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Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
04-04-2011, 04:16 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,156
Posted By colvinro

RE: Enlargeing & Drawing build plans for Giant Fred Reese Mystery Ship.

Hi George, take a look at this link: http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8861&PN=1&TPN=14 at RCSB. It has an update from Steve Barker, about his Mystery Ship and how well it flew...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-31-2011, 04:07 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,156
Posted By colvinro

RE: Enlargeing & Drawing build plans for Giant Fred Reese Mystery Ship.

Hi George, I understand your approach now, but I doubt that you will be disappointed with the flying qualities of the Mystery Ship. Every one of the 'Reese' plans built models that have been posted...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-30-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,156
Posted By colvinro

RE: Enlargeing & Drawing build plans for Giant Fred Reese Mystery Ship.

Hi George, I have a question about the 'open structured ribs' on your wings: was this a weight saving decision? The real Mystery Ships, all had fully sheeted wings and fabric covered ailerons. I...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-25-2011, 09:34 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,156
Posted By colvinro

RE: Enlargeing & Drawing build plans for Giant Fred Reese Mystery Ship.

Hi rcwarbirdbuilder, its been a long time since your last post for the Mystery Ship; how is it going? I am sure I am not the only one anxious to see your progress. I hope all is well.

Rick
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
02-01-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 27,137
Posted By colvinro

RE: Grumman Gulfhawk II/ F3F-3 Landing gear

Hi Don, whatever you do; do not buy the Bob Karlsson Wildcat Plans from M.A.N.. I bought a set of these plans and the plans for the airplane and the landing gear plans SUCK! I am a Tool Maker and a...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-31-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,156
Posted By colvinro

RE: Enlargeing & Drawing build plans for Giant Fred Reese Mystery Ship.

Hi rcwarbirdbuilder, your progress on this project has been amazing for such a short time; GREAT JOB.
In your latest posting I see a potential problem in your landing gear fabrication. I can see...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-20-2010, 06:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,247
Posted By colvinro

RE: Does anyone use Silkspan

Gene, because Polycrylic is a water based material, you can switch over to any other type of paint you require for the finished model. Obviously; you would need to follow the painting proceedures...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-20-2010, 04:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,247
Posted By colvinro

RE: Does anyone use Silkspan

Hi Gene, As you know; the Silk Span is pretty fine weave already and after application and one additional coat of Polycrylic (right out of the can), there isn't much weave left to fill. Another big...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-19-2010, 02:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,247
Posted By colvinro

RE: Does anyone use Silkspan

Hello Pa Ben, Silk Span is a versatile material that can be used many different ways. It is not suitable for large models with 'open structure wings, tail feathers and stringers, because it is to...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-15-2006, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 815
Posted By colvinro

RE: Staggerwing wheels 8"

Hi Cato, Here is another link for you to look at, I saw it in someone elses post. It is for a company that sells Mountainboard wheels. They look really good and they are available in the size you are...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
12-01-2006, 07:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,349
Posted By colvinro

RE: QUESTIONS ON SMITH MINIPLANE

Hi EF,
I also had a Smith Mini Plane in the 90's and I flew it until the air frame started to come apart. The model weighed 7lbs. and had unlimited vertical performance with an ENYA 45 2S. This...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-25-2006, 02:34 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 34,709
Posted By colvinro

RE: New Project = Bud Nosen "MR MULLIGAN"

Hey Prop Nut, Nice NEW Avatar you put up! Thanks again for your help with mine. Rick
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-24-2006, 09:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,478
Posted By colvinro

RE: Ben Howard "Ike" Gear

Hi Mazer, I think the plane you have was built from Henry Haffke plans which are available from Model Airplane News Magazine. I checked their web site and the plans are available for $20.00. The web...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-24-2006, 11:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,478
Posted By colvinro

RE: Ben Howard "Ike" Gear

Hi Mazer, can you tell me what the wing span is on your model?
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-21-2006, 01:50 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 34,709
Posted By colvinro

RE: New Project = Bud Nosen "MR MULLIGAN"

Hi Dave, I have a couple of ideas, but I would like to see a more detailed photo of the method you are using to mount the wings. I would like to know if: the center tubes are locked onto the...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-20-2006, 06:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,478
Posted By colvinro

RE: Ben Howard "Ike" Gear

Hi Mazer, I have the same book and several other books and historical pieces (photos) or text about this plane.

Do you have all of the parts that are in the picture you put in your first post?...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-19-2006, 05:16 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 34,709
Posted By colvinro

RE: New Project = Bud Nosen "MR MULLIGAN"

Hi Guys, Wow! There is some real tension in the air today! I don't wish to add to it, so I am responding to Prop Nut's question.

After the damage to my plane the second time, I saw the...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-18-2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,478
Posted By colvinro

RE: Ben Howard "Ike" Gear

Hi Mazer, I have been following this 'string' and I have a possible solution for you. If you have a set of plans for this model, I would be willing to fabricate the landing gears for your plane in...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-17-2006, 10:23 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 34,709
Posted By colvinro

RE: New Project = Bud Nosen "MR MULLIGAN"

Hi Prop Nut, Yes I did, but you said you spent time over here to so I checked it out. Also no one seems to be interested in the Mulligan project over at RCSB since you stopped posting. I was...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-17-2006, 12:26 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 34,709
Posted By colvinro

RE: New Project = Bud Nosen "MR MULLIGAN"

GaGee Bee,
Your Howard DGA looks Fantastic! It is not modeled very often, which is a shame because there are some really colorful examples out there. I have some pictures somewhere of one I saw at...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-16-2006, 02:45 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 34,709
Posted By colvinro

RE: New Project = Bud Nosen "MR MULLIGAN"

I am really sorry to see the damage that a broken prop did to your Mr. Mulligan. I can truly say,"I know how you feel." After getting damage from two 'Hard Landings' in two weeks, I put my Mr....
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-15-2006, 06:11 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 34,709
Posted By colvinro

RE: New Project = Bud Nosen "MR MULLIGAN"

Some pictures of my Mr. Mulligan after modification to improve scale appearence and increase strength in key areas.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
03-14-2006, 02:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 842
Posted By colvinro

RE: Jack Stafford 1967 Chipmunk Plans build

Hi Jeff,
I built at least 3 Jack Stafford Chipmunks back in the early 80's, 2 - from kits and one I scratch built from his plans. The Stafford Chipmunk was one of the best flying models I have...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-14-2006, 01:55 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 34,709
Posted By colvinro

RE: New Project = Bud Nosen "MR MULLIGAN"

Thanks Prop Nut, I think I've got it now.
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
03-13-2006, 10:50 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 34,709
Posted By colvinro

RE: New Project = Bud Nosen "MR MULLIGAN"

I have tried to post information and pictures to this site at least three times in the last week and each time, they just disappear. Can anyone at RC UNIVERSE help me? Am I doing something...
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