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Forum: Kit Building
01-22-2023, 12:37 AM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 423,101
Posted By skyrat71

Hi guys! I've been gone a long time, I know....

Hi guys!
I've been gone a long time, I know. Christmas had come and gone again and yet again I find myself with another kit to build. It's not a true Sig, but a Herr Aquastar this time. Due my...
Forum: Kit Building
01-25-2022, 03:15 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,396
Posted By skyrat71

I'm back again. Been a busy few months with no...

I'm back again. Been a busy few months with no flying. The frozen Arctic is living up to it's reputation this winter. But, my wife who loves me and puts up with my foolishness and poor decision...
Forum: Kit Building
12-24-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 423,101
Posted By skyrat71

Amazing looking Riser! What did you use for...

Amazing looking Riser! What did you use for covering?
Forum: Kit Building
11-23-2021, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 423,101
Posted By skyrat71

What is your take on the the super dragon? I have...

What is your take on the the super dragon? I have a long standing fascination with seaplanes and might need to build one.
Forum: Kit Building
07-31-2021, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,396
Posted By skyrat71

That's a nice looking plane! I am drawn to less...

That's a nice looking plane! I am drawn to less common color choices myself.
Forum: Kit Building
05-20-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,396
Posted By skyrat71

One of my worst fears! I've never had a total...

One of my worst fears! I've never had a total radio failure(knock on lots of hard wood) but have had servos and pushrods fail. The outcome was seldom pretty.
Forum: Kit Building
05-12-2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,396
Posted By skyrat71

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20210512_210950_3_61249703c183fd9c4305a1f34b9a6a101b5d5700.jpg
25 flights and counting. Rain and hail earlier today. I might...
Forum: Glow Engines
05-11-2021, 11:33 PM
Replies: 2,331
Views: 322,538
Posted By skyrat71

Not a member here, in fact I just found this...

Not a member here, in fact I just found this group. I have an old ST X .25 I rescued from a dumpster many years ago. Poor thing had never been properly taken care of and hadn't run in years. I...
Forum: Kit Building
05-11-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,396
Posted By skyrat71

Thanks D_I_N_O. My technique is to mount the...

Thanks D_I_N_O. My technique is to mount the engine when the fuselage is framed up, shape and glue chunks of balsa around the engine as close as possible, mount the spinner to the engine then sand...
Forum: Kit Building
05-09-2021, 09:52 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,396
Posted By skyrat71

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20210509_212801_1_bdbec519be1ceda15320fcd04f7a9adfbad1586b.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
05-08-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 423,101
Posted By skyrat71

I have looked at those, and I am doing a Du-bro...

I have looked at those, and I am doing a Du-bro order soon, so maybe I'll get a couple. But I don't mind the oil slick down the side that much. Once you know how to interpret it, it is like an EKG...
Forum: Kit Building
05-07-2021, 11:20 AM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 423,101
Posted By skyrat71

Thanks guys! Yeah, I would have to agree. All in...

Thanks guys! Yeah, I would have to agree. All in all it was a pretty good day. And, yes. That is the residue of proof dripping off the wing. For some reason that Fox spits brown goo everywhere. Has...
Forum: Kit Building
05-06-2021, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 423,101
Posted By skyrat71

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20210506_205948_4_f709886f00a7266aa4721d51a7959b69419c5ff5.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
05-01-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,396
Posted By skyrat71

Thanks, it's probably the best looking finish...

Thanks, it's probably the best looking finish I've ever turned out. The differentail is there. I went old school with a single servo running bell ranks and pushrods. I purposely chose a simple,...
Forum: Kit Building
04-30-2021, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,396
Posted By skyrat71

An update... ​​​​​​I got a chance to fly the...

An update...
​​​​​​I got a chance to fly the Junior again tonight. Had wanted to fly the tried and true Seniorita with it's latest mods, but alas, it's poor engine is just to worn out. So out came...
Forum: Kit Building
04-25-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,396
Posted By skyrat71

Thanks, Flight Risk. 20 years of A&P experience...

Thanks, Flight Risk. 20 years of A&P experience has some benefits.:p
Forum: Kit Building
04-25-2021, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,396
Posted By skyrat71

Hi Skylark! Yeah, it has been a long while since...

Hi Skylark! Yeah, it has been a long while since I was around.
Flight Risk, I covered the Junior with light weight poly-fiber fabric finished with 2 coats poly-brush, 4 coats silver poly-spray...
Forum: Kit Building
04-24-2021, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,396
Posted By skyrat71

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20210424_202113_2_369a6790ee84397a87684e63238b659c7c00b19e.jpg...
Forum: Kit Building
10-18-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,396
Posted By skyrat71

Agreed, my 2 experiments with flaperons didn't...

Agreed, my 2 experiments with flaperons didn't work to well. Fortunately they weren't on my planes. My Seniorita has barn door ailerons and slotted flaps. Both work extremely well. I left the...
Forum: Kit Building
10-17-2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,396
Posted By skyrat71

I have sadly done no building or flying this...

I have sadly done no building or flying this summer. Working on my house and airstrip have used up all my spare time since the snow melted. My last build, Sig Aerosportster in the finishing stages,...
Forum: Kit Building
10-16-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 3,856
Views: 495,396
Posted By skyrat71

Ok ya'll, this thread has been quiet for way to...

Ok ya'll, this thread has been quiet for way to long. Let me throw a question out there....
I have Kadet Jr kit waiting for me to find the time to build it. This winter I will be spending several...
Forum: Kit Building
12-29-2015, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 423,101
Posted By skyrat71

Newbie, I built the same kit over 10 years ago....

Newbie,
I built the same kit over 10 years ago. Did a few minor alterations and stuck an OS .28F on it. I love it! Even the little .28 that everyone told me would be to small will pull it almost...
Forum: Kit Building
06-30-2015, 04:26 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 33,242
Posted By skyrat71

OK, I'm though crying over your loss Dave. Let's...

OK, I'm though crying over your loss Dave. Let's start this rebuild! I saw the pictures early this afternoon and spent a few hours in shock, but after reviewing the carnage I agree, it's totally...
Forum: Kit Building
06-15-2015, 12:09 AM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 423,101
Posted By skyrat71

In honor of the Sig Fly-in that I missed this...

In honor of the Sig Fly-in that I missed this weekend, and because the weather is unbelievably nice here, I blew off a lot of things I should be doing and took the Seniorita and Clipwing out flying....
Forum: Kit Building
06-07-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 33,242
Posted By skyrat71

Super Excited for you Dave! She looks even better...

Super Excited for you Dave! She looks even better in the air than on the lawn. Seeing just an outline on the plans I wasn't to impressed with her lines, but in three dimensions she looks awesome and...
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