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Forum: Kit Building
05-25-2021, 02:16 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 62,122
Posted By u2builder

I live in Alstead, NH. Shipping of models is...

I live in Alstead, NH. Shipping of models is fairly pricey I suspect, but I spent half a winter building mine so it may make sense. Please see what your friends plans are. Thanks, Joe
Forum: Kit Building
05-24-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 62,122
Posted By u2builder

I just discovered that mice have pretty much...

I just discovered that mice have pretty much ruined my beautiful Stearman. . It was hanging by the prop from the ceiling and mice got inside and built a giant nest inside from the cockpit too the...
Forum: Extreme Speed Prop Planes
12-16-2018, 08:55 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 43,973
Posted By u2builder

I am planning to scratch build an Outlaw this...

I am planning to scratch build an Outlaw this winter so am subscribing.

I have time and hopefully plenty of basa.

I have "gotten into" foamy wings but a balsa Delta seems like a good project.
Forum: Kit Building
02-17-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 62,122
Posted By u2builder

I did a build thread here at RC Groups. I don't...

I did a build thread here at RC Groups. I don't remember much as it was a while ago.

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?1685761-Sterling-Stearman-PT-17&perpage=40
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-12-2016, 02:41 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

Tom, I agree to feeling a big learning curve with...

Tom, I agree to feeling a big learning curve with my gasser. There is a lot of new stuff compared to my Saitio glo engines which I am vrty familiar with. I am not progressing either, because the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-10-2016, 05:21 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

The weather has been terrible for weeks here in...

The weather has been terrible for weeks here in NH, mostly big winds and rain every Sunday which is our club day. I haven't gotten beyond my GSS maiden, and have really only been out a few days in...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-07-2016, 05:38 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

Still waiting for some decent weather to get more...

Still waiting for some decent weather to get more familiar with this plane. I've programmed flaperons into my radio, but will have to set the actual values at the field with the wings on of course. ...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-06-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

Hi Al, I am an old fart, and got into the...

Hi Al,

I am an old fart, and got into the hobby late, but I am at heart a 3D type of flyer and very comfortable hanging a plane on the prop and flying in a "high alpha" condition. Unfortunately,...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-06-2016, 07:57 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

Checked out your thread on the Bell Hop. Nice...

Checked out your thread on the Bell Hop. Nice scratch build. It reminds me of the planes I currently fly, like my Gary Wright designed E3D (electric, 63" WS, kit built which has a similar look,...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-05-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

Thanks Steve. That is really helpful. I know...

Thanks Steve. That is really helpful. I know from this thread that you have made many, many flights so this is very helpful and should be a good starting point and I will check them against my...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-05-2016, 03:15 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

It is very interesting to hear that from both you...

It is very interesting to hear that from both you folks. Thanks for the setting recommendations Jim. Now if I can only figure out how to program my Frsky Taranis radio's Open TX software to do...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-04-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

Thanks Joystick. Flaperons sound like they are...

Thanks Joystick. Flaperons sound like they are worth trying. About how many degrees of droop do you use?

And thanks Jiim, you provided some helpful advice earlier this winter when I was putting...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-04-2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

The weather was finally good enough to maiden my...

The weather was finally good enough to maiden my GSS. My GSS has the fairly heavy Fuji BT-34cc magneto type engine that came with the kit I acquired this spring. I mounted two RX batteries in the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-20-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

I don't have the plane hand to measure the wing...

I don't have the plane hand to measure the wing tube. I have the fairly heavy Fuji 34 with mag that GP was selling at the time. I believe with that engine it would take about 6 oz of tail weight to...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-20-2016, 02:13 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

I prefer rearward CG but with heavy Fuji already,...

I prefer rearward CG but with heavy Fuji already, I really didn't want to add a lot more dead weight. I put dual 2700 mah battery packs and the switches for them in a hatch I made in the tail and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-07-2016, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

Hahaha. Glad you are still here Jim. Maybe you...

Hahaha. Glad you are still here Jim. Maybe you will keep a finger in the pie! You never know, you might be sitting on a peaceful knoll on a hunting walk and see an eagle soar overhead and get the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-07-2016, 04:09 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

Yes, while I have built many models (60-90 size...

Yes, while I have built many models (60-90 size mostly) for some strange reason the GSS intimidates me also, and more so when I get it to the field. In my tiny workshop I can barely move the pieces...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-02-2016, 03:13 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

Hey Jim, I only know you from this thread but...

Hey Jim, I only know you from this thread but sad to see you leave the hobby. I only started this hobby in my early 60's, but I had many and given up some. I get what you mean about so many things...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-22-2016, 03:04 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

Good idea to use CA on the cowl cut out edges. I...

Good idea to use CA on the cowl cut out edges. I finished my GSS a couple months ago. When spring comes get some pictures. get the engine running and fly it. I also used the Giant Stik aluminum...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-03-2016, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

Fantastic Make Over. Trim work is very well done.

Fantastic Make Over. Trim work is very well done.
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-02-2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

Thanks Tom. I did that too, but decided to...

Thanks Tom. I did that too, but decided to remove them before gluing, which probably wasn't necessary and made it harder because I had to put them back in. Live and learn LOL. It all came out...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-01-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

Happy New Year Everyone! I have been...

Happy New Year Everyone!

I have been spending some time in my little shop plugging away at the GSS. It is only my second ARF and I am surprised at how much time I spend working on each little...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-26-2015, 05:44 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

I snuck down into the shop this morning and...

I snuck down into the shop this morning and started examining the wheels and wheelpants.

Jim suggested Sullivan 4" Airwheels which I purchased. In addition to opening up the bottom of the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-25-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

Well, yes, I am obsessive and retired so as much...

Well, yes, I am obsessive and retired so as much as I will try to draw this out, I'll probably finish it fairly quickly. While I have built many, many kit planes, this is my first gas engine plane,...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-25-2015, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3,052
Views: 430,528
Posted By u2builder

Merry Christmas everyone. I've read the entire...

Merry Christmas everyone. I've read the entire thread a while ago and have seen many Christmases come and go on the thread, many moving on to other projects but some still here thank goodness. ...
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