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Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
03-22-2022, 12:34 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 56,127
Posted By Doog-meister

I realize this thread is ancient, BUT . . . The...

I realize this thread is ancient, BUT . . .
The TF contender has the same rudder outline as the plans. I built on e a few years back when the kit was still available. Flat wing, Flite-Streak-style...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
04-28-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,134
Posted By Doog-meister

Gold paint dropped with a very fine brush?

Gold paint dropped with a very fine brush?
Forum: Glow Engines
04-28-2020, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,011
Posted By Doog-meister

ok - got the main LG mount back in the Stick ...

ok - got the main LG mount back in the Stick after repairs from when they were ripped out due to a rough-field landing caused by the last in-flight shut-down. Spring weather here isn't often...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
03-13-2020, 08:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,431
Posted By Doog-meister

I generally do not use anything for the aileron...

I generally do not use anything for the aileron connectors, and have not had problems flying glow planes for over 20 years. I have occasionally used velcro - a piece on the fuse and the other side...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-10-2020, 07:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,011
Posted By Doog-meister

original tank was mounted per the cutouts in the...

original tank was mounted per the cutouts in the fuselage (ARF). I replaced the tank, and made an access hatch. 2nd tank is mounted exactly as you stated. performance is identical with either...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-06-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,011
Posted By Doog-meister

did both of those after soaking and cleaning out...

did both of those after soaking and cleaning out the carb and needle valve. no visible dirt or gum inside either carb or needle valve. Replaced O-ring between carb and crankcase. Put a bit of...
Forum: Control Lines
02-05-2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 97,000
Posted By Doog-meister

Got a cox PT-20 for Christmas - maybe 1968. was...

Got a cox PT-20 for Christmas - maybe 1968. was in the 9th grade. After a few repairs and finding that the lines would not stay tight no matter what at 25', I shortened the lines to @ 17 or 18...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-05-2020, 02:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,011
Posted By Doog-meister

No - the main needle is snug - no movement at all...

No - the main needle is snug - no movement at all save for the normal adjustment.

I have an identical engine that I have been flying since the mid 1990's on another plane. Thinking of swapping...
Forum: Glow Engines
02-05-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,011
Posted By Doog-meister

Have removed and disassembled the carb No...

Have removed and disassembled the carb No visible obstructions. O-ring under the carb and both o-rings on the look good, as does the gasket under the stop screw. Soaking the carb parts in alcohol...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-29-2020, 07:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,011
Posted By Doog-meister

yes - all screws are tight.

yes - all screws are tight.
Forum: Glow Engines
01-27-2020, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,011
Posted By Doog-meister

will give that a try. What puzzles me is that I...

will give that a try. What puzzles me is that I had some good flights and ground runs prior to the problem starting.
Forum: Glow Engines
01-27-2020, 01:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,011
Posted By Doog-meister

Tank and fuel lines have been leak-checked. ...

Tank and fuel lines have been leak-checked. Acted this way with the stock (wood-mounted tank) and the replaced tank surrounded by foam. New fuel lines. Still running 2-cycle. You are correct, one...
Forum: Glow Engines
01-27-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,011
Posted By Doog-meister

Magnum GP .65 surging

Have a new Magnum GP .65 that I installed in a GP Stick about a year ago. The engine was NIB, lubed and stored for @ 20 years. no evidence of any corrosion. Several tanks of fuel to break in, and...
Forum: Kit Building
01-10-2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 26,347
Posted By Doog-meister

can't really say you built those. Did seem to...

can't really say you built those. Did seem to spend a lot of time trying to build them, though. Which is worse, die-crunched wood or trying to cut blurry former lines?
Forum: Kit Building
01-09-2020, 03:04 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 26,347
Posted By Doog-meister

Like gunny Highway, we learned to improvise,...

Like gunny Highway, we learned to improvise, adapt, and overcome - it was necessary in the pursuit of the hobby. As a result, we learned a craft. Unlike today's instant gratification of the...
Forum: Kit Building
01-09-2020, 01:30 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 26,347
Posted By Doog-meister

Built a Thunder Tiger (chinese) Eagle 40 kit. ...

Built a Thunder Tiger (chinese) Eagle 40 kit. ply for fuselage doublers was so warped I scrapped it and re-cut new parts. Mis-matched weights for many parts - re-cut those, too. replaced the...
Forum: Kit Building
01-09-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,162
Posted By Doog-meister

yellow wood glue (Titebond, or other brands) for...

yellow wood glue (Titebond, or other brands) for general construction, Epoxy (30-minute) for LG mounts, firewalls, wing joints, etc.

only occasionally use thin CA for things such as strengthening...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-27-2019, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,861
Posted By Doog-meister

Try laying out your parts - servos, engine mount,...

Try laying out your parts - servos, engine mount, push rods, etc on the plans so you can see where parts go and whether or not they will fit. This way, you can move things around and visualize...
Forum: Kit Building
12-10-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,548
Posted By Doog-meister

OK - the brown truck left my Balsa USA Taube 40...

OK - the brown truck left my Balsa USA Taube 40 kit on the porch yesterday. Going to use a Saito 50 for power, and thinking strongly about using a pull-pull setup for the control surfaces. Also a...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-11-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,798
Posted By Doog-meister

I built a SR Telemaster kit back in the day and...

I built a SR Telemaster kit back in the day and added a ply box and 35mm film camera, looking our under the left wing.

This plane in a tail dragger config should be no concern regarding ground...
Forum: Sport Flying
01-03-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 62,689
Posted By Doog-meister

Stik, Goldberg Tiger (both 40 and 60), and the 4*...

Stik, Goldberg Tiger (both 40 and 60), and the 4* are all great fun.

Hands down my favorite was a Cloud Dancer I scratch-built from RCM plans.

From the looks of things, I need to build the US...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
03-06-2018, 12:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,611
Posted By Doog-meister

I use the approx 6" wide automotive stuff you can...

I use the approx 6" wide automotive stuff you can get in any automotive or big box store auto section. No idea what the weight is, but it is available, cheap, and it works. Wide enough to make the...
Forum: Kit Building
01-29-2018, 04:16 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 74,669
Posted By Doog-meister

Fascinating thread. Have a HB kit ordered from...

Fascinating thread. Have a HB kit ordered from SIG, pending receipt. Seems that most are using a 4-stoke .91-1.10 displacement. Given that I don't have one of those laying around, but do have...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
01-16-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,579
Posted By Doog-meister

Harbor Freight black aluminum tool case. Only...

Harbor Freight black aluminum tool case. Only buy from there when I have a coupon. https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage/tool-boxes/18-in-x-6-in-x-13-in-black-aluminum-case-69318.html Paid...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
01-16-2018, 04:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,168
Posted By Doog-meister

buy 8-32 threaded rod at the hardware store in...

buy 8-32 threaded rod at the hardware store in 12" lengths. LHS stocks 6-32 and 8-32 as well.
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