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Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-18-2008, 06:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

definitely different. when i looked yesterday i could see the vertical stab difference. hmmmm. anybody got any ideas?

david
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-18-2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

well well. i wonder if i can edit a thread title?[X(]

david
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-14-2008, 01:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

looking at the stabs i can't help but notice the flawless wood work under the glass. no fillers of any kind, just sanded wood and glass. a bit different from the constant dings and ooops i fill...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-14-2008, 01:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

the citristrip continues to work wonders. the fuse is just about cleaned. the canopy is undergoing the citristrip's efforts 1 more time. it had many layers of paint. a heavy coat working for...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-09-2008, 09:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

using a different camera is allowing me to only post 2 photos at a time.

david
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-09-2008, 09:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

more photos

david
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
09-09-2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

it's been a while but the Skymaster restoration has begun somewhat. after consultation with Atlanta 60 (formerly navav2002) I have decided to remove the paint in advance of the fiberglass repair. ...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-09-2008, 05:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

i'm very lucky in regards to the fiberglass repair. i live an hr or so away from navav2002, who has generously offered to do the fiberglass repairs and prep. being as it is one of his many areas of...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-08-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

well, these are mechanical retracts. i have no problem with paying $150 for spring air pneumatic retracts, but the skymaster was originally built using mk retracts.

david
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-06-2008, 07:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

i knew i would be outbidding someone here. it was just a matter of who. actually, i had put in a bid up to my limit and forgot about them until this morning. the skymaster used to have mk...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
04-06-2008, 06:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

i just picked up a set of retracts for the Skymaster. don't know if i overpaid, but i don't see them very often.

david

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120240081922
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
02-15-2008, 10:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

looks good, better than what it looks like now.
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
02-15-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

does anyone have a photo of an original skymaster kit box or what the paint scheme was back in the day? i would like to refinish this plane as close to the original paint scheme as possible (if...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
02-14-2008, 05:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

the crack on the side is the major problem, the existing patch on the back side did not work. the other issues are just cosmetic. fortunately i am willing to invest the time and money to do this...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
02-13-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

how would one go about stripping the paint off a fiberglass fuse? this will need to be stripped, repaired and repainted.

david
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
02-13-2008, 07:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

RE: $56 Skymaster!

here are some photos showing the wear and tear. there are a couple of stress cracks in the fiberglass fuse, along with other areas that need attention. the wing has only 1 hard scuff on the end but...
Forum: Classic RC Pattern Flying
02-13-2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By dhal22

$56 Skymaster!

The Skymaster has arrived! showing all of it's 20-30 yrs, i have finally received the Skymaster 60 that i bought off of Ebay for $56. The fuse is full fiberglass (nice) and the wings are sheeted...
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