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Forum: Kit Building
08-01-2003, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 614
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Fuse twisted

Thanks guys.

I did not wet and dry it 2 or 3 days before releasing, but DID spray it one morning, again about 2:00 pm, and again about 6:00 pm (3rd attempt) and pulled it a bit past "correct"...
Forum: Kit Building
07-30-2003, 11:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 614
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Fuse twisted

Got this baby mostly framed - Dynaflite Super Decathlon.

Dadblasted fuse is caddywompus a bit near the tail.
All is on the money but about 2/3 the way back begins twist to the right. Maybe 1-2...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
07-21-2003, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 713
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Pull-Pull Elevator?

Looking for persuasions regarding pull-pull or push rods for elevator (each half w/78 oz. servo.)

Dynaflite Decathlon / Saito 180.

Need to eliminate tailweight. Have already penciled on plans...
Forum: IMAC
07-07-2003, 09:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,616
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

YIKES! Somebody answer bike466

Yowee!

I just got one last week. Somebody please respond regarding fuel consumption lest my new project be a Hangar Queen.

I'm just a po' working man.
Forum: Great Planes, TopFlite, Duraplane, US Aircore
07-05-2003, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 423
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Dynaflite Decathlon Washout

How much washout from root to tip?
The"skewed stick" wing jig laid on building board gives about 1/4-3/16 inch. This is probably correct, but I have not BUILT a kit for a while.

Any other "make...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-02-2003, 12:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,790
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Saito 180 like being mounted inverted?

Thanks a lot guys.

I learned to hand start when nobody was at field and I left my starter at home. Could not believe how easy she started when flipped "backward."

Have a Dynaflite Super...
Forum: Glow Engines
07-01-2003, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,790
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Saito 180 like being mounted inverted?

Yo Airbike-

Where did you get your "handle?" A few years back a kitplane (full scale) called the Airbike caught my fancy.

Glad to know inverted installation does not affect running. When you...
Forum: Glow Engines
06-30-2003, 08:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,790
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Saito 180 like being mounted inverted?

Any problems or "be aware" tips?

This is my first 4-stroke bigger than 90 size.

How do you start yours?

Hand start my Saito 90 by priming her good, turn prop in reverse to...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
06-23-2003, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

DynaFlite Decathlon framing question

Thanks guys for the input.

Trying to get as much info as possible before starting construction.

Manual says for larger engines, flying wires are suggested for tailfeathers. Will Saito 180 need...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic
06-21-2003, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

DynaFlite Decathlon framing question

Just got kit today and Saito 180.

Looking for tips, suggestions, etc. concerning frame-up. Any wrong or unclear stuff in building manual or sequence? Building exactly by the plans is no problem...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-09-2003, 09:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,561
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Free flight construction question

Flew it Saturday for the first time - all went well.

Thanks a bunch for the info. Used the regular old glue stick. Let dry til next evening. Shrunk down real nice. Two light coats of good old...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-03-2003, 10:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,561
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Free flight construction question

My glue sticks are generic OfficeMax three for $1.99. I see now they say washable so I may get something else. Have been waiting to apply covering - completing all else.

Am not familiar w/dope...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-02-2003, 10:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,561
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Free flight construction question

Thanx a bunch for the info. Plan to put some on tonite.
Do I use the blue paper? It will be ok if I don't shrink til the next day?

Don't have any balsarite, as last can dried up after sitting...
Forum: Golden Age, Vintage & Antique RC
06-02-2003, 07:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,561
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Free flight construction question

Never built one but it is time to cover w/tissue.
Instructions say use Sig dope to glue, shrink w/ water mist and let dry, then apply two coats Sig lite dope.

Do I gotta buy these two bottles of...
Forum: Beginners
04-10-2003, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,732
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

PVC Stand

Done There, Been That.

I posted a similar thread - NO Replies. Zip, Nada, Zero.

Can't anybody help us out?


:confused:
Forum: The Clubhouse
04-05-2003, 10:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 744
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Plans for Flight Stand ?

Looking for plans to download for a decent flight stand. Not to include flight box, just set-up stand.

A buddy had one at the field today w/ drop down shelf. Made w/ PVC pipe & fittings. He had no...
Forum: Glow Engines
11-22-2002, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Old Rossi .46 questions

Bought a bareley used (way less than a gallon thru it) Rossi .46 back about ten years ago. Packed in oil until recently. Cleaned & strapped it to test stand and it jumped to life on first bump of...
Forum: The Clubhouse
11-06-2002, 03:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,669
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Slot cars !

YNOT-
Where is the slot car track in NW Houston?

I was waaaayy into those when a was young. Might like to come check them out.
Forum: The Clubhouse
11-05-2002, 12:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,669
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Constant rain every day for over 2 weeks-I'm losing it!

With the exception of last Wed.&Thur. It has rained (worse yet, total cloud cover- I'm talkin NO SUN AT ALL) for the last 16 Days!!!! Continued forecast thru tomorrow (Tues) evening - continuous...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
10-08-2002, 07:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,383
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Worst Crash

I was at a big scale warbird meet a few years back. Bomber Field, near Houston, Tx. There were several hundred spectators in the stands, and several big warbirds in the air.

This BIG (80-90")...
Forum: Crash & Rebuild
09-17-2002, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,691
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

My Little Assistant

When my baby girl was 5 she would get angry because I made her keep about 20 feet out and away from starting and running engines.

One day we were out to fly and I noticed her too close when I went...
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-16-2002, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 794
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

What does your Global Freestyle weigh?

Your parting words are fitting of most Global airplanes and their weight -

Thanks a ton.
Forum: Glow Engines
09-08-2002, 08:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,026
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Engine cleaning advise needed.

Dan-

You're my kind of guy, cheap (like me.)

Anyway, I gotta question also. Can I do the whole engine (not disassembled) ? I don't want to take them apart.
Forum: Questions and Answers
09-05-2002, 03:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,535
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Wife

Loved the way you signed off Nigel -

I will file that one in my favorites. Truer words than those do not exist.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-30-2002, 10:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,026
Posted By FlyingLocksmith

Engine cleaning advise needed.

Thanks for the tip CL.

Hardware store also has small wire brushes. I found a 3-pack for $2 in a big display of cheap tools. Little bigger than toothbrush.
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