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Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
09-27-2018, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,579
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

Hi Pond Skipper, I'll definitely look into...

Hi Pond Skipper,

I'll definitely look into doing the canopy from a plastic bottle.

My mustang will be powered with a Norvel .061 that I've had in my engine drawer for a few years. It's brand...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
09-26-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,579
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

On to the rear fuselage sheeting ...

On to the rear fuselage sheeting

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5976_337b4e700413b666bf6e5e27ba9ab1c6d4e9f809.jpg

Stab has been aligned and glued in...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
09-26-2018, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,579
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

On to the fuselage build: ...

On to the fuselage build:

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5968_055e861f681d6a7e9777df1155ab5b326afaa2d3.jpg

With the wing all sorted out I have glued in...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
09-26-2018, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,579
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

Finally had a chance to get back to this build. ...

Finally had a chance to get back to this build.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5967_b4a2186c8e92016747df999a05422a7669b6183e.jpg

Wing panels completed...
Forum: RC Jets
09-22-2018, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 537
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

Turbine friendly airfields near Huntersville NC?

Hi all,

I'm relocating to the Huntersville NC area in a few weeks. Are there turbine friendly fields near by?


thanks
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
09-19-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,579
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

The build begins: ...

The build begins:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5961_8927060b52ec327200587a2be073ba71efc3664b.jpg

...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
09-19-2018, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,579
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

Last Christmas I bought myself a laser cutter;...

Last Christmas I bought myself a laser cutter; using the 3D CAD files I created of the mustang I made cut files for all the various pieces except the fuselage halves, which are too long for my little...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
09-19-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 794
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

Sorry for the duplicate thread. I'm not sure how...

Sorry for the duplicate thread. I'm not sure how it happened.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
09-19-2018, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 794
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

Simple Mustang - Scratch build

Hi all,

I've been thinking about building smaller airplanes now that I don't own an SUV. I've had my eye on the Simple Series airplanes and since I've never actually owned a model of a mustang in...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
09-19-2018, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,579
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

Simple Mustang - Scratch build

Hi all,

I've been thinking about building smaller airplanes now that I don't own an SUV. I've had my eye on the Simple Series airplanes and since I've never actually owned a model of a mustang in...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-13-2018, 02:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,528
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

Awesome. I hope you fly it and enjoy it. ...

Awesome. I hope you fly it and enjoy it.


-J
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
06-11-2018, 06:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,827
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

What's an A/B/C model? I'm not familiar with...

What's an A/B/C model? I'm not familiar with those.

As far as design changes go I plan to modernize the construction with alignment tabs and a large front hatch to allow for quick battery changes...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-11-2018, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,283
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

well... I'm a dummy. After going back and...

well... I'm a dummy. After going back and checking membrane orientation, membrane / gasket sequence and making new carb gaskets (one was looking a bit ragged and I thought it may be leaking a bit)...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
06-02-2018, 12:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,827
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

Yeah, I got started with this hobby back in the...

Yeah, I got started with this hobby back in the 90's, just before ARF's were a significan't thing so I learned how to build. For me, what I enjoy the most about the hobby changes. Sometimes I...
Forum: Gas Engines
06-02-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,283
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

I seem to have a related, but slightly different...

I seem to have a related, but slightly different issue. I have my Evolution 26GT installed in a Seagull Yak55; it's been in that airframe for about 6 years now. A few weeks ago when the weather...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-25-2018, 05:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,827
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

Thanks! I think this will work. I will trace...

Thanks! I think this will work. I will trace around the outline on Fusion 360 and make a new set of plans
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-22-2018, 08:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,827
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

Nice! I'm glad there are people keeping this end...

Nice! I'm glad there are people keeping this end of the hobby alive. I've been trying to track down plans for the ACE simple Mustang, but I haven't come across them yet. I think the mustang and...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-15-2018, 07:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,827
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

Nice! I'm glad to see this segment of the hobby...

Nice! I'm glad to see this segment of the hobby still having some life.

I will try to get something built around a Norvel 0.061. I'm thinking an Ugly Stick type model should fit well in my...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-14-2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,827
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

Is anyone still building?

I was cleaning up around my shop the other day and came across my stash of Norvel ( .074 and 2 - .061's) and Cox engines (.049QRC, .049 baby bee and my brother's 0.010). And I also cleaned off the...
Forum: RC Jets
10-07-2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,076
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

About 18 moths ago I put my jet away (long story...

About 18 moths ago I put my jet away (long story that I won't anyone with) and just the other week I decided that this thing needs to fly again so I started the process of getting everything ready. ...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
08-25-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,787
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

Try Hobbytown USA. My local store carries COX...

Try Hobbytown USA. My local store carries COX fuels.
Forum: RC Jets
09-30-2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1,490
Views: 257,314
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

RE: TBM Shock Jet

Did TBM fix the issue with the wing bolt anchors crushing? I got to the part of the build where you're asked to re-enforce using pieces of 3/8" dowels and I noticed a couple of things: 1) the...
Forum: RC Jets
05-09-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1,490
Views: 257,314
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

RE: TBM Shock Jet

Has anyone installed the 80oz Dubro tank? It fits in the tank bay, but I'm a bit worried about the "intake" gaps on either side; they seem too small to be able to properly feed a JC Rabbit. The...
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
05-05-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 785
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

RE: sterling corsair measurements

Robin,

The fuse is 28-7/8" from the thrust washer of the engine to the navigation light at the tail end. The elevator span is 15-9/16".


Regards,
Jaime
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
04-06-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,720
Posted By Jaime_Arenas

RE: any body have the kit of 1/2a hobby shack sst?

Is your heart set on building from a kit? I have a complete, fully built plane that I can be persuaded to send off to a new home. I've flown the plane a few times, but it's been in storage for...
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