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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-25-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,315
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: Anybody heard from Iron Bay recently? They have my money...

Well I got the parts that I ordered today. The parts look good although grossly over priced in my opinion for just a few plastic injection molded parts. Anyway it was what I needed, and I was willing...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-18-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,315
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: Anybody heard from Iron Bay recently? They have my money...

OK this has gone on long enough. It has been over 4 months since I was charged for the parts (nearly $200) and I have nothing. I have been nice and patient. He even emailed me a couple of months ago...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-17-2013, 04:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,315
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: Anybody heard from Iron Bay recently? They have my money...

I just wish that I could get someone that would actually answer the phone. Or at least be able to leave a short message. The wait does not bother me so much as the fact that my card was charged...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-16-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,315
Posted By flyingvranch

Anybody heard from Iron Bay recently? They have my money...

I contacted Iron Bay back in late November about purchasing a set of prop blades and a spinner for my Byron P-51.
My email was promptly returned by John stating that the total price would be...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-05-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,899
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: Can't fix a leaking retract valve

I took everyone's advice and I think nearly all of the o-rings are leaking everywhere. These are 30 year old Byron retracts. What are my options here? It looks like I'll be on the hunt for o-rings....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-04-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,899
Posted By flyingvranch

Can't fix a leaking retract valve

I have three different Robart retract air valves and they ALL leak! It seems that the o-rings have shrunk or something. I also have a Byron valve with the same symptoms. What's the trick for keeping...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-01-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 11,766
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: Lets see your workshops

Here's mine :D
Plus a pic of my landing strip at my ranch...Hooterville International Airport
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-24-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By flyingvranch

Byron P-51 Where to find the prop blades?

Does anybody know where I can find the set of four bolt on prop blades for the old Byron P-51 with the reduction drive? I need the spinner also. I see Iron Bay still has them online but I'm not sure...
Forum: The Clubhouse
04-16-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,045
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: Work/Build Bench Ideas???

Here's mine that I built. Maybe you can get a few ideas for your bench from it. Hope this helps!
Forum: The Clubhouse
04-15-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,741
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: Work bench designs

Here's mine. BenchZilla. All 500lbs. of it. Was a fun project too.
Forum: Kit Building
03-27-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,533
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: kit built quater scale pietenpol sky scout

Is that an old Larry Sewell kit from S2 models? Great work and a beautiful paint job! I built the same kit, except mine is electric powered. Here is the discussion on mine from last year;
...
Forum: The Clubhouse
01-11-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,303
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: Alaska Wing Men

There are actually two different shows. The one being advertised to premier this Fri on the discovery channel is "Flying Alaska". The show last night was most excellent and a refreshing change from...
Forum: Airplanes - Full Scale
12-15-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By flyingvranch

Looking for an old aviation book from my childhood...

This is a long shot at best, but I am looking for a copy of an old aviation book that I had checked out of the public library when I was a kid in the 60's. I don't remember the name, but it looked to...
Forum: Kit Building
12-07-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,563
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: Build table

The workbench with the saw is mine. I use this island bench as my main assembly table and all around junk catcher. It weighs over 500 lbs. :D
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
11-21-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,781
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: Workbench plans?

On my main island bench, I used 1" MDF for the top. Very smooth and hard and dead flat. I applied I think 6 coats of polyurethane with block sanding and leveling in between each coat. Then I gave it...
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-06-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,229
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: NEW Work bench!!

Your bench looks great so far! Nice framework too.

Here are a few pics of my main assembly bench that I call "Benchzilla" It's just over 4x8 and serves double duty as a bench for my tablesaw. It...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
06-17-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,052
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: A 1/4 Scale Pietenpol Completion

Thanks for the nice compliments folks!. Sorry about my tardy reply, but I had forgotten about this thread. Mangolo, I have sent you a PM about the building instructions....
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
01-10-2010, 02:13 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,991
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: I'm told 1/4 scale

Beautiful work! Tell us more about the construction, motor, covering paint etc... How did you manage to build this plane with just your left hand also?????? Inquiring minds want to know.....
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
01-08-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,052
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: A 1/4 Scale Pietenpol Completion

Rich,
I tinted the dope with an ink product I bought from Hobby Lobby Art Supply. It is Liquidtex Professional Acrylic Ink product number 4260332

A few drops is all it takes. It's rather hard...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
01-08-2010, 04:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,603
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: How are your winter projects comming?

I just finished the first half of my winter project. Here's the thread;
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9398400/tm.htm

My next project on the board is to build an old Dream Catcher Hobbies...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
01-08-2010, 11:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,052
Posted By flyingvranch

A 1/4 Scale Pietenpol Completion

Several of my friends on this board have asked to see my newest plane so here it is.....

I just finished up an old Larry Sewell kit from the eighties. It's the single seat version of the famous...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
01-07-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 36,517
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: What would your ideal R/C workshop look like?

Flyby8,
Yes that is a Wilga by ICARE rc. I have not towed any gliders with it yet. I have a G-62 for power and it basically flies around like a truck. Thanks for the compliments!
Forum: Tips & Techniques
12-16-2009, 07:22 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 36,517
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: What would your ideal R/C workshop look like?

Yes I built everything in my shop including my shop and home as well. I enjoy dabbling in woodworking from time to time. Thanks for the compliments!

I had another thought about shop layout and...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
12-15-2009, 08:04 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 36,517
Posted By flyingvranch

RE: What would your ideal R/C workshop look like?

I have a 20x24 shop buit onto my home just for model building. After 37 years or so of building planes I have developed a few ideas that might help others. I too looked at the other threads with...
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