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Forum: RC Jets
06-26-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3,662
Views: 597,644
Posted By maydog75

RE: The new Tornado sport jet

Personally I think of it as the "nitro planes" of turbines, and no I'm not talking about kit moding like the falcon. It's a $500 turbine airframe. Seems like a lot of money but realistically in the...
Forum: RC Jets
06-10-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3,662
Views: 597,644
Posted By maydog75

RE: The new Tornado sport jet

Henry, any eta on the June shipment? Thanks!
Forum: RC Jets
06-02-2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 3,662
Views: 597,644
Posted By maydog75

RE: The new Tornado sport jet

Tim,
I have seen these before. Have you had any trouble using these these? I'm thinking about trying them just because they are a cheap temporary solution until someone (i.e. Robart) makes some...
Forum: RC Jets
06-01-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 3,662
Views: 597,644
Posted By maydog75

RE: The new Tornado sport jet

Yeah I think the Eflites will be a bit wimpy for the V3 with a Ram 750. I was talking more along the lines of Robarts Electrics or I even saw Turnigy is coming out with with large scale electric...
Forum: RC Jets
05-31-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3,662
Views: 597,644
Posted By maydog75

RE: The new Tornado sport jet

Anyone know of a electric retract option?
Forum: RC Jets
05-16-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 3,662
Views: 597,644
Posted By maydog75

RE: The new Tornado sport jet

Okay Henry,
Not to rush you [X(] but now that the first batch is shipping and sold any ideas on the eta of the second? Will there be one for me on the waiting list? Sorry, you guys are doing a...
Forum: RC Scale Aircraft
01-20-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,204
Posted By maydog75

RE: dc-6 and boeing 707 plans

Me too
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-06-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

Hate to hear that about Barry. Had no clue.

As for my Don Smith F4-U, Darryl never did get my mains done. My Fuse is sheeted, no glass yet. Wing tips done, center wing top sheeted (no mains)....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-06-2009, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

SO I have been out of town on biz (ugh). Anyways got back Saturday night and got to fly some on Sunday. Had a receiver go bad in-flight on a little combat 47 so I decided to send it off in an ol'...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-30-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

Barry,
Thanks for the heads up! Great job btw. Hey where did you get the right shade of snot green paint for the interior? I guess I need to go ahead and order dynamics kit. The rails look...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-26-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.seelowe.4thperrus.com/IIGM-12oclockhigh/Vought%2520F4U%2520Corsair_archivos/image002.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.seelowe.4thperrus.com/IIGM-12oclockhigh/...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-26-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

HAHA yeah I probably should have bought an extra set. My buddy, who sells giant blueprint printers and cad equipment, is doing this for me. I will be sure the tolerances are exact but he says they...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-25-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

I didn't get much done myself. Been a little busy too[:o] I did work on my tail wheel scoop tonight. I hope it turns out well. If it does I can finally put the fuse aside and start on the wing and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-22-2009, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

Barry,
Looks tight. What would recommend I do? I was thinking leaving the saddle as is, uncut and start the wing. Once I get the center done I can attempt tom make a jig and use it to fit my...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-21-2009, 09:51 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

Looks great Barry! I love the rear pic with the wing so you can se the gull. That fires me up:D. I was gonna use the air but this was pretty easy and it works smoothly. All honesty I didn't want to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-20-2009, 04:38 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

so finally got a few of the pics I took up. J
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-20-2009, 12:04 AM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

Well I finally got my tail gear DONE for now. Thank God. I fussed with how to get it to function and still have the scale look. I used dubro flush hinging for mounting. As you can see in the pics to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-18-2009, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

I have found that the button heads round out very easy. I thought it was the allen wrench but I bought different wrenches and its the heads. Be very careful on the torque you apply to them. As rivets...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-17-2009, 11:03 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

Well here are some latest pics of my tail wheel bay. After 4 attempts with the glass I finally achieved the look I was going for and the seam pretty well. I still need to build the rear hump. Ugh...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-16-2009, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

Danny,
http://www.microfasteners.com/index.cfm has them.

Barry,
If you look closely I havent built my saddle yet. I measured about and inch further from the plans and cut the formers there....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-14-2009, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

ow thatsthat's when iI really will have some questions. thank God thatsthat's too far away to thunkthink about. Cut and sanded my doors today. They look good and that's what filler is for. The rear...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-14-2009, 12:02 AM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

So guess what.It worked. Thanks Barry I think I just about having the hang of glassing. Looks good. I will post a few pics. The first is the doors sanded for fit. The last is I used a little vinegar...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-13-2009, 04:21 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

Hey Guys!
At work but yes its the green can and yes it STINKS. My wife cussed me all night! Just so happens my work room is directly beneath my build room. My goof! Went and checked on thewm before...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-12-2009, 11:20 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

Barry,
I don't remember the name of the resin. I bought it at Home Depot. I thinned it with acetone and it worked fine. I think it looks good now. The mat really helped. I used 1 think layer of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-12-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1,111
Views: 171,525
Posted By maydog75

RE: 1/4 Scale F4U-1A Don Smith Plans Build

Barry,
5 1/4 is exactly what mine were. I am not sure about the bottom I will measure tonight. Just went and got some more cloth and mat and am going to try this one more time. I think my problem...
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