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Forum: Kit Building
08-28-2006, 05:32 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

Soapy water hmmm? So just a little dishwashing soap in a water solution, then squeegee (sp?) the excess out? Any pitfalls there to watch for?

I "think" mine will also have the removable scoop...
Forum: Kit Building
08-28-2006, 05:22 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

Hey Hey Jim! Looking good! First covering job you say? Couldn't tell from here!!!

My project has stalled due to other RL projects and the never-ending Honey-do list. It'll fly...just not as...
Forum: Glow Engines
08-03-2006, 11:19 AM
Replies: 54,894
Views: 5,441,795
Posted By dogtoes

RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !

Hi,

I just stumbled upon this thread and thought I'd chime in too. I've got a FA-65 that I purchased off of a buddy a couple of years ago. It's supposed to go into my GP Piper Cub 40, but...
Forum: Kit Building
08-03-2006, 07:24 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

Jim,

Sounds as though our trim schemes will be very simliar. I'm taking my cues from Terry Wallace, whose Contender picture I grabbed from another thread. My scheme will be the same as his but...
Forum: Kit Building
08-02-2006, 08:47 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

Well, I had to do some other things this week, so I didn't get quite as far as I wanted. My goal was to be done with the wing Friday night. Perhaps Saturday now.

I did order my fuel tank and...
Forum: Kit Building
07-31-2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

Spent my evening puttering on the wing.

One suggestion to future builders: read ahead in the instructions so you can plan out your epoxy needs. (edit: I should mention that all I currently...
Forum: Kit Building
07-30-2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

Thanks mduslick!

And yeah, I saw that about the thin skin on numerous posts. Thanks for the reminder though!

-Chris
Forum: Kit Building
07-30-2006, 05:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

Let me help you out Sea Fury...TF Contender

I'm there for ya! LOL :)

-Chris
Forum: Kit Building
07-30-2006, 05:17 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

Okay, as promised, here are my progress pictures. As I said I've got the tail feathers modded and completed. There is no scientific reasoning behind my design. It's all done using the TLAR...
Forum: Kit Building
07-30-2006, 02:17 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

Congrats mduslick!

Sounds as though the aircraft flew great! Sorry to hear about your engine woes. Few things suck the fun quicker out of the flying field than engine issues. Indeed, please...
Forum: Kit Building
07-30-2006, 05:58 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

mduslick,

Did you have the weather for first flight? How did it go? Details details! :D

-Chris
Forum: Kit Building
07-28-2006, 10:56 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

Brian,

I'm using the wheels that used to be on my 40 Tower Trainer until a radio glitch (no...really) put it in the ground. Our field is also rough in spots being an old landfill.

Of most...
Forum: Kit Building
07-28-2006, 07:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

Jim,

Nice clear description. Thanks.

Last night I cleared off my build area and proceded to remove all the die-cut wood from their frames. Very impressed with the quality of the wood and...
Forum: Kit Building
07-27-2006, 11:45 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

Hi Jim,

thanks for the pics and information. I'll study my plans this week to see if I want to perform a similar mod.

Did you glue your wing sheeting to the addition outboard rib?
...
Forum: Kit Building
07-26-2006, 02:37 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

Safebet,

Before you cover, can you share some detail pics of your modified wingtip areas? Sounds intriguing.

And I'll have the camera handy near my "hobby-nook".

Regards,

Chris
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
07-26-2006, 09:27 AM
Replies: 337
Views: 181,843
Posted By dogtoes

RE: Phil Krafts Original Ugly Stick

CCRC1, I just sent you a PM with my address.

Thanks,

Chris
Forum: Kit Building
07-26-2006, 07:48 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

Well I got my purchase approved by Kitchen 6, so I am now the latest owner of a Contender! I hope to start putting glue to wood this weekend!

I've got a Saito 65 four-stroke that was supposed...
Forum: Kit Building
07-25-2006, 08:36 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,239
Posted By dogtoes

RE: My TF Contender Build

Mduslick,

Looking good!

Due to threads like this one, I have decieded to grab myself a Contender. Now if I can just slip it past the wife without too many "What about the other planes...
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-25-2006, 05:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 612
Posted By dogtoes

RE: Request help identifying this plane

Woot!

Thanks all who helped out on this. Doug, you are absolutely correct! That is exactly what it looks like...thanks so much.

Smooth landings,

Chris
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-24-2006, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 612
Posted By dogtoes

Request help identifying this plane...EDIT: solved!

This plane was picked up from an estate sale. It has a 58.5" wingspan and is about 48 inches from cowl to tail tip. It did come with a .40 Rossi with tuned pipe. At least we think it's a .40...
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