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04-23-2005, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 663
Posted By crashinmike

RE: Swap Meet in Frederick MD ??

Hello,
It is a pretty good show, I went last couple of years when we visit our daughter. The guy that sells all of the glue is there and MPI Cermark has been there too.

Crashin Mike
04-06-2005, 06:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,210
Posted By crashinmike

RE: Hal Debolt Special 1965

Hi Jerry,
Thank you for pointing out the link to me by PM to that auction. Yes that is the same kit that I have . I also sent the link to David Hill and he said that is the same one he just...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
04-06-2005, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,300
Posted By crashinmike

RE: Glow plugs?

The K&B 1L plug really works great in most engines as long as they are not too high a compression. The way a couple of the posts are written are these getting hard to come by now? I ordered some...
04-05-2005, 08:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,210
Posted By crashinmike

RE: Hal Debolt Special 1965

OK now I am confused I have a Live Wire Special in front of me and I dug out the Debolt Special kit I have and it is not the same airplane at all and not what I saw Hal Debolt fly. It is too bad...
04-04-2005, 08:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,210
Posted By crashinmike

RE: Hal Debolt Special 1965

Hi David,
The post that Mike Gauser posted is 100% correct, as I was there and saw Hal Debolt fly this plane. When he brought the kit out in 1965 I bought two, and actually have one sign by Hal...
02-23-2005, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 889
Posted By crashinmike

Great use for older Nelsons

Hi Guys,
WellI just found out a great use for some of the older Nelsons the pylon guys sell. Although they may not be competitive any more for racing, they make one heck of an engine for...
Forum: The Clubhouse
02-23-2005, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By crashinmike

RE: Trying to find an old kit

Hi Mike,
Those kits are the best that were ever made, I have several Florio kits. The guy who is selling that one is an OK GUY to deal with. I bought a Top Flite Taurus and a Graupner Kwik...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
01-21-2005, 07:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 983
Posted By crashinmike

RE: K&B1L Plugs-Great deal Hobby Shop Closed

Hello,
Any idea how these would work with the new OS 46 engine?


Thanks,
Crashin Mike
01-14-2005, 10:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,428
Posted By crashinmike

RE: Northeast down to Perry

Hello,
I have been to both shows, Lebanon and perry, both are good but different. I think you find nicer built planes at Lebanon, nut better deal on other stuff at Perry. It takes me from my...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
01-09-2005, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 716
Posted By crashinmike

RE: New T-6 6061 Aluminum gear for Q-500

Hi Lewis,
Do you know if these gear will work on the Kankge F3 pylon racer? The ones it came with are very sof and a little hard to get off the grass. Are you bringing these to Lebanon Swap...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
01-07-2005, 07:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,015
Posted By crashinmike

RE: O.S. .46 AX Shims

Hi Dave,
I read your post here about the shims and the sleeve pin. I sent my engine the Lewis at LCS to get the sleeve hard chromed and he removed the pin for me. Not sure how he did it, but I...
12-18-2004, 09:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,301
Posted By crashinmike

Hand Painted Pilots Available-GREAT PRICES!!!

Hello,
I was able to come across a great source for hand painted pilots at a swap meet in NY back in November, I bought two at the show and everyone who has seen them say they are some of the...
12-16-2004, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,063
Posted By crashinmike

RE: Needa Pilot

Hello,
I found the contact information for the woman who paints the pilots Larry, I was at the same show in NY. She does the Life-Like series custom painted and everyone loves the one I got....
10-20-2004, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,186
Posted By crashinmike

Graupner 94" AS W22 GLIDER THOUGHTS

Hello,
I found a glider on line for auction that seems quite cheap. I saw these gliders fly in Germany when I was stationed there years ago and i always wanted one. Is anyone familiar with the...
10-17-2004, 02:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,132
Posted By crashinmike

RE: WHITMAN FLYERS SWAP MEET 11/21/04 MELVILLE, NY

Hi Jorge,
I meet you there last year at the show, I am the guy who bought the Aeronca from you. Are you bringing more built planes this year. That was a real nice deal you gave me. Flew the...
Forum: Glow Engines
10-02-2004, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By crashinmike

FIREBALL PLUGS_ CONTACT INFO

Hi Guys,
I bought a card of Fireball medium glow plugs at Toledo last year and they work great. Does anyone know how to contact them? Phone number, we address any help would be appreciated.
...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
09-29-2004, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 850
Posted By crashinmike

HELP- How to build a foam wing

Hi Guys,
I know how to build a foam/balsa wing but my question is how do you get a sharp trailing edge? If you have 1/16" on top and bottom the trailing edge ends up thick. Please don't laugh,...
09-18-2004, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By crashinmike

RE: Suggestions wanted for an OS 65 VRDF

Thank for the suggestions. The 65 and 77 are killer engines, not sure why more guys don't use them. Maybe I will scale up a Diamond Dust about 10% for it.


Crashin Mike
09-18-2004, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,524
Posted By crashinmike

RE: High Speed Turn Lean-out on Viper

Hello,
You can run a small 1 or 2 oz header tank closer to the engine, that should fix it. I had that happen on an old Sig Cougar I had. The tank fixed the problem. I would also suggest you...
09-18-2004, 09:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By crashinmike

Suggestions wanted for an OS 65 VRDF

Hi Guys,
OK I have a brand new OS 65 VRDF and I want to put it in something to go fast. Any suggestions?


Crashin Mike
09-18-2004, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By crashinmike

RE: Engine thoughts for a Prather Toni

Thanks guys, you are both right, I think I will have to find another home for the OS65 VRDF engine. Any suggestions? Maybe one of the OLD go fast pattern ship in the 45 size. I have an MK Arrow 45. I...
09-17-2004, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By crashinmike

Engine thoughts for a Prather Toni

Hi Guys,
I have a brand new in the box Prather Toni kit. I would love to see just how fast I can get this thing to go. I was doing some measuring and I have a NIB OS Max VRDF 65 that would fit...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
12-20-2003, 05:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,020
Posted By crashinmike

RE: VECTOR 500 KIT and ARC thoughts

Hello,
I think you could probably do real well with the ARC or ARF, not sure about a kit though. I actually like the idea of an ARC so I can do what I want as far as finishing goes. I went...
05-17-2003, 12:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,484
Posted By crashinmike

Precedent Turbulant kit

Hello,
Several years ago, when I was in England on business for a few weeks i was able to attend a scale model airplane contest. One of the plane that was flown was built from an english kit...
Forum: Q-500 Racing
04-02-2003, 10:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,227
Posted By crashinmike

424 at the NATS YES!!!

Hello,
For what is worth, I would fly and work if they would do 424 at the NATS. I think it is a great idea

Mike
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