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Forum: Glow Engines
04-05-2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,470
Posted By GREG DOE

Jaka, Thanks for the information on the green...

Jaka, Thanks for the information on the green head MVVS. On the left side of my crankcase there is an emboss where typically the displacement is cast in. On my engine the emboss has been burnished...
Forum: Control Lines
04-05-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 165
Posted By GREG DOE

Controline stunt airplane's wings produce lift by...

Controline stunt airplane's wings produce lift by flying on an "angle of attack". Generally a model with a symmetrical airfoil wing is designed to fly upright, and inverted. This can be easily...
Forum: Control Lines
04-05-2024, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 134
Posted By GREG DOE

Super Ringmaster

Super Ringmaster
Forum: Glow Engines
04-04-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,470
Posted By GREG DOE

I bought my green-head MVVS .40 used from my...

I bought my green-head MVVS .40 used from my local hobby shop for the carburetor. I planned to try the carb on a Rossi .40. I wasn't too impressed with the fit of the piston/liner on the MVVS. It was...
Forum: Glow Engines
04-01-2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,470
Posted By GREG DOE

All (engine) racing events have rules that...

All (engine) racing events have rules that specify the maximum displacement (bore, and stroke) allowed. So you can't just use a bigger engine! There are many difference between a racing engine, and a...
Forum: Control Lines
04-01-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 377
Posted By GREG DOE

The two things that contribute to blushing are...

The two things that contribute to blushing are high humidity (as was already mentioned) and solvents in the dope (lacquers) that evaporate too quickly, causing moisture to be trapped in the paint....
Forum: The Clubhouse
03-09-2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12,309
Views: 1,350,645
Posted By GREG DOE

You better get an apology with your refund +...

You better get an apology with your refund + compensation for your inconvenience. Belated Happy Birthday to your grandson.
Forum: General Racing Discussion
03-07-2024, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By GREG DOE

Thanks for clearing up the questions about the...

Thanks for clearing up the questions about the engine.
Forum: General Racing Discussion
03-06-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By GREG DOE

Rick, My son, Tom talked to the seller at Perry....

Rick, My son, Tom talked to the seller at Perry. He was told that your airplane was a "marriage" of a Violet wing, and a Jerry Small fuselage. The front intake engine would not have been used in F1...
Forum: General Racing Discussion
03-05-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By GREG DOE

The model Pollcat is a Formula 1, although there...

The model Pollcat is a Formula 1, although there was a couple of .15 size Quarter Midget as well. The full scale Pollcat was a variation of the Shoestring. Your model is most likely the Bob Violet...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
02-24-2024, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 279
Posted By GREG DOE

Rick, Same answer "Muncie, and Cincinnati"....

Rick, Same answer "Muncie, and Cincinnati". There's usually a couple of races in Florida each year which might be a little closer to you?
Forum: The Clubhouse
02-24-2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 12,309
Views: 1,350,645
Posted By GREG DOE

Don Williams sang "Amanda". Don was an original...

Don Williams sang "Amanda". Don was an original member of the Pozo Seco Singers.
Forum: Control Lines
02-16-2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,343
Posted By GREG DOE

AJ, In answer to your question I haven't started...

AJ, In answer to your question I haven't started on my Flying Fool yet, and it probably will be a while, as I have several projects to finish before I get into nostalgic projects.
Matt Kania...
Forum: Control Lines
02-03-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 36,285
Posted By GREG DOE

"Really high humidity, not good using dope. Have...

"Really high humidity, not good using dope. Have to use retarder to keep it from milking." Also referred to as "blushing". In a high humidity situation, the dope dries so fast that water gets...
Forum: Control Lines
02-02-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,343
Posted By GREG DOE

I have a new in the box Flying Fool that I hope...

I have a new in the box Flying Fool that I hope to build one day. When I was in my late teens I saw several fly, and always wanted one. I want to power mine with an OS LA .25. The OS is comparable...
Forum: Control Lines
01-22-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,641
Posted By GREG DOE

When you learn how to do consecutive figure 8's,...

When you learn how to do consecutive figure 8's, you can stand still for as long as you want.
Forum: Glow Engines
01-21-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 828
Posted By GREG DOE

So I've been playing with glow motors for over 65...

So I've been playing with glow motors for over 65 years, and I've learned a little about them. A friend had one of these Alpha motors, and asked me for help. I never could get it to run correctly! I...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-21-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12,309
Views: 1,350,645
Posted By GREG DOE

Nissan here in Tennessee is also non union....

Nissan here in Tennessee is also non union. Excellent company. There have been numerous unsuccessful attempts to unionize. Near by is the former Saturn plant. It's now just another GM plant. A...
Forum: Kit Building
01-19-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 381
Posted By GREG DOE

Off hand that's not a servo I'm familiar with?

Off hand that's not a servo I'm familiar with?
Forum: Kit Building
01-19-2024, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 381
Posted By GREG DOE

I've got an assortment of servos in my 5...

I've got an assortment of servos in my 5 Quickies. Some are over kill, but when buying new servos for a Quickie, I've been very satisfied with HiTec HS 225 either metal gear,or plastic gear.
Forum: Control Lines
12-30-2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 46,644
Posted By GREG DOE

Well that's good news.

Well that's good news.
Forum: Control Lines
12-28-2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 46,644
Posted By GREG DOE

AJ, You're certainly holding up your end...

AJ, You're certainly holding up your end regarding posting: "I wish more guys would post seems, like I invaded this circle thing." A quick count shows that you were the "LAST" to post on no less than...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
12-07-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 367
Posted By GREG DOE

Ceiling board works well, but you will need a...

Ceiling board works well, but you will need a level surface under it. Often times you can go to your Lowes, or Home Depot and ask if they have a damaged sheet that you can get at a discount.That's...
Forum: Kit Building
12-05-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 326
Posted By GREG DOE

I got pink Monokote, and my son has pink...

I got pink Monokote, and my son has pink Ultrakote. PM me your USPS address.
Forum: Control Lines
11-27-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,110
Posted By GREG DOE

I've been following your posts since you...

I've been following your posts since you "exploded" on this site. Hardly anyone uses a motor cycle battery, or a computer stand-by jel-lite with there electric starters. A 3s or or 4Ss LiFe or LiPo...
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