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Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-30-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 546
Posted By Mike P

Skylark BOM

Tried to find my prior Skylark post with no luck. Probably didn't get it done. (Old age and all that!)
I want to scratch build a Skylark Twin but need a bill of materials. The plans I have are less...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-29-2019, 04:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 605
Posted By Mike P

3D printed stick protectors

I'm designing stick protectors for my DX7 (older DSM2 type) and I need the dimension from the outside of the left stick to the outside of the right stick. My 7 is not available right now.
Thanks for...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
03-13-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,328
Posted By Mike P

RE: Needing that long drill bit

If you have a "Mac's Hardware" store nearby, you have a modelers mini paradise. Bits, long and short for individual purchase. Small tubes of thread lock, all three types. Any nut or bolt or screw...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
04-03-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 25,598
Posted By Mike P

RE: DIY propeller?

How small do you need? APC makes a 4.4X2 Sport prop and a 4.1X4.1 Electric.
I'd NOT use any metal prop, especially home made, under ANY modeling circumstances.
I haven't looked it up but I think...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
12-08-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By Mike P

30% J-3

We are building three Wendel Hostettler 30% 10th Anniversary J-3's from scratch.
Bob Shattelroe from Garden City, Mi. used to sell landing gear for this airplane but I understand he's passed away....
Forum: Tips & Techniques
11-25-2010, 02:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 704
Posted By Mike P

RE: Tower code for November

Order Total$199.99-$249.99 Save $20 Refer to ad# 011C1
250-299.99- 25 - 011C2
300-399.99 - 30 - 011C3
400-499.99 - 40...
Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
09-08-2010, 10:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 508
Posted By Mike P

Bill of Material J-3 Cub

I need a bill of materials for Wendell Hostettler's 30% 10th Anniversary J-3 cub. Anyone have one to share?
Mike
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
08-06-2010, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,599
Posted By Mike P

RE: how do I launch my Draco

My draco has a grip made from a scrap of downspout cut as an "L" shape. One leg is 3/4" and is the attaching leg. The other is 1 3/4" and has holes drilled to offer better gripping. The verticle leg...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
02-11-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,326
Posted By Mike P

RE: Corostar II and Snowy Weather

Since you asked:
Be sure your plane has stripes or some constasting color on the wings. A white plane gets really hard to see against the usual white background.
Your batteries will not...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
01-31-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,440
Posted By Mike P

RE: How to have two colors of MK

Remember, Dark color goes on top of the lighter color.

Mike
Forum: Glow Engines
12-31-2009, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By Mike P

160 Gemini smoke set up?

Has anyone used a smoke system with an OS 160 Gemini twin? No muffler on the 4 stroke, just the stock pipes.
Is it possible?
Thanks for the help and Happy New Year.

Mike P
Forum: Tips & Techniques
06-01-2009, 11:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,788
Posted By Mike P

RE: Need help, how to drill small holes, deep within fuselage

If you have a "MACS" store you can usually get long bits in the smaller sizes. I put together a set from 1/16" up to 1/4" pretty reasonably. The shortest was 6" long.

Mike P
Forum: Tips & Techniques
12-05-2008, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By Mike P

RE: Trainer modificaton

I knew I could count on receiving the information I wanted. Thanks to all of you. I am going to incorporate all the ideas into a Spadet. I also liked the idea of over powering the aircraft. What a...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
12-01-2008, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By Mike P

Trainer modificaton

Somewhere I read an article or post describing how to modify a trainer for fun fly events. Now that I need it, of course I can not find it again. Anyone remember the article?
Thanks, Mike
Forum: Tips & Techniques
10-29-2008, 08:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,922
Posted By Mike P

RE: K2R spot lifter source??

Try your local Tru-Valu hardware store. Works for me here in lovely North Dakota.
Mike
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
10-09-2008, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,691
Posted By Mike P

RE: Spad for a 25cc gas engine

Jesse,
After talking to a couple of the SPAD experts at SF08, the consensus is to downsize an USS (Ultra Spad Stick) to 85%. I am going to build one this winter.
Mike
Forum: Tips & Techniques
09-19-2008, 09:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,506
Posted By Mike P

RE: fuel soaked wood...

Careful If your airplane is an ARF, check inside as some are made with a covering that has a sticky back like shelf paper. The cat litter will stick to this covering something fierce. It takes...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
03-06-2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,842
Posted By Mike P

RE: 2008 SPADFEST Website

Hi All,
RIOND has the time off, we've a couple of planes, a couple gallons of fuel, good attitudes and hope in our hearts. Spadfest looms on the horizon!
That so and so RIOND got all hyper...
Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design
01-14-2008, 06:58 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,842
Posted By Mike P

RE: 2008 SPADFEST Website

Hi eb:
Great looking website! As soon as riond finds out about employment time, we'll be registering. Had a super time last year. Your website should help if anyone is remotely interested in...
Forum: Questions and Answers
08-01-2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 337
Posted By Mike P

RK-Aircraft

Anyone have information about RK-Aircraft? They advertize in a couple of the hobby mags but there is no current phone number. The old number doesn't work. I've been waiting for an order for more than...
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
07-14-2007, 12:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 701
Posted By Mike P

DB connectors

Awhile back there was an article in one of the RC magazines showing how and listing the part numbers for DB type connectors to connect multiple servo's at one connection. This works well for...
Forum: Questions and Answers
04-14-2007, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 497
Posted By Mike P

Aircraft cable source?

Has anyone found a source for 1/16" 7X7 steel aircraft cable? Something less than a 500 or 1000' roll.
Thanks, Mike
Forum: RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros
02-26-2005, 01:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 530
Posted By Mike P

Servo size?

I've heard of a program to determine the servo size required for control surfaces. Seems like it was offered by a modeler in one of the magazines. I seem to remember that he would email the program...
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-21-2003, 06:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,008
Posted By Mike P

Iraq flying?

I need information as to flying sites, hobby stores in Iraq. If anyone has "been there, done that", I'd like your input. Thanks.
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
11-09-2003, 06:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,523
Posted By Mike P

RE: Glider with droppable power pod

Chad-- Craft-Air, Inc makes an .049 "Para-Pod". We've used one and it does work. Drops after the fuel is exhausted or is servo command dropable.
Last address I have for Craft-Air, Inc is
20115...
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