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Forum: Kit Building
05-23-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

Yes Gemini, had genisys on the brain, and yes the...

Yes Gemini, had genisys on the brain, and yes the 120 flies it very well.
Forum: Kit Building
05-20-2022, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

The Ultimate flies sweet, until it doesn't. ...

The Ultimate flies sweet, until it doesn't. Thats what happened to mine after it's third flight. I bought it third hand, mainly for the engine, a Genesis II 120, which needed some TLC to degum after...
Forum: Kit Building
04-20-2022, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

At some point I plan to put this into my laser...

At some point I plan to put this into my laser program to cut. I have been toying with using laminated balsa instead of LP for the fuse to save on length of stock. If I can knock out parts from 24"...
Forum: Kit Building
09-21-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

Yeah, they don't fly well without power and a...

Yeah, they don't fly well without power and a tail wind. Been there, done that. Where did you find an in stock Seagull Ultimate? SIG said they wont be in until November.
Forum: Kit Building
07-09-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

As I sit here and look at that plan, I face...

As I sit here and look at that plan, I face palmed myself. I already have the plans, I just need to upscale them. I have a 42" wide printer to print them out on. DOH! Since the wings are full...
Forum: Kit Building
07-08-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

What scale is the CG kit? I want to upsize it to...

What scale is the CG kit? I want to upsize it to use a 100CC engine. Unless someone knows of plans for 100CC size. It also looks like Seagull has an ARF version which looks a lot like the CG...
Forum: Kit Building
06-28-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

Don't point the antenna at the receiver. More...

Don't point the antenna at the receiver. More than likely that can cause a LOS. Imagine a donut, thats your radio signal. Put the antenna in the "hole" of the donut sticking straight up. the signal...
Forum: Kit Building
06-03-2021, 05:47 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

Haven't flown it yet, finished it last October,...

Haven't flown it yet, finished it last October, and weather hasn't been kind.
Forum: Kit Building
06-02-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

The Liberty Sport is old school build, Sheets and...

The Liberty Sport is old school build, Sheets and sticks and very few cut parts, die crushed, no laser, I completed the LS last year, took 2 years to build and used cloth and dope so it looked right....
Forum: Kit Building
05-21-2021, 07:42 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=5496 ...

https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=5496




That sounds like a reasonable price.
Forum: Kit Building
05-18-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

You get whatever someone is willing to pay for...

You get whatever someone is willing to pay for it. Since I have a copy of the plans and hand drawn templates, I have enough to craft my own, so for me the kit isn't worth as much as it would be for...
Forum: Kit Building
03-31-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

That can be done too, I will add it to the list. ...

That can be done too, I will add it to the list. Now that I think about it, I did need tail weight for the OS Gemini. Two servos in the front, two in the rear? I know, I will add mounts in the...
Forum: Kit Building
03-30-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

Aside from what I pointed out, anyone else see...

Aside from what I pointed out, anyone else see any areas of improvement that can be made? Adding a second elevator servo to the servo tray? Mounts in the formers for guide tubes? I bought mine...
Forum: Kit Building
03-30-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

I'm in the process of creating a short kit based...

I'm in the process of creating a short kit based off the plans and remnants of my crashed one. If you were to build it, would you prefer wing servo mounts, or the traditional center mount?
...
Forum: Kit Building
01-08-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

Nope, they don't dead stick, at all, especially...

Nope, they don't dead stick, at all, especially with a tail wind. They fall right out of the sky. Been there, Done that. Damned throttle screw worked itself loose, took off, climbed up, throttled...
Forum: Kit Building
10-09-2020, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

The kit only uses two skinny bolts right down the...

The kit only uses two skinny bolts right down the center of the wing. Doesn't need more than that, the cabane pulls the top down, the struts bind them both together to make a solid 2 wing structure. ...
Forum: Kit Building
10-06-2020, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

I should get around to measuring the parts on...

I should get around to measuring the parts on what is left of my lane so I can get the parts the correct size from the templates. So far what I have is not accurate, and I'm missing the forward...
Forum: Kit Building
08-29-2020, 09:28 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

Slap a matchmaker in there if you can find one....

Slap a matchmaker in there if you can find one. One elevator output from the RX and both servos connected to the MM, then you can adjust the servos to match each other. Thats what I use in my giant...
Forum: Kit Building
08-28-2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

I really need to get started with getting the...

I really need to get started with getting the parts programmed for the laser so I can rebuild mine. The two times I flew it it flew nice. Should look for a cowl too.
Forum: Kit Building
05-26-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

The one I have had an Gemini II 120 twin on it,...

The one I have had an Gemini II 120 twin on it, so the exhaust came out the sides with the heads, and the cowl was split along the sides, but I may be putting that motor on a SIG 1/5th Biper Cub for...
Forum: Kit Building
05-26-2020, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

I did find they have it, but 3 variants too. The...

I did find they have it, but 3 variants too. The standard and two others, one for pits, one for muffler, but neither have a description that explains. I thought I might have saved the pieces but...
Forum: Kit Building
05-25-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

Use acetone and the strips included to glue the...

Use acetone and the strips included to glue the cowl and pants together. You need top open the wheel openings first so you can place the strips inside. Make sure the seams are tight before gluing or...
Forum: Kit Building
05-25-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

The answer it, nope, too narrow, and flared the...

The answer it, nope, too narrow, and flared the wrong way. I only have the bottom half of the cowl so can't even repair it to make a mold.
Forum: Kit Building
05-25-2020, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

I don't know what it is about Red, White, and...

I don't know what it is about Red, White, and Blue but planes just look so good in those colors. I have 4 planes covered that way, LT-40, Piper Cub, 4*60, and doing a Chipmunk, though the full scale...
Forum: Kit Building
11-07-2019, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 540,572
Posted By acdii

Would also sell as is for those who have a...

Would also sell as is for those who have a wrecked one and want to rebuild it. I would offer for it, but am broke at the moment and Christmas is coming. Don't despair, it is still worth more than...
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