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Forum: The Clubhouse
02-18-2015, 08:57 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,781
Posted By magwie

I hate leaving things unfinished and thought I'd...

I hate leaving things unfinished and thought I'd post an update,

I had a big move at the end of 2010, both business and home, and the "hots" died an untimely death when my motorcycle tipped over...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
11-26-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By magwie

Thank you "chuckk2", After closer examination, I...

Thank you "chuckk2", After closer examination, I found that the ESC that it came with has a BEC in it. The Red/Power wire had just been removed from the receiver plug.
I think if I just reconnect...
Forum: E-Flight Power Sources
11-14-2014, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 704
Posted By magwie

Ni-Cad to Li-Po Conversion. Help Please

Hello,
I've been flying a Hobbico Electristar fo quite a long time now. Set up originally used 2, 3800 mAh Ni-Cad flight/power batteries and a seperate 4.8v, 600mAh battery to power the receiver and...
Forum: Kit Building
10-24-2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,462
Posted By magwie

Dash - Thank you for the compliments and the...

Dash - Thank you for the compliments and the explanation. I hadn't thought of that. Thinking back to the original aileron servo set up on the Micro Cub, they were mounted upside down and out on the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-21-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1,750
Views: 287,956
Posted By magwie

Hello Clive, Simple and Packrat74, Welcome. ...

Hello Clive, Simple and Packrat74, Welcome.

And hello to all P-40 Brothers, 1 - 120. Wow, what a list.

#121 here, Still workin on my Guillow's P-40 conversoin to micro RC.

Check out the...
Forum: Kit Building
10-15-2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 661
Views: 107,859
Posted By magwie

Lookin' GREAT Kevin What covering are you...

Lookin' GREAT Kevin

What covering are you using?
Forum: Kit Building
10-13-2014, 08:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,462
Posted By magwie

Alright, the little nylon screws are here and I...

Alright, the little nylon screws are here and I made a little mounting block, added the nylon nuts and gut everything glued in place. The wing fit's good, nice and secure and square with the...
Forum: Kit Building
10-07-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,462
Posted By magwie

Hello all, Working on the wing and realized,...

Hello all,

Working on the wing and realized, ...well... I realized a while ago, but put it off till now, that I need to make an extension cable for the wing connections, as the connectors are on...
Forum: Kit Building
10-06-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,462
Posted By magwie

LDM - Thanks for the offer. Thats a cool looking...

LDM - Thanks for the offer. Thats a cool looking P-40, great detail. I don't think mine will look that good. Is/was that a balsa kit or a RTF?
I'd love to see the little retracts, but I've already...
Forum: Kit Building
10-06-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,462
Posted By magwie

My Mother would be ashamed .... I have...

My Mother would be ashamed ....

I have completely forgotten my manners,

aymodeler - Thank you for the input. I tend to agree with you by doing away with them altogether... but ... I want it to...
Forum: Kit Building
10-06-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,462
Posted By magwie

Oh yea, I also got the ailerons mounted, glued,...

Oh yea, I also got the ailerons mounted, glued, tested and centered. They work great!
Forum: Kit Building
10-06-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,462
Posted By magwie

I plan on making the wing "removable" and I'm...

I plan on making the wing "removable" and I'm going to try to add some detail the the landing gear.

But first ... I need to finish the wing...

Looking at the instructions, they have me building...
Forum: Kit Building
09-26-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,462
Posted By magwie

Alright, I know it's been a while ... but. I've...

Alright, I know it's been a while ... but. I've been real busy at work, at home, etc...etc...

The gear I made up worked great but, in my opinion were a little heavy. So I made some new ones out...
Forum: Kit Building
08-01-2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,462
Posted By magwie

Alright .... Took some measurements and made up...

Alright .... Took some measurements and made up some static gear.
...
Forum: Kit Building
07-30-2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,462
Posted By magwie

Woo Hoo! The Hobby King order showed up. ...

Woo Hoo! The Hobby King order showed up.

The grey retracts are the ones mentioned in post # 21 above and obviously won't work, they're just too big (Would work great for a foamy park flyer, like...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
07-27-2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,259
Posted By magwie

Build update. Starting to look like a P-40 ...

Build update. Starting to look like a P-40

Weight so far, 2.3 oz

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2017774

I've solved some of the problems mentioned above.
...
Forum: Kit Building
07-23-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,462
Posted By magwie

Hi ya'll, Been waiting on the Hobby King...

Hi ya'll,

Been waiting on the Hobby King Order and spending a lot of time staring at the fuselage, thinking about the next steps, covering, painting, details, etc...

Well, As "per the plans"...
Forum: Kit Building
07-20-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,462
Posted By magwie

Ho Hum, Ho Hum, ...Waiting on the Hobby King...

Ho Hum, Ho Hum, ...Waiting on the Hobby King order.

Decided to cover the stabs, rudder & Elevator and ailerons while I wait.

Using "Coverite" Flat Dove Grey. Planning on airbrushing desert camo...
Forum: Kit Building
07-14-2014, 06:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,462
Posted By magwie

Thanks for the suggestions "Hydro", Not quite...

Thanks for the suggestions "Hydro",
Not quite sure I understand your description of the keels. The bottom keel is one piece and the top keel is 2 pieces, only split for the cockpit area.
I have...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-13-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1,750
Views: 287,956
Posted By magwie

LDM - Wow Thanks, that would be awesome. But...

LDM - Wow Thanks, that would be awesome.

But before I call "Dibs" do you think they are small enough to actually be used on this project?
I'd hate to take them if I can't use them.

Thanks
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-13-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1,750
Views: 287,956
Posted By magwie

Fly2XS - Just noticed you're in Eden Prairie, MN ...

Fly2XS - Just noticed you're in Eden Prairie, MN

I grew up in Eden Prairie, my family is still there.

Wow, what a great big little world here.

makes me feel close to you guys. ;)

Björn
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-13-2014, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1,750
Views: 287,956
Posted By magwie

Fly2XS - Yea, I know. They don't pivot 90...

Fly2XS - Yea, I know. They don't pivot 90 degrees.

But ... I was thinking I could set them up like a P-47. Not so much "Scale" for my P-40, (I know, shame on me. ;) ) but, it would still be cool...
Forum: Kit Building
07-13-2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,462
Posted By magwie

aymodeler - Thank you for the compliments and for...

aymodeler - Thank you for the compliments and for following my build. Good point on the "flaperons", I didn't think about that, thanks for the explanation also, it's nice to learn a thing or two as I...
Forum: Kit Building
07-13-2014, 07:32 AM
Replies: 661
Views: 107,859
Posted By magwie

Great job on the dash Kevin. My "full time job"...

Great job on the dash Kevin.
My "full time job" is repairing and restoring gauges, they look spot on :) well done.
Forum: Kit Building
07-12-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,462
Posted By magwie

aymodeler - Weight update ... As it sits...

aymodeler - Weight update ...

As it sits now, with everything on it ... it's at 65.7g or 2.3oz

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2013566
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