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Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-02-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,070
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: TAURUS Plus

I have a Scorpio Taurus Plus, ready to cover kit but i am missing the wing. I my try to scratch build it but would really like to come across one already built. i am thinking about seeing if a 15...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-08-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,676
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: Giant Sweet and low stik

Keep up the great work. I am enjoying the build, and hope yopu feel better soon. However you many be on to something, the flu will feep you out of work. Gives you a lot more time to build. My great...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
02-04-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,676
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: Giant Sweet and low stik

I too am looking forward to your build. I am just starting to step up from the 40 size planes and started with a 4*120 kit. I would like to try and scratch build a stick. Where did you get the plans?...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-07-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,277
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: SIG FOURSTAR 120 Opinion

i am knee deep int it now, same problems you see. my trailing edge skins, alerons would make better skis than what they are suppose to. oh don't lay a straight edge on your blue print, it will leave...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-28-2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,259
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: Need help with Hobbico ultimate biplane

I know this is an old thread but i just picked up one of these and was wondering what size engine you were successful with? I have a super tigre 51 i was going to put on it. And how does it fly?? Was...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-26-2010, 07:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

I was trying to save a little money and used Rustoleum primer and paint from Lowes.

Load some pictures of the fun you guys are haveing.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
07-12-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

First I covered completly in white topflight monocoat, then I taped off all I wanted to stay white. Then gave it a light primercoat, then gave it several coats of metallic blue rustoluem, then coated...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-28-2010, 11:06 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

Check Balsa USA, they have been great for me. They ship in a long box with all packet tight inside. I use the boxes to store all of my extra wood.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-28-2010, 09:45 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

I do not know what the weight is. It flys great. I will try to get that for ya. Theres plenty of room in the rear boom to stash the battery if you need to help balance.

On the enlarged plans,...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
05-19-2010, 08:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

Don't be sorry to bring up this post, that's the reason i put it here. I my self like to get ideas from here. Let me tell you this is one of my most favorite plans in my hanger. It is my smallest of...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
09-02-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 21,085
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: ASSAN 2.4 GHz Transmitter module/receivers

audiov005

is the switch still working for you with 35mhz to 2.4??
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-05-2009, 09:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

Flight Report!!!!!!! What can i say new years day fun fly, cold and windy!!!

Taxi a little, throttle up and off the ground be fore I let up on the elevator to get the tail off the ground, kinda...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-23-2008, 02:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

I took the top of a two litter bottle, cut off the screw cap, cut about 7-8" down to were I only had the top half of the bottle.
I then split this in half vertical.
I then rolled around the...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-19-2008, 08:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

Hey,

Ever finish building a plane and feel like you have a new member to the family?
I have built a few kits and even scratched built from coroplast, but this is my first scratch built from...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-08-2008, 11:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

Here are some more pictures. This is the first for me on making a cowl from scratch.
Used a 2 liter pepsi bottle, black pantie hose, 5 min epoxy.

I think it will paint up very nice.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-24-2008, 09:34 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

The wheels are Hanger 9 Pro-light 3". $6.69
The gear is Great Planes .40 size. $7.99 (I think Dural, the package has hit the trash but on my receite the Iten # is GPMQ1820)
Great planes...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-21-2008, 12:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

My pilot says lets gooooooooooo!


I fly off grass, and could use 2" wheels but these 3" look mighty nice!!!
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-19-2008, 08:24 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

Rock-n-fly. Getting close, the weather is getting cold, I don't care if it is snowing this bird will test fly in a few weeks.

Lots of fun weeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-17-2008, 10:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

Here are some more pictures, frameing the fuse and starteing to mount radio gear. Getting closer to the final goal. The material list is working okay so far. Had to shorten f2 to match f1 and f3 top...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-14-2008, 04:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,711
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: new to scratch building and dont want to screw it up

To transfer I use carbon copy paper and poster board. After you make a poster board templete you can use it over again. You can glue to 1/8 plywood if you want it to last for years. Remimber you can...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-10-2008, 10:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

A little more progress, the wig is covered, not any trimming yet. Started to cut the formers for the fusealoge. It appears it's going to be a little smaller than I thought I may be dropping my engine...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
11-03-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

Just about ready to cover wing.
Flaps, Alerions are the same size.
Ca hinges used so if the alerions are too small i can remove easy.

Most likely build a glass cowl, will see how that goes....
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-30-2008, 07:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

A little more progress.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-28-2008, 07:56 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

This is a scratch build, so you have choices. You can modify any part of the plan you want. Flying in the wind I think is an experience thing. I have a flat bottom wing for an spad stick that is my...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
10-27-2008, 09:50 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,886
Posted By GlowFlite

RE: BLUE FLASH FLY RC Mag #44

So far i have had to purchase 1 more 12" x 1/4" 48" long balsa, and 1/4" dowel rod. (I had nothing in my personnal stock of wood)

The plans don't show clearance on the rudder for the middle of...
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