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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
11-27-2014, 02:24 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Happy Turkey day everyone! Don't eat too much! We...

Happy Turkey day everyone! Don't eat too much! We are in the middle of a deep freeze here with snow or freezing rain expected. Drive safe.

Randy
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
11-21-2014, 01:55 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Well got some more done on the Seniorita wing....

Well got some more done on the Seniorita wing. Carried the kerosene heater over to build garage. Looking for an electric/oil heater to hook up and keep the chill off the garage while we are not using...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-27-2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Well I was able to box in one side of the...

Well I was able to box in one side of the Senorita wing for the split flap I am including photos. First shows precut layout, then cut out, top of box, bottom of box and the box edge on.
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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-26-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Nice evening so we took the Flyzone Super Cub and...

Nice evening so we took the Flyzone Super Cub and the Hobbyzone Champ micro out for a spin. The Super Cub was balanced perfectly and flew like it was on rails very well mannered but the was a buzzing...
Forum: Kit Building
10-25-2014, 04:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,215
Posted By reblacklaf

I have the manual thanks was just missing the...

I have the manual thanks was just missing the plans.

Randy
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-25-2014, 04:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

No luck on the maiden for the Super Cub. We had a...

No luck on the maiden for the Super Cub. We had a perfect day for it loaded up the planes and headed to the park. First got out the 182 Sky Trainer and we no sooner got it up then the winds picked...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-25-2014, 04:33 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Sorry wrong post see below. Randy

Sorry wrong post see below.

Randy
Forum: Kit Building
10-24-2014, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,215
Posted By reblacklaf

Thank you someone has offered me a set of plans. ...

Thank you someone has offered me a set of plans.

Randy Black
Forum: Kit Building
10-24-2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,215
Posted By reblacklaf

Unhappy Top Flite Gold Edition P-40 kit

Hello and HELP, I purchased a Top Flite Gold Edition P-40 Warhawk which has all the parts in the kit but it is missing the plan sheets. I went to the Top Flite site and they list the plans for this...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-20-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Sigh, another short work day. Got the basic rear...

Sigh, another short work day. Got the basic rear ramp cut for the trailer and screwed it on. We will work on it more next spring, I will just prime and paint it before the winter comes. I plan on...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-15-2014, 02:44 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Sigh a long doctor appointment cut into my...

Sigh a long doctor appointment cut into my modeling time today. I was able to decide where to put the flaps and ailerons on the Senorita and marked where the balsa is to be glued and cut. I then had...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-10-2014, 04:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Well, Tuesday we were able to put the last coat...

Well, Tuesday we were able to put the last coat of blue on the trailer. It set out overnight to dry and it rained. No leaks that we saw. My daughter and I will try to cut the door today or tomorrow...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-08-2014, 03:12 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Here are some pics of our test model of the split...

Here are some pics of our test model of the split flaps. First is retracted, then 1/2 flap then full flap. The rods will be 5mm Carbon Fiber and the arms are unequal length aluminum.


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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-06-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Well Hung has brought in his brother so between...

Well Hung has brought in his brother so between the winds and rain we have not been able to finish putting on the last layer of Blue. We did get the 3/4 pressure treated piece of plywood to use for...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
09-29-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Here is the pretty blue trailer. Now it just...

Here is the pretty blue trailer. Now it just needs 1 more coat then the door to the rear added and painted. My daughter is going to do an Inkscape drawing of A Bit O' Lace (on the computer) which we...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
09-27-2014, 06:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

She is thinking about a commission for the art...

She is thinking about a commission for the art work. I have to layout what we are looking for in the scene. The only Alkaloid Blue Industrial Paint we could locate was Ford Blue so it is a bit deep...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
09-24-2014, 07:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

The movable Rudder and Stabilizer were fabric...

The movable Rudder and Stabilizer were fabric covered, flaps and ailerons where metal. The flitemetal will be installed on the non-movable section of the elevator and then scuffed up and painted...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
09-24-2014, 07:33 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Well, we got the FliteMetal sample in last week....

Well, we got the FliteMetal sample in last week. I'm trying to get a smooth seal on the elevator to provide a proper surface for the FliteMetal. I will post before and after pics when I'm satisfied...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
09-13-2014, 02:55 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Help requested. We are sheeting the entire plane...

Help requested. We are sheeting the entire plane with balsa. Would balsa spars for the main wing suffice or do we need to upgrade them to spruce? There are 4 spars that run the length of the wing...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
09-05-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Well, we were able to get together today and work...

Well, we were able to get together today and work on the trailer. Got moldings applied and holes puttied. I worked on cutting in the primer coat and then we tried to roll the primer. The roller fell...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
08-22-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Well it looked like the weather wold force us to...

Well it looked like the weather wold force us to work on the planes. Alas it was not to be. One of the walnut trees in the back yard snapped and landed on the neighbors garage. We had to work...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
08-18-2014, 05:18 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

I wish your wife a quick and complete recovery....

I wish your wife a quick and complete recovery. Good luck with your problems. Yea the VA is in real trouble I wish you well Bro.

Randy
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
08-18-2014, 12:31 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 26,519
Posted By reblacklaf

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father....

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I'm sure he was happy you were completing the work he had started. Is that real metal your using.

Randy
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
08-15-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Well finally felt strong enough to work on the...

Well finally felt strong enough to work on the trailer (the knee it coming along great). We were able to prime the sides before other obligations tore us away. We hope to be back at it next week...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
08-06-2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,271
Posted By reblacklaf

Hoping to be back at it Friday the 8th, Randy

Hoping to be back at it Friday the 8th,

Randy
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