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Forum: Kit Building
02-27-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 557
Posted By jsv1204

RE: fuse sides on a ss .40

Getting replacements is probably the right way. If it were my plane and something like a crash repair, I would probably rejoin the broken pieces by carefully realigning them (shouldn't be too hard...
Forum: Kit Building
02-27-2009, 11:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,956
Posted By jsv1204

RE: NIB"P-40 WARHAWK" by TOP FLITE "RED BOX" 60 in.

Great thread - Welcome to the hobby, Colonel! In my opinion, you haven't really checked out an airplane on her first flight until the plane sitting out there on the runway is one you've built...
Forum: Kit Building
02-27-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 920
Posted By jsv1204

RE: Guillows kit question??

One of my boys is putting the finishing touches on Guillows P-51 model (Dad beams!). I'll tell you I would never attempt to tack an electric anything onto that model. It just wouldn't take it. ...
Forum: Beginners
02-25-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,887
Posted By jsv1204

RE: What part of the build do you like the least?

:D That's great! For me, I have never liked dealing with the glassed center section. Specifically, getting it to be "invisible" after covering. I usually end up with something that looks like a...
Forum: Kit Building
12-26-2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 973
Posted By jsv1204

RE: Astro-Hog!

Good info on the gear location and tank setup - centering tank at carb level makes sense. Thanks! Sorry - no L-19 pic's! Snagged that example on-line...
Forum: Kit Building
12-26-2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 973
Posted By jsv1204

Astro-Hog!

Proving that he has at least one nostalgic bone, Santa delivered me an Astro-Hog kit. In it's day (well before mine started), the Astro-Hog was at the point of a change RC aviation as we know it. ...
Forum: Beginners
11-20-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,511
Posted By jsv1204

RE: How to balance the Astro Hog

Nice post, Crash - thanks, mate!
Forum: Beginners
11-19-2008, 05:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,007
Posted By jsv1204

RE: Help with rust in engine

If I am storing an engine for while, I'll drop some automatic transmission fluid directly in the carb (5-6 good drops) and turn it over slowly by hand a few times. The high levels of detergent in...
Forum: Kit Building
11-19-2008, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1,251
Views: 274,406
Posted By jsv1204

RE: Where Have All The Kits Gone ?

Great thread! Jumping back into the hobby after a long hiatus and have been likewise disappointed by the proliferation of ARF/RTF's. It used to be that another pilots plane was something unique and...
Forum: Questions and Answers
11-19-2008, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,441
Posted By jsv1204

RE: Large Box for shipping completed airplane

Tough question - If it were my challenge, I would hit a local industrial park and try to find someone handling plastics. Plastic resins are sometimes shipped in large (4' x 4' x 4') heavy...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
11-17-2008, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,126
Posted By jsv1204

RE: Help with wrinkles... not the age kind!

lol - that's one way to look at it! Funny story, though - this was an old kit (20 yrs?). I built it up as a 3-ch version, expecting I would be teaching myself how to fly it (long story...). It has...
Forum: Kit Building
11-17-2008, 02:20 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 13,775
Posted By jsv1204

RE: I remember when......

Great thread! Have been away from the hobby since a family move necesitated the sale of my gear when I was in high school. Then, FM radios were the new thing and four-stroke engines were...
Forum: Tips & Techniques
11-17-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,126
Posted By jsv1204

RE: Help with wrinkles... not the age kind!

Dang... makes sense - it could be that. :( Thanks!
Forum: Tips & Techniques
11-17-2008, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,126
Posted By jsv1204

RE: Help with wrinkles... not the age kind!

Monokote - white. Based on some of the things I've read this AM, sounds like I may have pressed too hard when applying.
Forum: Tips & Techniques
11-17-2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,126
Posted By jsv1204

Help with wrinkles... not the age kind!

Recently completed a PT40 and am having less-than-stellar luck on covering the wings. It is generally OK, but I am getting some very stubborn wrinkles on the sheeted parts of the wing. These are...
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