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Forum: Tips & Techniques
07-02-2016, 04:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By Mikester

I have installed CA type hinges by cutting the...

I have installed CA type hinges by cutting the slots with an exacto knife and using foam safe CA glue applied to the hinge before you slide it into the slot.
Forum: Tips & Techniques
12-24-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,105
Posted By Mikester

Thanks for the part numbers. They are good...

Thanks for the part numbers. They are good engines, I have several, but the parts availability is not good. A few months ago I broke an intake valve spring and couldn't find any anywhere. Rather...
Forum: Kit Building
12-13-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,080
Posted By Mikester

I developed the allergy to CA several years ago...

I developed the allergy to CA several years ago also. I also just use wood glue and epoxy 99% of the time. If I just need to use CA in a particular situation I have had good luck using an...
Forum: Questions and Answers
07-11-2014, 05:30 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,766
Posted By Mikester

Their ad shows that the base standard shipping...

Their ad shows that the base standard shipping charge of $9.99 will be waived. My guess is that this ARF is an oversize box and won't ship with standard rates. Why don't you give Tower a call...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-04-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,556
Posted By Mikester

Here is a link to the 100" size for sale on ebay....

Here is a link to the 100" size for sale on ebay. You might be able to enlarge them somewhat to get what you want. ...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
10-04-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,556
Posted By Mikester

You might check ebay. A year or so ago I bought...

You might check ebay. A year or so ago I bought plans for a 100" Big Stick from a guy there. He sells all kinds of plans. As I remember I saw a smaller Big Stick plan for sale on ebay and I sent...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-18-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,268
Posted By Mikester

RE: GP Piper Cub Strut Failure

Thanks, but it wasn't worth repairing again. It had several large repairs required while I learned how to properly do a Cub take-off. It went to the great Cub trash can in the garage. I bought a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-16-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By Mikester

RE: Hobby King F4U or Skyraider

I recently bought the Tower Hobbies F4U and couldn't be happier with it. I have a few flights on mine and it just flies great, lands great. I bought it to just throw in the truck and take to the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-16-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,268
Posted By Mikester

RE: GP Piper Cub Strut Failure

I had the same type of thing happen with mine, seems to be a common problem. I installed some short pieces of woven strapping, like the strapping on some of those small hold down straps you see...
Forum: Beginners
03-30-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,300
Posted By Mikester

RE: HobbyKing Orders

I guess I'm the exception, my order from HobbyKing two weeks ago was sitting on my porch 4 days after I ordered it, from their USA warehouse. My last order from Horizon took 10 days to get here,...
Forum: Foamies! - RC Electric Foam Aircraft
03-27-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,474
Posted By Mikester

RE: looking for help with micro J3 cub build

You might try RCGroups.com, they have a forum for foamy scratch builders and have some plans available for free.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=550372 I don't like to refer...
Forum: Beginners
03-21-2010, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 725
Posted By Mikester

RE: need help on first monokote job

Go to the top of this page, click on magazine, select articles, scroll down to "Kit building 101", scroll down in the article you'll find two excellent videos by Minnflyer about covering.

...
Forum: Kit Building
03-05-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,081
Posted By Mikester

RE: Tiger 2 First Flight Squaks

I have an O.S. 46FX in mine, maybe that is the difference.
Forum: Kit Building
03-05-2010, 07:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,081
Posted By Mikester

RE: Tiger 2 First Flight Squaks

Thanks. The angle comes from the hole in the mounting block in the wings. The instructions show to install the block at an angle. Maybe you could bend your gear, but they are pretty tough to bend....
Forum: Kit Building
03-05-2010, 01:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,081
Posted By Mikester

RE: Tiger 2 First Flight Squaks

I flew my Tiger 2 for the first time on Saturday. It flies great, I don't have the problem with the gear. The gear on the wing slant back quite a bit though, I would say about 15 degrees. They...
Forum: Kit Building
03-05-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,581
Posted By Mikester

RE: Top Notch Cessna 195

Beautiful plane ! I like it. You did a great job.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-22-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,679
Posted By Mikester

RE: A great aviation museum in Fl

This address works. fantasyofflight.com
Looks like a great museum, now I just have to get to Florida.
Forum: E-Flite Helicopters
11-28-2009, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 512
Posted By Mikester

RE: Blade MCX S300

I think that if you look at page 16 of the manual it will tell you how to reverse that control. I just got the same copter last week. I have not had the same problem, mine flies just great. I hope...
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