where did you find it?
Forum: Helimax
01-20-2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,300
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Axe CP mods

The TP batteries have a different balance plug than the Equinox balancer and won't work. I havent been able to find an adapter that will work either.
Forum: RC Helicopter General Discussions
12-08-2006, 11:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,795
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Trying to decide on plane or helicopter

This is from an experienced plane pilot and a newbie heli pilot. My advice is to get a good simulator first, or at least try one at the lhs. You're on a limited budget and will run out of money fast...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-26-2006, 11:47 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 364,022
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Pitts M12 26% plans available soon

Hello Bernard,

Thanks for the great design! I was just wondering how the CG works out with 3 servos in the tail? I've got the fuse framed up and the tailfeathers and one wing panel built but...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-19-2006, 12:10 AM
Replies: 805
Views: 364,022
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Pitts M12 26% plans available soon

Mike Emilio,
Search the web for a trial version of Nitro PDF. I used it to trim the border off of the top and bottom of the plans leaving them at 36". I too had trouble getting even blueprint...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
08-19-2006, 10:42 AM
Replies: 805
Views: 364,022
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Pitts M12 26% plans available soon

Hi Jim,
I'm gonna try a DA50 but I may have prop clearance issues. With a 20" 3blade I think I'll be ok.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
08-19-2006, 12:08 AM
Replies: 805
Views: 364,022
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Pitts M12 26% plans available soon

I'm right in the middle of the build on mine. It's going slow because of my work schedule. I should have it flying in a couple of months.

Wally
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-09-2006, 11:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By dubya_o

RE: du-bro glow fuel pumps keep seizing

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Get a Dave Brown Six Shooter. Mine has worked perfectly for more than 10 years.

/Red B.
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Amen
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-07-2006, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By dubya_o

RE: du-bro glow fuel pumps keep seizing

I don't know if this applies to the Du bro or not but on my hobbico hand pump there is a small set screw under the label that adjusts the pressure of one of the pump chambers sides against the...
Forum: 3D Flying!
08-03-2006, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3,253
Views: 354,041
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Ultra R/C Giles 202 UL 29%

1.60FX,bisson muffler and a APC 16x8W, and i guess i'd have to mount the tank forward, right?
fernando

Mr. Scale

I'm using the 160FX with a [/u] Slimline [/u] pitts and Perry VP30 pump...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-24-2006, 11:38 PM
Replies: 805
Views: 364,022
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Pitts M12 26% plans available soon

That's too bad Richard. This is a great kit for an experienced builder and I had planned to order another one after the maiden on the one I'm building now. I guess I will have to scratch up the next...
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-07-2006, 12:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,094
Posted By dubya_o

RE: 25% Pitts Model 12 plans

Gunderson Aerodesign has a 26%. I'm in the middle of building one now and it's a great kit for an experienced builder. Go to the Scratch building/design forum and look for the "26% Pitts model 12...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
06-15-2006, 11:28 AM
Replies: 805
Views: 364,022
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Pitts M12 26% plans available soon

OT2

Thanks for the pics and the description I got thru Richard G. I plan on doing the tailwhel mount like you did but I'm gonna try to tie it to the fuse sides if I can.

Wally
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
06-07-2006, 12:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,335
Posted By dubya_o

RE: Help me pick an engine

Thanks guys. I'm really leanin toward the DA but that FPE has got me to thinkin????
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